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Aziro launches CAWi to link enterprise systems securely
Software-as-a-Service

Aziro launches CAWi to link enterprise systems securely

Disparate corporate data may become easier to use as the platform lets staff query and act across systems without moving sensitive records.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Testlio lists crowdsourced testing platform on AWS
Software-as-a-Service

Testlio lists crowdsourced testing platform on AWS

Enterprise buyers can now procure Testlio's testing services through AWS and Microsoft marketplaces, alongside pre-committed cloud spend.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Tredence launches Forward Deployed Engineering practice
Digital Transformation

Tredence launches Forward Deployed Engineering practice

It aims to help large companies turn AI pilots into operational tools, as demand grows for measurable returns from enterprise projects.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Sage & Yooz expand finance automation to UK, Ireland
Software-as-a-Service

Sage & Yooz expand finance automation to UK, Ireland

Finance teams in the UK and Ireland will gain wider access to AI-assisted invoice processing as Sage and Yooz widen their partnership.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month
Databricks appoints Corrie Briscoe to APJ partnerships
Data Analytics

Databricks appoints Corrie Briscoe to APJ partnerships

The appointment aims to bolster Databricks' regional ecosystem as customers in Asia Pacific and Japan spend more on AI and data projects.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Tekenable launches partnership programme & 30-job plan
Software-as-a-Service

Tekenable launches partnership programme & 30-job plan

The Irish technology services firm expects partnerships to drive up to 30% of revenue growth as it adds 30 roles over 12 months.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month
Meet the man behind the Saas-Pocalypse: Emergent's Mukund Jha
Software-as-a-Service

Meet the man behind the Saas-Pocalypse: Emergent's Mukund Jha

The new cash will help Emergent broaden from coding tools into an operating system for small and medium businesses as demand surges.

By Donovan Jackson • 5 min read • Last month
Nextcloud launches global partner scheme for app vendors
Software-as-a-Service

Nextcloud launches global partner scheme for app vendors

Customers could soon get thousands more workplace apps as Nextcloud seeks to lift its store from 600 to 6,000 within a year.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
ManageEngine launches marketplace with 170 extensions
Software-as-a-Service

ManageEngine launches marketplace with 170 extensions

Enterprises can now add more tailored IT tools after the new Marketplace passed 170 extensions and 10,000 downloads worldwide.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month
Gorilla joins AWS ISV Accelerate to boost energy tools
Software-as-a-Service

Gorilla joins AWS ISV Accelerate to boost energy tools

Energy retailers could gain faster deployments and simpler AWS Marketplace purchasing as Gorilla deepens ties with Amazon Web Services.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 30th Jun 2026
Commvault signs strategic Azure partnership with Microsoft
Software-as-a-Service

Commvault signs strategic Azure partnership with Microsoft

Azure customers will soon be able to buy and run Commvault's recovery tools inside Microsoft's cloud, simplifying cyber resilience and procurement.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Jun 2026
Open Group launches OSDU data platform standard v1.0
Digital Transformation

Open Group launches OSDU data platform standard v1.0

A new baseline for energy data systems should ease integration, cut duplication and help operators and suppliers build more reliable applications.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Jun 2026
RS2 unveils BIN Sponsorship 2.0 for payments firms
Data Analytics

RS2 unveils BIN Sponsorship 2.0 for payments firms

Tighter oversight is pushing card sponsorship beyond market entry, with RS2 arguing firms now need stronger controls over processing, fraud and settlement.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 3rd Jun 2026
Percona backs OurSQL Foundation with new Hood appointment
Hybrid Cloud

Percona backs OurSQL Foundation with new Hood appointment

The move gives MySQL users a vendor-neutral forum and broadens Percona's reach across cloud and database partnerships.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Sat, 30th May 2026
Panasonic TOUGHBOOK launches ELEVATE partner programme
Partner Programmes

Panasonic TOUGHBOOK launches ELEVATE partner programme

Resellers across the UK and Ireland gain clearer pricing and deal protection as Panasonic TOUGHBOOK adds tiers, training and incentives.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 8th May 2026

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Aziro earns AWS Advanced Tier Partner status for AI projects
Digital Transformation

Aziro earns AWS Advanced Tier Partner status for AI projects

The recognition should help clients moving AI and cloud projects into production, with deeper access to AWS support and tools.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • This month
Deluxe to buy Celero Commerce for USD $625 million
Data Analytics

Deluxe to buy Celero Commerce for USD $625 million

The tie-up will lift Deluxe's payments and data share of revenue to 57% of 2026 sales and make it one of the 10 biggest non-bank acquirers.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Tue, 23rd Jun 2026