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iManage unveils AI context fabric for governed knowledge
Data Protection

iManage unveils AI context fabric for governed knowledge

The update gives law and finance firms tighter AI controls over sensitive records as they seek to deploy tools without breaching confidentiality.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Brightly adds AI tools for asset management systems
Digital Transformation

Brightly adds AI tools for asset management systems

The update aims to ease manual data entry and give maintenance teams better visibility as organisations struggle with fragmented asset records.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week
Foxit launches document management system in PDF tools
Software-as-a-Service

Foxit launches document management system in PDF tools

Businesses could cut retrieval times and compliance risks as Foxit adds cloud-based document storage, search and governance to its PDF tools.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • This month
Foxit launches document management system in PDF tools
Document Management

Foxit launches document management system in PDF tools

Businesses can cut document retrieval times and admin overhead as Foxit folds storage, search and governance into its PDF tools.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • This month
Coupa acquires Rossum to widen AI document processing
Digital Transformation

Coupa acquires Rossum to widen AI document processing

The deal broadens automation across procurement and finance as Coupa folds Rossum's invoice-reading AI into its source-to-pay platform.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month
DocuWare unveils AI assistant & new interface refresh
Document Management

DocuWare unveils AI assistant & new interface refresh

Customers will soon get easier document searches and accessibility upgrades as DocuWare rolls out its AI assistant and redesigned interface through 2026.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • This month
ParaScript & ABBYY team up on document intelligence
Digital Transformation

ParaScript & ABBYY team up on document intelligence

Users of ABBYY systems will be able to add handwriting recognition and fraud checks without replacing existing document workflows.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month
Ricoh launches A3 monochrome printers with cloud tools
Document Management

Ricoh launches A3 monochrome printers with cloud tools

Higher-volume offices gain cloud-linked A3 monochrome printers as Ricoh expands its IM range with stronger security and lower-plastic packaging.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
Doxis folds Klippa into one brand after acquisition
Document Management

Doxis folds Klippa into one brand after acquisition

Customers will now see Klippa’s document processing tools folded into Doxis, with the Dutch AI software brand retired after its 2025 acquisition.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Lightspeed launches AI inventory tool for retailers
Digital Transformation

Lightspeed launches AI inventory tool for retailers

Retailers could cut stock-receiving errors and save time as Lightspeed rolls out a beta AI tool that turns supplier slips into draft orders.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
Caseware wins accounting software awards for AI platform
Document Management

Caseware wins accounting software awards for AI platform

Caseware secures Overall Accounting Platform of the Year at FinTech Breakthrough and a 2026 Top New Products nod for Extractly.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Sat, 21st Mar 2026
Fleetio unveils AI Service Advisor to speed repairs
Data Analytics

Fleetio unveils AI Service Advisor to speed repairs

Fleetio launches open beta of AI Service Advisor to streamline repair approvals, cutting workshop time for fleet assets by up to 16%.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2026

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Finofo launches AI-native AP platform for Canadian firms
Software-as-a-Service

Finofo launches AI-native AP platform for Canadian firms

Canadian mid-sized firms processing 200-plus invoices a month could cut AP costs and cycle times sharply as Finofo folds tasks into one workflow.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
The 'boring' AI ERP capabilities delivering the biggest finance gains
Digital Transformation

The 'boring' AI ERP capabilities delivering the biggest finance gains

Lesser-known ERP tools are already cutting month-end work, from reconciliation and AP to forecasting, if the data underneath is clean enough.

By Annexa • 5 min read • Last week
Roscommon Systems adds video narration to LIMA screen reader
Artificial Intelligence

Roscommon Systems adds video narration to LIMA screen reader

Low-vision users can now get on-screen text and gestures described in YouTube clips without leaving Roscommon Systems' LIMA screen reader.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • This month
ABBYY & Tecala launch end-to-end document workflow tool
Digital Transformation

ABBYY & Tecala launch end-to-end document workflow tool

Manual intervention after document capture is a costly bottleneck for AP and claims teams, which the new tool aims to remove.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Last month
Canals launches AI platform for wholesale distributors
Digital Transformation

Canals launches AI platform for wholesale distributors

The new system is aimed at cutting manual work for wholesalers by speeding invoice matching, order tracking and customer replies.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Last month