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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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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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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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supply chain
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.
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Why expense reporting is a strategic lever for business resilience and growth

Tue, 8th Jul 2025
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financial systems
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supply chain
Expense reporting is evolving from a compliance task to a strategic tool, boosting business resilience, efficiency, and growth through real-time insights and automation.
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Enterprise-grade planning is now accessible for mid-market teams

Tue, 24th Jun 2025
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NetSuite's cloud-based Enterprise Performance Management now brings advanced, AI-powered planning tools to mid-market finance teams for real-time business insights.
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Six tech-led shifts transforming retail leadership - from inventory to insight

Tue, 24th Jun 2025
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planning
Retail leadership is transforming through integrated systems that unify data, enabling real-time planning, AI-driven decisions and cross-functional collaboration.
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Trilliant unveils analytics platform to cut utility losses

Fri, 20th Jun 2025
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smart cities
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data analytics
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hyperscale
Trilliant launches cloud-independent Analytics as a Service to help utilities cut energy losses by enhancing data analysis, forecasting and decision-making.
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Projectworks secures NZD $25 million in funding to drive global growth

Mon, 9th Jun 2025
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Projectworks has secured NZD $25 million in Series A funding to expand globally, integrating AI tools and boosting its team by 50% amid strong industry recognition.
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From Uncertainty to Opportunity: Five ways CFOs can drive growth and profitability

Fri, 6th Jun 2025
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In today's volatile economy, CFOs who embrace AI, continuous forecasting, and cross-functional leadership are key to driving growth and profitability.
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Datadog unveils open-source AI models for better observability

Thu, 22nd May 2025
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Datadog has launched two AI foundation models, Toto and BOOM, for advanced anomaly detection in observability, available now as open-source tools.