Automation stories
Warehouse operators facing labour shortages may see Blue Yonder's latest recognition as proof its software is still central to automation plans.
Asia Pacific enterprises are driving stronger demand for observability tools as LogicMonitor steps up regional execution to win more contracts.
The rollout deepens Apple's AI push, but some users in Europe and China will miss key features as Siri's remake arrives later in beta.
The tie-up seeks to help firms turn AI pilots into live systems, with 5,000 experts trained and hundreds of agents planned.
The insurer's European operations will be refreshed under a multiyear TCS pact aimed at improving resilience, automation and user experience.
Industrial AI could soon sharpen factory output and cut downtime as Hitachi and Intel move to deploy physical AI across plants and power systems.
A new robotics zone and a 11% rise in startups showed AI hardware and commercial deployment are now driving the Taipei trade fair.
Shippers could cut review times from weeks to minutes as the closed-loop tool spots savings and service issues across global freight.
The deal ties customer conversations to CRM updates and deal signals, aiming to cut manual admin for thousands of sales teams.
Nearly two-thirds of shoppers plan to buy before July, signalling a longer retail window and a bigger role for AI in bargain hunting.
Actual procurement data now points to a broad April slowdown, with all five tracked sectors posting month-on-month spend declines.
Enterprise security teams can now use AI prompts to renew or revoke certificates without bypassing Sectigo's approval and audit controls.
Businesses using AI now face tougher scrutiny over whether decisions, communications and management still feel human, fair and accountable.
Confidence among New Zealand firms is being driven more by productivity and investment than hopes of a return to pre-pandemic normality.
Mining operators are set to gain safer, more reliable site connectivity as Epiroc adds Ericsson's LTE and 5G products to its portfolio.
Only 7% of finance teams report high AI impact, even as most have already deployed or plan to deploy the technology, Gartner says.
Retailers are prioritising shop-floor service over headcount cuts, even as wage and tax bills strain margins across the sector.
AI is trimming contact-centre admin and lifting productivity as CX teams seek gains without sacrificing the human touch.
Only 31% of UK finance chiefs are leading long-term investment calls, leaving strategy, AI adoption and investor messaging underpowered.
Canadian households will get more choice in subscription-free home monitoring, as TP-Link widens Tapo cameras, sensors and doorbells across the country.
