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Saturday 15th November 2025 | No. 118
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Sage launches next-gen Sage X3: high-performance, AI-powered, and continuously evolving
The latest release introduces Copilot Sales Insights and Copilot Chat, transforming productivity and collaboration. AGE (FTSE:SGE), the foundation for continintelligence, specialisation, THE LEADER IN AC- uous, AI-driven innovation and business performance, COUNTING, FINAN- and scalable performance. helping companies modCIAL, HR, AND PAYROLL ernise and prepare for the As more organisations TECHNOLOGY FOR SMALL future. AND MID-SIZED BUSINESS- modernise their core sysES, TODAY UNVEILED THE tems, they are seeking a Driving high-performance NEXT EVOLUTION OF SAGE balance between smart agthrough innovation X3 AT ITS FLAGSHIP SAGE ile solutions without sacriFUTURE FOR PARTNERS ficing control. Gartner preDesigned for mid-sized dicts that by 2029, 50% of EVENT. organisations with complex all cloud compute resources needs, it provides the same Delivered directly by Sage will be devoted to AI workflexibility and industry-speas a fully managed cloud loads, a dramatic jump from cific capabilities that Sage service, this next-gen Sage under 10% today. In addition, X3 is known for , now deX3 gives high-performing it expects that over half of livered as a continuously organisations a modern organisations will use indusupdated cloud service from streamlined environment try-specific cloud platforms Sage. that simplifies upgrades to accelerate their business These trends without compromising the initiatives. deep customisation that us- show how cloud technology Keep reading ers depend on. It also sets is evolving to deliver greater
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ClearBank announces plans to join Circle’s payments network to power faster, more connected finance
ClearBank to leverage Circle’s technology to offer European clients access to MiCAcompliant stablecoins USDC and EURC tions for payments, treasury LEARBANK, THE ITIATIVES IN THE EUROPEand liquidity use cases. T E C H N O LO GY- E N - AN MARKET. ABLED CLEARClearBank also plans to ING BANK, TODAY ANInitially, this collaboration become one of the first EuNOUNCED THAT IT HAS will focus on expanding acropean banks to join Circle SIGNED A STRATEGIC cess to USDC and EURC— Payments Network (CPN), FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT Circle’s MiCA-compliant, enabling clients to move WITH A SUBSIDIARY OF fully reserved stablecoins— value globally with interCIRCLE INTERNET GROUP, through Circle Mint in Eunet-speed and blockchain INC. (NYSE: CRCL) (“CIR- rope. This step positions transparency. CLE”), A GLOBAL FINAN- ClearBank as a key infraCIAL TECHNOLOGY FIRM structure provider for finanAND STABLECOIN MARKET cial institutions and fintechs Find out more LEADER, TO COLLABO- seeking compliant, and mulRATE ON A RANGE OF IN- ti-currency stablecoin solu-
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Saturday 15th November 2025
Projectworks UK Expansion: London Office Now Open We’re excited to announce the opening of our new office in London, England, marking a major milestone in our continued global growth.
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HE UK IS A WORLD LEADER IN PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AND CONSULTING, WITH A STRONG COMMITMENT TO GROWING THESE SECTORS IN THE YEARS AHEAD. ESTABLISHING A PRESENCE IN LONDON STRENGTHENS OUR ABILITY TO SUPPORT CLIENTS ACROSS THE UK AND EUROPE, AND REFLECTS THE GROWING DEMAND FOR SMART, INTEGRATED PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AUTOMATION (PSA) SOFTWARE THAT ENABLES FIRMS TO SCALE.
can help even more SME consultancies grow, scale, and succeed.”
“We’ve grown organically in the UK since 2019, and it’s been amazing to see how many forward-thinking consultancies have embraced Projectworks,” said Mark Orttung, CEO of Projectworks. “Now, we’re excited to expand our local team so we
It was incredibly rewarding to connect in person, listen to feedback, and celebrate how far we’ve come together. We’re committed to growing the Projectworks community in the UK and beyond, helping even more consultancies operate
Celebrating with Our UK Customers We officially kicked off our London office with a visit from Projectworks' CEO Mark, and a dinner with our UK customers. It was a fantastic opportunity to share our product strategy and growth plans, and most importantly, to say thank you to our valued customer community.
smarter and achieve their growth ambitions. Our New UK Headquarters to Support UK and European Consultancies Our new UK headquarters in Moorgate, London places us right at the centre of the country’s professional services hub. From here, we’re perfectly positioned to support our growing community of customers across the UK and Europe. With the UK investing heavily in infrastructure, housing, AI, and the next generation of professional services, opportunities for specialist consultancies are expanding rapidly.
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