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Manhattan goes live at GPC Brisbane warehouse centre
Digital Transformation

Manhattan goes live at GPC Brisbane warehouse centre

GPC and Manhattan Associates launch cloud warehouse system in Brisbane, aiming to boost inventory accuracy, productivity and fulfilment.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week

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Productivity stories

Forrester says physical AI will drive next breakthrough
Robotics

Forrester says physical AI will drive next breakthrough

Forrester says the biggest AI breakthrough will come from systems that perceive and act in the real world, not humanoid robots.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week
Databricks appoints Davinia Simon as ANZ public lead
Data Analytics

Databricks appoints Davinia Simon as ANZ public lead

Databricks hires Davinia Simon as Senior Director and Public Sector Lead for Australia and New Zealand to boost government AI and data strategy.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
SAS launches Quantum Lab as firms weigh AI barriers
Unified Communications

SAS launches Quantum Lab as firms weigh AI barriers

SAS unveils Quantum Lab for Viya users as a survey finds firms are increasingly worried about practical uses, skills and returns.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
FPT, Intel partner on AI-driven factory optimisation
Data Analytics

FPT, Intel partner on AI-driven factory optimisation

FPT and Intel partner on an AI-driven factory system aimed at boosting throughput, cutting bottlenecks and enabling smarter production decisions.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week
DXC launches OASIS for AI-era managed services oversight
Digital Transformation

DXC launches OASIS for AI-era managed services oversight

DXC unveils OASIS, a managed services model that uses AI agents and human oversight to give enterprises real-time control across legacy IT estates.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Last week
AICPA & CIMA launch AI skills programme for finance
Data Analytics

AICPA & CIMA launch AI skills programme for finance

AICPA and CIMA unveil global AI training for finance staff as firms seek to turn automation and generative tools into measurable gains.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Ntt Data launches AI agent for multivendor IT estates
Hybrid Cloud

Ntt Data launches AI agent for multivendor IT estates

NTT DATA launches Software Defined Infrastructure Services Agent to help enterprises manage multivendor IT estates with natural language prompts.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Retailers slow expansion as economic pressures bite
Digital Transformation

Retailers slow expansion as economic pressures bite

Retailers trim expansion plans as geopolitical turmoil and inflation bite, with fewer than one in six executives pursuing strong growth strategies.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
UK workers rank cyberattacks top threat to continuity
Digital Transformation

UK workers rank cyberattacks top threat to continuity

UK workers now see cyberattacks and data breaches as the biggest threat to business continuity, with only 30% aware of a crisis plan.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
Workday backs Club Med HR overhaul for global staff
Digital Transformation

Workday backs Club Med HR overhaul for global staff

Workday supports Club Med's HR digital overhaul as the resort operator brings recruiting, time tracking and benefits onto one platform.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last week
Google flags urgency as AI reshapes cyber threats
Digital Transformation

Google flags urgency as AI reshapes cyber threats

Google warns AI is turbocharging cyber attacks as Sandra Joyce says firms must patch fast, while Gemini boosts threat detection and analysis.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last week
LION & OpenAI deploy ChatGPT Enterprise across business
Software-as-a-Service

LION & OpenAI deploy ChatGPT Enterprise across business

Lion rolls out ChatGPT Enterprise to 2,500 staff in Australia and New Zealand, using AI for forecasting, production and sales support.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week

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UK businesses urged to rethink productivity amid AI shift
Customer Relationship Management

UK businesses urged to rethink productivity amid AI shift

UK firms told to rethink productivity as AI, ERP and CRM reshape workflows, while experts warn gains depend on skills, governance and resilience.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 6 min read • Last week
OMS adds Curvestone AI compliance checks for mortgages
Customer Relationship Management

OMS adds Curvestone AI compliance checks for mortgages

OMS rolls out Curvestone AI compliance checks for mortgages, giving brokers and lenders automated file reviews and audit trails across case workflows.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Last week
Loop launches AI suite to cut retailer returns costs
Software-as-a-Service

Loop launches AI suite to cut retailer returns costs

Loop launches AI-powered suite for retailers to reduce returns, spot fraud and automate order edits, backed by data from 200 million shoppers.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Retail tech buyers demand proof over promise on AI
Digital Transformation

Retail tech buyers demand proof over promise on AI

Retail tech buyers turn to evidence over AI hype as ASPR survey finds proof of ROI and case studies now outweigh product claims.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week