Productivity stories
Finance teams risk missing productivity gains unless staff learn to use AI with stronger oversight, governance and judgement.
It aims to cut manual work for IT teams by unifying multivendor infrastructure management through natural language prompts and human oversight.
Fewer than one in six retail executives are chasing strong growth as inflation, trade disruption and geopolitical instability squeeze margins.
Only 30% of UK workers know their employer’s crisis plan well, even as cyberattacks top their continuity fears.
The resort operator aims to cut fragmented HR work and improve hiring, time tracking and benefits for 30,000 staff across 40 countries.
Patching delays now carry greater risk as Google says AI is helping attackers scale intrusions, speed up breaches and automate operations.
The drinks group is rolling out ChatGPT Enterprise to 2,500 staff to sharpen forecasting, inventory and production as demand shifts overnight.
Staff retention in construction could improve as more than half of professionals say AI investment would make them likelier to stay.
AI is forcing UK firms to rethink productivity as leaders warn that gains will depend on fixing workflows, skills and integration gaps.
Mortgage networks can now review every case in minutes, as OMS and Curvestone AI roll out automated checks to curb compliance risk.
Retailers could trim refunds, service queries and fraud losses as the new suite uses data from 200 million shoppers to automate post-purchase changes.
Retail technology suppliers face tougher sales as buyers increasingly demand case studies and measurable AI returns before signing off on spend.
Legacy systems are raising costs and slowing claims and quoting, leaving insurers at risk of missing out on AI and growth opportunities.
Brisbane distribution staff are set for faster picking and better stock accuracy after GPC replaced legacy warehouse systems with Manhattan Active.
Poor planning can leave even strong sessions feeling disconnected, while clear coordination helps conferences run smoothly and keep attendees engaged.
AI users are already outperforming peers, with New Zealand SMEs earning about NZD $400,000 more and large firms NZD $59.1 million more in FY25.
Rising software costs and tighter scrutiny are pushing Australian builders to prioritise control of project data over collaboration features.
The funding will help the San Francisco startup expand software that cuts phone calls, referrals and prior authorisations for understaffed specialty clinics.
Businesses using cloud communications will gain clearer usage and performance data as NUWAVE embeds Tollring's Analytics 365 into partner-delivered services.
Touch displays and hall-effect switches aim to cut menu-diving for gamers and streamers as Turtle Beach broadens beyond headsets and controllers.
