# Capterra Newsroom | Capterra > Read the latest announcements from Capterra and see where we’ve been featured in the news. Stay informed and ahead of the game to accelerate business growth. Source: https://www.capterra.com/resources/news --- # Capterra Newsroom Written by: Capterra CapterraAuthor Capterra is the #1 destination for organizations to find the right software, so they can save time, increase productivity and accelerate growth. [See bio & all articles](https://www.capterra.com/resources/author/capterra/) Published January 6, 2025 | Updated on July 4, 2025 2 min read Table of Contents - [In the News](#in-the-news) Quick access - [About Capterra](#about-capterra) - [Press Releases](#press-releases) - [In the News](#in-the-news) ## About Capterra [Capterra](https://www.capterra.com/) is the #1 B2B marketplace for organizations to find the right software. Our platform connects buyers to over 2 million verified user reviews about products spanning 1,000 categories and offers actionable, objective insights and recommendations to help them find the best product for their specific business needs. [Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/). ## Contact us For media inquiries, please email [pr@capterra.com](mailto:pr@capterra.com). Follow us on social media for the latest tech research and recommendations for growing businesses: [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/capterra/) | [Twitter/X](https://twitter.com/Capterra) ## Press Releases 94% of Accounting Teams in the U.S. Are Adopting AI Tools, but Many Still Struggle With Software Choices, Says Capterra Report _January 28, 2026_ Capterra's accounting trends report shows that rapid AI adoption is outpacing software planning and execution in accounting. [Read more](https://assets.ctfassets.net/px6a31ta05xu/5XOtXjqh9FoDgdde2ku641/24704cec34ae22df0cd2e075a1ae7858/Accounting_Trends_2026_Press_Release.pdf). HR Leaders Cite AI Benefits But Say Skills Gaps Are a Barrier to Effective Use, According to Capterra _June 17, 2025_ Capterra’s 2025 HR Software Trends Survey highlights the accelerating adoption of AI in HR and the growing focus on skills development and employee experience. [Read more](https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250617241653/en/HR-Leaders-Cite-AI-Benefits-But-Say-Skills-Gaps-Are-a-Barrier-to-Effective-Use-According-to-Capterra). Financial Organizations Optimistic About Growth, But Are Stunted By Poor Software Investments _February 5, 2025_ Capterra’s 2025 Tech Trends Survey finds that, while most financial firms plan to increase software investments to support business growth, 70% have regretted a recent software purchase. [Read more](https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250205784996/en/Financial-Organizations-Optimistic-About-Growth-But-Are-Stunted-By-Poor-Software-Investments). How to Build a Stronger Vendor List: What Successful B2B Software Buyers Get Right _December 10, 2024_ According to Capterra’s 2025 Tech Trends Report, 59% of global businesses regret at least one recent software purchase. How businesses construct their vendor lists plays a critical role in the success of their software purchases. [Read more](https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241210585365/en/How-to-Build-a-Stronger-Vendor-List-What-Successful-B2B-Software-Buyers-Get-Right). A Quarter of Global Consumers Unsubscribe from Emails Weekly – How SMBs Can Boost Email Marketing Strategies _December 5, 2024_ Capterra’s research identifies actionable steps for small and midsize businesses to address current email marketing trends. [Read more](https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241205045510/en/A-Quarter-of-Global-Consumers-Unsubscribe-from-Emails-Weekly-%E2%80%93-How-SMBs-Can-Boost-Email-Marketing-Strategies). AI Not Just for Large Companies, As Small & Midsize Businesses Reap Benefits Too _December 3, 2024_ Monumental investments in artificial intelligence (AI) by large companies have generated most of the buzz, but reports by Capterra also indicate significant gains and opportunities for small and midsize businesses adopting AI. [Read more](https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241203670474/en/AI-Not-Just-for-Large-Companies-As-Small-Midsize-Businesses-Reap-Benefits-Too). Businesses Cite ‘Monumental’ Losses When They Choose Wrong HR Software _November 21, 2024_ According to Capterra’s 2025 Tech Trends Survey, 54% of businesses cite increased costs and 47% report productivity losses due to regretful HR software purchases. [Read more](https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241121124713/en/Businesses-Cite-%E2%80%98Monumental%E2%80%99-Losses-When-They-Choose-Wrong-HR-Software). How Retailers Can Avoid Software Purchase Regret, According to Capterra’s Global Tech Trends Survey _November 20, 2024_ Capterra’s 2025 Tech Trends Survey finds that 73% of retailers plan to increase software spending in 2025, with priorities in IT and cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, retail management, and CRM software. [Read more](https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241120455830/en/How-Retailers-Can-Avoid-Software-Purchase-Regret-According-to-Capterra%E2%80%99s-Global-Tech-Trends-Survey). Businesses Set to Increase Software Spending in 2025 Despite High Levels of Purchase Regret _November 19, 2024_ Capterra's 2025 Tech Trends Report highlights AI adoption challenges, rising IT security investments, and the importance of user experience in software purchases. [Read more](https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241119695741/en/Businesses-Set-to-Increase-Software-Spending-in-2025-Despite-High-Levels-of-Purchase-Regret). Project Managers Increasingly Rely on Emotional Intelligence to Navigate the Rise of AI _September 16, 2024_ Capterra’s new report reveals 85% of project managers have increased their use of emotional intelligence over the past two years, with significant improvements reported in problem-solving, decision-making, and team management. [Read more](https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240916072058/en). 