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Most CX leaders see little AI impact, despite spend
Digital Transformation

Most CX leaders see little AI impact, despite spend

Most firms are still increasing AI budgets, even as 57% of CX leaders say the technology has delivered little or no impact on operations.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month
Eagers takes 17.5% stake in Karmo as deal adds Simplr
Fleet Management

Eagers takes 17.5% stake in Karmo as deal adds Simplr

The move gives Eagers exposure to Australia's growing vehicle subscription market as Karmo eyes annual recurring revenue of AUD $60 million by 2026.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Zeroseven wins top Umbraco Cloud award for Icon Group
Software-as-a-Service

Zeroseven wins top Umbraco Cloud award for Icon Group

The Brisbane agency's recognition boosts Australia's profile in Umbraco's global partner network as it expands across APAC.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Aeris signs KDDI IoT platform transition agreement
Digital Transformation

Aeris signs KDDI IoT platform transition agreement

The move gives KDDI continuity on a platform managing 104 million IoT devices, as Aeris seeks more multinational customers across Asia Pacific.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
DXC launches engineering unit to boost AI-led services
Manufacturing

DXC launches engineering unit to boost AI-led services

The move aims to speed up software-defined operations for banks, carmakers and manufacturers as AI takes a bigger role in engineering.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
Fuel names Sana Chaarani as Vice President of Technology
Digital Transformation

Fuel names Sana Chaarani as Vice President of Technology

It underscores Fuel's push to tighten its systems and cyber defences as North American logistics operators face rising pressure for speed and visibility.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
East West names Ryan Flynn as Chief Executive Officer
Manufacturing

East West names Ryan Flynn as Chief Executive Officer

The founder-led manufacturer is handing day-to-day control to a veteran industrial executive as it seeks growth and a smoother leadership transition.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Fri, 29th May 2026
Experian & ServiceNow partner on agentic AI workflows
Data Protection

Experian & ServiceNow partner on agentic AI workflows

The tie-up could help regulated firms move AI agents from pilots to live workflows, using trusted data for checks, approvals and governance.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 20th May 2026
QNu Labs named global leader in quantum key distribution
Data Protection

QNu Labs named global leader in quantum key distribution

The ranking underscores rising demand for quantum-safe security as banks, governments and defence groups brace for future attacks on encrypted data.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Mon, 18th May 2026
GSMA adds AI, 6G, and satellite zones to MWC Shanghai
Robotics

GSMA adds AI, 6G, and satellite zones to MWC Shanghai

Broader partnerships on AI, satellite links and 6G are now on offer as the event widens beyond handsets and networks.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Mon, 18th May 2026
Automated Tyre launches SmartBay for workshop automation
Robotics

Automated Tyre launches SmartBay for workshop automation

Automated Tyre's SmartBay aims to speed up tyre servicing for dealerships and workshops, using robotics to cut labour needs and bay times.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 13th May 2026
Vulcan begins Frankfurt lithium plant with NESI tech
Cartech

Vulcan begins Frankfurt lithium plant with NESI tech

Europe’s battery makers could gain local supply for about 500,000 electric vehicle batteries a year as Vulcan starts work in Frankfurt.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Sat, 9th May 2026
QNX to unveil AI robotics demos and research report
Robotics

QNX to unveil AI robotics demos and research report

Its research aims to show developers why deterministic software is becoming crucial as AI robots move into shared, safety-critical spaces.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Sat, 9th May 2026

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Vertesia & Florence Consulting Group strike AI deal
DevOps

Vertesia & Florence Consulting Group strike AI deal

Enterprise AI projects across Europe will move beyond pilots as the tie-up targets secure deployment inside core business processes.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Fri, 8th May 2026
Most firms use IT tools for OT security, study finds
Cloud Security

Most firms use IT tools for OT security, study finds

Yet only 15 per cent have deployed OT-specific visibility tools, even as cyber incidents have already disrupted critical systems for most respondents.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 8th May 2026
DataVita opens AI job contest with GBP £35,000 salary
Hyperscale

DataVita opens AI job contest with GBP £35,000 salary

Applicants can win a permanent AI role without a CV as the data centre operator seeks self-taught talent for its Scotland team.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 7th May 2026
Canada to spin off photonics centre to attract capital
Hyperscale

Canada to spin off photonics centre to attract capital

Ottawa hopes the move will draw private investment and speed access to wafer fabrication for Canadian firms in AI, quantum and defence.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Thu, 7th May 2026