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Siemens unveils SysML v2 modeler to boost systems engineering

Wed, 4th Jun 2025
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Siemens launches Systems Modeler for SysML v2, a web-based tool boosting collaborative engineering across mechanical, electrical, and software domains.
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How Norby the language robot is more than just a companion

Wed, 4th Jun 2025
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Norby, an AI-powered language robot supporting over 30 languages, was showcased by founder Adrian Mullan at Dell Technologies World in Las Vegas.
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Matillion launches Maia to automate & simplify data engineering

Wed, 4th Jun 2025
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Matillion launches Maia, an AI-powered tool that automates data engineering workflows, boosting productivity and simplifying complex data pipeline creation.
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Finance leaders to boost agentic AI use for efficiency gains

Thu, 29th May 2025
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Finance leaders plan a sixfold rise in agentic AI use by 2026 to boost efficiency and accuracy amid growing economic volatility, says Wolters Kluwer survey.
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Manhattan unveils Agentic AI to transform supply chain tasks

Thu, 22nd May 2025
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Manhattan Associates launches Agentic AI and Agent Foundry to revolutionise supply chain operations with autonomous agents and customisable digital solutions.
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Businesses consider merging IT & HR to boost engagement

Thu, 22nd May 2025
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Nexthink research reveals 93% of IT leaders back merging IT and HR to boost productivity, engagement, and employee satisfaction within five years.
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Qualtrics named leader in employee experience platform ranking

Wed, 21st May 2025
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Qualtrics leads Forrester's Employee Experience Management Platforms report, scoring top marks in AI-powered surveys and analytics for boosting workforce engagement.
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Cisco partners with OpenAI to boost AI coding innovation with Codex

Fri, 16th May 2025
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Cisco partners with OpenAI as an early design collaborator for Codex, an AI coding tool aimed at boosting software innovation and productivity globally.
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Miro unveils partner programme to drive innovation for clients

Thu, 8th May 2025
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Miro launches Solutions Partner Program, linking customers with experts to boost organisational transformation and maximise use of its Innovation Workspace platform.
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SAS & Epic Games bring digital twins to modern factories

Thu, 8th May 2025
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SAS and Epic Games partner to enhance digital twins for manufacturing, helping Georgia-Pacific optimise operations at its Savannah River Mill in real time.
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Unit4 unveils Ava AI agent to automate ERP workflows in Teams

Wed, 7th May 2025
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Unit4 launches Ava, an AI agent for ERPx integrated with Microsoft Teams, aiming to automate half of ERP tasks and enhance workflow productivity.
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Lack of employee skills threatens value of AI investments

Mon, 28th Apr 2025
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New research reveals that 92% of IT leaders warn lack of employee digital readiness risks undermining $644bn Generative AI investments worldwide.
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Shipping industry urged to boost AI adoption for growth

Fri, 18th Apr 2025
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The global shipping industry is urged to adopt artificial intelligence to enhance productivity, with only 28% currently utilising the technology, warns Brian Hack.
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Moveworks & Stack Overflow partner to enhance AI agents

Wed, 16th Apr 2025
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Moveworks has announced a strategic partnership with Stack Overflow, integrating Stack Overflow for Teams into its AI Agent Marketplace to enhance workplace collaboration.
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Cloudflare boosts AI tools with Outerbase acquisition

Fri, 11th Apr 2025
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Cloudflare has acquired Outerbase to enhance developer tools for its Workers platform, streamlining the creation of AI-driven applications for all skill levels.
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OpenText launches Project Titanium X with CE 25.2 update

Fri, 11th Apr 2025
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OpenText has launched Project Titanium X with Cloud Editions 25.2, a cutting-edge Information Management platform designed for advanced business operations.
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Oracle's cloud boosts efficiency for construction giants

Fri, 11th Apr 2025
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Oracle has revealed that major engineering firms including Black & Veatch and WSP Global are using its Fusion Cloud Applications to boost operational efficiency.
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Infor unveils Velocity Suite to boost agility & innovation

Fri, 11th Apr 2025
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Infor has launched its Velocity Suite to enhance process innovation, promising businesses greater agility and improved productivity through advanced technologies.
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Canva launches Visual Suite 2.0 to boost creativity

Fri, 11th Apr 2025
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Canva has launched its Visual Suite 2.0, introducing innovative tools to enhance creativity and productivity, supporting its rapid growth and user engagement.
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Adobe unveils AI integration plans for creative workflow boost

Thu, 10th Apr 2025
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Adobe unveils its ambitious plan for integrating AI agents across its product suite, aiming to revolutionise creativity and streamline workflows for users.