News•Feb 25, 2026
App Sprawl Bogs Down Operations, Fuels Shadow IT Growth
Torii’s 2026 SaaS Benchmark Report reveals that large enterprises now run an average of 2,191 applications, with more than 61% of those tools operating without formal IT approval. AI experimentation is intensifying the problem, as employees juggle roughly 40 apps each and only 15% of discovered applications are fully sanctioned. The rapid influx of unsanctioned AI‑driven tools is inflating security risks and driving millions in wasted SaaS spend. CIOs must rethink governance models to keep pace with this accelerated shadow‑IT growth.
By CIO Dive
News•Feb 25, 2026
6,000 AWS Accounts, Three People, One Platform: Lessons Learned
ProGlove runs a SaaS platform on AWS using an account-per-tenant architecture, currently operating about 6,000 tenant accounts—half active—with over 120,000 service instances and a million Lambda functions. The approach gives each customer isolated compute, storage, and IAM boundaries, simplifying security,...
By AWS Architecture Blog
News•Feb 25, 2026
What to Expect From the Solutions Spotlight with Nexthink on March 10th, 2026
Solutions Review is hosting a free Solutions Spotlight webinar with Nexthink on March 10, 2026. The session will demonstrate how Nexthink’s AI‑driven Infinity platform—specifically its AI Drive and Adopt features—can monitor real‑time application usage, steer employee behavior toward approved tools, and turn...
By Solutions Review – BPM
News•Feb 25, 2026
Is Perplexity's New Computer a Safer Version of OpenClaw? How It Works
Perplexity unveiled Computer, a multi‑agent orchestration platform that combines more than a dozen cutting‑edge AI models into a single digital worker. The system, currently limited to Perplexity Max users, uses Claude Opus 4.6 for core reasoning and delegates specialized tasks...
By ZDNet
News•Feb 25, 2026
BCNEXXT Adds HLG-Based HDR To Vipe Platform
BCNEXXT has integrated live HLG‑based HDR playout into its cloud‑native Vipe platform, supporting UHD 2160p BT.2100 HLG ingest and output. The solution lets broadcasters run HDR and SDR streams side‑by‑side, especially for live sports, while minimizing cross‑conversion steps. Vipe’s architecture...
By TV Tech (TVTechnology)
News•Feb 25, 2026
Patientdesk AI Raises $1M Pre-Seed Backed by Y Combinator to Modernize Dental Front Desks
Patientdesk AI, a Y Combinator W26 startup, secured a $1 million pre‑seed round led by Y Combinator and E2VC to build an AI‑powered front‑desk system for dental practices. The platform automates the entire patient intake flow—answering calls, qualifying prospects, scheduling appointments,...
By The AI Insider
News•Feb 25, 2026
What Is an MCP? Unlocking the Power of Connected AI
Model Context Protocol (MCP) is an open standard that lets AI agents across revenue tools share context in real time, similar to USB for hardware. By acting as servers or clients, platforms like Outreach can provide or request data instantly,...
By Outreach
News•Feb 25, 2026
April Launches New Platform for Wealth Management
April has introduced an AI‑driven tax platform aimed at wealth managers and financial advisors, usable as a standalone solution or embedded within existing systems. The platform delivers a real‑time dashboard that surfaces client tax workflows, documents, and financial insights, while...
By Accounting Today
News•Feb 25, 2026
DUPAY: The Income Protection Platform Turning Unpaid Creator Invoices Into Recoverable Revenue
DUPAY, launched in May 2023, offers a subscription‑based income‑protection platform for creators, agencies, and small businesses. Leveraging AI‑generated demand letters and a three‑letter escalation protocol, the service reports an 81% success rate in recovering unpaid invoices across 16 countries. Beyond...
