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Ransomware attacks peak during holidays & major business events

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A global study reveals 52% of ransomware attacks strike during holidays, weekends, and major corporate events, exploiting reduced cybersecurity staffing.
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Beyond the buzz: Owning the retail experience in the age of AI

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Retail's future lies in blending AI with human creativity to craft unique experiences, not just chasing tech buzzwords in the digital age.
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Firmus Technologies adds Mike Ferraro to Board amid AI growth push

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Firmus Technologies appoints Mike Ferraro to its Board as it accelerates growth and innovation in the artificial intelligence and industrial technology sectors.
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New book offers practical guide to digital transformation with AI

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A new book by digital experts offers practical guidance on using generative AI to drive successful digital transformation amid global USD $3 trillion investments.
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EDHEC launches Quantum Institute to boost business innovation

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EDHEC has launched a Quantum Institute to equip leaders and students with knowledge on quantum science's impact across business, finance, and society.
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AI spending rises but few firms deliver cost & revenue gains

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Despite rising AI spending, only 5% of firms have achieved both cost cuts and revenue growth over two years, reveals Zero100 analysis of earnings calls.
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Why Australia’s AI ambitions depend on change management

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Australia's AI ambitions hinge on strategic change management that aligns technology with human behaviour to boost productivity and competitiveness.
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Decidr to acquire Sugarwork, boosting AI onboarding in Asia-Pacific

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Decidr is set to acquire US AI platform Sugarwork, enhancing AI onboarding and knowledge tools across Asia-Pacific with integration into DecidrOS by 2025 year-end.
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Solace launches partner programme to boost agentic AI & data integration

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Solace unveils partner programme to aid firms in adopting agentic AI and real-time data tech, driving enterprise innovation and productivity gains.
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GHD joins Harvard-Microsoft AI transformation initiative

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GHD teams up with Harvard and Microsoft to accelerate AI adoption in business, pioneering innovation in engineering and infrastructure sectors globally.
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KPMG UK partners with Multiverse for new AI skills programme

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KPMG UK launches an AI skills programme with Multiverse, training 134 staff across all levels to boost AI literacy and earn formal qualifications.
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Finance teams struggle to unlock full AI potential amid risks

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Over half of finance teams report only partial AI automation, focusing on accuracy and fraud prevention amid reliance on outdated tools and manual tasks.
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Couchbase gains AWS honour for powering travel sector digital shift

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Couchbase has earned AWS Travel and Hospitality Competency for enabling real-time, AI-powered apps supporting global travel brands' digital transformations.
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Singapore firms set to boost AI spend to SGD $18.9m amid data gaps

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Singapore firms plan to boost AI spending to SGD $18.9m this year, with rising ROI but face challenges in workforce skills and data integration.
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AI to handle 60 per cent of Australian customer queries by 2027

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AI is set to handle 60% of Australian customer queries by 2027, up from 31%, transforming service operations and boosting business efficiency.
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Liveware acquires 4mation to boost AI & consulting services

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Liveware Group has acquired Sydney’s 4mation Technologies, enhancing its AI and consulting services with a broader global delivery network.
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UK SMEs seek resilient finance systems amid tariff disruption

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Nearly half of UK SMEs find their finance systems inadequate amid tariff disruptions, prompting urgent calls for tech upgrades and resilience strategies.
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Avanade launches Agentic Platform to boost AI in mid-market firms

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Avanade unveils its Agentic Platform to help mid-market firms with revenues from USD $300M to $5B unlock real benefits from AI initiatives efficiently and securely.
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Business leaders urged to tackle biases in organisational change

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Business leaders are urged to confront cognitive biases affecting decisions in organisational change, favouring better habits and collective input for success.
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Allett Mowers streamlines operations with new cloud ERP system

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Allett Mowers has adopted Infor CloudSuite Industrial cloud ERP, cutting order lead times from 12 to four weeks while boosting productivity and customer service.