Automation stories
A Datacom survey reveals 88% of New Zealand firms using AI report productivity gains, with adoption rising to 87% overall in 2025 from 48% in 2023.
Camunda has been named a Strong Performer in the Forrester Wave for digital process automation, praised for its orchestration and support of key process standards.
Australian privacy reforms demand stronger data management; businesses must embed governance and automation to stay compliant and maintain trust.
CompTIA launches AI Prompting Essentials course to build practical AI skills and boost confidence for workers across all job roles and experience levels.
Hexaware has launched the Agentic AI Academy with upGrad Enterprise to upskill staff in autonomous AI, preparing them for the future of intelligent enterprise systems.
BillingPlatform launches RevenueIQ, an AI suite to help finance teams automate tasks, predict trends, and optimise cash flow using billing data analysis.
Accurate HR data is vital in 2025, helping teams avoid costly errors and make confident decisions with reliable, integrated systems.
Confluent unveils Streaming Agents in Confluent Cloud for Apache Flink, enabling businesses to scale AI agents that analyse and act on real-time data.
GlobalLogic launches VelocityAI Testing, a GenAI-driven tool designed to enhance software quality and speed up delivery for complex digital projects.
The Access Group acquires ATO SmartDocs to enhance its accounting software suite, boosting automation and compliance support for Australian firms.
FloQast teams up with Deloitte Australia to enhance financial processes using AI, aiming to boost efficiency and accuracy in accounting across industries.
Holland & Barrett has saved 3,000 annual hours handling data requests by automating the process with Aiimi's AI platform, boosting accuracy and speed.
Australian firms face rising IT outages and trust drops, making automation and AI vital for resilience ahead of APRA's CPS 230 compliance by July 2025.
BDC launches CAD $200 million Industrial Innovation Venture Fund II to back Canadian early-stage firms in manufacturing, ag-tech, and critical minerals.
ANNA Money used an AI agent to fully register a UK business account online, completing all identity checks and payments autonomously in a groundbreaking test.
Virtualplatform has launched a white-label mobile app enabling ISPs and partners to manage customer lifecycles with branded, mobile-first service and billing tools.
Retailers worldwide are embracing AI-driven personalization and immersive tech to boost holiday sales and reduce returns this peak season, says new survey.
Conversations AI, a 24/7 AI receptionist, helps SMBs manage calls and chats, boosting lead capture and cutting response times to under 30 seconds.
Australia's manufacturing faces a pivotal moment; ARM Hub's CEO urges rapid SME adoption of automation to boost competitiveness and innovation.
Kinetic IT highlights modernisation, security and sustainability as vital for Australia's digital infrastructure amid AI-driven challenges and rising energy needs.