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Laurel and Dayshape partner to help professional services firms tackle hidden revenue leakage and operational blind spots. Jun 2, 2026 New partnership connects AI-powered resource planning with automated time capture as firms struggle with visibility into capacity, profitability and delivery risk Laurel, the work intelligence platform for professional services, and Dayshape, the AI-powered resource management platform trusted by Big Four and top-tier professional services firms globally, have announced a partnership to help firms identify and eliminate revenue leakage. The partnership brings together Dayshape's AI-powered resource planning platform with Laurel's automated work intelligence technology, giving businesses a clearer view of how work is planned, delivered and billed across the organization. Laurel automatically captures work activity across meetings, emails, documents and digital workflows, reducing reliance on manual time entry and improving the accuracy of operational and financial data. That data feeds directly into Dayshape's real-time resource planning and project financial features, enabling firms to make smarter decisions around staffing, profitability, pricing and delivery risk - before issues impact the bottom line. Dayshape customers typically see a 5% increase in utilization, while Laurel users capture an average of 28 additional minutes per day. Both report profit increases 11% - together, the potential is even greater. Where most scheduling tools assign the best available person to each role one at a time, Dayshape's AI evaluates the entire organization simultaneously, identifying the optimal allocation across all engagements. Laurel captures what actually happens - automatically recording professional time and generating accurate work intelligence that firms can use to bill precisely and manage engagements more profitably. Together, the platforms deliver an end-to-end view of resourcing economics, helping firms identify margin leakage earlier, improve forecasting accuracy and maximize billable utilization across teams. By connecting how work is planned with how it is actually performed, firms can make decisions based on real project performance - not incomplete timesheet data. The partnership comes at a critical time for the industry. Professional services firms are under increasing pressure to improve productivity and profitability. Dayshape's research* shows 42% of firms missed revenue targets last year, while only 25% of leaders say they feel confident in their organisation's ability to plan long term. Two thirds (38% of firms lack clear visibility into team capacity and availability and a similar number (37%) lack real-time profitability insight by team or project. Through this partnership Dayshape and Laurel will address visibility and time keeping friction points, reducing potential impact on the bottom line. The partnership also strengthens the capabilities of each platform. Dayshape's scheduling data gives Laurel richer context for matching captured time to the right matters and engagements. Laurel's verified time actuals make Dayshape's plan-versus-actual reporting more accurate, improving every utilization report and engagement financial the platform surfaces. Both companies serve the world's leading professional services firms and are part of the Microsoft and Workday partner networks, simplifying joint deployment for customers. Matt Cockett, CEO of Dayshape says: "What Dayshape does so well is provide a forward-looking view of a business enabling companies to plan optimally and course correct as they go. Laurel ensures every minute of work is captured accurately, without adding any extra effort for teams. We know that time data in professional services has historically been difficult to manage. Laurel's technology means that it doesn't need to be - which is exactly why this partnership makes sense." Ryan Alshak, CEO and Co-Founder of Laurel, says: "Most firms know they have a data problem. They just don't know how bad it is until they fix it. Laurel gives firms an accurate picture of how time is actually being spent and what it's producing. Connecting it with Dayshape's scheduling and revenue engine means customers finally have the planning layer and the execution layer talking to each other." Together, the platforms attack margin from both directions. Dayshape prevents leakage at the point of resourcing decisions. Laurel recovers it at the execution layer. Firms running both gain control over the full margin picture. *https://dayshape.com/guides/inside-the-leadership-growth-agenda

