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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
AI is compressing legal work but increasing the value of divergence
Digital Transformation

AI is compressing legal work but increasing the value of divergence

Law firms risk sounding alike as AI trims routine work, pushing judgement and bespoke advice back to the centre of client value.

By Jamie Ng • 5 min read • Last week
Caseware launches Verity AI platform for audit workflows
Digital Transformation

Caseware launches Verity AI platform for audit workflows

Auditors could cut review time sharply as Caseware's new system keeps AI guidance inside regulated workflows with citation-backed controls.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Harvey partners with DeepJudge on legal AI workflow
Software-as-a-Service

Harvey partners with DeepJudge on legal AI workflow

The tie-up aims to let law firms and in-house teams ground AI-assisted drafting and research in their own precedents and knowhow.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Gartner sees AI spending hit USD $2.59 trillion in 2026
DataCentre infrastructure

Gartner sees AI spending hit USD $2.59 trillion in 2026

Infrastructure demand and vendor spending will drive most of the surge as AI outlays are set to jump 47% next year.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last week
Lalamove launches Berlin service in Germany for SMEs
Fleet Management

Lalamove launches Berlin service in Germany for SMEs

Germany's millions of SMEs gain a same-day delivery option as the Hong Kong-founded platform begins operations in Berlin and plans wider expansion.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
KPMG forms global alliance with Anthropic for Claude
Digital Transformation

KPMG forms global alliance with Anthropic for Claude

More than 276,000 KPMG staff will gain access to Claude as the firm speeds up tax, legal and cybersecurity work across 138 countries.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
LSEG extends Broadcom cloud deal for VMware platform
Disaster Recovery

LSEG extends Broadcom cloud deal for VMware platform

The renewal will help LSEG bolster resilience and security across regulated market systems as it deepens use of VMware Cloud Foundation.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week
AI invoice checks drive law firms' rejection rates up
Software-as-a-Service

AI invoice checks drive law firms' rejection rates up

Corporate legal teams are using AI to scrutinise bills more tightly, pushing law firms' invoice rejection rates from 11% to 18% in 2025.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Leaders use AI mainly for routine tasks, survey finds
Data Analytics

Leaders use AI mainly for routine tasks, survey finds

Most executives still rely on artificial intelligence to draft emails and summarise documents, despite rising confidence and training uptake.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Last week

Stories from Other Regions

Professional services stories

Varn Search Marketing appoints four to leadership team
Data Analytics

Varn Search Marketing appoints four to leadership team

Revenue growth to GBP £1.4 million and 40 new clients have prompted Varn to expand its senior management as search shifts under AI.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
M37Labs launches MightyClaw for enterprise AI agents
Private Cloud

M37Labs launches MightyClaw for enterprise AI agents

The platform is aimed at regulated industries and sensitive data users, with on-premise and air-gapped deployment to keep control in-house.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week
Venn Accounts cuts overdue invoices 60% with Trove
Digital Transformation

Venn Accounts cuts overdue invoices 60% with Trove

The UK firm said automated payment chases have also improved cash collection as more smaller businesses outsource day-to-day finance work.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
New Zealand businesses ramp up AI & automation push
Manufacturing

New Zealand businesses ramp up AI & automation push

Pressure to lift margins is pushing New Zealand firms to target AI and automation at energy use, reporting and admin tasks.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Chartered Accountants Ireland urges AI support for SMEs
Data Analytics

Chartered Accountants Ireland urges AI support for SMEs

Smaller firms risk being left behind unless ministers back AI infrastructure, training and accessible support, the body said.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
HWLE Lawyers picks Legora for major firmwide AI rollout
Software-as-a-Service

HWLE Lawyers picks Legora for major firmwide AI rollout

The move will put AI tools in daily use for more than 1,900 staff, as HWLE seeks tighter controls around risk, training and compliance.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
Business plan writing tops freelance pay in Australia
Manufacturing

Business plan writing tops freelance pay in Australia

Australian freelancers can earn the most from business and legal work, as crowded design listings keep average rates lower.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Accordion appoints two to lead finance advisory practices
Digital Transformation

Accordion appoints two to lead finance advisory practices

The hires bolster Accordion's push into AI-driven finance work for private equity clients as demand grows for tighter reporting and faster exits.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week