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Tradesman Saver targets digital pros with new brand
Customer Experience

Tradesman Saver targets digital pros with new brand

Tradesman Saver launches Professional Saver brand to target IT and digital workers as it refreshes its image and eyes growth into 2026.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Feb 2026
Tighter visa rules deepen SAP S/4HANA skills shortage
Data Analytics

Tighter visa rules deepen SAP S/4HANA skills shortage

UK and EU visa curbs are worsening an already severe SAP S/4HANA talent crunch, driving longer hiring cycles, rising costs and delivery risk.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 16th Jan 2026
CMA approves Speedy & HSS ProService digital marketplace deal
Supply Chain

CMA approves Speedy & HSS ProService digital marketplace deal

The CMA has approved Speedy's 10% stake in HSS ProService Marketplace, uniting digital procurement with a nationwide network for UK construction.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
CMA clears HSS ProService & Speedy digital hire partnership
Digital Transformation

CMA clears HSS ProService & Speedy digital hire partnership

The CMA has approved a partnership between HSS ProService and Speedy Hire, creating a unified digital platform for equipment and services in UK construction.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025

Global Stories

Contractors stories

Privacy teams in Oceania face stress & budget cuts
Data Protection

Privacy teams in Oceania face stress & budget cuts

Oceania privacy teams face rising stress, shrinking budgets and smaller staff as rapid tech change outpaces compliance and risk controls.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Fri, 30th Jan 2026
Fluke unveils CertiFibre Max for dense AI data centres
Hyperscale

Fluke unveils CertiFibre Max for dense AI data centres

Fluke Networks launches CertiFibre Max test set to speed high-density fibre certification in AI-driven data centres and cloud networks.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Jan 2026
Outsized launches independent consulting squads in ANZ
DevOps

Outsized launches independent consulting squads in ANZ

Outsized rolls out pre-built independent consulting squads for ANZ banks, targeting AUD $200,000-AUD $2 million transformation projects.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 8th Jan 2026
IT contracting market steadies as AI demand grows but skills gap stays
Data governance

IT contracting market steadies as AI demand grows but skills gap stays

Australia and New Zealand's IT contracting market steadies with steady project demand and growing AI use, yet skills shortages and short contracts persist.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Contractors stories

Singapore firms favour specialist skills & contractors
Customer Relationship Management

Singapore firms favour specialist skills & contractors

Singapore employers tighten permanent headcount, channelling spend into scarce AI, cyber and data skills while ramping up contract hiring.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Fri, 27th Feb 2026
PMT grows DAS footprint to boost critical connectivity
Unified Communications

PMT grows DAS footprint to boost critical connectivity

PMT Communications expands DAS projects across Australian states to strengthen in-building mobile coverage for critical services.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 24th Feb 2026
OMAN DESIGN & BUILD WEEK – 11 – 13 MAY 2026
Procurement

OMAN DESIGN & BUILD WEEK – 11 – 13 MAY 2026

Oman's property market is drawing investors as residential prices rise 18.7% and transactions hit OMR 3.3 billion, ahead of a May expo.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Sun, 22nd Feb 2026
Wagepoint adds timesheets & mobile app for payroll
Digital Transformation

Wagepoint adds timesheets & mobile app for payroll

Wagepoint rolls out built-in timesheets and a new mobile app, aiming to simplify payroll and time tracking for small Canadian businesses.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Feb 2026
ABM seals WGNSTAR deal to boost semiconductor services
Semiconductors

ABM seals WGNSTAR deal to boost semiconductor services

ABM completes WGNSTAR acquisition, bolstering semiconductor cleanroom and tool services as chipmakers expand advanced fab capacity worldwide.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Feb 2026
David Owasi on turning missed calls into an AI business
Software-as-a-Service

David Owasi on turning missed calls into an AI business

After losing his job, David Owasi grew OutreachGenius into an AI call-handler for trades - and now has his sights set on space technology.

By Jake MacAndrew • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Feb 2026
Avetta unveils Avetta University for safer supply chains
Software-as-a-Service

Avetta unveils Avetta University for safer supply chains

Avetta launches Avetta University, an e-learning hub in Avetta One to boost health and safety training and compliance across supply chains.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Fri, 16th Jan 2026
QuoteCheck launches AI tool to cut insurers' repair bills
Software-as-a-Service

QuoteCheck launches AI tool to cut insurers' repair bills

QuoteCheck unveils AI-driven platform using live local building rates to help Australian insurers curb soaring home repair costs.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 16th Dec 2025
Mutual Benefit Group adopts digital claims payments via One Inc
Digital Transformation

Mutual Benefit Group adopts digital claims payments via One Inc

Mutual Benefit Group has launched One Inc's ClaimsPay platform to offer faster, digital claims payments and expanded vendor choices for 58,000 policyholders.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025