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Cinven acquires majority stake in Smart Communications to boost global growth and innovation in regulated sectors using its cloud-based customer communication platform.

ServiceNow partners with Datacom to boost AI-driven automation in New Zealand, aiming to enhance enterprise productivity amid demographic challenges.

FreightInsure launches embedded insurance in New Zealand, offering up to $100,000 cover for goods in transit via eCommerce and logistics platforms.

A new study reveals AI is evolving from an adviser to a core architect in enterprise decision-making, enhancing transparency and accountability across sectors.

Organisations using Teradata VantageCloud achieved a 427% ROI and USD $7.9 million annual benefits, cutting costs and boosting AI model accuracy by up to 15%.

TCS reported USD $7,421m revenue in Q1 FY26, highlighting gains in AI and cybersecurity despite a slight year-on-year revenue decline.

Endava appoints Alastair Lukies as Chief Engagement Officer and Rob Machin as Chief People and Locations Officer to boost AI-led growth and global engagement.

Poor data intake and communication methods cause significant customer disengagement in Australia and New Zealand, says Smart Communications' 2025 research.

Nimbl predicts AI will create new job roles and growth, transforming the workforce with personalised services rather than causing redundancies.

Datadog unveils enhanced log management tools helping firms cut costs and meet strict compliance, including long-term retention and local data storage options.

Denodo has earned the Snowflake Financial Services Competency, recognising its expertise in secure data management for banking, capital markets, and insurance.

Artificial intelligence is revolutionising the way sectors operate, and embracing the technology is now essential for unlocking its full potential.

Salesforce launches Agentforce for Financial Services, offering AI agents to automate tasks and boost personalised client engagement in banks and insurers.

A global study reveals 97% of general counsels now use generative AI to boost legal compliance and operational efficiency amid rising pressures.

myCOI launches illumend, an AI-powered platform designed to simplify third-party insurance compliance for risk managers and property teams alike.

Smart Communications has honoured leading Asia-Pacific firms, including ING and Westpac, with 2025 SCALE Awards for digital transformation and customer engagement.

Rubrik and Rackspace team up to launch a new managed recovery service, cutting cyber attack recovery from weeks to hours for key sectors like finance and healthcare.

FICO and dacadoo partner to boost life insurance risk assessments using AI, aiming for personalised policies and faster underwriting for insurers globally.

A Salesforce report reveals New Zealand consumers show mixed trust in AI within financial services, highlighting a growing expectation for lower fees and faster transactions.

A report reveals New Zealand enjoyed a rare year of minimal natural disasters in 2024, with insured losses plummeting to nearly zero from AUD $3.6 billion in 2023.