By Net Influencer
News•Feb 25, 2026
Guidde Raises $50M in Series B Funding
Guidde, an Israeli AI‑driven digital adoption platform, announced a $50 million Series B round. The financing was led by PSG Equity and included strategic investors monday.com, Norwest, Entrée Capital, Qualcomm Ventures, and Inkberry Ventures. The capital will accelerate the company’s global rollout...
By FinSMEs
News•Feb 25, 2026
XAML.io Adds Support for Sharing Code via a Link
Userware released XAML.io 0.6, a browser‑based IDE for .NET built on OpenSilver. The update introduces URL‑based code sharing, allowing anyone to view, run, or fork a project without affecting the original. It also adds native NuGet package support for .NET Standard...
By SD Times
News•Feb 25, 2026
Cloud Challengers
Cloud Challengers, hosted by Notion Capital and Google Cloud, convenes Europe’s top 100 B2B software founders after analysing 200,000 companies. The fifth‑annual report identifies firms with outsized growth potential, and inclusion historically triples the likelihood of securing the next funding...
By Notion Capital
News•Feb 25, 2026
Elly Debuts AI-Native Hiring Platform and Raises $8M
Elly launched an AI-native hiring platform and closed an $8 million funding round led by Sorenson Capital, with Atomic and Next Wave Capital participating. The platform consolidates sourcing, interviewing, and applicant tracking into a single AI-driven system, automatically capturing interview insights...
By HRTechFeed
News•Feb 25, 2026
CloudCasa Expands Red Hat OpenShift Data Protection Across Edge and Hybrid Cloud
CloudCasa has upgraded its backup and recovery platform to better serve Red Hat OpenShift deployments across core, edge, and hybrid cloud environments. The update adds native SMB protocol support as a backup target, letting customers use existing SMB storage or operator‑deployed...
By Help Net Security
News•Feb 25, 2026
Jira’s Latest Update Allows AI Agents and Humans to Work Side by Side
Atlassian introduced “Agents in Jira,” allowing AI agents to be assigned, tracked, and managed alongside human users within the Jira dashboard. The feature, now in open beta, lets teams assign tickets to AI, set deadlines, and monitor progress with the...
By TechCrunch Enterprise
News•Feb 25, 2026
Lightrun Debuts Real-Time AI Site Reliability Engineer for Autonomous Software Remediation
Lightrun Inc. unveiled an AI‑powered Site Reliability Engineer that can generate missing runtime evidence on‑the‑fly, eliminating the need for redeployments. The tool leverages the company’s patented Sandbox and Runtime Context engine to capture live, line‑level execution data, prove root causes,...
By SiliconANGLE
News•Feb 25, 2026
TCN Secures Arum Approved Status for Operator Platform
TCN’s cloud‑based contact‑center solution Operator has earned Arum Approved System status after an independent assessment, confirming it meets rigorous operational, compliance and scalability standards for regulated credit and collections environments. The certification highlights Operator’s omnichannel capabilities, rules‑based automation and configurable...
By ERP Today
News•Feb 25, 2026
Kinfolk Closes $7M Seed Round for AI-Driven HR Platform
London‑based Kinfolk announced a $7.2 million seed round led by AlbionVC, bringing its total capital to $8.5 million. The startup offers an AI‑native HR workforce‑operations platform that combines agentic AI, Slack/Teams integration, request management, lifecycle automation, and analytics. Kinfolk positions the solution...
By Tech.eu
News•Feb 25, 2026
SolveAI Raises $50M to Help Employees Build Their Own Enterprise Software
London‑based SolveAI announced a $50 million funding round – $45 million Series A led by GV and a $5 million pre‑seed from Accel – to scale its AI‑driven no‑code platform. The solution lets employees across functions generate fully compliant enterprise applications using natural‑language prompts,...
By Tech.eu
News•Feb 25, 2026
Sauce Labs Launches Industry’s First Programmable Mobile Device Cloud for the AI Era
Sauce Labs announced the Real Device Access API, the first programmable mobile device cloud designed for the AI era. The API lets developers control real Android and iOS devices through HTTP, issuing ADB or xcrun commands, streaming video, and accessing...
