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Workflow Automation stories - Page 7

Workflow automation refers to designing, streamlining, executing, and automating a series of tasks so that they can be easily spread among people and technologies to fit business needs.

It can involve and be a part of coding patterns, CRM, Artificial Intelligence, ERP software and a variety of other technological fields relating to enterprise digitisation.

Workflow Automation is essential in today's rapidly changing tech landscape. Its overall goal is to optimise and streamline processes to create better business outcomes.
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Zapier launches AI Guardrails for safer automated workflows

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Zapier adds AI Guardrails to its automation platform, giving teams inline checks to block risky content before it reaches business systems.
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FLORA launches FAUNA for creative teams with USD $52 million

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FLORA unveils FAUNA visual AI canvas for creative teams, alongside reusable workflows and Image Editor, after raising USD $52 million.
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Garney adopts Hyland for SAP SuccessFactors in HR shift

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Garney deepens Hyland tie-up to unify HR records in SAP SuccessFactors, aiming to cut manual work and bolster automation across its US operations.
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COHO names Jon Hurley Chief Product Officer as rollout

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COHO appoints Jon Hurley to lead product push as shared-living platform readies new tools for landlords, agents and tenants.
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Yoto uses Oracle NetSuite to support global growth

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Yoto's chief financial officer says Oracle NetSuite has given the children's audio firm a single platform to manage finance, stock and expansion.
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Oracle NetSuite adds AI tools for safer data access

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Oracle NetSuite rolls out AI Connector Service upgrades with 100-plus finance templates, MCP apps and warehouse access for controlled data use.
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NIE Networks speeds map requests to cut cable strikes

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NIE Networks and Esri Ireland launch 24/7 map service to speed access to electricity data and reduce cable strikes across Northern Ireland.
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Lush UK cuts invoice processing time with Quadient

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Lush UK speeds supplier payments as automated accounts payable platform halves processing time and links more than 4,000 invoices a month to Xero.
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Siu says AI agents & blockchain will reshape internet

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Animoca Brands' Yat Siu argues autonomous AI agents will become the internet's main actors, with blockchain supplying payments, identity and trust.
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Dext launches Time Spent to track practice workloads

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Dext adds time-tracking insight to help accountants and bookkeepers spot workload bottlenecks and client-heavy periods on its Advanced plan.
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AI & automation could lift law firm profits, study finds

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Law firms in US and Canada face rising admin drag as LEAP research finds AI and automation could unlock profitability through fewer manual tasks.
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SAP Concur adds AI expense, travel tools with integrations

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SAP Concur rolls out AI-driven expense automation, policy rule creation and new travel features across Microsoft, Amex and Visa integrations.
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Dayforce deepens partnerships with Emburse & Docusign

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Dayforce deepens partner ecosystem with Emburse and Docusign integrations to streamline expense management and digital agreements for enterprise customers.
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Apple launches Business platform to streamline company tools

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Apple rolls out Business platform for companies, bundling device management and brand tools as it replaces Manager and Connect.
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Eltropy adds AI tools for credit union banking tasks

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Eltropy expands AI platform for credit unions with secure identity checks and account service tools to handle routine banking tasks in one conversation.
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Mediaocean appoints Guy Kuperman as Chief Strategy Officer

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Mediaocean taps Innovid veteran Guy Kuperman to drive strategy, partnerships and AI-led integration across its ad tech portfolio.
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Parallax to build Elexon flexibility rules platform

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Parallax wins Elexon contract to create a national digital hub for Britain's flexibility market rules, compliance and data by October 2026.
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MindBridge launches API hub to tighten enterprise finances

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MindBridge rolls out Developer Portal with 130 API endpoints as finance teams push to embed continuous AI-driven controls into enterprise systems.
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Xero & Anthropic link Claude to accounting platform

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Xero and Anthropic strike multi-year deal to weave Claude AI into accounting software, giving small firms real-time cash-flow and invoice insights.
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Xero signs Claude deal for small business finance tools

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Xero to embed Anthropic's Claude across accounting tools as JAX gains automation for cash flow, invoices and scenario analysis.