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Leaders urge a cyber safe culture as AI & threats evolve

Tue, 30th Sep 2025
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Industry leaders call for a cyber safe culture as AI advances and identity-based attacks rise, urging collaboration and vigilance across all organisations.
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Denodo Platform 9.3 boosts AI data tasks with DeepQuery

Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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Denodo Platform 9.3 launches with DeepQuery and real-time features to enhance AI data tasks, boosting access to live data and complex analysis securely.
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Global marketers embrace GenAI, reporting ROI & deeper value

Tue, 16th Sep 2025
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A new study reveals 85% of global marketers use generative AI daily, with 80% reporting clear ROI and enhanced customer loyalty through the technology.
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GPT-5 set to transform AI with multimodal & inclusive features

Wed, 13th Aug 2025
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OpenAI's GPT-5, a multimodal AI platform with text, image, audio and video input, aims to boost accessibility and transform customer engagement across industries.
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Retailers face data hurdles as just 11% ready for full-scale AI

Thu, 7th Aug 2025
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Just 11% of retailers are ready to fully scale AI tools, with data challenges limiting wider adoption despite 45% using AI weekly, says Amperity report.
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Exclusive: How Glu.ai blends brand safety with AI-driven commerce

Fri, 1st Aug 2025
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Glu.ai pioneers ethical AI in conversational commerce, blending brand integrity with scalable, user-trusted automation for seamless marketing experiences.
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Manhattan Active Omni adds advanced AI to boost retail services

Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
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Manhattan Associates enhances its Active Omni platform with AI to speed up customer service and support Tap to Pay via iPhone in stores across retail settings.
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Agentic AI drives retail shift from legacy systems to smart commerce

Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
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Retailers are adopting agentic AI to overcome outdated systems, enabling smarter, faster eCommerce that meets modern consumer demands for personalised digital experiences.
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Over 40% of agentic AI projects set for cancellation by 2027

Wed, 25th Jun 2025
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Over 40% of agentic AI projects are predicted to be cancelled by 2027 due to costs, unclear value, and risk issues, finds Gartner research.
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KPMG unveils AI platform Workbench in multi-billion dollar move

Wed, 18th Jun 2025
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KPMG has launched Workbench, an AI platform powered by Microsoft Azure, aiming to transform client services with multi-agent intelligence and secure data control.
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Experts reveal how AI Agents impact retail, shopping and customer loyalty

Mon, 16th Jun 2025
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AI agents will transform retail loyalty by acting as personal concierges, optimising offers, and demanding trust and transparency in shopping experiences.
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Cisco surpasses AI order target, unveils new data centre tools

Wed, 11th Jun 2025
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Cisco exceeded USD $1 billion in AI infrastructure orders for hyperscale data centres a quarter early, unveiling new tools to boost AI-ready enterprise networks.
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Pegasystems unveils fabric to unify enterprise AI automation

Tue, 3rd Jun 2025
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Pegasystems launches Pega Agentic Process Fabric to unify AI agents and automate customer journeys seamlessly across enterprises by 2025 Q3.
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The AI tipping point: How contact centres in ANZ are reinventing CX

Tue, 27th May 2025
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AI is transforming contact centres in Australia and New Zealand, with 98% adopting it, but human skills and trust remain crucial for success.
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Looking ahead: The future of AI-driven workflows

Fri, 23rd May 2025
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AI is set to revolutionise business workflows, with chatbots enhancing automation, collaboration, and compliance, making AI accessible to all firms.
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Red Hat launches Advanced Developer Suite with focus on AI

Wed, 21st May 2025
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Red Hat launches Advanced Developer Suite on OpenShift, enhancing developer productivity, AI integration, and application security with new tools and templates.
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Building trust with conversational AI: How to avoid common pitfalls

Thu, 15th May 2025
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Businesses must build trust in conversational AI by setting clear goals, ensuring transparency, reducing bias, and continuously improving customer interactions.
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OpenAI reveals how deep research transforms inquiry

Wed, 14th May 2025
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OpenAI's deep research, powered by the o3 model, independently synthesises research, performing in minutes tasks that take humans hours.
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Striking the AI balance: How to maximise the opportunity while minimising the risk in global retail

Fri, 9th May 2025
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OnBuy harnesses AI to boost growth and return GBP £15m yearly to customers, emphasising cautious, customer-focused adoption in online retail's AI journey.
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OVHcloud launches AI Endpoints for serverless model access

Thu, 1st May 2025
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OVHcloud launches AI Endpoints, a serverless platform offering access to 40+ open-source AI models, hosted in European data centres with a pay-as-you-go model.