By SD Times
News•Feb 25, 2026
Agentive Appoints Former Google Cloud Leader David Keene as Co-Founder and Chief Revenue Officer
Agentive announced that former Google Cloud executive David Keene will serve as co‑founder and chief revenue officer. Keene brings more than three decades of leadership at Google Cloud, Salesforce, Oracle, SAP and recent CMO roles at Wipro Europe and Speechmatics....
By SalesTech Star
News•Feb 25, 2026
Born in Ukraine, Ready for the World, 7 Ukrainian-Founded Startups You Should Know About
Ukraine’s startup ecosystem is punching above its weight, producing seven diverse companies that span AI‑driven compliance, plant‑based nutrition, eco‑housing, grant consulting, industrial monitoring, metal‑free batteries, and wireless power transfer. These founders leverage local talent and diaspora networks to address global...
By Tech.eu
News•Feb 25, 2026
What AX Can Do to Deliver Cohesion and Uniformity to AI Agents
The article introduces the concept of Agent Experience (AX), a discipline for preparing enterprise systems so AI agents can discover, invoke, and manage tools reliably. It stresses that agents require precise, structured documentation, robust API specifications, and context‑engineering such as...
By CIO.com
News•Feb 25, 2026
CEO Sets Out the Case for Beehiiv versus Substack
Beehiiv CEO Tyler Denk argues the platform diverges from Substack by giving publishers full ownership of their audience and charging flat monthly fees instead of a revenue share. Beehiiv bundles newsletters, website hosting, ad networks, growth tools and soon podcasts...
By Press Gazette
News•Feb 25, 2026
SDK.finance Announces Top Transactional Ledger Software Solutions for 2026
SDK.finance released its 2026 list of top transactional ledger software, underscoring the shift from batch‑based bookkeeping to real‑time financial truth engines. The article defines transactional ledger software as the central double‑entry system that powers banks, digital wallets, marketplaces and cross‑border...
By Finance Monthly
News•Feb 25, 2026
Penny Software Expands Global Footprint with New UK Office to Drive AI Procurement
Penny Software, the Saudi‑based AI procurement platform, has opened a new office in Derby, UK, to serve as a regional hub for its growing European client base. The move follows rapid adoption of its cloud‑native solution across more than 75...
By The Fintech Times
News•Feb 25, 2026
AI in Churn Reduction: What G2’s 2026 Expert Survey Found
Reducing churn remains a top priority for SaaS firms, and AI is moving from experimental dashboards to operational tools. G2’s 2026 expert survey of Custify, ChurnZero, Chargebee and Velaris shows AI platforms now blend usage, sentiment, billing and relationship data...
By G2 Learn
News•Feb 25, 2026
Cezanne HR Launches Cezanne Expenses, Giving Businesses Up to Three Hours Back Per Claim
Cezanne HR has introduced Cezanne Expenses, an integrated expense‑management module that promises up to three hours saved per claim. The solution combines mobile OCR receipt capture, mileage calculation and real‑time dashboards within the existing HR platform. Powered by Webexpenses, it...
By Employer News (UK)
News•Feb 25, 2026
Secfix Raises $12M Series A to Build End-to-End Security Compliance Platform
Munich‑based Secfix closed an oversubscribed $12 million Series A round led by Alstin Capital, with Bayern Kapital and existing backer neosfer participating. The funding will accelerate Secfix’s European expansion and the development of its AI‑native automation and CISO‑as‑a‑Service capabilities. Secfix’s platform automates...
By Tech.eu
News•Feb 25, 2026
China Airlines, Agoda Launch StayMiles Hotel Platform
Agoda’s Rocket Travel division has partnered with China Airlines to launch StayMiles, a white‑label hotel booking platform for the carrier’s loyalty members. The service gives members access to over 600,000 properties worldwide and lets them earn up to 10,000 miles...
