Productivity stories - Page 9
Entrepreneurs turn to AI for efficiency, not new markets
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data analytics
Entrepreneurs increasingly see AI as a tool for efficiency and cost-cutting, not a springboard to new markets or sustainability goals.
Zendesk to acquire Forethought in agentic AI expansion
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Zendesk to buy AI agent platform Forethought in its biggest deal in nearly 20 years, betting on self-improving automation in customer service.
Cainiao to roll out global AI robotic warehouse network
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data analytics
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ai
Cainiao to launch AI robotic warehouses across Asia, Europe and the US from 2026, targeting faster cross-border eCommerce deliveries.
Datarails unveils FinanceOS to power AI-driven finance
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martech
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physical security
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risk & compliance
Datarails launches FinanceOS, a unified data layer and MCP link to AI tools, promising governed, real-time finance workflows at scale.
Gallagher unveils AccessNow cloud at ISC West 2026
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digital transformation
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socs
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physical security
Gallagher will debut its AccessNow cloud platform at ISC West 2026, pitching an integrated vision for future access control design.
Blue Yonder rolls out agentic AI across supply chains
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uc
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manufacturing
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data analytics
Blue Yonder expands agentic AI and mobile apps across supply chains, embedding role-based agents from planning to customer service.
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AI ambition outpaces readiness for smaller businesses
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data protection
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manufacturing
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data analytics
SMBs are bullish on AI but a new ECI report finds poor data, scarce skills and unclear use cases are stalling real-world results.
Socotra launches embedded AI assistant for underwriting
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digital transformation
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rpa
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risk & compliance
Socotra launches embedded AI assistant in its Operations Workbench, promising faster, auditable underwriting across products and regions.
Fleetio unveils AI Service Advisor to speed repairs
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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rpa
Fleetio launches open beta of AI Service Advisor to streamline repair approvals, cutting workshop time for fleet assets by up to 16%.
Zapier data shows AI is now infrastructure for leads
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crm
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digital transformation
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cx
Zapier's study of 10,000 workflows shows AI is shifting from one-off tools to core lead-management infrastructure for sales teams.
AI speeds up workdays but doesn't lighten workloads
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uc
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digital transformation
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erp
AI is speeding up shorter workdays but piling on more tasks, with rising collaboration, multitasking and weekend work, a study finds.
DataBahn deepens Microsoft Sentinel tie-up to cut SIEM costs
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hybrid cloud
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siem
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digital transformation
DataBahn deepens Microsoft Sentinel integration, promising faster SIEM roll-outs, AI-driven telemetry routing and up to 60% cost savings.
Worley Consulting & Bloomfire in AI knowledge push
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manufacturing
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risk & compliance
Worley Consulting partners with Bloomfire to embed AI-powered knowledge governance and search into asset-intensive energy and resources projects.
Manulife picks Akka to power enterprise agentic AI
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it automation
Manulife taps Akka's runtime to harden and scale its beta enterprise agentic AI platform for regulated, business-critical workloads.
Mastercard unveils AI 'Virtual C-Suite' for small firms
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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fintech
Mastercard launches its Virtual C-Suite AI agents, starting with a Virtual CFO, to give small firms automated executive-style insights.
Qevlar AI raises USD $30m to expand autonomous AI SOC
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digital transformation
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socs
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rpa
Qevlar AI secures USD $30m led by Partech and Forgepoint to grow its autonomous AI SOC and shift from alert triage to insight-driven defence.
OPSWAT unveils MetaDefender Aether for AI-era threats
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storage
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firewalls
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data protection
OPSWAT launches MetaDefender Aether, an AI-native perimeter engine promising 99.9% zero-day detection with a single high-confidence verdict.
Azul Prime delivers 129% ROI & major cloud savings
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saas
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private cloud
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digital transformation
Azul Prime customers see 129% ROI, USD $10.2 million in benefits and nearly USD $4 million in cloud savings over three years, says study.
Late payments push Australian small firms into debt
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fintech
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payment technologies
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productivity
Late payments are pushing more Australian small firms into debt, draining weeks on chasing invoices and fuelling rising financial stress.
Ramco wins Tata defence MRO deal for C130J maintenance
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digital transformation
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supply chain
Ramco secures Tata defence MRO software deal to power digital C130J maintenance hub for the Indian Air Force in India.