How businesses use AI, automation and new software to work better and win customers.https://workingwikily.net/https://workingwikily.net/case-studies/complex-pixel-powered-content-nearly-doubles-in-a-quarter/https://workingwikily.net/case-studies/complex-pixel-powered-content-nearly-doubles-in-a-quarter/Complex says content made on Google Pixel, its official company device since 2025, nearly doubled quarter over quarter, with 85% daily use.Fri, 02 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMThttps://workingwikily.net/news/unwind-launches-in-1-000-walmart-stores/https://workingwikily.net/news/unwind-launches-in-1-000-walmart-stores/Unwind launches in 1,000 Walmart stores with sparkling functional drinks from $2.79 per can and TikTok Shop sales in mid-October.Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:30:00 GMThttps://workingwikily.net/news/aspire-2026-offers-free-ai-and-cybersecurity-event/https://workingwikily.net/news/aspire-2026-offers-free-ai-and-cybersecurity-event/ASPIRE 2026 is a free October 21 New York conference with 24 sessions on AI, productivity, costs and cybersecurity for SMB leaders.Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:05:00 GMThttps://workingwikily.net/case-studies/ufcu-raises-walk-in-volume-25-with-coconut/https://workingwikily.net/case-studies/ufcu-raises-walk-in-volume-25-with-coconut/UFCU branch intelligence platform deployment with Coconut raised walk-in volume 25% and cut average lobby wait times to 7.64 minutes.Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMThttps://workingwikily.net/news/line-x-adds-11-locations-and-awards-17-territories/https://workingwikily.net/news/line-x-adds-11-locations-and-awards-17-territories/LINE-X franchise expansion includes 11 new locations in 2026 and 17 territories awarded across the US and Canada.Thu, 01 Oct 2026 14:22:00 GMThttps://workingwikily.net/news/keybank-survey-finds-owners-absorbing-rising-costs/https://workingwikily.net/news/keybank-survey-finds-owners-absorbing-rising-costs/KeyBank 2026 Small Business Survey finds 33% of owners cut their own income to offset rising costs and protect customer prices.Wed, 30 Sep 2026 15:02:00 GMThttps://workingwikily.net/news/netwrix-finds-healthcare-identity-security-gaps/https://workingwikily.net/news/netwrix-finds-healthcare-identity-security-gaps/Netwrix healthcare findings show 79% of organizations do not fully govern non-human identities, while 31% reported unauthorized access.Wed, 30 Sep 2026 14:02:00 GMThttps://workingwikily.net/case-studies/lpp-logistics-gets-99-efficiency-gains-with-geekplus/https://workingwikily.net/case-studies/lpp-logistics-gets-99-efficiency-gains-with-geekplus/LPP Logistics runs more than 1,600 Geekplus robots across two fulfillment centers in Poland, with 99% measured efficiency gains, Geekplus says.Wed, 30 Sep 2026 12:53:00 GMThttps://workingwikily.net/software/nudge-security-adds-adaptive-risk-management/https://workingwikily.net/software/nudge-security-adds-adaptive-risk-management/Nudge Security Adaptive Risk Management updates SaaS and AI risk scores as employee access, integrations, and data use change.Wed, 30 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMThttps://workingwikily.net/news/urban-american-completes-legionella-remediation/https://workingwikily.net/news/urban-american-completes-legionella-remediation/Urban American completed a LiquiTech Legionella remediation system at 3333 Broadway after August testing found no Legionella at tested locations.Tue, 29 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMThttps://workingwikily.net/news/maine-community-bank-picks-cetera-for-wealth-program/https://workingwikily.net/news/maine-community-bank-picks-cetera-for-wealth-program/Maine Community Bank picks Cetera Financial Institutions to support its $120 million wealth management program expansion.Tue, 29 Sep 2026 14:05:00 GMThttps://workingwikily.net/news/jb-hi-fi-expands-vusion-digital-shelf-technology/https://workingwikily.net/news/jb-hi-fi-expands-vusion-digital-shelf-technology/JB Hi-Fi selects Vusion digital shelf-edge technology for Australian and New Zealand stores after a successful pilot.Tue, 29 Sep 2026 13:30:00 GMThttps://workingwikily.net/ai-automation/autotrust-ai-releases-self-hosted-jev-27b-model/https://workingwikily.net/ai-automation/autotrust-ai-releases-self-hosted-jev-27b-model/AutoTrust