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AI Will Not Replace Auditors, But Empower Them

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June 13, 2024

DataSnipper AI Report 2024

AMSTERDAM, June 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — DataSnipper, the leading intelligent automation platform for audit and finance professionals, today released its new AI Report 2024. This in-depth report explores the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on the audit and finance industry, providing a comprehensive analysis of how AI is revolutionizing workflows, enhancing productivity, and improving job satisfaction across the sector.

AI Will Not Replace Auditors, But Empower Them

The audit and finance industry is in the midst of a significant transformation, driven by the rapid adoption of AI technologies. After introducing a new suite to automate data extraction from documents at scale using AI, DataSnipper’s AI Report 2024 captures key trends and insights from over 150 industry professionals, offering a well-rounded perspective on AI adoption.

Turbocharging Efficiency: AI as a Game-Changer

A striking 77% of auditors now trust AI to deliver quality and efficiency in their roles, a notable increase from 74% in last year’s report. This growing trust underscores the reliability and effectiveness of AI in enhancing audit processes. As one survey participant shared, “AI has really earned our trust. It has boosted the accuracy in our work so much. It’s like having an extra teammate we can always count on.”

AI continues to transform the audit landscape by automating repetitive tasks, allowing professionals to focus on more complex and strategic work. An impressive 88% of respondents reported that AI helps reduce the time spent on manual tasks, up from 86% last year. The efficiency gains are undeniable, with AI enabling faster data analysis and streamlined workflows. One auditor shared, “AI has reduced our data processing time by half, allowing us to dedicate more time to client interactions and strategic planning.”

Retaining Talent: The AI Advantage

AI is proving to be a crucial factor in retaining top talent. This year, 80% of participants indicated they would be more inclined to stay at a firm with strong AI initiatives. This finding highlights the importance of AI in creating a modern, efficient work environment that appeals to younger professionals. “Knowing my firm invests in AI makes me feel valued and future-ready,” said a young auditor.

AI’s impact extends beyond work efficiency to improving work-life balance. In 2024, 63% of respondents said AI helps them achieve a better balance, a significant increase from 46% last year. AI is making auditing a more enjoyable and less stressful profession, enhancing overall job satisfaction. One respondent noted, “AI helps improve my work-life balance by cutting down on the time I spend on repetitive tasks. It has made a huge difference in my overall happiness.”

Adoption in Progress: Room for Growth

Busy seasons are becoming less daunting with AI on board. This year, 81% of survey respondents reported increased efficiency during peak periods thanks to AI, up from 68% last year. AI not only saves time but also reduces errors, ensuring higher quality work under tight deadlines. “AI has been a lifesaver during the busy season. It handles the grunt work, so we can focus on critical analysis and reporting,” remarked an auditor.

While many professionals are leveraging AI, there is still significant room for broader adoption. Currently, the largest group of respondents reported that less than 25% of all employees benefit from using AI. Firms are encouraged to continue training their staff and integrating AI technologies to stay competitive and fully realize AI’s potential.

Strategic Investment: Leading with AI

Looking ahead, 88% of our survey respondents anticipate significant advancements and increased implementation of AI tools in their firms over the next 24 months. This projected growth underscores the industry’s recognition of AI’s value and the commitment to integrating these technologies for improved efficiency, accuracy, and strategic insights.

Investment in AI by Partner and C-level executives is on the rise, with 70% indicating their firms are willing to invest in AI over the next 12 months. This commitment to innovation is critical for long-term success in the audit and finance industry.

“The 2024 AI Report clearly illustrates that AI is here to stay, making significant improvements to the audit and finance profession -from boosting efficiency and retaining talent to improving work-life balance. Businesses that embrace AI are not only future-proofing their operations but also fostering more satisfied and productive workforces,” says DataSnipper CEO Vidya Peters.

Read the full report here.

Media contact:
Bas Willems
Bas.willems@datasnipper.com

About DataSnipper

DataSnipper is transforming data in the audit and financial industry. Founded in 2017, DataSnipper provides audit and finance teams with an intelligent automation platform to drastically increase the quality and efficiency of audit and finance procedures. DataSnipper is used by over 500K audit and finance professionals in 125+ countries and serves all four of the largest global auditing firms: Deloitte, Ernst & Young (EY), KPMG, and PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC).

