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ThreeSixty names Andrejs Millers as Head of Data Analytics
Manufacturing

ThreeSixty names Andrejs Millers as Head of Data Analytics

The hire strengthens ThreeSixty's push to meet rising demand for supply chain modelling as retailers and manufacturers seek lower freight costs.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month

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EY, Microsoft launch AI push with USD $1 billion plan
Data Protection

EY, Microsoft launch AI push with USD $1 billion plan

Organisations will get a single team to deploy AI across core functions, as EY and Microsoft commit more than USD $1 billion over five years.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Google expands commerce tools across Gemini & YouTube
Data Analytics

Google expands commerce tools across Gemini & YouTube

Shoppers could soon buy in Gemini and YouTube without leaving Google's ecosystem as the group widens checkout and ad tools across more markets.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Kore.ai launches Artemis AI platform on Microsoft Azure
Private Cloud

Kore.ai launches Artemis AI platform on Microsoft Azure

Enterprises may be able to deploy governed multi-agent AI systems in days, as Kore.ai ties its Artemis platform to Microsoft Azure.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Last month
Australia & New Zealand supply chains shift to resilience
Manufacturing

Australia & New Zealand supply chains shift to resilience

Rising supplier and freight costs are pushing firms to prioritise agility as 43 per cent say efficiency has long outweighed resilience in supply chains.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Orchid warns of hidden identity gap as AI risks rise
Data Protection

Orchid warns of hidden identity gap as AI risks rise

Most enterprise access still sits outside formal controls, leaving AI agents and unmanaged accounts to widen security and compliance risks.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last month
Google launches Universal Cart for agent-led shopping
Data Privacy

Google launches Universal Cart for agent-led shopping

Shoppers may save time and miss fewer discounts as Google ties price tracking, compatibility checks and checkout across its apps.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Persistent wins 2026 Google Cloud supply chain award
Manufacturing

Persistent wins 2026 Google Cloud supply chain award

Manufacturers and retailers could get clearer inventory and logistics visibility as Persistent's Google Cloud work wins a 2026 partner award.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month
Humanforce launches AI rostering tool for frontline staff
Digital Transformation

Humanforce launches AI rostering tool for frontline staff

Frontline employers could cut rostering time and labour costs as the software checks compliance and demand before shifts are published.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month

Stories from Other Regions

Retail stories

Disabled shoppers face widespread barriers, study finds
Customer Experience

Disabled shoppers face widespread barriers, study finds

Widespread access failures are driving disabled shoppers away, with 38% abandoning purchases and most avoiding brands after bad experiences.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
DevRev adds shared memory to enterprise Computer AI
Digital Transformation

DevRev adds shared memory to enterprise Computer AI

Enterprise users are being given a way to reuse context across sessions, as DevRev says its update aims to cut AI rework and burnout.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Equifax & GBG expand fraud partnership to US market
Data Analytics

Equifax & GBG expand fraud partnership to US market

Businesses in the US will gain broader identity checks as Equifax data is added to GBG Go, while reciprocal tools will aid Equifax's fraud screening.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Young adults hit hardest by mobile app barriers in UK
Digital Transformation

Young adults hit hardest by mobile app barriers in UK

Mobile barriers are costing UK businesses customers, with 81% of 18- to 24-year-olds reporting problems on smartphones.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
Samsung marks 20 years as top TV brand in NZ launch
Internet of Things

Samsung marks 20 years as top TV brand in NZ launch

New Zealand households are being targeted with larger, AI-powered sets as Samsung extends its TV and soundbar dominance into 2026.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month
ASEAN firms shift supply chains from cost to resilience
Manufacturing

ASEAN firms shift supply chains from cost to resilience

Rising costs and geopolitical shocks are pushing ASEAN companies to diversify suppliers and tie systems together to protect deliveries.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
LeMieux expands Scurri partnership to boost deliveries
Digital Transformation

LeMieux expands Scurri partnership to boost deliveries

Better delivery visibility is helping the equestrian brand lift conversions and reduce checkout drop-off across 69 countries.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Zip US teams with InComm on gift cards in instalments
Fintech

Zip US teams with InComm on gift cards in instalments

Shoppers can now spread the cost of gift cards in Zip's app, as buy now, pay later usage keeps widening across the US.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month