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AI Adoption stories - Page 34

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New Relic boosts AI observability with Microsoft Azure tie-in

Wed, 19th Nov 2025
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New Relic integrates its AI observability tools with Microsoft Azure, streamlining incident management and boosting productivity for engineering teams.
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Workday completes Sana deal, enhancing AI-driven workplace tools

Wed, 19th Nov 2025
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Workday has completed its acquisition of AI firm Sana, aiming to unify workplace systems into a single AI-powered interface for improved productivity.
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Asia Pacific faces trust gap as AI adoption outpaces governance

Wed, 19th Nov 2025
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Nearly half of Asia Pacific organisations trust AI more than warranted, as rapid adoption outpaces governance, risking inefficiencies and compliance gaps.
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AI now integral to workplace routines & software decisions

Wed, 19th Nov 2025
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A TrustRadius study reveals 95% of professionals use AI weekly, with 69% using it daily, reshaping workplace routines and software choices.
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IT contracting market steadies as AI demand grows but skills gap stays

Wed, 19th Nov 2025
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Australia and New Zealand's IT contracting market steadies with steady project demand and growing AI use, yet skills shortages and short contracts persist.
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UK & global employers prioritise different skills for 2025 hires

Wed, 19th Nov 2025
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UK employers prioritise operational skills like market analysis and project management for 2025 hires, while global demand surges for AI and coding expertise.
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Kaseya predicts AI risks, job shifts & MSP growth as IT evolves

Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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Kaseya forecasts AI risks, job cuts, and growth opportunities as managed service providers adapt to evolving tech, cybersecurity, and sustainability demands.
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Elastic names Sarah Croft APAC Partner Director to boost AI focus

Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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Elastic has named Sarah Croft as APAC Partner Director to strengthen its AI-driven partner network and boost adoption across Asia Pacific.
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Research teams slow to adopt AI risk losing organisational clout

Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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Research teams not using AI risk losing influence, with AI-powered insights driving 72% of teams to increased demand and budget, Qualtrics finds.
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SAP and Google: AI won't replace developers, but it can help them learn

Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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TechDay sat down with Casey West, Lead Developer Advocate at Google, to discuss how AI is impacting developer communities and much more.
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GenAI adoption in quality engineering grows but scaling lags

Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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Nearly 90% of firms pilot generative AI in quality engineering, but only 15% achieve full enterprise-scale adoption, says new World Quality Report.
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Financial institutions adopt AI with focus on trust & staff

Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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Financial firms are embracing AI with a focus on trust, using it to enhance customer service and support staff, not cut jobs, amid growing governance concerns.
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Dynatrace expands AI cloud operations with new Azure integration

Mon, 17th Nov 2025
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Dynatrace unveils next-gen AI cloud operations, integrating directly with Microsoft Azure SRE Agent for smarter, automated issue detection and resolution.
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Kyndryl launches agentic AI services to reshape workplace roles

Sat, 15th Nov 2025
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Kyndryl launches new AI services to help businesses transform job roles, improve collaboration, and upskill workforces for agentic AI integration.
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AI use in not-for-profits surges but digital gaps remain stark

Fri, 14th Nov 2025
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AI adoption in Australia's not-for-profits has doubled, but only 14% have AI policies, leaving many ill-prepared amid rising demand and digital gaps.
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Most organisations neglect key security in rapid AI adoption

Fri, 14th Nov 2025
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Despite 89% piloting AI, 78% neglect core data security, leading to breaches largely from known vulnerabilities, warns new Tenable research.
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Marketers struggle to prepare for AI-driven, click-less journeys

Thu, 13th Nov 2025
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Most marketers feel unprepared for AI-driven, click-less customer journeys despite 62% expecting them to be common within a year, reveals new research.
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High performers excel in strategy execution amid data challenges

Thu, 13th Nov 2025
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High-performing firms excel in strategy execution by integrating technology and data, outpacing rivals despite widespread challenges in adapting to rapid market changes.
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Firms risk losing 40% productivity gains as AI training lags

Thu, 13th Nov 2025
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Despite 88% of employees using AI, companies risk losing up to 40% of productivity gains due to poor training and weak talent strategies, a global survey finds.
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Aryaka launches Unified SASE 2.0 with new AI security tools

Thu, 13th Nov 2025
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Aryaka launches Unified SASE 2.0, featuring AI-centric security tools and expanded Zero Trust access to secure hybrid workforces and GenAI applications.