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Businesses Going Digital and Embracing Sustainability with Pagero

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2 years ago

August 29, 2023

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In an exclusive interview with the Integrator, Pagero’s Chief Product Officer, Gustav Dahllöf, discusses their mission to become the world’s largest open business network, simplifying the buying and selling process. They are revolutionizing invoicing processes with innovative solutions, boosting operational efficiency, and cost savings. Moreover, Pagero is leading the way to a paperless, greener, and more sustainable business world!

How does Pagero help companies go digital, and what are your offerings?

The core concept of Pagero is to make buying and selling easier. Digitalisation trends are changing the way companies and consumers want to do business, with expectations growing every day in terms of efficiency and reliability. That is why we have designed Pagero to be a cloud-first, open business network where buyers and suppliers can exchange business documents such as invoices, orders, and confirmations, in compliance with regulations set by the tax authorities in the 140+ countries where our clients do business.

At Pagero, we provide a comprehensive range of solutions that align with current industry requirements. One of our main offerings is our e-Invoicing solution, empowering organizations to streamline their invoicing processes, enhance operational efficiency, and achieve cost savings. Furthermore, we have solutions that expand these digitalization efforts towards the full Purchase-to-Pay and Order-to-Cash processes. In addition, we offer a wide range of value-added services, including e-archiving, e-payment, business intelligence, validation, and enrichment services. Our ultimate goal is to establish ourselves as the world’s largest smart, open business network – making buying and selling easy!

Tell me about Pagero’s e-invoicing platform and how does it streamline invoicing and improves efficiency.

Pagero’s e-invoicing platform is a cutting-edge digital solution designed to optimize and simplify the invoicing process for businesses. By enabling seamless electronic transmission of invoices between suppliers and buyers, the platform eliminates the need for manual paper-based invoicing, reducing processing time and errors significantly.

The key advantages for businesses in adopting e-invoicing include:

Enhanced accuracy and data integrity
Faster invoice delivery
Reduced administrative costs

With streamlined invoicing procedures, businesses can experience improved cash flow due to faster payment cycles and reduced payment delays, ultimately fostering better relationships with trading partners.

How does Pagero promote environmentally friendly business practices beyond e-invoicing? What initiatives have you taken to provide a sustainable business ecosystem?

Beyond our core e-invoicing services, we actively promote and support environmentally friendly business practices through several initiatives and features aimed at reducing environmental impact. Our commitment to paperless document management encourages companies to transition to digital solutions, saving trees and reducing carbon emissions linked to paper production and transportation.

Additionally, we provide an environmental dashboard free of charge to all customers, allowing them to track the environmental savings achieved by switching from paper to electronic processes. Our dedication lies in creating a greener and more sustainable business world!

How does Pagero’s platform accommodate businesses of different sizes and industries?

Our platform is designed to offer seamless scalability and integration, making it suitable for businesses of varying sizes and industries. Its flexible architecture allows it to handle both small businesses with limited transaction volumes and large enterprises processing a high volume of transactions. For small businesses, Pagero provides a straightforward onboarding process and user-friendly interfaces that require minimal technical expertise.

As companies grow, Pagero’s platform can effortlessly accommodate increased transaction volumes and more complex workflows without compromising on performance or efficiency. Moreover, Pagero’s integration capabilities enable it to seamlessly connect with various enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, financial software, and other essential business tools, ensuring smooth data exchange and reducing manual intervention.

How does Pagero ensure compliance and legal certainty on their platform, and what steps are taken to minimize the risk of non-compliance?

Our platform is designed with security and data protection in mind, employing encryption and authentication protocols to safeguard sensitive information. Pagero conducts regular audits and assessments, both internally and by third-party experts, to ensure adherence to compliance standards. To minimize the risk of non-compliance, we implement strict internal controls and governance frameworks. Additionally, Pagero provides comprehensive training and support to our users, ensuring they understand and follow compliance guidelines.

How does Pagero’s reporting and analytics tools help companies optimize workflows and make informed decisions with improved data visibility??

Pagero’s reporting and analytics platform play a crucial role in enhancing data visibility for companies. By providing comprehensive insights and real-time data analysis, these tools enable businesses to gain a deep understanding of their operations, identify trends, and pinpoint potential inefficiencies. Leveraging this information, companies can optimize their workflows by streamlining processes, automating repetitive tasks, and improving collaboration among teams and partners. Furthermore, the data-driven insights facilitate informed decision-making, allowing organizations to make strategic choices based on accurate, up-to-date information. This leads to improved productivity, cost-effectiveness, and overall performance, ultimately fostering a competitive advantage in the market and driving business growth.

What are Pagero’s plans for expansion and partnerships in 2023 and beyond?