For more information, please visit www.datasnipper.com

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eSign.AI Named Sole Electronic Signature Technology Provider for Hong Kong Government’s CorpID Project, Building the Foundation for Digital Signing Infrastructure in Hong Kong

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May 8, 2026

HONG KONG, May 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — As Hong Kong’s Digital Corporate Identity Platform (CorpID) counts down to its phased launch, eSign.AI has been appointed as the sole electronic signature vendor in the project, responsible for delivering core digital signing capabilities including digital signatures, certificate management, and signature verification services. CorpID is led by Nexify, a seasoned government systems integrator, as the prime contractor. The platform is expected to launch in phases starting late 2026, with multiple CorpID-based e-government services going live in mid-2027.

CorpID: Government-Grade Digital Identity Infrastructure for Hong Kong Enterprises

The Digital Corporate Identity Platform (CorpID) is an enterprise-level digital services platform launched by the Hong Kong SAR Government, developed under the oversight of the Digital Policy Office (DPO). It is designed to serve as the business equivalent of “iAM Smart,” providing a unified digital identity foundation for Hong Kong enterprises. CorpID’s core mission is to build an integrated digital government infrastructure — offering unified identity authentication, digital signing, form pre-filling, and e-licence storage — replacing paper-heavy, cumbersome traditional processes and enabling smart city development through seamless data connectivity.

The platform is open to companies incorporated under the Companies Ordinance (Cap. 622) and businesses registered under the Business Registration Ordinance (Cap. 310), including sole proprietorships and partnerships. The DPO requires all enterprise-related e-government services to support CorpID within 18 months of launch, and will continue expanding ecosystem coverage through sandbox initiatives, cross-industry identity standard interoperability, and fully online registration processes.

eSign.AI: The Digital Signing Engine Behind CorpID

eSign.AI is an AI-native electronic signature and contract automation platform built for enterprises worldwide, offering a complete signing framework from simple electronic signatures to the highest-level compliant digital signatures — meeting diverse regulatory requirements across industries and jurisdictions.

On the identity verification front, eSign.AI has completed integration with iAM Smart, enabling individual identity verification through Hong Kong’s citizen digital identity system, and providing legally valid digital certificate services for both enterprises and individuals.

Looking ahead, the eSign.AI SaaS platform will be deeply integrated with CorpID, providing enterprise and individual identity verification for Hong Kong businesses, and supporting both electronic and digital signing that complies with Hong Kong’s Electronic Transactions Ordinance — connecting the full digital contracting lifecycle for government and enterprise alike.

Getting Ahead of the AI Era: From eSignGlobal to eSign.AI

The electronic signature industry is undergoing a structural shift from “tooling” to “intelligence.” Market data underscores this acceleration: the AI-powered contract analysis tools market has grown from USD 3.32 billion in 2025 to USD 4.3 billion in 2026, at a CAGR of 29.6%. Signing is just one node in the contract lifecycle — document generation, workflow orchestration, compliance tracking, and post-execution management are all being transformed by AI, and the industry window is closing fast.

In April 2026, the company officially rebranded from eSignGlobal to eSign.AI, completing its strategic transformation from an e-signature tool provider to an AI-native contract automation platform. As the company’s spokesperson noted, this rebrand is not cosmetic — it is an acknowledgment of where the product actually is. Customers were already using eSign.AI to automate workflows that go far beyond the signature itself.

eSign Automation Skill was launched alongside the rebrand — an AI-powered signing automation framework for enterprise workflows that enables complete contract signing through natural language interaction, with no manual intervention required. Whether it is single-party approval, multi-party sequential signing, or large-scale parallel execution, an AI Agent can orchestrate the entire workflow in a single call. All signature initiations and status queries return structured JSON outputs, directly parseable by leading large language models and intelligent workflow systems.

eSign Automation is now available in the OpenClaw ecosystem and supports integration via Claude MCP, ChatGPT, and other leading AI platforms.

By combining AI automation capabilities with CorpID’s government-grade digital identity infrastructure, eSign.AI delivers a complete solution for Hong Kong enterprises — from identity verification to intelligent signing to full workflow automation.

