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Karnataka, IVCA explore co-investment plan for DeepTech

The state wants to close DeepTech funding gaps by backing pilots, first customers and scale-up routes through a new investor partnership.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week

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Cybersecurity

Who Really Pays When a Supplier Payment Is Hijacked? Leveraging Your Procurement Software to Combat Fraud

Fraudsters are increasingly targeting supplier payments, leaving both buyers and suppliers out of pocket unless bank details are verified before funds move.

By Maurice Iwunze • 4 min read • Today

Manufacturing

Oracle brings Fusion Claw to agentic supply chain management

Oracle is aiming to help manufacturers cut tariff exposure and freight costs with new agentic supply chain apps that simulate scarce resources and margins.

By Jake MacAndrew • 4 min read • Today

Manufacturing

Oracle launches Claw-powered supply chain agentic apps

The tools aim to help supply chain teams cut waste, balance scarce capacity and speed approved decisions across planning, logistics and procurement.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • Today

Data Analytics

Oracle unveils 25 agentic AI apps across Fusion Cloud

The update lets finance, HR and supply chain teams delegate more complex tasks to AI agents while keeping approvals and controls in place.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Today

Partner Programmes

Oracle expands Marketplace with partner purchasing options

The changes aim to make enterprise software easier to buy through Oracle channels, as partners seek closer sales support and flexible contracts.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Today

Data governance

NetSuite showcases AI tools for ERP workflows & finance

Local businesses may have to wait for broader access, as NetSuite's AI features are already live in North American NetSuite Next environments.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • 2 days ago

Supply Chain

Tech Mahindra & Mastercard embed B2B payments in ERP

Global enterprises could cut manual approvals and reconciliation as payments are built into procurement and ERP software through the new tie-up.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • 3 days ago

Data governance

Oracle NetSuite rolls out AI tools across Australia

Retailers in Australia and New Zealand will get new AI tools as the software maker says the update can cut manual work and complexity.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 4 days ago

Data centers

IONOS adds European office suite to Nextcloud Workspace

Businesses and public bodies can now edit files inside a Europe-built alternative to Microsoft-based office software under European legal control.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week

Customer Relationship Management

Nucleo & Rootstock team up on ERP push for manufacturers

The deal aims to help manufacturers cut fragmented systems and improve adoption of ERP software across factories, warehouses and planning teams.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week

Data Analytics

SAP launches supply chain centre in Australia & NZ

Businesses in Australia and New Zealand under supply chain strain will get access to more than 26 SAP consultants and AI tools.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last week

Supply Chain

The Hidden Cost of Supply Chain Complexity

Hidden inefficiencies are forcing firms to spend more time reconciling data, and to absorb higher transport and inventory costs across supply chains.

By Daniel Kohut • 5 min read • Last week

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Generative AI

Google launches Gemini for government services in preview

By keeping data in place and adding citations, the preview could help agencies speed up records requests, compliance checks and policy research.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Today

Endpoint Protection

Getac urges layered security for rugged devices in defence

Defence buyers risk gaps if rugged computers are judged only on durability, with Getac warning that security must cover design, setup and maintenance.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Yesterday