We have certain exciting plans for significant expansion and strategic partnerships in response to the rapidly evolving global landscape. With the increasing adoption of e-invoice mandates across the GCC and the world, and the growing trend of digitalizing business processes, Pagero is positioned to lead the way in this transformation. Through strategic partnerships, we aim to enhance our technological capabilities and broaden our reach. Our goal is to build the world’s largest open business network, empowering businesses with innovative solutions that can facilitate seamless digital transactions and drive economic growth.

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Goodyear continues support for Team De Rooy in the 2025 Dakar Rally

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2 weeks ago

January 2, 2026

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Goodyear continues its partnership with Team De Rooy for the upcoming Dakar Rally 2025. As the official tire supplier, Goodyear will equip the Dutch team with its high-performance Goodyear OFFROAD tires and advanced Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), helping to ensure reliable performance throughout the rally’s demanding stages. This collaboration highlights Goodyear’s dedication to truck motorsport, combining innovation with proven durability on some of the world’s toughest terrains.

Dakar 2025: new challenges await

The 2025 Dakar Rally, running from January 3 to January 17, will cover nearly 8,000 kilometers, including over 5,000 kilometers of competitive stages, starting in Bisha and finishing in Shubaytah. This edition ramps up the difficulty, featuring an early 48-hour chrono stage that flows into the marathon stage, setting a challenging pace from the outset. In the second week, competitors will tackle the demanding dunes of the Empty Quarter, with over 45% of the course on separate tracks for different vehicle classes, enhancing safety while complicating navigation.

Goodyear OFFROAD tires and TPMS: performance in challenging conditions

Team De Rooy relies on Goodyear OFFROAD tires for their durability and reliable traction across different conditions. Designed to handle heat and challenging surfaces, these tires help reduce heat buildup at high speeds and provide consistent performance on sand, rocks, and steep slopes.

Goodyear’s TPMS offers real-time monitoring of tire pressure and temperature, helping the team make quick adjustments and avoid potential issues. This advanced system helps to minimize downtime and supports better strategic decisions—crucial for maintaining momentum during the rally.

A Legacy of motorsport excellence

Goodyear’s continued support of Team De Rooy highlights its long-standing commitment to truck motorsport. As the title sponsor of the Goodyear FIA European Truck Racing Championship (ETRC), Goodyear uses motorsport as a proving ground for tire technology advancements. The partnership with Team De Rooy reflects this commitment, driving innovation and performance in demanding environments.

Maciej Szymański, Marketing Director Commercial EMEA at Goodyear, commented:

“Our continued collaboration with Team De Rooy for Dakar 2025 underscores our commitment to supporting motorsport teams in extreme conditions. With Goodyear OFFROAD tires and TPMS, we aim to provide the reliability needed to tackle the rally’s challenges. We wish Team De Rooy all the best and look forward to another exciting competition at this iconic rally”.

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PLAUD Note Pro: This Tiny AI Recorder Might Be the Smartest Life Upgrade You Make!

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2 weeks ago

December 31, 2025

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By Srijith KN

I’ve been using the Plaud Note Pro for over three months now, and this is a device that has quietly earned a permanent place in my daily life now. Let me walk you through what it does—and why I say that so?

Well at first I thought this wasn’t going to do much with my life, and by the looks of it Plaud Note Pro looks like a tiny, card-sized gadget—minimal, unobtrusive to carry it around.

With a single press of the top button, it starts recording meetings, classes, interviews, or discussions. Once you end your session, the audio is seamlessly transferred to the Plaud app on your phone, where it’s transformed into structured outputs—summaries, action lists, mind maps, and more.

In essence, it’s a capture device that takes care of one part of your work so you can concentrate on the bigger game.

Design-wise, the device feels premium, it features a small display that shows battery level, recording status, and transfer progress—just enough information without distraction. The ripple-textured finish looks elegant and feels solid, paired with a clean, responsive button. It also comes with a magnetic case that snaps securely onto the back of your phone, sitting flush and tight, making it easy to carry around without thinking twice.

Battery life is another standout. On a full charge, the Plaud Note Pro can last up to 60 days, even with frequent, long recording sessions. Charging anxiety simply doesn’t exist here.

Well, my impressions about the device changed once I had an audio captured. I tested this in a busy press conference setting—eight to ten journalists around me, multiple voices, ambient noise—and the recording came out sharp and clear. Thanks to its four-microphone array, it captures voices clearly from up to four to five meters away, isolating speech with precision and keeping voices naturally forward. This directly translates into cleaner transcripts. It supports 120 languages, and yes, I even tested transcription into Malayalam—it worked remarkably well, condensed the entire convo-interview that I had during an automotive racing show that I was into.