AI JEV-27B is an open-weights model for self-hosted AI agent decisions, trained on one NVIDIA B200 in about 9.2 hours.Mon, 28 Sep 2026 18:43:00 GMThttps://workingwikily.net/remote-side-hustles/makera-shows-carvera-air-s-small-business-uses/https://workingwikily.net/remote-side-hustles/makera-shows-carvera-air-s-small-business-uses/Makera Carvera Air helps small businesses make precision parts in-house, with examples from knife makers, machinists, and motorcycle parts sellers.Mon, 28 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMThttps://workingwikily.net/news/celina-graves-joins-golive-streamers/https://workingwikily.net/news/celina-graves-joins-golive-streamers/Celina Graves joins GoLive Streamers to perform live, interact with fans and build a music community through the streaming app.Mon, 28 Sep 2026 14:45:00 GMThttps://workingwikily.net/news/lindsey-carnett-to-keynote-ventura-county-event/https://workingwikily.net/news/lindsey-carnett-to-keynote-ventura-county-event/Inspiring Women in Business will bring Ventura County women leaders together on October 15, with Lindsey Carnett as keynote speaker.Sat, 26 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://workingwikily.net/ai-automation/small-banks-lead-smb-ai-use-study-finds/https://workingwikily.net/ai-automation/small-banks-lead-smb-ai-use-study-finds/Small banks lead SMB AI use, SAS and IDC find, but 39% cite infrastructure limits and 40% name governance concerns.Fri, 25 Sep 2026 17:21:00 GMThttps://workingwikily.net/careers/restaurant-workers-report-strong-career-prospects/https://workingwikily.net/careers/restaurant-workers-report-strong-career-prospects/Restaurant career opportunities are viewed positively by 89% of current workers, National Restaurant Association research finds.Fri, 25 Sep 2026 14:30:00 GMThttps://workingwikily.net/news/ieshpal-singh-named-2026-ifa-franchisee-of-the-year/https://workingwikily.net/news/ieshpal-singh-named-2026-ifa-franchisee-of-the-year/Ieshpal Singh named 2026 IFA Franchisee of the Year after growing his Wireless Zone portfolio to more than 70 locations.Thu, 24 Sep 2026 16:55:00 GMThttps://workingwikily.net/ai-automation/whisprompt-sets-kickstarter-launch-for-september-29/https://workingwikily.net/ai-automation/whisprompt-sets-kickstarter-launch-for-september-29/WhisPrompt AI Workflow Controller launches on Kickstarter September 29 with voice and one-handed controls for AI tasks.Thu, 24 Sep 2026 14:25:00 GMThttps://workingwikily.net/careers/petri-marks-120-years-with-trades-career-push/https://workingwikily.net/careers/petri-marks-120-years-with-trades-career-push/Skilled trades careers are the focus of Petri Plumbing’s Brooklyn campaign, citing demand growth and local training programs.Thu, 24 Sep 2026 13:36:00 GMThttps://workingwikily.net/case-studies/newmed-uses-geointelx-ai-for-gas-data/https://workingwikily.net/case-studies/newmed-uses-geointelx-ai-for-gas-data/GeoIntelX AI platform supports NewMed Energy’s natural gas exploration teams with centralized, searchable geological project data.Wed, 23 Sep 2026 15:15:00 GMThttps://workingwikily.net/news/tdot-selects-altitude-by-geotab-for-freight-data/https://workingwikily.net/news/tdot-selects-altitude-by-geotab-for-freight-data/Altitude by Geotab will provide TDOT with four years of commercial vehicle analytics for freight and highway planning.Wed, 23 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMThttps://workingwikily.net/ai-automation/rubi-launches-ai-mentor-for-junior-lawyers/https://workingwikily.net/ai-automation/rubi-launches-ai-mentor-for-junior-lawyers/rubi AI Mentor gives junior lawyers and law students skills practice, feedback, mentorship, and interview preparation in one platform.Wed, 23 Sep 2026 13:02:00 GMThttps://workingwikily.net/news/stan-launches-14-day-founder-competition/https://workingwikily.net/news/stan-launches-14-day-founder-competition/Stan Launchpad is a 14-day program for 100 software and AI founders, offering mentorship, a Demo Day and a $100,000 prize.Tue, 22 Sep 2026 15:30:00 GMThttps://workingwikily.net/ai-automation/abnet-highlights-autonomous-ai-agent-infrastructure/https://workingwikily.net/ai-automation/abnet-highlights-autonomous-ai-agent-infrastructure/ABnet Solutions Aggregation framework focuses on AI infrastructure, platform orchestration and FinOps for