Laurel expands asia-pacific presence through firmwide partnership with Allens. SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA / ACCESS Newswire / May 27, 2026 / Leading international law firm Allens is rolling out Laurel as a firmwide platform for recording time and responding to specific client billing requirements. Allens selected Laurel following a thorough and rigorous evaluation, identifying it as the platform best positioned to automate time capture, improve billing accuracy, and deliver the analytical insights their clients require. The selection is a further demonstration of the firm's commitment to transformation and AI-driven innovation. Bill Tanner, Chief Information Officer at Allens, said: "Our digital transformation strategy is grounded in a clear ambition: to deliver higher value insights and efficiency when it matters most. With Laurel, we're harnessing AI to improve how client requirements are handled in the billing process and enhance their overall experience with Allens. Addressing these considerations earlier supports better outcomes for both our people and our clients." Ryan Alshak, CEO at Laurel, said: "Allens has a clear vision for what the modern law firm looks like, and their decision to deploy Laurel firmwide reflects that focus. We're proud to support their rollout and the improvements they're driving in client experience and time capture." About Laurel Laurel is the world's first AI-native work intelligence platform built for professional services. The platform's AI transforms how firms capture, classify, and optimize their most valuable resource: time. By automating timekeeping and ensuring narrative compliance with client billing guidelines and outside counsel guidelines, Laurel helps firms capture billable work accurately and submit time that meets the standards clients demand. Connecting time data to business outcomes, Laurel enables many of the world's leading law, accounting, and consulting firms to reduce write-downs, improve realization rates, and make data-driven decisions about how their people and matters are performing. For more information, visit www.laurel.ai. About Allens Allens is a leading international law firm, working with clients in the moments that shape their future. With 164 partners and approximately 1,700 professionals across offices in Brisbane, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Melbourne, Perth, Port Moresby, and Sydney, and a global network of 40 offices in 25 countries through its integrated alliance with Linklaters, Allens works with clients on their most complex challenges. To learn more, visit www.allens.com.au. Media Contact

Allinial Global partners with Laurel to bring work intelligence to member firms. April 8, 2026 * Home * Press * Allinial Global Part... ATLANTA, GEORGIA April 8, 2026 - Allinial Global, the world's second largest accounting association, is pleased to announce a new strategic partnership with Laurel, the AI time intelligence platform purpose-built for professional services firms. Through this partnership, Allinial Global members gain access to Laurel's platform, which automates time capture and unlocks real-time work intelligence. Laurel's advanced capabilities empower members to streamline operations, identify growth opportunities, and enhance client service - all key to positioning firms for future success. "Accounting firms are under more pressure than ever to improve profitability, retain top talent, and deliver more value to their clients - all while managing increasingly complex workloads. Laurel was built to help solve exactly this. Our AI automates the most burdensome part of a professional's day - time entry - and turns that data into actionable work intelligence. We're proud to partner with Allinial Global, whose members represent some of the most innovative and growth-oriented firms in the profession. Together, we're helping these firms capture more revenue, operate more efficiently, and give their people time back for the work that matters most," said Kourosh Zamani, Co-Founder of Laurel. "We're thrilled to be collaborating with Laurel to bring a cutting-edge solution to Allinial Global members," said Allinial Global President and CEO Tony Sacre. "Technology is key to helping our firms stay ahead of the curve, and harnessing Laurel's AI-powered platform helps our members work smarter, not only in terms of saving time, but also through access to actionable work intelligence that drives better decision-making and client service." Allinial Global members can learn more about how Laurel can help their firms optimize time entry and leverage real-time work intelligence via the Allinial Global member portal. About Allinial Global: Allinial Global is a member-based association dedicated to the success of independent accounting and consulting firms. Founded in 1969, this strategic affiliation of legally independent accounting firms has a mission to empower members to build best-in-class firms to serve their clients by providing access to the right tools, resources, and people. Allinial Global is two hundred seventy-two members strong and growing, with locations throughout the world generating over $7.75 billion in collective revenues. With dedicated regional liaisons who have extensive connections throughout the Americas, EMEA (Europe, the Middle East, and Africa), and the Asia Pacific region, members of Allinial Global are committed to providing the most agile, flexible, and client-centric solutions anywhere, anytime. About Laurel: Laurel is the AI time platform for enterprise professional services firms. Laurel's platform transforms how organizations capture, analyze, and act on their most valuable resource: time. Through automated time capture and real-time work intelligence, Laurel enables firms to increase profitability, improve client delivery, reduce revenue leakage, and make smarter operational decisions. Laurel serves many of the world's largest accounting, consulting, and law firms. To learn more, visit laurel.ai. For press inquiries regarding Allinial Global, please contact: Lara Joseph, COO & EVP, Member Services