Real meetings or interviews are rarely happens in a neat environment, and that’s where I found the Plaud Note Pro working for me. It captures nuances and details I often miss in the moment. As a journalist, that’s invaluable. The app also allows you to add photos during recordings, enriching your notes with context and visuals.

I tested transferring files over 20 minutes long, and the process was smooth and quick. Accessing the recordings on my PC via the browser was equally intuitive—everything is easy to navigate and well laid out.

Now to what is inside this tiny recorder. Well, the core of the experience is Plaud Intelligence, the AI engine powering all Plaud note-takers. It dynamically routes tasks across OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google’s latest LLMs to deliver professional-grade results. With over 3,000 templates, AI Suggestions, and features like Ask Plaud, the system turns raw conversations into organized, searchable, and actionable insights. These capabilities are available across the Plaud App (iOS and Android) and Plaud Web.

Privacy is what I happen to see them look at seriously. All data is protected under strict compliance standards, including SOC 2, HIPAA, GDPR, and EN18031, ensuring enterprise-grade security.

What makes the AI experience truly effective is the quality of input. Unlike a phone recorder—where notifications, distractions, and inconsistent mic pickup interfere—the Plaud Note Pro does one job and does it exceptionally well. It records cleanly, consistently, and without interruption, delivering what is easily one of the smoothest recording and transcription experiences I’ve used so far.

I’m genuinely curious to see how Plaud evolves this product further. If this is where they are today, the next version should be very interesting indeed.

“The Plaud Note Pro isn’t just a recorder; it’s a pocket-sized thinking partner that captures the details so you can think bigger, clearer, and faster.”

Plaud Note Pro is now available for pre-order at https://uae.plaud.ai/pages/plaud-note-pro
Plaud Note and NotePin are available at https://uae.plaud.ai

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ICT CHAMPION AWARDS – 18TH EDITION

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2 weeks ago

December 30, 2025

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The ICT Champion Awards return with their 18th edition, continuing a long-standing tradition of recognising excellence across the Middle East’s ICT landscape. The awards bring together industry leaders, technology innovators, and decision-makers for an evening dedicated to celebrating impact, leadership, and progress across the region’s digital ecosystem.

ABOUT ICT CHAMPIONS AWARDS

This programme is designed to highlight and honour exceptional achievements across the Middle East’s ICT ecosystem, celebrating organisations that continue to demonstrate excellence in innovation, growth, resilience, and leadership. The ICT Champion Awards aim to inspire progress while recognising sustained contributions that have shaped the region’s technology landscape over time.

Integrator Media proudly presents the ICT Champion Awards – 18th Edition, recognising distinguished technology organisations across enterprise solutions, critical and public infrastructure, cybersecurity, and digital transformation. More than an awards platform, the ICT Champion Awards represent a long-standing commitment to acknowledging industry leadership and real-world impact. The programme serves as a trusted stage to honour innovation, reliability, and the organisations addressing the evolving demands of today’s interconnected and security-driven digital environment.

AIM OF ICT CHAMPIONS AWARD

HONOR INNOVATION: Mark major milestones in the Middle East in the technology domain.

BENCHMARK SUCCESS: Highlight significant technology innovations and achievements in the Middle East landscape.

ACKNOWLEDGE KEY CONTRIBUTIONS: Honor and value key contributions made by leading technology organizations in the Middle East.

AWARD EXCELLENCE: Acknowledge and award accomplishments made by organizations to address the increasing demand in the technology domain.

PROMOTE COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: Establish a platform for the technology community to unite, celebrate successes, and inspire future accomplishments.

WHY SHOULD YOU PARTICIPATE?

STATEGIC NETWORKING: Connect with top experts and decision-makers in the ICT industry. This is your chance to build valuable relationships and expand your professional network.

MAXIMUM EXPOSURE: Aligned with INTERSEC 2026, the event ensure unparalleled exposure as the entire ICT community gathers in one place. Your brand will be in the spotlight, drawing high impact from the audience that are aligned with security, technology, and enterprise transformation industry.

CHANNEL & PARTNER ENGAGEMENT: Promote your brand directly to prospective partners and clients. This platform provides a unique opportunity to discuss your offerings and build new connections.

BRAND AMPLIFICATION: Participate and leverage multi-level branding opportunities through our extensive print, digital, and social media coverage.

HIGH-PROFILE BRANDING: Gain high-profile branding before, during, and after the event across multiple mediums, including print and online platforms.

EVENT DETAILS:

Date: 28^th January 2026
Venue: Shangri – La Dubai Hotel, Al Nojoom Ballroom, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai. (nearest landmark: Near Financial Metro Station)
Time: 6:00 PM – 10:30 PM
Map Location: HERE
Event Registration Link: HERE
Event Agenda: HERE