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User-governed AI will help CFOs take the lead
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digital transformation
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A new wave of user-governed AI is emerging in finance, allowing CFOs to enhance oversight and control while streamlining processes and improving accuracy.
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Kaspersky expands global training with new Partner Locator
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cybersecurity
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kaspersky
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certification
Kaspersky has enhanced its Partner Locator by adding Authorized Training Centers, boosting access for cybersecurity professionals to vital training worldwide.
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Talkdesk launches AI-driven tool to enhance knowledge bases
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genai
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features
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customer service
Talkdesk has launched its Knowledge Creator feature, leveraging generative AI to transform customer service knowledge bases and improve agent support.
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Trek enhances BOPIS with Gr4vy for seamless shopping
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cx
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bnpl
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payment technologies
Trek has teamed up with Gr4vy to enhance its Buy-Online-Pickup-In-Store service, improving payment processing and real-time inventory for customers.
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High-street retailers urged to embrace tech for survival
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cx
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personalisation
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ai
As high-street retailers grapple with fierce online competition and changing consumer habits, experts urge them to embrace technology and adapt strategies to thrive.
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IGEL launches hypervisor for secure legacy system use
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lenovo
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hp
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operating systems
IGEL has unveiled its Managed Hypervisor, enhancing security for legacy operating systems on modern hardware, bolstering enterprise IT infrastructure.
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Pigment launches AI Analyst Agent to transform business plans
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genai
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ai
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ai agents
Pigment has unveiled Analyst Agent, its inaugural AI tool, aimed at empowering senior executives to enhance business strategy amid evolving market conditions.
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Alibaba Cloud unveils Qwen2.5-Omni-7B multimodal AI model
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smartphones
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ai
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customer service
Alibaba Cloud has unveiled the Qwen2.5-Omni-7B, a new multimodal AI model capable of processing various media types in real time, aimed at enhancing edge devices.
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Rimini Street becomes Workday application management partner
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digital transformation
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workday
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rimini street
Rimini Street has become a Workday Application Management Services Partner, enhancing support for clients using Workday's financial and human capital applications.
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HP launches ZBook Ultra G1a with advanced AI features
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data privacy
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llms
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cleantech
HP has unveiled its ZBook Ultra G1a laptop in Australia & New Zealand, a high-performance workstation designed for professionals, starting at AUD $3,000.
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TeamViewer launches advanced spatial computing in training
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digital twins
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ai
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cybersecurity
TeamViewer has unveiled its advanced spatial computing solution at Hannover Messe 2025, enhancing training in manufacturing with AR technology.
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StarTree named 2025 Confluent Partner of the Year for APAC
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cloud services
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bi
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data management
StarTree has been honoured as the 2025 Confluent Data Flow ISV Partner of the Year for APAC, recognising its significant role in enhancing streaming analytics.
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Platform9 launches partner program to aid VMware migration
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vmware
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pure storage
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netapp
Platform9 has launched its Partner Program aimed at helping VMware customers transition to Private Cloud Director, optimising existing infrastructure.
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Auticon report highlights benefits of neuroinclusion in work
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ai
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recruitment
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ml
The 2024 Impact Report from auticon shows that 87% of clients noted a cultural shift after hiring neurodivergent talent, emphasising inclusion's benefits.
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Red Hat unveils enhanced AI tools for hybrid cloud use
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hybrid cloud
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genai
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red hat
Red Hat has unveiled enhancements to its AI portfolio, focusing on cost reduction and seamless integration of private data across hybrid cloud environments.
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Western Digital survey reveals global data backup trends
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data protection
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cloud storage
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telco
A recent global survey by Western Digital reveals that 79% of consumers back up their data, driven by fears of loss and data security concerns.
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iManage enhances AI with Ask iManage & Insight+ updates
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document management
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genai
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ai
iManage has unveiled enhancements to its AI strategy, including updates to Ask iManage and Insight+, aimed at boosting efficiency for users globally.
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Siemens launches AI solutions for predictive maintenance
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genai
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digitalisation
Siemens has unveiled a new generative AI-driven solution within its Industrial Copilot range, aimed at revolutionising predictive maintenance in industry.
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World Backup Day highlights need for strong data resilience
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data protection
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dr
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ransomware
As World Backup Day nears on 31 March, experts stress the urgency for businesses to modernise data resilience amid rising AI reliance and cybersecurity threats.
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beIN & Planetcast boost sports broadcasts in Asia Pacific
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dr
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programming
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monetisation
beIN Asia Pacific has partnered with Planetcast to enhance sports programming delivery across Southeast Asia and Australia, integrating advanced cloud-based solutions.