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ServiceNow unveils Zurich platform to drive secure enterprise AI adoption

Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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ServiceNow launches Zurich platform to boost secure, scalable AI use in enterprises with new tools for app building, autonomous workflows, and data protection.
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AI-driven platforms reshape APAC contact centre landscape for 2025

Wed, 10th Sep 2025
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CrayonIQ's new guide ranks 17 AI-powered contact centre platforms, highlighting hyperscalers' growing impact on APAC CX strategies for 2025.
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Industrial AI in manufacturing to hit USD $153.9 billion by 2030

Wed, 10th Sep 2025
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The industrial AI market is set to soar to USD $153.9 billion by 2030, as manufacturers ramp up investments and CEO-level strategies drive adoption.
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Global spending on GenAI smartphones to hit USD $298.2 billion

Wed, 10th Sep 2025
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Global spending on generative AI smartphones is expected to reach USD $298.2 billion by 2025, making up 20% of total AI end-user expenditures.
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APAC AI surge exposes critical gaps in API security controls

Wed, 10th Sep 2025
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Over 80% of APAC firms use AI-driven APIs, but many lack strong security, risking breaches as AI adoption surges, says new F5 report.
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AI drives mainframe modernisation with USD $33 billion impact

Wed, 10th Sep 2025
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Kyndryl's survey reveals AI use in mainframe modernisation is set to deliver a USD $33 billion boost in cost savings and new revenues by 2027.
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Retailers in Australia & New Zealand embrace AI but lack trust

Tue, 9th Sep 2025
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While 82% of Australian and New Zealand retailers have adopted AI, only 9% trust it to manage customer interactions without human oversight, study finds.
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NiCE completes Cognigy deal to boost global AI customer experience

Tue, 9th Sep 2025
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NiCE has acquired Cognigy, merging their AI to enhance global customer experience platforms with advanced conversational and agentic AI technology.
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Kore.ai named leader in Gartner Magic Quadrant for AI platforms

Mon, 8th Sep 2025
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Kore.ai has been named a Leader in Gartner's 2025 Magic Quadrant for Conversational AI Platforms, praised for its adaptability and AI innovation.
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Cato Networks acquires Aim Security, revenue tops USD $300 million

Fri, 5th Sep 2025
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Cato Networks acquires Aim Security to enhance AI security, surpassing USD $300 million annual revenue and raising USD $409 million in Series G funding.
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SiMa.ai & L&T partner to speed global AI adoption in industry

Fri, 5th Sep 2025
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SiMa.ai and L&T Technology Services have partnered to develop AI solutions for mobility, healthcare, robotics, and industrial automation sectors globally.
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Majority of executives see ROI as AI agents drive business growth

Fri, 5th Sep 2025
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Over half of executives report deploying AI agents, driving business growth and ROI in areas like customer service and marketing, finds a Google Cloud study.
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Financial leaders prioritise responsible AI for greater ROI impact

Thu, 4th Sep 2025
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Financial leaders prioritise responsible AI standards over generative AI, seeing accountability as key to boosting ROI amid growing implementation challenges.
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Fewer than half of firms ready for secure AI, Delinea study finds

Thu, 4th Sep 2025
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Less than half of firms feel fully prepared to secure AI, despite widespread adoption and high confidence in their current security measures, Delinea finds.
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Xero expands JAX AI agent to boost automation for small firms

Wed, 3rd Sep 2025
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Xero expands its AI agent JAX to automate tasks and provide smart insights, helping small businesses streamline finances and boost growth.
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Why our business is going AI-in-the-loop instead of human-in-the-loop

Mon, 1st Sep 2025
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Alexander PR adopts AI-in-the-loop approach, placing AI within human-led workflows to boost accuracy and creativity while maintaining quality control.
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Cognizant deploys 1,000 engineers to scale context-driven AI services

Mon, 1st Sep 2025
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Cognizant will deploy 1,000 context engineers using Workfabric AI's platform to industrialise agentic AI services across global enterprises.
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Hyland launches agentic AI tools to boost enterprise automation

Sat, 30th Aug 2025
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Hyland unveils agentic AI tools, the Enterprise Context Engine and Agent Mesh, boosting automation by integrating with current enterprise systems seamlessly.
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Exclusive: Rimini Street CEO says ERP software is dead

Fri, 29th Aug 2025
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Rimini Street's CEO predicts AI will obsolete legacy ERP systems within a decade, as firms favour intelligent automation over costly software upgrades.
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Data Squared & Vertosoft partner to deliver explainable AI

Fri, 29th Aug 2025
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Data Squared partners with Vertosoft to provide explainable AI tools to government agencies, enhancing transparency and trust in public sector AI use.