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Manufacturers eye physical AI gains amid governance gaps
Robotics

Manufacturers eye physical AI gains amid governance gaps

Most manufacturers are still testing physical AI, even as they expect it to reshape warehouses, assembly lines and logistics operations.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • 2 days ago
Australian universities boost AI spend despite gaps
Software-as-a-Service

Australian universities boost AI spend despite gaps

Most institutions still lack the systems and skills to use it effectively, even as AI budgets rise to cut costs and improve student outcomes.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • 2 days ago
SoftwareOne partners NinjaOne to simplify ANZ IT ops
Disaster Recovery

SoftwareOne partners NinjaOne to simplify ANZ IT ops

ANZ businesses could cut endpoint management sprawl as SoftwareOne adds NinjaOne's platform to its direct sales offer, easing IT overheads.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Novo Nordisk eyes faster drug approvals with Celonis
Software-as-a-Service

Novo Nordisk eyes faster drug approvals with Celonis

Better process visibility could help the Danish drugmaker shave 12 months or more off development, bringing medicines to patients sooner.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • 3 days ago
Infrastructure under pressure: Why intelligence, not replacement, is the answer
Smart Cities

Infrastructure under pressure: Why intelligence, not replacement, is the answer

Ageing networks and tighter budgets are pushing operators to use data to cut outages, prioritise maintenance and stretch asset life.

By Mick Mohan • 7 min read • 3 days ago
Ultimo says AI safety agent missed no actions in trial
Manufacturing

Ultimo says AI safety agent missed no actions in trial

Manufacturers could cut compliance burden after Ultimo's trial found its AI safety agent flagged every recommended action without a miss.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Portwest cuts catalogue production time by five months
Manufacturing

Portwest cuts catalogue production time by five months

Better product data control has cut catalogue production from 11 months to six, helping Portwest localise safety materials in 28 languages.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • 3 days ago
Targa Telematics partners Hyundai on fleet data in Europe
Data Protection

Targa Telematics partners Hyundai on fleet data in Europe

Fleet operators across Europe will be able to access Hyundai vehicle data without extra hardware, simplifying mixed-brand fleet management and EV oversight.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 3 days ago

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UK marketers say industry is stuck in survival mode
Software-as-a-Service

UK marketers say industry is stuck in survival mode

Most teams are battling short-term demands and rising admin, as a survey found 74% of UK marketers say the sector is in survival mode.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 2 days ago
AccountsIQ warns UK finance leaders on AI governance
Data Protection

AccountsIQ warns UK finance leaders on AI governance

Unchecked AI could distort finance decisions and damage trust, as UK firms rush adoption without enough governance, oversight or training.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • 2 days ago
Australian marketers lag on AI maturity, study finds
Digital Transformation

Australian marketers lag on AI maturity, study finds

Most teams are still at an early stage, with 83% of respondents in the lower AI maturity levels and no one reaching the top two.

By Regine Laguilles • 5 min read • 2 days ago
TUANZ calls for connectivity to be essential infrastructure
Hybrid & Remote Work

TUANZ calls for connectivity to be essential infrastructure

Gaps in access and affordability are leaving one in 10 New Zealand households offline, prompting calls for stronger public investment and resilience.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Baker Tilly teams with Ode & Anthropic on AI tools
Digital Transformation

Baker Tilly teams with Ode & Anthropic on AI tools

AI tools will be woven into Baker Tilly's advisory, tax and assurance work as firms race to boost efficiency without losing professional judgement.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Kritmatta launches AI agent platform for SME businesses
Software-as-a-Service

Kritmatta launches AI agent platform for SME businesses

Small businesses could cut manual admin as the new tool links emails, CRM records and chats into one workflow for review.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • 3 days ago
Tem names Claire Addison as Chief of Staff after funding
Data centers

Tem names Claire Addison as Chief of Staff after funding

The hire comes as the electricity market technology firm expands in Texas and the UK after its USD $75 million Series B funding round.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Dell hosts AI roadshow in Cork with Minister Smyth
Data Protection

Dell hosts AI roadshow in Cork with Minister Smyth

Small firms in Cork were shown how artificial intelligence could boost daily operations, while tackling skills, security and compliance concerns.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Pearson & AWS warn of UK AI skills gap in graduates
Artificial Intelligence

Pearson & AWS warn of UK AI skills gap in graduates

Only 14% of UK learners feel highly AI-ready, while employers say graduates need more than tool use to prove workplace competence.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 3 days ago