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Software-defined automation reshapes industrial control
Virtualisation

Software-defined automation reshapes industrial control

Industrial operators could cut downtime and supplier lock-in as open, software-led systems replace rigid control hardware.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
UK founders lag peers in AI adoption, survey finds
Digital Transformation

UK founders lag peers in AI adoption, survey finds

British founders remain wary of AI, with trust and knowledge gaps leaving small firms behind their European peers despite heavy admin loads.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Alteryx adds governed AI tools to analytics platform
Data Analytics

Alteryx adds governed AI tools to analytics platform

The update aims to cut AI costs and governance risks by reusing approved workflows and data inside tools such as ChatGPT and Copilot.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Scality launches Maestro for managed storage fleets
Data Protection

Scality launches Maestro for managed storage fleets

Service providers can now centralise monitoring, updates and billing across distributed ARTESCA fleets without VPNs or manual capacity reporting.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Merlin rolls out NiCE CXone across 140 attractions
Software-as-a-Service

Merlin rolls out NiCE CXone across 140 attractions

Guest service at Merlin's attractions has improved sharply, with issue resolution rising to 95% after an AI platform was rolled out.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
ABB: Renewables usage puts NZ in data centre sweet spot
Data Analytics

ABB: Renewables usage puts NZ in data centre sweet spot

Renewables are leaving New Zealand well placed for data centres, but ABB says grid upgrades and smarter use of existing assets are needed.

By David Shilovsky • 6 min read • Last week
Australia IT spending set to hit AUD $192.2bn in 2027
Software-as-a-Service

Australia IT spending set to hit AUD $192.2bn in 2027

Spending on AI-ready infrastructure and software will drive Australia's IT market past AUD $192.2 billion in 2027, Gartner says.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
From Clipboard to Cloud: Why manual temperature checks are a food safety gap of the past
Digital Transformation

From Clipboard to Cloud: Why manual temperature checks are a food safety gap of the past

Food retailers face avoidable spoilage, illness risk and regulatory exposure as most still rely on manual checks that miss cold-chain failures.

By Johan Joubert • 5 min read • Last week
Why businesses need more than technology to scale AI
Data Analytics

Why businesses need more than technology to scale AI

Only 19 per cent of enterprise AI use cases hit most or all goals, as Infosys urges firms to pair technology with data, training and governance.

By David Shilovsky • 5 min read • Last week

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Productivity stories

2degrees wins Canstar small business telecoms award
Customer Experience

2degrees wins Canstar small business telecoms award

Business customers are rewarding simpler billing and support, with 2degrees taking Canstar's small business telecoms prize for a fifth time in six years.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week
AWS Canada to offer Dragons' Den entrepreneur grant
Agricultural Technology

AWS Canada to offer Dragons' Den entrepreneur grant

Founders who miss out on investment could still win USD $100,000 in AWS Canada support, with cloud credits and mentoring on offer.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Embers Credit Union goes live with MANTL loan origination
Digital Transformation

Embers Credit Union goes live with MANTL loan origination

The Michigan credit union is aiming to cut loan handling time and simplify member service by using one platform for deposits and borrowing.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Storyblok launches Agents to automate content tasks
Enterprise Content Management

Storyblok launches Agents to automate content tasks

Content teams could cut hours of manual maintenance as Storyblok adds conversational checks for stale pages, links and translations.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
UK firms face climate revenue hit, Capgemini finds
Manufacturing

UK firms face climate revenue hit, Capgemini finds

Most UK businesses are feeling climate hits to sales, but only 5% have fully measured the financial damage, Capgemini says.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last week
UK firms still rely on manual finance admin, study
Digital Transformation

UK firms still rely on manual finance admin, study

Many finance teams are losing up to 39 hours a month to reconciliation and banking admin, exposing a stubborn automation gap.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
How One NZ cut provisioning time from 10 days to 10 minutes using AI
Digital Transformation

How One NZ cut provisioning time from 10 days to 10 minutes using AI

Customers now get new mobile services activated in under ten minutes, after One NZ used AI to replace a 10-day process.

By Cy Wright • 4 min read • Last week
Geotab wins approval for Smart OBM integration in Australia
Internet of Things

Geotab wins approval for Smart OBM integration in Australia

Heavy haulage fleets can now manage telematics and certified mass data on one platform, easing access to restricted routes and compliance burdens.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
44% of Australian transport workers eye sector exit
Digital Transformation

44% of Australian transport workers eye sector exit

Rising freight demand is intensifying labour strain, with 44% of Australian transport and logistics staff considering a sector exit within five years.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week