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AI investment surges as firms lag on omnichannel CX
Unified Communications

AI investment surges as firms lag on omnichannel CX

AI tops CX investment plans, but few brands yet deploy proactive, predictive tools across channels, leaving omnichannel ambitions stalled.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Mon, 16th Mar 2026

Global Stories

Automotive stories

SRM Tech launches global Mobility Practise for SDVs
Digital Transformation

SRM Tech launches global Mobility Practise for SDVs

SRM Tech unveils a global Mobility Practise to expand beyond embedded engineering into software-defined, connected and electrified vehicles.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2026
DHL opens Erskine Park hub for tech, auto reverse logistics
Marketing Technologies

DHL opens Erskine Park hub for tech, auto reverse logistics

DHL opens a 21,000m² Erskine Park warehouse to boost tech and auto spare parts distribution, returns handling and energy-efficient logistics.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2026
UK lags China & US in race to digital, AI-led factories
Digital Transformation

UK lags China & US in race to digital, AI-led factories

China and the US are racing ahead of the UK in adopting AI-led, software-defined factories, raising fresh fears over British competitiveness.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2026
Bitget widens Ondo tokenised stocks, ETFs & metals
Crypto

Bitget widens Ondo tokenised stocks, ETFs & metals

Bitget expands Ondo tokenised stocks, ETFs and metals, adding 24/7 tradable US equities, index funds and gold-silver exposure to its spot market.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Mar 2026
Cisco and Nvidia unveil new secure AI edge framework
Network Infrastructure

Cisco and Nvidia unveil new secure AI edge framework

Cisco and Nvidia launch a secure AI edge framework to push low‑latency inference from data centres into hospitals, factories and networks.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Mar 2026
Musk floats Tesla 'terafab' chip plant & Intel talks
Robotics

Musk floats Tesla 'terafab' chip plant & Intel talks

Elon Musk says Tesla may build a vast in-house 'terafab' chip plant to secure AI supply and hints at potential manufacturing talks with Intel.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 17th Mar 2026
Understanding the value of virtual power plants as grid resources
Cartech

Understanding the value of virtual power plants as grid resources

Virtual power plants are emerging as cheaper, flexible grid allies, turning homes, EVs and batteries into a fast-growing virtual energy network.

By Rolf Bienert • 4 min read • Mon, 16th Mar 2026
Manifest tool boosts SBOMs for critical C & C++ code
Application Security

Manifest tool boosts SBOMs for critical C & C++ code

Manifest unveils SBOM generator for unmanaged C and C++ code, tackling critical supply chain blind spots in embedded and safety systems.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Sat, 14th Mar 2026
Xiid secures EV charging, healthcare AI & multi-cloud
Firewalls

Xiid secures EV charging, healthcare AI & multi-cloud

Xiid inks trio of security deals to harden EV charging, healthcare AI data and multi-cloud landing zones against network-based attacks.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Sat, 14th Mar 2026
MHP named ServiceNow's Automotive Partner of the Year
Digital Transformation

MHP named ServiceNow's Automotive Partner of the Year

ServiceNow names Porsche-owned consultancy MHP Automotive Partner of the Year, citing AI-powered workflows and measurable business results.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Mar 2026
Tower raises USD $6.4m to bring AI data and code to production
Software-as-a-Service

Tower raises USD $6.4m to bring AI data and code to production

Tower raises USD $6.4m to help data teams turn AI-generated code into reliable production pipelines on an Apache Iceberg-based platform.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Fri, 13th Mar 2026
Zotefoams launches global partner network to boost growth
DevOps

Zotefoams launches global partner network to boost growth

Zotefoams unveils a Global Partner Programme to align vetted distributors and fabricators worldwide and support higher-value growth.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Automotive stories

Itron expands Ausgrid solar grid management in NSW
Cartech

Itron expands Ausgrid solar grid management in NSW

Ausgrid rolls out Itron's IntelliFLEX system across NSW to monitor, control and stabilise a fast-growing wave of rooftop solar and batteries.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Tue, 24th Mar 2026
SwRI backs youth AI transport contest at Detroit summit
Smart Cities

SwRI backs youth AI transport contest at Detroit summit

Southwest Research Institute backs Detroit essay contest inviting young innovators to reimagine US transport with artificial intelligence.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Sat, 21st Mar 2026
Carsales launches ChatGPT app to power AI car searches
Digital Transformation

Carsales launches ChatGPT app to power AI car searches

Carsales launches a ChatGPT app to let Australians find car listings through conversational AI searches, boosting visibility for sellers.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2026
Stanwell's AI platform powers shift to renewable energy
Data Analytics

Stanwell's AI platform powers shift to renewable energy

Stanwell deploys AI modelling platform on Microsoft Azure to supercharge trading, forecasting and battery assets as it shifts from coal.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Mar 2026