By TTG Asia
News•Feb 25, 2026
RWS Global Deploys Box’s AI Tools to Streamline Contract Workflow
RWS Global partnered with Box to embed AI‑driven tools into its contract lifecycle, leveraging Box Enterprise Advanced, Box Doc Gen, and Box Sign. The new no‑code workflow automates document generation, legal approval, and e‑signature, cutting processing time from roughly 20 minutes to...
By ComputerWeekly
News•Feb 25, 2026
Top Click-to-Call Apps with Salesforce Integration
The article ranks the top click‑to‑call applications that integrate natively with Salesforce, highlighting Revenue.io as the most feature‑rich solution. It outlines how these tools eliminate manual dialing, streamline workflows, and automatically log activity within the CRM. Each platform is evaluated...
By Revenue.io
News•Feb 25, 2026
Sektor Signs up Concentric AI to A/NZ Distie Portfolio
Sektor has entered a distribution agreement with AI and data‑security‑governance vendor Concentric AI to serve the Australian and New Zealand market. As an authorised distributor, Sektor will equip its channel partners with enablement, go‑to‑market support and local expertise, positioning Concentric AI’s platform for...
By ARN (Australia)
News•Feb 25, 2026
The Salesforce Consulting Landscape Shows No Sign Of Slowdown
Salesforce remains the leading CRM platform, reporting FY 2025 revenue of $35.7 billion and serving over 150,000 customers, including 90 % of the Fortune 500. The consulting ecosystem around Salesforce has ballooned to more than 3,800 partner firms and 170,000 certified experts, generating revenue...
By Forrester Blogs
News•Feb 25, 2026
Manchester United PLC (MANU) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Microsoft reported Q2 FY2026 revenue of $81.3 billion, a 17% constant‑currency increase, driven by a record $51.5 billion cloud segment that grew 26% and topped $50 billion for the first time. Operating income rose 21% and EPS jumped 24% to $4.14, while operating...
By Motley Fool – Earnings Transcripts
News•Feb 25, 2026
OraSure Technologies Inc (OSUR) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
LivaNova reported Q4 2025 revenue of $361 million, a 9.5% constant‑currency increase, and delivered adjusted EPS of $0.86, marking its fifth straight year of double‑digit earnings growth. The cardiopulmonary segment grew 10% year‑over‑year, propelled by ESSENCE heart‑lung machine placements, while epilepsy...
By Motley Fool – Earnings Transcripts
News•Feb 24, 2026
Battery Ventures Leads $40M Round for Letter AI
Letter AI announced a $40 million Series B round led by Battery Ventures, closing just four months after its last raise. The Chicago‑based startup introduced Letter Compass, a real‑time deal‑enablement tool that pulls content, learning, CRM data, and interaction history...
By Just AI News
News•Feb 24, 2026
Workday Caps Off Strong Year with Multi-Billion Dollar Revenue Boost
Workday reported $9.55 billion in total revenue for fiscal 2026, a 13 % year‑over‑year increase, driven primarily by subscription growth. The fourth quarter delivered $2.53 billion in revenue, up 14.5 %, and left the company with $5.4 billion in cash. CEO Aneel Bhusri credited artificial‑intelligence...
By HRTechFeed
News•Feb 24, 2026
1Password’s Annual Subscription Plans Are Getting a Price Hike Next Month
1Password announced a price increase for its annual plans effective March 27 2026. Individual subscriptions will rise to $47.88 per month and family plans to $71.88 per month, representing a $12 yearly bump. The company attributes the hike to added value and...
By 9to5Google
News•Feb 24, 2026
Aptean Launches Paragon Route 360 on AppCentral, Transforming AI-Driven Real-Time Routing and Scheduling for Logistics Teams
Aptean announced the launch of Paragon Route 360 on its AppCentral platform, delivering an AI‑native routing and scheduling solution for logistics teams. The software offers continuous schedules, an AI Routing Assistant that accepts natural‑language commands, and AI agents that automate...
