Forecasting stories - Page 4

While big tech boasts bleeding-edge AI, SAS says it's quietly building tools that deliver measurable returns for government, industry and health.

GPC Asia Pacific chooses RELEX Solutions to optimise forecasting and replenishment across 600 stores, aiming to improve inventory and product availability.

Teradata appoints John Ederer as CFO, tasking him with steering financial strategy and fostering growth amid rising AI opportunities.

Kilcoy Global Foods has expanded its partnership with DecisionNext to enhance AI-driven pricing and forecasting, boosting agility in volatile global markets.

OneShot.ai has launched Execution OS, a platform combining AI with human expertise to improve sales and marketing go-to-market strategies.

Finance leaders in Australia and New Zealand are adopting AI for efficiency but miss growth potential due to limited collaboration between finance and IT teams.

Pigment has unveiled Analyst Agent, its inaugural AI tool, aimed at empowering senior executives to enhance business strategy amid evolving market conditions.

Fabletics has partnered with Blue Yonder to bolster its global supply chain planning, aiming for improved inventory management and sustainability.

Service Leadership's latest report forecasts significant improvements in wage inflation for IT solution providers in 2025, following a stagnant 2023.

Server revenue surged by 22.9% year-on-year in Q3 2024, driven by booming AI platform demands, according to CONTEXT's latest market forecast.

Jamie Cairns of Fluent Commerce anticipates that 2025 will see a surge in AI utilisation and a stronger focus on customer loyalty in retail.

OneStream has unveiled its Sensible AI Library and OneStream Genesis, designed to enhance CFOs' efficiency in financial workflows through innovative AI solutions.

Lucanet has acquired UK-based Causal to enhance its Financial Planning and Analysis services, marking the third acquisition in two years.

IBM has been recognised as a Leader in the 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Cloud Financial Management Tools for its IBM Cloudability product.

Hakkoda launches data modernisation services for retail and CPG sectors, aiming to enhance inventory, supply chain, and real-time consumer insights.

Standard Foods cuts annual support costs in half by switching from SAP ECC to Rimini Support, reallocating savings to bolster AI and machine learning for predictive analytics.

Gartner forecasts that AI-enabled PCs will soar, comprising 43% of total PC shipments by 2025, up from just 17% in 2024.

Kula launches the first hiring platform with advanced AI, aiming to revolutionise recruiting by personalising and automating every step of the process.

Forrester has named SAS a leader in AI/ML platforms in its Q3 2024 report, lauding its robust, user-friendly tools for next-gen AI/ML applications.

Facing an uncertain future, Australian small businesses must embrace strategic financial planning and build strong customer relationships to thrive in 2024.