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Dropbox launches three apps inside ChatGPT for work

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Dropbox brings file access, workplace search and scheduling into ChatGPT with new apps for customers, including Dash and Reclaim AI.
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Emergent launches Wingman AI agent for daily tasks

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Emergent's Wingman promises an always-on digital assistant that can juggle email, calendars and chat, while pausing for approval on bigger actions.
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Eptura expands Microsoft 365 workplace tools for firms

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Eptura deepens Microsoft 365 integration as it targets large firms with AI-powered desk, room and collaboration tools for hybrid workplaces.
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Workday unveils Sana, an AI hub for HR, finance & apps

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Workday launches Sana, a conversational AI hub to search, act and automate workflows across its HR, finance tools and third-party apps.
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BriefCatch buys WordRake tech to expand legal editing

Sat, 14th Feb 2026
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BriefCatch acquires WordRake's core tech and 12 US patents, aiming to fuse document-level and in-line legal editing in one platform.
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AI transforms cold email into a high-precision channel

Thu, 5th Feb 2026
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The era of mass cold outreach is ending as Google and Yahoo implement aggressive technical mandates and AI-driven inbox filtering systems.
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Litera unveils hybrid AI upgrade for Kira contract tool

Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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Litera launches a hybrid AI upgrade for its Kira contract tool, promising 90%+ accuracy and new generative features planned for 2026.
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Summize raises USD $50m to grow AI contract platform

Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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Summize raises USD $50m to accelerate its AI-powered contract platform, targeting rapid expansion across the UK and US legal markets.
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Avalara launches Avi AI agents for secure automated tax compliance

Tue, 4th Nov 2025
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Avalara unveils Avi, a network of AI agents offering secure, automated tax compliance with human oversight and enterprise-grade security.
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Litera embeds Lito AI in legal tools at no extra charge for users

Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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Litera embeds its AI legal agent Lito into core products at no extra cost, offering tens of thousands of lawyers AI automation within trusted tools.
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Zendesk launches AI-powered voice agents & analytics upgrades

Thu, 9th Oct 2025
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Zendesk unveils AI-powered Voice Agents and advanced analytics, aiming to boost customer service efficiency and reach USD $200m AI revenue this year.
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Avalara launches global AI tools to streamline compliance tasks

Tue, 7th Oct 2025
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Avalara has launched global AI tools, including its agent Avi, to speed up compliance and tax tasks within enterprise systems, cutting filing times significantly.
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Litera enhances Foundation Platform with AI tools for law firms

Thu, 7th Aug 2025
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Litera enhances its Foundation Platform with AI tools, integrating firm intelligence into Outlook and Word to boost law firms' productivity and growth.
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Law Squared launches Cubed platform for in-house legal teams

Sat, 3rd May 2025
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Law Squared has launched Cubed, a Microsoft 365-native legal tech platform streamlining in-house legal operations with rapid deployment and a flat annual fee.
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Barracuda warns of surge in advanced phishing email threats

Wed, 30th Apr 2025
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Barracuda warns of three new global phishing threats exploiting calendar invites, ShareFile, and voicemail alerts to bypass security and steal credentials.
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Cookie theft bypasses MFA and grants cloud access

Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
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Researchers reveal a method to bypass MFA and hijack cloud sessions by stealing browser cookies, threatening access to Microsoft 365, Google Workspace and AWS.
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Atlassian unveils major Trello update with AI features

Tue, 4th Mar 2025
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Atlassian has launched a significant update for Trello, introducing AI features to streamline task management and improve personal productivity.
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Zoom unveils AI Companion 2.0 enhancing productivity

Fri, 1st Nov 2024
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Zoom has launched AI Companion 2.0, an enhanced tool aimed at boosting productivity in meetings and communication, available at no extra cost.
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Seismic unveils AI innovations in latest 2024 release

Thu, 20th Jun 2024
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Seismic's Spring/Summer 2024 release introduces AI-powered tools, including Aura Copilot, to boost customer-facing teams' efficiency and meet modern B2B demands.
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Lucinity launches AI copilot plug-in at Money2020 Europe

Mon, 10th Jun 2024
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Lucinity unveils an advanced AI copilot plug-in at Money2020 Europe, promising instant ROI and up to 90% productivity boosts for financial institutions.