By ERP Today
News•Feb 24, 2026
SaasRise Enterprise Mastermind Call Recap Feb 24, 2026
The SaasRise Enterprise Mastermind call on Feb 24, 2026 tackled four core challenges for early‑stage SaaS founders. It warned against offering equity to new hires until delivery, support, and sales bottlenecks are resolved, and suggested using consultants to test fit. The discussion...
By SaasRise
News•Feb 24, 2026
Capillary To Acquire Mastercard’s Loyalty Biz, SessionM, For $20 Mn
Capillary Technologies announced an all‑cash acquisition of Mastercard’s loyalty platform SessionM for $20 million, expected to close within six months. The deal brings SessionM’s AI‑driven loyalty and engagement tools and its enterprise client roster into Capillary’s portfolio, bolstering its presence in...
By Inc42
News•Feb 24, 2026
Profound
Profound is a GenAI‑powered marketing intelligence platform that gives enterprise brands real‑time visibility into how they appear across AI‑driven discovery channels. The solution combines analytics, competitive intelligence and actionable recommendations across the entire GenAI ecosystem. Founded by Albert Malikov, the...
By Lightspeed » Ideas
News•Feb 24, 2026
Blumira Lands in Pax8 Marketplace, MSPs Get a Scalable Path to Managed SIEM
Blumira has entered the Pax8 Marketplace, allowing managed service providers (MSPs) to purchase, provision, and bill a full‑stack security operations platform through the same portal they use for cloud services. The integration eliminates separate sales and onboarding steps, enabling MSPs...
By ChannelE2E
News•Feb 24, 2026
SONAR Launches 30-Day Free Trial of Blue to Blue iOS App for First-Time Users
SONAR, a leading freight market intelligence platform, announced a limited‑time promotion that gives first‑time users a 30‑day free trial of its Blue to Blue iOS app. The trial runs through March 31 2026 and provides full access to lane‑level spot rates, custom...
By FreightWaves
News•Feb 24, 2026
Exa Capital Acquires Health Care Workforce Platform StaffReady
Exa Capital has acquired StaffReady, a SaaS platform that manages clinical workforces across hospitals, labs, and pharmaceutical testing firms. The platform streamlines staff scheduling, compliance, and inspection readiness, helping health‑care organizations reduce operational bottlenecks. StaffReady will remain independent with its...
By CAP Today
News•Feb 24, 2026
At HIMSS26, eClinicalWorks Will Introduce New AI API Tool for EHRs
At HIMSS26, eClinicalWorks will launch the AI API Workbench, a platform that lets developers create custom autonomous AI agents for electronic health records. The company is positioning AI as an active participant in daily operations, with tools like healow Genie...
By Healthcare IT News (HIMSS Media)
News•Feb 24, 2026
Most Platform Teams Build Products, but They Don’t Know It
Platform teams often treat internal platforms as pure infrastructure, overlooking their product nature. By failing to define specific user personas, they ship technically complete features that see low adoption. The article stresses that rollout activities differ from genuine adoption, which...
By The New Stack
News•Feb 24, 2026
GReminders Integrates with Orion's Redtail CRM
GReminders announced an expanded integration that embeds its AI‑driven meeting assistant directly into Orion’s Redtail CRM. The new functionality lets financial advisors generate AI‑powered notes, receive pre‑meeting briefs, and schedule client appointments without leaving the Redtail interface. By consolidating the...
By destinationCRM (CRM Magazine)
News•Feb 24, 2026
Terraform Enterprise 1.2 Upgrades Workflows, Visibility, and Brownfield Migration
Terraform Enterprise 1.2 is now generally available, adding a visual UI‑driven search and import tool that lets teams bring unmanaged, brownfield resources into Terraform without writing code. The release also graduates Explorer to GA, delivering a centralized dashboard that records...
By HashiCorp Blog