resellers and enterprise clients.Tue, 22 Sep 2026 14:51:00 GMThttps://workingwikily.net/careers/kelly-ehlers-launches-nice-girls-win/https://workingwikily.net/careers/kelly-ehlers-launches-nice-girls-win/Nice Girls Win by Kelly Ehlers offers a modern leadership guide for women, with paperback, hardcover, ebook, and audiobook editions.Tue, 22 Sep 2026 14:07:00 GMThttps://workingwikily.net/careers/penfed-names-september-2026-veteran-startup-cohort/https://workingwikily.net/careers/penfed-names-september-2026-veteran-startup-cohort/PenFed Veteran Entrepreneur Program names 12 businesses for its free September 2026 cohort, with no equity required.Mon, 21 Sep 2026 20:10:00 GMThttps://workingwikily.net/remote-side-hustles/roth-staffing-wins-2026-remote-work-award/https://workingwikily.net/remote-side-hustles/roth-staffing-wins-2026-remote-work-award/Roth Staffing Companies Remote Work Top Workplace recognition for 2026 is based on employee feedback collected through Energage.Mon, 21 Sep 2026 17:30:00 GMThttps://workingwikily.net/careers/deakin-gift-city-launches-applied-ai-master-s/https://workingwikily.net/careers/deakin-gift-city-launches-applied-ai-master-s/Deakin GIFT City Master of Applied Artificial Intelligence opens for July 2027, offering AI training for graduates and professionals in India.Mon, 21 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMThttps://workingwikily.net/news/emily-arthur-named-isla-porter-ceo/https://workingwikily.net/news/emily-arthur-named-isla-porter-ceo/Emily Arthur has been named Isla Porter CEO while remaining chief creative officer at the custom cabinetry company.Fri, 18 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMThttps://workingwikily.net/news/got-electric-joins-mauloa-s-2026-smb-accelerator/https://workingwikily.net/news/got-electric-joins-mauloa-s-2026-smb-accelerator/Got Electric joins Mauloa’s 2026 SMB Accelerator, a three-month program with a possible $10 million to $30 million investment offer.Fri, 18 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMThttps://workingwikily.net/winning-customers/startup-showdown-awards-60-000-to-n-c-founders/https://workingwikily.net/winning-customers/startup-showdown-awards-60-000-to-n-c-founders/SBCN Startup Showdown awards $60,000 to Rinse-A-Poo, Victorious Wellness and The Gilded Lantern in North Carolina.Fri, 18 Sep 2026 13:45:00 GMThttps://workingwikily.net/software/verkada-adds-fleet-security-and-sound-systems/https://workingwikily.net/software/verkada-adds-fleet-security-and-sound-systems/Verkada Transportation and Sound Systems add fleet security and cloud-managed enterprise audio, with software updates from October 8.Thu, 17 Sep 2026 15:21:00 GMThttps://workingwikily.net/news/ravel-raises-8-2m-for-blended-textile-recycling/https://workingwikily.net/news/ravel-raises-8-2m-for-blended-textile-recycling/Ravel blended textile recycling receives $8.2 million in seed funding to scale its process for polyester and elastane waste.Thu, 17 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMThttps://workingwikily.net/remote-side-hustles/insta360-hosts-luna-pro-creator-walk-in-new-york/https://workingwikily.net/remote-side-hustles/insta360-hosts-luna-pro-creator-walk-in-new-york/Insta360 Luna Pro took around 20 creators on a Times Square photo walk to test shooting modes, color settings, and NFC transfer.Thu, 17 Sep 2026 12:06:00 GMThttps://workingwikily.net/news/liveled-in-ice-display-debuts-at-sleeman-centre/https://workingwikily.net/news/liveled-in-ice-display-debuts-at-sleeman-centre/LiveLED In-Ice Display debuts at Guelph’s Sleeman Centre, adding digital ice content and new sponsorship opportunities for events.Wed, 16 Sep 2026 15:30:00 GMThttps://workingwikily.net/news/little-diggers-signs-50-u-s-franchise-locations/https://workingwikily.net/news/little-diggers-signs-50-u-s-franchise-locations/Little Diggers franchise locations now total more than 50 signed U.S. sites, alongside six corporate-owned indoor sandbox playspaces.Wed, 16 Sep 2026 13:04:00 GMThttps://workingwikily.net/ai-automation/eaigle-expands-ai-gate-rollout-with-loblaw/https://workingwikily.net/ai-automation/eaigle-expands-ai-gate-rollout-with-loblaw/EAIGLE and Loblaw gate automation is expanding across distribution centers to improve yard operations and freight data accuracy.Wed, 16 