IT Brief UK - Technology news for CIOs & IT decision-makers
United Kingdom

Scheduling Stories

UK Stories

Scheduling stories

Mixpanel launches Headless SDK for AI agents & coders
Data Analytics

Mixpanel launches Headless SDK for AI agents & coders

Developers can now automate product analytics workflows as Mixpanel Headless exposes dashboards, funnels and alerts as Python objects in early access.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Sat, 23rd May 2026
Retailers prioritise cost control over staff experience
Digital Transformation

Retailers prioritise cost control over staff experience

Higher labour costs are pushing retailers to cut hiring and raise prices as employee experience slips down the agenda, WorkJam says.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 14th May 2026

Global Stories

Scheduling stories

Fergus launches capital for trade businesses with Stripe
Software-as-a-Service

Fergus launches capital for trade businesses with Stripe

Funding tied to sales could ease cash flow for Australian tradies, with offers based on payment activity through Fergus Pay.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Netchex launches AI HR teammates for deskless workers
Software-as-a-Service

Netchex launches AI HR teammates for deskless workers

Frontline employers could cut payroll errors and admin time as the early access rollout targets hotels, clinics and other deskless workplaces.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
AI search shift forces SMBs to rethink online discovery
Digital Transformation

AI search shift forces SMBs to rethink online discovery

Local firms risk losing customers unless their online details, reviews and booking options are clear enough for AI tools to recommend them.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 6 min read • Last month
Google Cloud expands Claude support on Agent Platform
Software-as-a-Service

Google Cloud expands Claude support on Agent Platform

The update gives enterprises managed access to Anthropic's models with built-in failover, data residency and compliance controls for production AI use.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Trimble unveils Europe 2026 logistics summit in Brussels
Digital Transformation

Trimble unveils Europe 2026 logistics summit in Brussels

More than 900 logistics professionals will hear case studies on AI, compliance and cost pressure as the industry seeks measurable gains.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Jun 2026
Microsoft, Nvidia launch RTX Spark Windows AI PC lineup
Semiconductors

Microsoft, Nvidia launch RTX Spark Windows AI PC lineup

Windows PCs with up to 128GB of unified memory could let developers and creators run larger AI models locally, Microsoft said.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Tue, 2nd Jun 2026
'Didn't believe it': Dayforce optimising people management
Data Analytics

'Didn't believe it': Dayforce optimising people management

Payroll headaches eased at Retail Apparel Group as Dayforce linked time and attendance with pay, cutting manual fixes and boosting morale.

By David Shilovsky • 5 min read • Tue, 26th May 2026
Deputy are shaping future of shift work administration
Digital Transformation

Deputy are shaping future of shift work administration

Managers in retail, hospitality and healthcare could save hours as the AI tool automates rosters and timesheets while flagging breaches.

By David Shilovsky • 5 min read • Mon, 18th May 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Scheduling stories

Canopy Clinical Research picks Clinrol for recruitment
Software-as-a-Service

Canopy Clinical Research picks Clinrol for recruitment

Recruitment delays at Canopy's sites could ease as a dedicated platform is set to cut missed follow-ups and lift enrolment rates.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Last month
Australian frontline workers flag HR system frustration
Software-as-a-Service

Australian frontline workers flag HR system frustration

Frontline staff are more likely to feel overburdened and burned out as satisfaction with HR tools lags far behind managers' views.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 24th Jun 2026
Probook raises USD $40 million for home services dispatch
Software-as-a-Service

Probook raises USD $40 million for home services dispatch

Home services operators could cut back-office headcount as the New York software firm expands after backing from Andreessen Horowitz and Sequoia Capital.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 24th Jun 2026
Samsung AI push focuses on proactivity, personalisation
Wearables

Samsung AI push focuses on proactivity, personalisation

Devices that anticipate routines could cut friction for New Zealand users as Samsung extends hyper-personalised AI across phones, wearables and the home.

By David Shilovsky • 5 min read • Fri, 12th Jun 2026
Australians turn to AI as trust gap widens, study finds
Wearables

Australians turn to AI as trust gap widens, study finds

Adoption has surged to 17.4 million users, even as most Australians remain uneasy about tech firms' data use and ad-funded answers.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Tue, 2nd Jun 2026
Dayforce study finds frontline leadership gap widening
Risk & Compliance

Dayforce study finds frontline leadership gap widening

Only 38% of Australian frontline workers now say leaders understand their challenges, as shift disruptions add stress, overtime and compliance risk.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 21st May 2026
WaterOutlook launches ScheduleHub for compliance scheduling
Software-as-a-Service

WaterOutlook launches ScheduleHub for compliance scheduling

The new tool could help regulated operators cut missed deadlines by replacing spreadsheets and memory with rule-based scheduling for recurring checks.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 21st May 2026