About eSign.AI

eSign.AI (formerly eSignGlobal) is an AI-native electronic signature and contract automation platform built for enterprises worldwide. The platform serves over 100 countries and regions, covering core industries including financial services, manufacturing, real estate, human resources, and healthcare — with 1,500+ scenario applications and 3,000+ ecosystem partners. eSign.AI holds ISO 27001, ISO 27701, and ISO 27018 certifications and supports major regulatory frameworks including the U.S. ESIGN Act / UETA, EU eIDAS, HIPAA, GDPR, and 21 CFR Part 11. Infrastructure is anchored by independent data centers in Hong Kong, Singapore, and Frankfurt, Germany.

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The 9th AskGamblers Awards Finalists Announced as Voting Starts

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May 8, 2026

The highly anticipated 9th AskGamblers Awards has officially moved into the voting phase. Following a rigorous selection process, the finalists across 5 premier categories have been revealed: Best Casino, Best New Casino, Best New Slot, Best Sportsbook, Best Provider. Players are invited to cast their votes until 11 June.

BELGRADE, Serbia, May 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The voting stage of the 9th annual AskGamblers Awards has officially begun. The list of finalists is announced, and the first votes are already coming in.

Players will have a chance to vote for their favourites until 11 June, when the winners will be announced at the gala ceremony in Belgrade. There’s a total of 5 categories where popular votes are taken into consideration:

Best CasinoBest New CasinoBest SportsbookBest New SlotBest Game Provider

There aren’t any big changes to the voting process compared to last year. The votes from the prominent members of AskGamblers Forum will be counted in as well, while some award winners will be announced directly by the AskGamblers teams.

These include: Best Crypto Casino, Best Partner, and Best Manager categories, while the AskGamblers Superstar Award is expected to be handed to the operator that illustrates the brand values best.

Dijana Radunović, General Manager at AskGamblers, is excited for voting to start: “We’re seeing some familiar contestants, but there are a lot of new names, so it will be exciting to see who comes up on top.”

“We invite players to vote for their favourites! This is a chance for you to speak your mind and support operators and games that shape this industry,” Radunović added.

Before the AskGamblers Awards Ceremony that takes place on 11 June, Charity Night is scheduled for 10 June.

About AskGamblers

AskGamblers.com strives to provide current, objective, and accurate information and guide its users towards a safe gaming experience. The way we deliver our services, from the online casino, sportsbook, slot, and bonus reviews to our trusted Complaint Service, is best described by our motto: ‘Get the truth. Then play.’

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SUNMI Wins 2026 Red Dot Design Awards with Five Products, Leading Global Commercial Industrial Design

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May 8, 2026

SINGAPORE, May 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The winners of the 2026 German Red Dot Design Award were officially announced. Five of SUNMI Technology’s flagship products won awards: the CPad Business Tablet, CPad PAY, FLEX 3 Interactive Display, the V3 handheld POS Terminal and L3 Industrial PDA. These products stood out with three core design concepts: integration, versatility and human-centricity.

Known as “The Oscars” of global industrial design, the Red Dot Award has strict evaluation criteria covering aesthetics, ergonomics, scenario adaptability and sustainability. SUNMI adheres to original commercial scenario customization, rejecting crudely modified consumer devices. All winning products are originally developed for real commercial scenarios such as cash register, food delivery, industrial inspection and store operations, covering the entire commercial track with high scenario adaptability. Meanwhile, it practices ESG concepts, adopting eco-friendly materials and modular structures to extend equipment service life, reduce consumable consumption, and implement low-carbon and long-term design, which perfectly meets the Red Dot’s sustainability evaluation criteria.

Simplify Complexity: With highly integrated design, SUNMI eliminates the “patchwork feeling” of cluttered devices and tangled cables in traditional commercial scenarios, streamlining store operations and saving space.All-in-One Versatility: Beyond a single tool function, SUNMI’s products achieve flexible transformation through modular and multi-form designs to proactively adapt to changing business needs. The CPad series with modular accessories and FLEX 3’s Lego-style modular design enable multi-scenario application and long-term reuse.Human-Centric Design: Every detail is human-oriented, focusing on real pain points to enhance scenario experience. The L3 Industrial PDA reduces high-frequency work fatigue through scientific weight distribution; the V3 Smart POS Terminal balances large-screen visibility and grip comfort; CPad PAY integrates full-link functions to simplify workflows.

These honors stem from SUNMI’s long-term commitment to a sustainable society, original commercial R&D and ESG. In the future, SUNMI will uphold its core concepts, expand the boundaries of commercial industrial design, and empower global businesses with user-oriented, eco-friendly and high-value products.

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