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ACTO launches role-based AI SuperAgents for Life Sciences

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ACTO rolls out role-based AI SuperAgents for life sciences field teams, aiming to speed compliant access to approved content across sales and medical work.
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Forrester says Anthropic AI could break patch playbook

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Forrester warns Anthropic's Project Glasswing could overwhelm vulnerability management, as AI uncovers flaws faster than patching teams can respond.
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Commvault launches AI tools to secure enterprise data

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Commvault unveils AI tools to help enterprises govern agents, prepare approved datasets and recover full-stack systems after automated changes.
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Legacy tech blocks AI projects across Asia Pacific

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IDC study says outdated systems are stalling AI rollouts across Asia Pacific, while digitally mature firms far outpace peers on revenue.
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5 key take aways for CIOs from Celonis' 2026 Process Optimisation Report

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CIOs warned AI will miss ROI without process intelligence as Celonis survey finds 85% of firms eyeing agentic enterprise status and 76% held back.
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Exclusive: Celonis global banking head says AI rollout hinges on process intelligence

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Banks are slowing AI rollouts as they prioritise process visibility, with Celonis arguing execution depends on understanding how work flows today.
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Why Legal Services demand is about to grow, not shrink

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AI in legal services is unlikely to shrink demand, with clients seeking more senior expertise and using efficiency gains to unlock latent work.
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The biggest shift in M&A: Strategic and cultural fit first (then financial)

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Fortra's Chief Executive Officer says acquisition success hinges on strategy and culture before price, after 19 deals since 2020.
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ADAPTOVATE appoints Jim Cundiff to boost North America

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ADAPTOVATE taps transformation veteran Jim Cundiff as Managing Director and Partner to deepen North American growth and its AI consulting push.
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Freshworks names Vahalia to lead global partner push

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Freshworks appoints Kuntal Vahalia as Senior Vice President, Global Channels and Alliances, as it deepens partner ties to win more enterprise business.
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Workers bypass AI as trust gap widens, WalkMe warns

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Workers increasingly sidestep approved AI systems, while WalkMe's latest report finds executives remain far more upbeat than staff over workplace technology.
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Optimizely training sparks surge in marketing AI agents

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Optimizely training programme sees 375 AI agents built in five days as waitlist tops 1,500 amid rising enterprise marketing demand.
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Skillsoft's CAISY use surges as workers seek AI practice

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Skillsoft says CAISY simulation launches jumped 341% as workers embrace AI practice, signalling a wider shift towards learning in the flow of work.
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Only 14% of firms have clear AI strategy, study finds

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Only 14% of Global 2000 firms have a clear AI strategy, with research warning many are deploying tools faster than accountability and workforce training.
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KPMG says executives see managed services as key to AI

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Executives now see managed services as a critical route to scaling agentic AI, with most prioritising AI know-how and security over cost savings.
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Great Southern Grammar embraces AI to boost high-impact teaching

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Great Southern Grammar's IT lead Kieran Bailey says a tight pilot, longer-lasting Surface devices and Microsoft tools are transforming classroom tech.
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EY rolls out AI audit tools across global assurance

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EY deploys agentic AI across 160,000 audit engagements, backed by Microsoft, as it launches new assurance services and training.
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DXC & Servicenow launch agentic AI internal testbed

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DXC to use ServiceNow's agentic AI across its back office first, creating a live blueprint for client offerings as the pair deepen a 17-year partnership.
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Forrester finds AI training gap stalls workplace gains

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Forrester says workplace AI rollouts are outpacing staff training, with only 16% of employees reaching high readiness in 2025.
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Private equity-backed firms trail venture rivals on AI

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Private equity-backed firms use paid AI tools more than most peers, but many still struggle to turn sponsor pressure into practical finance gains.