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AI Adoption stories - Page 42

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Thinking Machines & OpenAI partner to boost AI skills in APAC

Fri, 29th Aug 2025
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Thinking Machines partners with OpenAI as its first APAC Services Partner to boost AI skills and implement ChatGPT Enterprise across Asia Pacific firms.
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AI readiness grows as supply chain firms invest in new roles

Fri, 29th Aug 2025
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Over half of supply chain firms report high readiness for AI, with many investing in new roles like AI specialists to boost agility and resilience.
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Maritime firms upbeat on AI yet struggle to scale beyond pilots

Thu, 28th Aug 2025
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Maritime firms view AI positively but face challenges scaling beyond pilots, with just 11% having formal strategies to expand AI use beyond trials.
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APAC enterprises ramp up AI & GenAI spending to USD $23.9bn

Thu, 28th Aug 2025
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APAC enterprises plan to boost AI and GenAI spending to USD $23.9bn by 2025, driven by growing adoption and strategic partnerships amidst talent and integration challenges.
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AI now powers cybersecurity for 73% of firms amid rising threats

Thu, 28th Aug 2025
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Nearly 73% of global firms now use AI in cybersecurity, tackling rising threats as nearly all plan AI-driven security investments this year.
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Women CFOs linked to 10% shareholder return rise, report finds

Thu, 28th Aug 2025
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Companies appointing women CFOs see a 10% boost in shareholder returns, linked to broader experience and strategic leadership, a new report reveals.
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Data quality gaps threaten AI progress & compliance in business

Thu, 28th Aug 2025
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Ataccama research reveals enterprises average 42/100 in data trust, risking AI progress and regulatory compliance due to poor data quality and governance.
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Retail leads AI satisfaction as healthcare outspends all sectors

Thu, 28th Aug 2025
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Retail leads AI satisfaction in EMEA with 96% success rate, while healthcare outspends all sectors but faces challenges, says Lenovo's CIO Playbook 2025 study.
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AI reshapes embedded software as firms face new security risks

Wed, 27th Aug 2025
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AI integration in embedded software rises, with 89.3% using AI coding tools, yet 21.1% doubt their security against AI-specific risks, says Black Duck report.
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UiPath appoints Michael Atalla as Chief Marketing Officer

Tue, 26th Aug 2025
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UiPath has named Michael Atalla as Chief Marketing Officer to lead global marketing and boost adoption of AI-driven automation in business processes.
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Three things every organisation adopting AI needs to be mindful of today

Tue, 26th Aug 2025
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Australian organisations embracing AI must focus on principled use, strong data infrastructure, and sustainable practices to ensure responsible, scalable change.
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Procurement invests in AI & data to boost digital efficiency

Tue, 26th Aug 2025
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Over half of procurement leaders have boosted tech budgets, embracing AI and data to enhance efficiency amid rising challenges, reveals new global report.
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AI adoption in SOCs cuts alert fatigue but integration lags

Sat, 23rd Aug 2025
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AI adoption in Security Operations Centres cuts investigation times by 25% and eases alert fatigue, but full integration into workflows remains a challenge.
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Generative AI fuels 4,700% rise in retail web traffic, Adobe finds

Fri, 22nd Aug 2025
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Generative AI boosts US retail web traffic by 4,700% year-on-year as shoppers increasingly use AI tools for research and recommendations, Adobe reveals.
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Transcend launches AI tools for compliance with data privacy laws

Thu, 21st Aug 2025
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Transcend has launched AI tools providing strict controls on data training and deletion, helping firms meet growing global privacy regulations like GDPR and the EU AI Act.
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Gartner highlights key AI & innovation trends for APAC governments

Thu, 21st Aug 2025
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Gartner identifies key AI trends for APAC governments in 2025, focusing on AI agents, digital innovation labs, and strong AI governance to enhance citizen services.
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Hexaware launches Agentic AI Academy to upskill global workforce

Thu, 21st Aug 2025
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Hexaware has launched the Agentic AI Academy with upGrad Enterprise to upskill staff in autonomous AI, preparing them for the future of intelligent enterprise systems.
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From reactive to proactive: How Agentic AI is redefining the frontline workforce

Wed, 20th Aug 2025
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Agentic AI is transforming frontline workforces by autonomously managing tasks in retail, healthcare, and hospitality, enhancing efficiency and resilience.
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Agentic AI is Australia's unrealised productivity lever

Wed, 20th Aug 2025
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Australia's productivity lags despite longer work hours; adopting agentic AI could boost the economy by over AUD $116 billion in the next decade.
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DXC, Boomi team up for AI automation & IT modernisation

Wed, 20th Aug 2025
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DXC Technology and Boomi partner to accelerate AI-driven automation and modernise IT systems, enhancing efficiency and integration across enterprise operations.