38% of Job Seekers Would Reject Offers From AI-Heavy Recruiting Processes, Capterra Reveals _September 10, 2024_ As employers embrace AI in recruiting, new challenges emerge in balancing automation with the human touch. [Read more](https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240910126705/en). AI-Driven Job Applications Are Taking Over Job Market and Creating New Challenges for Recruiters _August 29, 2024_ Capterra’s Job Seeker AI Survey reveals how candidates are using AI to exaggerate their skills, cheat interviews, and forge assessments. [Read more](https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240829618028/en/AI-Driven-Job-Applications-Are-Taking-Over-Job-Market-and-Creating-New-Challenges-for-Recruiters). Tech Drives Rental Decisions for 73% of Tenants as Landlords Adapt to Shifting Demands _August 19, 2024_ Capterra research shows that convenient digital solutions adopted by property managers and landlords influence residential rental decisions. [Read more](https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240819148690/en/Tech-Drives-Rental-Decisions-for-73-of-Tenants-as-Landlords-Adapt-to-Shifting-Demands). Half of US Businesses Already Use AI in Customer Service. Their Biggest Obstacle? Maintaining Consumer Trust \\_August 5, 2024_ A new report from software marketplace Capterra reveals that over half of U.S. businesses now use AI-enhanced customer service software. [Read more](https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240805931089/en/Half-of-US-Businesses-Already-Use-AI-in-Customer-Service.-Their-Biggest-Obstacle-Maintaining-Consumer-Trust). Nearly Half of All Social Media Content Created by Businesses Will Be AI-Generated by 2026 _July 15, 2024_ Capterra’s GenAI for Social Content survey reveals a substantial rise in AI-generated social media content, with businesses navigating both benefits and challenges. [Read more](https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240715761320/en). AI-Driven Project Management Sees 90% Positive ROI Among Users _July 8, 2024_ Artificial Intelligence (AI) in project management is delivering substantial benefits and encouraging further investments, according to Capterra’s Most Impactful PM Tools Survey. [Read more](https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240708556035/en). ## In the News _**Accounting Today**_ [94% of Accounting Teams in the U.S. Are Adopting AI Tools, but Many Still Struggle With Software Choices](https://www.accountingtoday.com/news/44-of-buyers-disappointed-in-their-accounting-software) **_IT Brew_** [Most Businesses Had Regrets Related to a Software Purchase in the Past 18 Months](https://www.itbrew.com/stories/2024/12/09/most-businesses-had-regrets-related-to-a-software-purchase-in-the-past-18-months) **_Worklife_** [AI Gold Rush: HR Leaders Navigate a Tsunami of Tech Vendor Sales Pitches](https://www.worklife.news/technology/ai-gold-rush-hr-leaders-navigate-a-tsunami-of-tech-vendor-sales-pitches/) **_SHRM_** [Experts Share Criteria for Choosing Small-Business HRIS](https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/news/technology/experts-share-criteria-for-choosing-a-small-business-hris) **_ITPro Today_** [Driving IT Projects: The Value of the Project Management Officer](https://www.itprotoday.com/it-management/driving-it-projects-the-value-of-the-project-management-officer) **_Fast Company_** [This is How AI Can Help Middle Managers of the Future Be Less Miserable](https://www.fastcompany.com/91124936/why-do-middle-managers-hate-their-jobs) **_NBC News_** [AI Is Supposed To Make Applying To Jobs Easier — But It Might Be Creating Another Problem](https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/innovation/ai-making-job-applications-easier-creating-another-problem-rcna179683) **_IT Brew_** [Four Ways It Can Help Keep Saas From Being ‘Shelfware’](https://www.itbrew.com/stories/2024/10/24/four-ways-it-can-help-keep-saas-from-being-shelfware) **_Worklife_** [Where Middle Managers Need the Most Help, by the Numbers](https://www.worklife.news/leadership/middle-manager-by-the-numbers/) **_Fortune_** [Millennial Middle Managers Are Most Likely to be Feeling Stressed, Overwhelmed and Burned Out at Work](https://fortune.com/2024/02/14/millennial-middle-managers-most-likely-to-feel-stressed-overwhelmed-burned-out-at-work/) **_BBC_** [Should Dynamic Pricing be Regulated?](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/w3ct4n9c) **_CIO_** [4 Industries Where Chatbots Will Have the Biggest Impact](https://www.cio.com/article/1298616/4-industries-where-chatbots-will-have-the-biggest-impact.html) **_Motley Fool_** [Surprise! 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