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMThttps://workingwikily.net/case-studies/bonchon-reaches-99-fill-rate-with-sightline-os/https://workingwikily.net/case-studies/bonchon-reaches-99-fill-rate-with-sightline-os/Sightline OS says Bonchon's distributor fill rate rose 1.1% to 99.3% across more than 150 restaurants after it implemented the platform.Tue, 15 Sep 2026 14:31:00 GMThttps://workingwikily.net/news/john-muir-health-adds-npi-connect-to-icu-workflow/https://workingwikily.net/news/john-muir-health-adds-npi-connect-to-icu-workflow/John Muir Health implements NPi-Connect to automatically transfer pupillometry results into EHRs and reduce ICU nurse charting time.Tue, 15 Sep 2026 14:15:00 GMThttps://workingwikily.net/ai-automation/hexaware-backs-project-nanda-ai-fellowship/https://workingwikily.net/ai-automation/hexaware-backs-project-nanda-ai-fellowship/Hexaware backs the Project NANDA Fellowship, a three-month remote program for developers building open-source AI agent infrastructure.Tue, 15 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMThttps://workingwikily.net/careers/chipotle-targets-apprentice-in-every-restaurant/https://workingwikily.net/careers/chipotle-targets-apprentice-in-every-restaurant/Chipotle Apprentice program aims to place an Apprentice in every company-owned restaurant by the end of 2027.Tue, 15 Sep 2026 13:53:00 GMThttps://workingwikily.net/news/smb-franchise-advisors-adds-navigator-investment/https://workingwikily.net/news/smb-franchise-advisors-adds-navigator-investment/SMB Franchise Advisors receives a Navigator Partners minority investment and adds two Navigator leaders to its board.Mon, 14 Sep 2026 15:05:00 GMThttps://workingwikily.net/software/collective-launches-compass-for-private-equity-advisors/https://workingwikily.net/software/collective-launches-compass-for-private-equity-advisors/Collective Compass gives financial advisors private-company research, planning tools and confidential execution support for pre-IPO equity.Mon, 14 Sep 2026 14:57:00 GMThttps://workingwikily.net/software/halo-cyber-launches-cyber-risk-platform/https://workingwikily.net/software/halo-cyber-launches-cyber-risk-platform/HALO Cyber combines cybersecurity, IT services and cyber insurance, offering businesses a free cyber-risk analysis and insurance quote.Mon, 14 Sep 2026 14:39:00 GMThttps://workingwikily.net/news/almedia-tops-sifted-100-revenue-per-employee/https://workingwikily.net/news/almedia-tops-sifted-100-revenue-per-employee/Almedia ranks first for revenue per employee in Sifted 100 DACH and CEE 2026, reporting €2.6 million per employee.Fri, 11 Sep 2026 14:25:00 GMThttps://workingwikily.net/ai-automation/chandigarh-students-win-3-lakh-for-ai-security-tool/https://workingwikily.net/ai-automation/chandigarh-students-win-3-lakh-for-ai-security-tool/Chandigarh University AI-powered cybersecurity platform won ₹3 lakh for analyzing suspicious Android apps, APKs and malware.Fri, 11 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMThttps://workingwikily.net/ai-automation/bonipak-deploys-onetrack-aion-across-operations/https://workingwikily.net/ai-automation/bonipak-deploys-onetrack-aion-across-operations/Bonipak deploys OneTrack AiOn across farming, cooling, and transportation operations to connect data and help teams build tools.Thu, 10 Sep 2026 16:58:00 GMThttps://workingwikily.net/ai-automation/gusto-finds-ai-adopters-hire-faster/https://workingwikily.net/ai-automation/gusto-finds-ai-adopters-hire-faster/Gusto finds small businesses adopting AI grew headcount about 7% more than comparable non-adopters in the year after adoption.Thu, 10 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMThttps://workingwikily.net/remote-side-hustles/museselect-launches-creator-fashion-market/https://workingwikily.net/remote-side-hustles/museselect-launches-creator-fashion-market/MuseSelect Creator Fashion Market launches with 5,000 looks and Muse 1000, a program for creators building fashion labels.Thu, 10 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMThttps://workingwikily.net/ai-automation/hikvision-and-av-magazine-publish-ai-education-guide/https://workingwikily.net/ai-automation/hikvision-and-av-magazine-publish-ai-education-guide/AI education white paper from Hikvision and AV Magazine outlines WonderHub tools for planning, teaching, and class follow-up.Thu, 10 