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U.S. Bank launches Enhanced Payments for small firms
Fintech

U.S. Bank launches Enhanced Payments for small firms

Small businesses can now send ACH, wire and instant payments digitally, with lower fees and no branch visit needed.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • This month

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Customer retention stories

AI reshapes customer data, loyalty and marketing decisions
Data Protection

AI reshapes customer data, loyalty and marketing decisions

Better customer data is becoming essential as AI agents start to shape product discovery, loyalty and campaign choices in real time.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Last week
Oracle NetSuite rolls out NetSuite next in North America
Software-as-a-Service

Oracle NetSuite rolls out NetSuite next in North America

North American customers can now trial the new environment as Oracle NetSuite adds conversational AI and finance automation tools across its software.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week
Kentico posts record recurring revenue on SaaS AI demand
Software-as-a-Service

Kentico posts record recurring revenue on SaaS AI demand

Higher SaaS adoption and AI demand helped lift Kentico to record annual recurring revenue, outpacing a market growing only in single digits.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
Most CX leaders see little AI impact, despite spend
Digital Transformation

Most CX leaders see little AI impact, despite spend

Most firms are still increasing AI budgets, even as 57% of CX leaders say the technology has delivered little or no impact on operations.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month
Gainsight names three executives as it expands AI retention
Software-as-a-Service

Gainsight names three executives as it expands AI retention

The hires deepen its shift into outcome-based renewal services, raising the stakes on security, internal systems and customer trust.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month
Why Customer 360 initiatives fail to deliver ROI
Customer Relationship Management

Why Customer 360 initiatives fail to deliver ROI

Poor data quality, not platform failure, is usually why Customer 360 programmes miss expected returns and erode trust across teams.

By Edmund Ng • 6 min read • This month
AI skills appear in 17% of GTM job ads, index finds
Software-as-a-Service

AI skills appear in 17% of GTM job ads, index finds

AI hiring is spreading unevenly across revenue teams, with senior roles and Sydney adverts most likely to mention the skill.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • This month
BlueVoyant appoints new Chief Financial & Customer Officers
Software-as-a-Service

BlueVoyant appoints new Chief Financial & Customer Officers

The cybersecurity company is tightening financial control and customer support as it expands internationally and seeks to protect recurring revenue.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • This month
Zywave launches Apex AI platform for insurance sales
Software-as-a-Service

Zywave launches Apex AI platform for insurance sales

Insurers under staffing pressure may use the platform to speed renewals, prospecting and compliance work while cutting back-office time.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month

Stories from Other Regions

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OneTeam IT marks five years of merger & wider roots
Disaster Recovery

OneTeam IT marks five years of merger & wider roots

Customers now expect support across cloud, security and AI as the Sydney-based group uses its broader footprint to meet changing needs.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
MicroCare appoints Kevin Castonguay as Marketing Chief
Digital Transformation

MicroCare appoints Kevin Castonguay as Marketing Chief

The Connecticut-based supplier is betting on a veteran marketer to lift brand awareness as it targets growth in specialist industrial markets.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Utilities & telecoms firms face widespread payment woes
Fintech

Utilities & telecoms firms face widespread payment woes

Payment disruptions are worsening customer experience at utilities and telecoms firms, with 99% of respondents reporting some form of issue.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • This month
Ecommpay launches podcast on payment issues for merchants
Data Analytics

Ecommpay launches podcast on payment issues for merchants

Merchants will hear practical advice on approvals, AI and expansion as Ecommpay tries to simplify a crowded payments market.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • This month
Clue appoints Mark Watson as Chief Operating Officer
Software-as-a-Service

Clue appoints Mark Watson as Chief Operating Officer

Annual recurring revenue growth and surging demand have prompted Clue to bring in veteran software executive Mark Watson to tighten operations.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • This month
Techreach launches UK consultancy for MSP founders
Customer Relationship Management

Techreach launches UK consultancy for MSP founders

MSP owners could gain more targeted marketing support as a new UK consultancy promises advice shaped by first-hand operating experience.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • This month
IRIS names first Chief Data & AI Officer Surya Sagi
Software-as-a-Service

IRIS names first Chief Data & AI Officer Surya Sagi

The move gives IRIS tighter oversight of AI and data policy as customers demand practical gains and stronger governance across sensitive systems.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month