Automation stories
Demand for industrial inspection robots is forcing ANYbotics to expand engineering capacity as it shifts from pilots to wider deployments.
Entry-level hiring is being reshaped as employers expect junior staff to supervise AI, while 61% in India struggle to find suitable talent.
Enterprises wrestling with AI readiness and data sovereignty may gain clearer governance as Everpure adds a new intelligence layer.
Demand for AI-ready data is boosting Atturra's integration work as its Boomi partnership broadens across Asia-Pacific and the US.
Companies facing tighter EU rules and supply chain strain are being offered new tools to track deliveries and packaging compliance.
High call volumes and stalled omnichannel upgrades are driving firms to Zendesk's AI voice tools, which secured 100 sales opportunities in a year.
AI anxiety is pushing a third of knowledge workers to consider quitting their industry, raising turnover risks for employers.
Customer reviews have pushed Shufti into G2's top tier, signalling stronger demand for its identity checks and anti-money laundering tools.
The expansion gives Korean firms, researchers and officials wider access to Claude as Anthropic deepens its push in one of Asia's busiest AI markets.
The award will send the ARM Hub founder to Stanford, bolstering efforts to push AI into Australian manufacturing and policy.
Clients are increasingly demanding proof that cloud and AI spending is lifting productivity, revenue or cost control, not just adding systems.
Missed revenue is mounting as 92% of sales managers say qualified leads are dropped each month, despite widespread AI adoption.
Unapproved AI use is widening a security and compliance gap, with 75% of UK business travellers saying they would use shadow tools for work trips.
Boards may be missing who gains and who loses from AI, as a new paper says efficiency metrics can mask wider social and cultural costs.
Executives say the real productivity gain lies in cutting routine tasks, as firms use AI to free staff for higher-value work and judgement.
The gap leaves many retailers exposed, as most feel pressure to adopt AI yet fewer than half have a clear plan for doing so.
AI and emerging tech are becoming a growth priority for UK lenders and insurers, with 91% expecting higher spending over the next year.
Only about one in 10 senior finance candidates can prove practical AI use, leaving UK employers short of leaders able to meet new hiring demands.
Despite regulatory pressure, Australian service leaders are prioritising customer-facing AI spending as trust in AI agents outpaces global averages.
It could speed repeat purchases for drivers by letting them order, pay and earn loyalty points without touching a phone.
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