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Six tech-led shifts transforming retail leadership - from inventory to insight
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Retail leadership is transforming through integrated systems that unify data, enabling real-time planning, AI-driven decisions and cross-functional collaboration.
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The future of computing is quantum - how Australia can take the lead on its adoption
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Australia aims to lead the $6 billion quantum computing sector by 2045 with major government support and international partnerships, boosting tech and jobs.
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CaseCraft.AI raises GBP £550,000 for UK small claims platform
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CaseCraft.AI has raised GBP £550,000 to enhance its AI-driven platform aimed at simplifying small claims resolutions across the UK.
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Tata partners with council bank to automate reconciliation ops
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Tata Consultancy Services will automate the Council of Europe Development Bank’s reconciliation processes to boost efficiency and handle complex transactions.
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UK business leaders equate AI with utilities like water & energy
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A survey finds 65% of UK business leaders rank AI as vital as water and energy, with 93% urging swift adoption alongside calls for thoughtful oversight.
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Rethinking CRM: How generative AI Is breaking down silos and redefining the future of customer service
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Generative AI is transforming CRM, breaking down silos across teams to deliver seamless, personalised customer experiences and boost business agility.
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BIG Caring selects SAP on AWS to unify pharmacy operations
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BIG Caring Group has chosen RISE with SAP on AWS to unify operations across its 500+ Malaysian pharmacies, enhancing efficiency and customer experience.
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AI & hybrid pricing drive double subscription growth rates
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Businesses adopting AI with hybrid pricing models see subscription growth rates double, outperforming those who do not adjust pricing alongside AI integration.
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Japan Airlines adopts cloud platform to boost maintenance
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Japan Airlines is upgrading its aircraft maintenance with IFS Cloud, aiming to enhance operational efficiency and support future growth through AI-driven technology.
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HCLTech & UiPath partner to deliver agentic automation at scale
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HCLTech and UiPath have partnered to deliver scalable agentic automation, combining AI and automation to boost business agility and efficiency globally.
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Australian investors drive record US options trading surge
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Australian investors surge into US options trading with a 62.7% rise despite market volatility, trading USD $116.5 million in contracts in H1 2025.
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AI-driven cybersecurity shapes future of managed services
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CMTG stresses AI-driven cybersecurity is vital for managed services, enabling real-time threat detection to protect sectors like finance, engineering, and insurance.
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Tariff turmoil drives UK firms to lengthen FX hedges in 2025
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UK firms are extending FX hedge lengths in 2025 amid tariff-driven volatility, benefiting from a weaker US dollar and favourable exchange rates.
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If you view AI as purely technical, your projects will fail
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Focusing solely on the technical aspects of AI leads to failure; organisations must adopt company-wide training and business-driven strategies for success.
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Nintex launches Solution Studio to simplify business automation
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Nintex launches Solution Studio, a portal enabling businesses to build custom AI-powered automation to streamline workflows and enhance operational efficiency.
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UK firms extend FX hedge lengths as pound rises against USD
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Amid tariff-driven volatility and a rising pound, 54% of UK firms lengthen FX hedges, securing financial protection amidst shifting market conditions.
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SAP unveils new Business AI tools & partnerships for growth
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SAP unveils advanced AI tools and partnerships, including a smarter copilot and AI agents, aiming to boost productivity and AI accessibility for businesses.
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Nintex unveils automated onboarding tool to boost retention
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Nintex has launched a solution to automate employee onboarding, streamlining HR, finance, and IT processes for better efficiency and retention.
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Attara appoints Hani Elmalky to drive technology in hedging
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Attara appoints Hani Elmalky as Chief Technical Advisor to enhance its tech-driven commodity hedging platform for UK SMEs and corporates.
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Workday unveils AI agents to boost HR & finance productivity
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Workday has launched new Illuminate AI agents to boost HR and finance productivity, streamlining hiring, contracts, and frontline worker support.