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Akaysha Energy adopts Gurobi tech to optimise global battery assets

Tue, 11th Nov 2025
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Australian firm Akaysha Energy uses Gurobi’s optimisation tech to boost forecasting and management of battery energy storage across global markets.
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How AI is rewriting the value equation for accountants

Mon, 10th Nov 2025
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AI is rapidly transforming accounting, shifting roles from bookkeeping to strategic advising and reshaping how firms deliver value amid economic challenges.
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Confluent unveils platform to bridge AI context gap with real-time data

Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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Confluent launches Confluent Intelligence, a platform providing real-time data streaming to enhance AI context and support scalable, event-driven AI systems.
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AI & tech integration set to reshape hotels by 2026, says report

Wed, 8th Oct 2025
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A new report forecasts AI-driven tech and unified strategies will transform hotel operations by 2026, boosting innovation, sustainability and guest experiences.
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How finance leaders can harness AI to thrive

Sat, 4th Oct 2025
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Finance leaders are harnessing AI and automation to boost agility, cut costs, and drive growth amid rising interest rates and supply chain woes.
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Tokenised funds set to reach $235 billion with DeFi surge

Thu, 25th Sep 2025
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Tokenised funds are forecast to surge from $4 billion in 2024 to $235 billion by 2029, driven by growing links between traditional asset management and DeFi platforms.
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Australian finance departments accelerate AI & automation use

Thu, 25th Sep 2025
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Most Australian finance departments now widely use AI and automation, with 86% adopting AI and 99% employing automation in core operations, says study.
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Century Pacific adopts AI tool to optimise supply chain planning

Wed, 24th Sep 2025
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Century Pacific Food adopts Blue Yonder’s AI-powered solution to enhance supply chain planning, improving forecast accuracy and inventory management amid growth.
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How AI in spreadsheets offers a practical path for business leaders

Thu, 18th Sep 2025
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Many business leaders hesitate on AI adoption due to cost and complexity, but embedding AI in spreadsheets offers a practical, immediate solution.
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Sales enablement failing as poor data undermines pipeline impact

Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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Many sales enablement programmes fail as poor pipeline data and structure hinder lasting impact, warns Mentor Group's latest research.
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Calabrio launches AI-driven workforce solution for contact centres

Tue, 16th Sep 2025
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Calabrio unveils Workforce Intelligence, an AI-powered platform enhancing contact centre operations with real-time adaptability and improved agent performance.
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RingCentral to bring AI workforce management tools to RingCX

Fri, 12th Sep 2025
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RingCentral will launch AI-enabled workforce management tools for its RingCX platform in Australia by year-end following its CommunityWFM acquisition.
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UK firms boost AI investment & upskilling despite challenges

Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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UK firms are boosting AI investment and upskilling plans, with 42% hiring for AI roles amid inflation and rising energy costs, says Barclays survey.
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Cisco launches Data Fabric to harness machine data for AI era

Wed, 10th Sep 2025
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Cisco unveils Data Fabric, a new architecture using machine data to boost AI capabilities, powered by the Splunk platform and launching advanced real-time insights.
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Cisco launches Data Fabric to unify machine data for AI insights

Wed, 10th Sep 2025
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Cisco launches Data Fabric platform, unifying machine data to streamline AI model training, automated workflows and real-time operational insights for enterprises.
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Exclusive: Zoho backs smaller enterprise LLMs for AI future

Tue, 9th Sep 2025
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Zoho unveils domain-specific AI models focused on enterprise productivity, privacy and cost control, steering clear of general-purpose chatbots.
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Procurement invests in AI & data to boost digital efficiency

Tue, 26th Aug 2025
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Over half of procurement leaders have boosted tech budgets, embracing AI and data to enhance efficiency amid rising challenges, reveals new global report.
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Asset management leaders share insights on AI initiatives, challenges

Thu, 14th Aug 2025
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Asset management leaders from Australia and Asia Pacific reveal AI’s role in transforming maintenance, forecasting, rostering and safety across industries.
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Smart Communications acquires Pendula to boost AI in customer chat

Tue, 12th Aug 2025
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Smart Communications acquires Pendula to enhance AI-driven orchestration, boosting customer engagement across SMS, email, WhatsApp, and RCS in regulated sectors.
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The new mandate for CFOs

Thu, 24th Jul 2025
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CFOs now drive business transformation and resilience, leveraging AI and real-time data to lead strategy beyond traditional financial stewardship.