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMThttps://workingwikily.net/case-studies/talabat-lifts-customer-satisfaction-with-toku/https://workingwikily.net/case-studies/talabat-lifts-customer-satisfaction-with-toku/With voice added alongside chat on Toku's platform, Talabat's customer satisfaction rose to about 80%, an uplift of more than 20%, Toku says.Thu, 10 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMThttps://workingwikily.net/ai-automation/euno-raises-23-million-for-enterprise-ai-context/https://workingwikily.net/ai-automation/euno-raises-23-million-for-enterprise-ai-context/Euno raises $23 million for its enterprise AI context platform, helping organizations deploy governed AI agents using trusted business data.Wed, 09 Sep 2026 14:59:00 GMThttps://workingwikily.net/careers/job-seekers-question-pressure-to-fit-workplace-culture/https://workingwikily.net/careers/job-seekers-question-pressure-to-fit-workplace-culture/Workplace culture adaptation is important to 98% of job seekers, but 56% say personality should not affect job ability.Wed, 09 Sep 2026 14:45:00 GMThttps://workingwikily.net/ai-automation/harmoni-raises-10-million-for-factory-ai/https://workingwikily.net/ai-automation/harmoni-raises-10-million-for-factory-ai/Harmoni Factory Orchestration platform raises $10 million to develop HAL AI and support manufacturing teams on the shop floor.Wed, 09 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMThttps://workingwikily.net/software/playipp-and-pads4-form-european-signage-group/https://workingwikily.net/software/playipp-and-pads4-form-european-signage-group/PLAYipp and PADS4 join forces to serve 6,500 organizations in over 75 countries with digital signage software.Wed, 09 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMThttps://workingwikily.net/ai-automation/quantara-launches-ai-network-for-cyber-risk/https://workingwikily.net/ai-automation/quantara-launches-ai-network-for-cyber-risk/Quantara AI Agent Network turns cyber findings into dollar-based risk estimates and ranks remediation actions by expected return.Tue, 08 Sep 2026 18:07:00 GMThttps://workingwikily.net/news/whatfix-names-co-founder-vara-kumar-ceo/https://workingwikily.net/news/whatfix-names-co-founder-vara-kumar-ceo/Whatfix appoints Vara Kumar CEO following the sudden passing of co-founder Khadim Batti.Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMThttps://workingwikily.net/winning-customers/entreprenista-100-opens-2026-award-applications/https://workingwikily.net/winning-customers/entreprenista-100-opens-2026-award-applications/Entreprenista 100 Awards applications are open through October 22, 2026, for women founders seeking recognition and visibility.Tue, 08 Sep 2026 14:42:00 GMThttps://workingwikily.net/ai-automation/yyforce-forms-facadevision-ai-with-integral/https://workingwikily.net/ai-automation/yyforce-forms-facadevision-ai-with-integral/YYForce Forms Facadevision AI with Integral to provide drone-enabled facade cleaning and inspection for Singapore commercial buildings.Tue, 08 Sep 2026 13:37:00 GMThttps://workingwikily.net/ai-automation/dyna-ai-and-gapp-partner-on-saudi-ai-agents/https://workingwikily.net/ai-automation/dyna-ai-and-gapp-partner-on-saudi-ai-agents/Dyna.Ai and GAPP partnership brings enterprise AI agents and AI Employee products to organizations across Saudi Arabia.Mon, 07 Sep 2026 16:31:00 GMThttps://workingwikily.net/ai-automation/smallbiz-ai-launches-automation-planning-service/https://workingwikily.net/ai-automation/smallbiz-ai-launches-automation-planning-service/SmallBiz.ai launches free workflow blueprints and AI automation planning for small businesses, with consults starting at $49.Fri, 04 Sep 2026 15:18:00 GMThttps://workingwikily.net/ai-automation/plugclaw-ships-worldwide-from-149/https://workingwikily.net/ai-automation/plugclaw-ships-worldwide-from-149/PlugClaw ships worldwide from $149, offering a USB-C AI computer that runs agents separately from users’ main devices.Fri, 04 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMThttps://workingwikily.net/software/crossware-opens-xvantage-access-for-north-american-partners/https://workingwikily.net/software/crossware-opens-xvantage-access-for-north-american-partners/Crossware Email Signature for Microsoft 365 is now available through Ingram Micro Xvantage for North American channel partners.Fri, 04 Sep 2026 14:41:00 GMT