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How AI is rewriting the value equation for accountants
Data Analytics

How AI is rewriting the value equation for accountants

AI is rapidly transforming accounting, shifting roles from bookkeeping to strategic advising and reshaping how firms deliver value amid economic challenges.

By Scott Wiltshire • 4 min read • Mon, 10th Nov 2025
Confluent unveils platform to bridge AI context gap with real-time data
Smart Cities

Confluent unveils platform to bridge AI context gap with real-time data

Confluent launches Confluent Intelligence, a platform providing real-time data streaming to enhance AI context and support scalable, event-driven AI systems.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Oct 2025
AI & tech integration set to reshape hotels by 2026, says report
Digital Transformation

AI & tech integration set to reshape hotels by 2026, says report

A new report forecasts AI-driven tech and unified strategies will transform hotel operations by 2026, boosting innovation, sustainability and guest experiences.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Oct 2025
How finance leaders can harness AI to thrive
Digital Transformation

How finance leaders can harness AI to thrive

Finance leaders are harnessing AI and automation to boost agility, cut costs, and drive growth amid rising interest rates and supply chain woes.

By Scott Wiltshire • 4 min read • Sat, 4th Oct 2025
Tokenised funds set to reach $235 billion with DeFi surge
Crypto

Tokenised funds set to reach $235 billion with DeFi surge

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.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 25th Sep 2025
Calabrio launches AI-driven workforce solution for contact centres
Generative AI

Calabrio launches AI-driven workforce solution for contact centres

Calabrio unveils Workforce Intelligence, an AI-powered platform enhancing contact centre operations with real-time adaptability and improved agent performance.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Sep 2025
Cisco launches Data Fabric to unify machine data for AI insights
Private Cloud

Cisco launches Data Fabric to unify machine data for AI insights

Cisco launches Data Fabric platform, unifying machine data to streamline AI model training, automated workflows and real-time operational insights for enterprises.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 5 min read • Wed, 10th Sep 2025
Procurement invests in AI & data to boost digital efficiency
Data Analytics

Procurement invests in AI & data to boost digital efficiency

Over half of procurement leaders have boosted tech budgets, embracing AI and data to enhance efficiency amid rising challenges, reveals new global report.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 26th Aug 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Forecasting stories

Australian finance departments accelerate AI & automation use
Data Analytics

Australian finance departments accelerate AI & automation use

Most Australian finance departments now widely use AI and automation, with 86% adopting AI and 99% employing automation in core operations, says study.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Sep 2025
Century Pacific adopts AI tool to optimise supply chain planning
Digital Transformation

Century Pacific adopts AI tool to optimise supply chain planning

Century Pacific Food adopts Blue Yonder's AI-powered solution to enhance supply chain planning, improving forecast accuracy and inventory management amid growth.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Sep 2025
How AI in spreadsheets offers a practical path for business leaders
Digital Transformation

How AI in spreadsheets offers a practical path for business leaders

Many business leaders hesitate on AI adoption due to cost and complexity, but embedding AI in spreadsheets offers a practical, immediate solution.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Sep 2025
Sales enablement failing as poor data undermines pipeline impact
Customer Relationship Management

Sales enablement failing as poor data undermines pipeline impact

Many sales enablement programmes fail as poor pipeline data and structure hinder lasting impact, warns Mentor Group's latest research.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025
RingCentral to bring AI workforce management tools to RingCX
Unified Communications

RingCentral to bring AI workforce management tools to RingCX

RingCentral will launch AI-enabled workforce management tools for its RingCX platform in Australia by year-end following its CommunityWFM acquisition.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Sep 2025
UK firms boost AI investment & upskilling despite challenges
Digital Transformation

UK firms boost AI investment & upskilling despite challenges

UK firms are boosting AI investment and upskilling plans, with 42% hiring for AI roles amid inflation and rising energy costs, says Barclays survey.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Thu, 11th Sep 2025
Cisco launches Data Fabric to harness machine data for AI era
DevOps

Cisco launches Data Fabric to harness machine data for AI era

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.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Wed, 10th Sep 2025
Exclusive: Zoho backs smaller enterprise LLMs for AI future
Hyperscale

Exclusive: Zoho backs smaller enterprise LLMs for AI future

Zoho unveils domain-specific AI models focused on enterprise productivity, privacy and cost control, steering clear of general-purpose chatbots.

By Melania Watson • 6 min read • Tue, 9th Sep 2025
Asset management leaders share insights on AI initiatives, challenges
Robotics

Asset management leaders share insights on AI initiatives, challenges

Asset management leaders from Australia and Asia Pacific reveal AI's role in transforming maintenance, forecasting, rostering and safety across industries.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Thu, 14th Aug 2025
Smart Communications acquires Pendula to boost AI in customer chat
Data Analytics

Smart Communications acquires Pendula to boost AI in customer chat

Smart Communications acquires Pendula to enhance AI-driven orchestration, boosting customer engagement across SMS, email, WhatsApp, and RCS in regulated sectors.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 12th Aug 2025