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AI adoption helps NZ SMEs boost sales & cut marketing costs
Customer Relationship Management

AI adoption helps NZ SMEs boost sales & cut marketing costs

New Zealand SMEs adopting AI tools report up to 38% more sales and cut marketing costs, bridging the gap with larger firms embracing technology.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Avanade launches Agentic Platform to boost AI in mid-market firms
Customer Experience

Avanade launches Agentic Platform to boost AI in mid-market firms

Avanade unveils its Agentic Platform to help mid-market firms with revenues from USD $300M to $5B unlock real benefits from AI initiatives efficiently and securely.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Rackspace unveils AI Launch Pad to streamline enterprise adoption
Virtualisation

Rackspace unveils AI Launch Pad to streamline enterprise adoption

Rackspace Technology launches AI Launch Pad, a private-cloud service to help businesses overcome AI adoption challenges and boost returns across sectors.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
IGT Solutions & NiCE expand global AI customer experience deal
Unified Communications

IGT Solutions & NiCE expand global AI customer experience deal

IGT Solutions expands its partnership with NiCE to deploy AI-driven CXone Mpower platform, enhancing global customer experience in aviation and travel sectors.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
New Relic boosts AI observability with Microsoft Azure tie-in
Software Development

New Relic boosts AI observability with Microsoft Azure tie-in

New Relic integrates its AI observability tools with Microsoft Azure, streamlining incident management and boosting productivity for engineering teams.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
Workday completes Sana deal, enhancing AI-driven workplace tools
Robotic Process Automation

Workday completes Sana deal, enhancing AI-driven workplace tools

Workday has completed its acquisition of AI firm Sana, aiming to unify workplace systems into a single AI-powered interface for improved productivity.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025

Stories from Other Regions

AI Adoption stories

Private by design: Why the future of AI is on-device
Data Protection

Private by design: Why the future of AI is on-device

On-device AI enhances privacy by processing data locally on devices, reducing risks and boosting security compared to traditional cloud-based AI models.

By Rob Moffat • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
The new AI governance model that puts Shadow IT on notice
Data Protection

The new AI governance model that puts Shadow IT on notice

With 93% of firms facing unauthorised AI use, new governance models urge flexible policies to manage shadow AI risks while fuelling innovation.

By Art Gilliland • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
UK firms warned of legal risk as AI adoption outpaces policy
Surveillance

UK firms warned of legal risk as AI adoption outpaces policy

UK firms face legal risks as AI use surges, with experts urging urgent adoption of clear policies to prevent discrimination and data breaches.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Australian firms shift focus to data quality over AI excitement
Data Analytics

Australian firms shift focus to data quality over AI excitement

By 2026, Australian firms will prioritise data quality and governance over AI hype, focusing on measurable outcomes and strong tech foundations, says Notitia.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Liveware acquires 4mation to boost AI & consulting services
Digital Transformation

Liveware acquires 4mation to boost AI & consulting services

Liveware Group has acquired Sydney's 4mation Technologies, enhancing its AI and consulting services with a broader global delivery network.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
AI & contextual intelligence redefine UK customer expectations
Data Analytics

AI & contextual intelligence redefine UK customer expectations

Zendesk's report reveals UK consumers expect faster, personalised service combining AI, data and human insight to solve issues on first contact.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Gen Z emerges as key force behind workplace AI adoption
Unified Communications

Gen Z emerges as key force behind workplace AI adoption

Gen Z employees in Canada are driving AI adoption at work, boosting teamwork, and opening new business opportunities through cross-generational coaching.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Canadian businesses advance on sustainability but face IT gaps
Partner Programmes

Canadian businesses advance on sustainability but face IT gaps

Canadian firms lead globally in sustainability goals, yet many struggle with IT integration and see limited financial returns from green investments.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
From hype to reality - The future of generative AI and automation in drug discovery
Supply Chain

From hype to reality - The future of generative AI and automation in drug discovery

Generative AI and automation are revolutionising drug discovery, speeding up development and enhancing precision in creating small-molecule medicines.

By Yann Gaston-Mathé • 5 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
Is AI transformation right for your business or just a failed investment waiting to happen?
Data Analytics

Is AI transformation right for your business or just a failed investment waiting to happen?

AI promises huge business gains but many firms face failure without clear strategy, culture shift and robust data - success demands discipline, not just technology.

By David Hillier • 5 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
Making AI work for you: Best practises for internal adoption
Robotic Process Automation

Making AI work for you: Best practises for internal adoption

Cloudbeds reveals eight key strategies for successful AI adoption, emphasising augmentation, starting small, and investing in people alongside technology.

By Colin Slade • 5 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
Australia's banks bet big on AI, but the real test is trust, not tech
Digital Transformation

Australia's banks bet big on AI, but the real test is trust, not tech

Seventy-six percent of Australian banks use AI, leading in Asia-Pacific, but trust and regulation remain key hurdles for wider adoption.

By Andrew Groth • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025