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Appian recognised for AI innovation on 2025 AIFinTech100 list
Digital Transformation

Appian recognised for AI innovation on 2025 AIFinTech100 list

Appian has been named on FinTech Global's 2025 AIFinTech100 list for pioneering AI-driven solutions that transform banking, compliance and financial services workflows.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Jul 2025
aconso unveils Insights tool for real-time HR data analytics
Data Analytics

aconso unveils Insights tool for real-time HR data analytics

aconso launches aconso Insights, a real-time HR analytics tool integrating with PowerBI and Tableau to enhance workforce data-driven decision-making.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Jul 2025
What is agentic AI and why does it matter for finance?
Data Analytics

What is agentic AI and why does it matter for finance?

Agentic AI is revolutionising finance by automating data analysis and decision-making, enabling smarter, faster financial operations and strategy.

By Annexa • 4 min read • Wed, 9th Jul 2025
Why expense reporting is a strategic lever for business resilience and growth
Digital Transformation

Why expense reporting is a strategic lever for business resilience and growth

Expense reporting is evolving from a compliance task to a strategic tool, boosting business resilience, efficiency, and growth through real-time insights and automation.

By Fabian Calle • 4 min read • Tue, 8th Jul 2025
Asia Pacific smart retail market to hit USD $198.16B by 2034
Data Analytics

Asia Pacific smart retail market to hit USD $198.16B by 2034

The Asia Pacific smart retail market is set to soar to USD $198.16 billion by 2034, driven by AI, IoT, and rising digital adoption across the region.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Mon, 7th Jul 2025
Contract inefficiencies cost global economy AUD $3.13 trillion
Data Analytics

Contract inefficiencies cost global economy AUD $3.13 trillion

Inefficient contract management costs the global economy AUD $3.13 trillion annually, hindering productivity despite advances in digital tools and AI adoption.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Mon, 7th Jul 2025
AI sparks new jobs as roles shift and evolve toward 2030
Generative AI

AI sparks new jobs as roles shift and evolve toward 2030

Artificial intelligence is reshaping jobs by creating new roles that blend human skills with machine intelligence, set to define workforces by 2030.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Sat, 5th Jul 2025
Australian retailers cut free returns as delivery costs rise
Customer Experience

Australian retailers cut free returns as delivery costs rise

Australian retailers are cutting free returns and delivery incentives due to rising costs, shifting to local fulfilment and tech solutions to meet growing consumer demands.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Fri, 4th Jul 2025

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Australian retailers urged to rethink stores amid eCommerce surge
Digital Transformation

Australian retailers urged to rethink stores amid eCommerce surge

Australian retailers must rethink physical stores as tech-driven hubs to meet rising online competition and evolving consumer expectations, says new report.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 9th Jul 2025
Decidr & AIM partner to deploy agentic AI in education sector
EduTech

Decidr & AIM partner to deploy agentic AI in education sector

Decidr partners with Australian Institute of Management to deploy agentic AI tech, enhancing personalised learning in the corporate education sector nationwide.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Jul 2025
Relativity expands aiR generative AI tools for legal teams in Asia
Human Capital Management

Relativity expands aiR generative AI tools for legal teams in Asia

Relativity has launched its generative AI tools aiR for Review and aiR for Privilege across five Asian markets, enhancing legal teams' document review and privilege identification.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Tue, 8th Jul 2025
Gold Coast Health boosts patient care with UiPath automation
Digital Transformation

Gold Coast Health boosts patient care with UiPath automation

Gold Coast Health has adopted UiPath automation to streamline patient referrals and reduce administrative tasks, enhancing care and staff efficiency in Queensland.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 7th Jul 2025
Unity Advisory launches in London with USD $300m backing
Digital Transformation

Unity Advisory launches in London with USD $300m backing

Unity Advisory launches in London, backed by USD $300m from Warburg Pincus, to offer AI-driven CFO advisory services for private equity-backed firms.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Sat, 5th Jul 2025
Alibaba Cloud to invest USD $60m in global AI partnerships
Firewalls

Alibaba Cloud to invest USD $60m in global AI partnerships

Alibaba Cloud will invest over USD $60 million to enhance AI innovation and strengthen its global partner network with new technology collaborations.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Jul 2025
Singaporean CEOs invest in AI but struggle to realise returns
Hybrid Cloud

Singaporean CEOs invest in AI but struggle to realise returns

Despite growing AI investments, only 23% of Singaporean CEOs have seen expected returns, hindered by data and talent challenges, says IBM study.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Fri, 4th Jul 2025
A*STAR & Siemens partner to advance smart manufacturing in ASEAN
Manufacturing

A*STAR & Siemens partner to advance smart manufacturing in ASEAN

A*STAR and Siemens have teamed up to boost smart, sustainable manufacturing in Singapore and ASEAN with cutting-edge AI and automation technologies.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Jul 2025
Optus names BRX sole production agency & unveils new lineup
Marketing Technologies

Optus names BRX sole production agency & unveils new lineup

Optus has appointed BRX as its sole production agency, streamlining its marketing efforts alongside new creative and media partners Droga5 and Accenture Song Media.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Fri, 4th Jul 2025