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Retailers prioritise cost control over staff experience
Digital Transformation

Retailers prioritise cost control over staff experience

Higher labour costs are pushing retailers to cut hiring and raise prices as employee experience slips down the agenda, WorkJam says.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Yesterday
Pension reforms to drive wider AI use, Lumera says
Digital Transformation

Pension reforms to drive wider AI use, Lumera says

New reporting and data rules under the Pension Schemes Act are expected to force providers to adopt more AI and unified systems.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Yesterday
Most UK firms still at early stage of AI deployment
Unified Communications

Most UK firms still at early stage of AI deployment

Only 16% of UK firms have fully deployed AI-powered digital workers, as cost, integration and compliance concerns slow wider rollout.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Yesterday

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Why business ambition is running ahead of AI readiness
Data Protection

Why business ambition is running ahead of AI readiness

Only 42% of organisations are data mature, leaving many unable to turn AI pilots into reliable enterprise-wide returns.

By Nathan Knight • 4 min read • Today
Simpro launches AI platform Lightning for field trades
Software-as-a-Service

Simpro launches AI platform Lightning for field trades

The rollout spans thousands of trade firms, promising quicker fixes and new AI tools to cut paperwork, disputes and admin costs.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Today
Foxit launches document management system in PDF tools
Document Management

Foxit launches document management system in PDF tools

Businesses can cut document retrieval times and admin overhead as Foxit folds storage, search and governance into its PDF tools.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Today
Exclusive: Rover's Phil Katz on trust signals in pet care
Customer Experience

Exclusive: Rover's Phil Katz on trust signals in pet care

Rover says data, trust systems and AI tools are reshaping pet care marketplaces as owners seek more personalised services.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Today
Most AI projects stall at pilot stage, survey finds
Digital Transformation

Most AI projects stall at pilot stage, survey finds

Pressure is mounting on firms to show returns, as 78% of organisations say AI projects have failed or stalled at pilot stage.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Yesterday
Webidoo raises USD $25 million to fuel US expansion
Software-as-a-Service

Webidoo raises USD $25 million to fuel US expansion

The funding will help the Italian software group buy US businesses and deepen its reach among small firms already using multiple tools.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Yesterday
Coupa acquires Rossum to widen AI document processing
Digital Transformation

Coupa acquires Rossum to widen AI document processing

The deal broadens automation across procurement and finance as Coupa folds Rossum's invoice-reading AI into its source-to-pay platform.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Yesterday
Plat4mation rolls out Luminance across 13 countries
Document Management

Plat4mation rolls out Luminance across 13 countries

As contract volumes rose, the consultancy turned to AI to speed reviews, cut missed risks and keep legal oversight consistent in 13 markets.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Yesterday
Eurogate Technical Services picks Ultimo for terminals
Supply Chain

Eurogate Technical Services picks Ultimo for terminals

The move should give 450 technicians better mobile access and help the terminals improve maintenance planning, reliability and cost control.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Yesterday

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AI reshapes Singapore tech hiring as pay stays high
Digital Transformation

AI reshapes Singapore tech hiring as pay stays high

Automation is changing Singapore's tech jobs market, but salaries remain elevated as firms seek scarce AI, data and cyber skills.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Today
Australian CEOs favour AI reskilling over job cuts
Digital Transformation

Australian CEOs favour AI reskilling over job cuts

Most Australian chief executives are using AI to reshape work and boost skills, with only one in five planning hiring cuts.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Today
MYOB says budget backs SMEs with tax & fuel relief
Agricultural Technology

MYOB says budget backs SMEs with tax & fuel relief

Many smaller firms may delay hiring and investment unless the budget measures ease costs and restore confidence, MYOB says.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Today
AI route optimisation leads US fleet use, survey finds
Digital Transformation

AI route optimisation leads US fleet use, survey finds

US fleet managers are using AI route planning to save seven hours a week and trim fuel budgets by 19.3%, a survey found.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Today
LaGuardia Terminal B unveils AI hologram for travellers
Digital Transformation

LaGuardia Terminal B unveils AI hologram for travellers

Travellers at Terminal B can now ask a hologram for directions in English or Spanish, easing queues at LaGuardia's busy food hall.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Today