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Prophet appoints Claudia Kidd as Strategic Growth Lead to boost ANZ

Fri, 29th Aug 2025
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Prophet appoints Claudia Kidd as Strategic Growth Lead to drive expansion across ANZ, adding six new roles amid rising client demand in marketing sectors.
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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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Seventy-two percent of New Zealanders say brands break promises

Wed, 20th Aug 2025
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A new study reveals 72% of New Zealanders believe brands fail to keep promises, with media firms seen as the worst offenders and financial services ranked best.
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Felipe Flores appointed as Regional Senior Vice President at Endava

Wed, 6th Aug 2025
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Felipe Flores has been named Regional Senior Vice President of Data and AI at Endava, leading expansion of AI capabilities across the Asia-Pacific region.
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Cinven acquires majority stake in Smart Communications for growth

Mon, 4th Aug 2025
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Cinven acquires majority stake in Smart Communications to boost global growth and innovation in regulated sectors using its cloud-based customer communication platform.
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Exclusive: ServiceNow calls for bold AI adoption to boost national productivity

Thu, 31st Jul 2025
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ServiceNow partners with Datacom to boost AI-driven automation in New Zealand, aiming to enhance enterprise productivity amid demographic challenges.
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FreightInsure launches embedded cover for NZ with up to $100,000

Thu, 31st Jul 2025
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FreightInsure launches embedded insurance in New Zealand, offering up to $100,000 cover for goods in transit via eCommerce and logistics platforms.
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AI shifts from adviser to architect in enterprise decision-making

Thu, 17th Jul 2025
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A new study reveals AI is evolving from an adviser to a core architect in enterprise decision-making, enhancing transparency and accountability across sectors.
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Teradata VantageCloud delivers 427% ROI & cuts costs with AI

Tue, 15th Jul 2025
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Organisations using Teradata VantageCloud achieved a 427% ROI and USD $7.9 million annual benefits, cutting costs and boosting AI model accuracy by up to 15%.
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TCS Q1 revenue hits USD $7,421m, highlights AI & security wins

Mon, 14th Jul 2025
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TCS reported USD $7,421m revenue in Q1 FY26, highlighting gains in AI and cybersecurity despite a slight year-on-year revenue decline.
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Endava unveils new execs to drive AI & global engagement

Wed, 9th Jul 2025
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Endava appoints Alastair Lukies as Chief Engagement Officer and Rob Machin as Chief People and Locations Officer to boost AI-led growth and global engagement.
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Poor data intake drives customer disengagement in Australia & NZ

Wed, 25th Jun 2025
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Poor data intake and communication methods cause significant customer disengagement in Australia and New Zealand, says Smart Communications' 2025 research.
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AI to create new roles as Nimbl predicts job growth not loss

Sat, 14th Jun 2025
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Nimbl predicts AI will create new job roles and growth, transforming the workforce with personalised services rather than causing redundancies.
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Datadog launches enhanced log tools for cost & compliance needs

Fri, 13th Jun 2025
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Datadog unveils enhanced log management tools helping firms cut costs and meet strict compliance, including long-term retention and local data storage options.
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Denodo earns Snowflake financial services competency

Thu, 12th Jun 2025
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Denodo has earned the Snowflake Financial Services Competency, recognising its expertise in secure data management for banking, capital markets, and insurance.
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AI reshaping traditional sectors like insurance & travel

Tue, 10th Jun 2025
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Artificial intelligence is revolutionising the way sectors operate, and embracing the technology is now essential for unlocking its full potential.
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Salesforce launches Agentforce AI agents for financial services

Thu, 22nd May 2025
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Salesforce launches Agentforce for Financial Services, offering AI agents to automate tasks and boost personalised client engagement in banks and insurers.
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General counsels turn to generative AI to manage compliance risks

Thu, 22nd May 2025
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A global study reveals 97% of general counsels now use generative AI to boost legal compliance and operational efficiency amid rising pressures.
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myCOI launches illumend to automate insurance compliance tasks

Mon, 12th May 2025
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myCOI launches illumend, an AI-powered platform designed to simplify third-party insurance compliance for risk managers and property teams alike.
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Asia-Pacific organisations honoured for digital transformation

Fri, 9th May 2025
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Smart Communications has honoured leading Asia-Pacific firms, including ING and Westpac, with 2025 SCALE Awards for digital transformation and customer engagement.