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Matt Milton named President as Microsoft Canada boosts AI push
Digital Transformation

Matt Milton named President as Microsoft Canada boosts AI push

Microsoft appoints Matt Milton as President of Microsoft Canada to spearhead AI adoption and digital innovation across the country.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025
Cohere raises USD $500 million to drive secure enterprise AI
AI Security

Cohere raises USD $500 million to drive secure enterprise AI

Cohere secures USD $500 million, reaching a USD $6.8 billion valuation to expand secure AI solutions for enterprises and governments globally.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025

Global Stories

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From reactive to proactive: How Agentic AI is redefining the frontline workforce
Data Analytics

From reactive to proactive: How Agentic AI is redefining the frontline workforce

Agentic AI is transforming frontline workforces by autonomously managing tasks in retail, healthcare, and hospitality, enhancing efficiency and resilience.

By Andy Nicholas • 4 min read • Wed, 20th Aug 2025
Agentic AI is Australia's unrealised productivity lever
Generative AI

Agentic AI is Australia's unrealised productivity lever

Australia's productivity lags despite longer work hours; adopting agentic AI could boost the economy by over AUD $116 billion in the next decade.

By Sharryn Napier • 6 min read • Wed, 20th Aug 2025
Nearly half of Australians use AI assistants for online shopping
Marketing Technologies

Nearly half of Australians use AI assistants for online shopping

Nearly half of Australians use AI assistants for online shopping, with 78% expecting such tools to become mainstream within a year, says PayPal research.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 20th Aug 2025
DXC, Boomi team up for AI automation & IT modernisation
Digital Transformation

DXC, Boomi team up for AI automation & IT modernisation

DXC Technology and Boomi partner to accelerate AI-driven automation and modernise IT systems, enhancing efficiency and integration across enterprise operations.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Aug 2025
AI-driven referrals transform shopping, travel & banking online
Marketing Technologies

AI-driven referrals transform shopping, travel & banking online

AI-driven referrals to US retail, travel, and banking sites have surged over tenfold since July 2024, reshaping online shopping and boosting engagement.

By Sean Mitchell • 6 min read • Tue, 19th Aug 2025
Nick Kempt appointed to lead customer success across APJ at Riverbed
Digital Transformation

Nick Kempt appointed to lead customer success across APJ at Riverbed

Nick Kempt has been appointed Director of Customer Success and Professional Services for Riverbed in the Asia Pacific and Japan region, leading AI-driven customer strategies.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Aug 2025
TrustedTech rebrands to boost Microsoft cloud & AI services
Disaster Recovery

TrustedTech rebrands to boost Microsoft cloud & AI services

TrustedTech rebrands to focus on Microsoft cloud and AI services, driving an eleven-fold revenue increase and expanding enterprise support across UK and US markets.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Aug 2025
Only 30% of firms ready for AI scale despite rising investments
Digital Transformation

Only 30% of firms ready for AI scale despite rising investments

Only 30% of firms are ready to scale AI despite 71% piloting technologies and 89% planning to boost AI investments in 2025, a global study reveals.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Aug 2025
SuperOps & AWS unveil AI marketplace with $100,000 contest
Hyperscale

SuperOps & AWS unveil AI marketplace with $100,000 contest

SuperOps and AWS launch an AI marketplace for IT teams, offering ready-made agents and a $100,000 contest to boost AI adoption in managed service providers.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025

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AI adoption boosts productivity across New Zealand businesses
Data Analytics

AI adoption boosts productivity across New Zealand businesses

A Datacom survey reveals 88% of New Zealand firms using AI report productivity gains, with adoption rising to 87% overall in 2025 from 48% in 2023.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Tue, 19th Aug 2025
New Zealand firms see AI boost but scaling hurdles remain
Data Analytics

New Zealand firms see AI boost but scaling hurdles remain

Nearly 90% of New Zealand firms using AI report productivity gains, but only 12% have scaled adoption across entire enterprises, says Datacom research.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Tue, 19th Aug 2025
Australians lose hours to admin as AI resistance slows progress
Artificial Intelligence

Australians lose hours to admin as AI resistance slows progress

Nearly a quarter of Australians spend over 10 hours a week on admin tasks, with resistance to AI tools slowing efforts to boost productivity.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Aug 2025
AI gains momentum in New Zealand workplaces amid calls for oversight
Human Capital Management

AI gains momentum in New Zealand workplaces amid calls for oversight

New Zealand firms rapidly adopt AI in finance and HR, but 88% stress the need for human oversight amid ethical and security concerns.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025
Australian's shouldn't be worried about AI according to Gov research
Generative AI

Australian's shouldn't be worried about AI according to Gov research

Government research finds generative AI will mostly enhance jobs rather than replace them, urging upskilling to embrace technological changes in Australia.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025
ANS gains top Microsoft partner status to boost UK AI adoption
Digital Transformation

ANS gains top Microsoft partner status to boost UK AI adoption

ANS has earned top Microsoft partner statuses, enhancing UK firms' access to AI tools and expertise to accelerate digital transformation and AI adoption.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025