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ManageEngine boosts CloudSpend with multi-portal tools for cost control

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ManageEngine enhances CloudSpend with multi-portal tools to help businesses and service providers control cloud costs across multiple clients and units efficiently.
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Moving past the AI excitement to true maturity in finance

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Finance firms are shifting from AI hype to mature, strategic use, aiming to cut costs by 81% and speed processing by 73% with integrated solutions.
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The tech shifts that will reshape logistics in 2026

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In 2026, logistics will pivot towards proven robotics, practical AI, cloud resilience, and enhanced visibility to tackle rising complexity and costs.
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Kyndryl Canada to build AI-powered data platform for HSO

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HSO partners with Kyndryl and Microsoft to launch a unified data platform on Azure, enhancing healthcare analytics and AI adoption across 14,000 care sites.
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Internal inefficiencies hinder UK firms’ growth despite AI focus

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Nearly half of UK professional services firms missed revenue targets last year due to internal inefficiencies despite growing AI investments, research reveals.
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OCN London transforms finance with AccountsIQ cloud platform

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OCN London has streamlined its finance operations and cut costs by adopting AccountsIQ's cloud accounting platform, enhancing automation and real-time reporting.
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AI tipped to improve US food brands’ efficiency amid tech hurdles

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Nearly half of US food brands expect AI to boost efficiency, yet many face hurdles like fragmented data systems and staff training challenges.
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Akaysha Energy adopts Gurobi tech to optimise global battery assets

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Australian firm Akaysha Energy uses Gurobi’s optimisation tech to boost forecasting and management of battery energy storage across global markets.
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How AI is rewriting the value equation for accountants

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AI is rapidly transforming accounting, shifting roles from bookkeeping to strategic advising and reshaping how firms deliver value amid economic challenges.
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Confluent unveils platform to bridge AI context gap with real-time data

Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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Confluent launches Confluent Intelligence, a platform providing real-time data streaming to enhance AI context and support scalable, event-driven AI systems.
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AI & tech integration set to reshape hotels by 2026, says report

Wed, 8th Oct 2025
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A new report forecasts AI-driven tech and unified strategies will transform hotel operations by 2026, boosting innovation, sustainability and guest experiences.
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How finance leaders can harness AI to thrive

Sat, 4th Oct 2025
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Finance leaders are harnessing AI and automation to boost agility, cut costs, and drive growth amid rising interest rates and supply chain woes.
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Tokenised funds set to reach $235 billion with DeFi surge

Thu, 25th Sep 2025
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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.
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Australian finance departments accelerate AI & automation use

Thu, 25th Sep 2025
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Most Australian finance departments now widely use AI and automation, with 86% adopting AI and 99% employing automation in core operations, says study.
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Century Pacific adopts AI tool to optimise supply chain planning

Wed, 24th Sep 2025
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Century Pacific Food adopts Blue Yonder’s AI-powered solution to enhance supply chain planning, improving forecast accuracy and inventory management amid growth.
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How AI in spreadsheets offers a practical path for business leaders

Thu, 18th Sep 2025
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Many business leaders hesitate on AI adoption due to cost and complexity, but embedding AI in spreadsheets offers a practical, immediate solution.
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Sales enablement failing as poor data undermines pipeline impact

Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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Many sales enablement programmes fail as poor pipeline data and structure hinder lasting impact, warns Mentor Group's latest research.
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Calabrio launches AI-driven workforce solution for contact centres

Tue, 16th Sep 2025
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Calabrio unveils Workforce Intelligence, an AI-powered platform enhancing contact centre operations with real-time adaptability and improved agent performance.
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RingCentral to bring AI workforce management tools to RingCX

Fri, 12th Sep 2025
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RingCentral will launch AI-enabled workforce management tools for its RingCX platform in Australia by year-end following its CommunityWFM acquisition.
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UK firms boost AI investment & upskilling despite challenges

Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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UK firms are boosting AI investment and upskilling plans, with 42% hiring for AI roles amid inflation and rising energy costs, says Barclays survey.