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Alibaba Cloud to invest USD $60m in global AI partnerships
Firewalls

Alibaba Cloud to invest USD $60m in global AI partnerships

Alibaba Cloud will invest over USD $60 million to enhance AI innovation and strengthen its global partner network with new technology collaborations.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Jul 2025
Singaporean CEOs invest in AI but struggle to realise returns
Hybrid Cloud

Singaporean CEOs invest in AI but struggle to realise returns

Despite growing AI investments, only 23% of Singaporean CEOs have seen expected returns, hindered by data and talent challenges, says IBM study.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Fri, 4th Jul 2025
A*STAR & Siemens partner to advance smart manufacturing in ASEAN
Manufacturing

A*STAR & Siemens partner to advance smart manufacturing in ASEAN

A*STAR and Siemens have teamed up to boost smart, sustainable manufacturing in Singapore and ASEAN with cutting-edge AI and automation technologies.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Jul 2025

Global Stories

Automation stories

Asia Pacific smart retail market to hit USD $198.16B by 2034
Data Analytics

Asia Pacific smart retail market to hit USD $198.16B by 2034

The Asia Pacific smart retail market is set to soar to USD $198.16 billion by 2034, driven by AI, IoT, and rising digital adoption across the region.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Mon, 7th Jul 2025
Contract inefficiencies cost global economy AUD $3.13 trillion
Data Analytics

Contract inefficiencies cost global economy AUD $3.13 trillion

Inefficient contract management costs the global economy AUD $3.13 trillion annually, hindering productivity despite advances in digital tools and AI adoption.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Mon, 7th Jul 2025
AI sparks new jobs as roles shift and evolve toward 2030
Generative AI

AI sparks new jobs as roles shift and evolve toward 2030

Artificial intelligence is reshaping jobs by creating new roles that blend human skills with machine intelligence, set to define workforces by 2030.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Sat, 5th Jul 2025
Australian retailers cut free returns as delivery costs rise
Customer Experience

Australian retailers cut free returns as delivery costs rise

Australian retailers are cutting free returns and delivery incentives due to rising costs, shifting to local fulfilment and tech solutions to meet growing consumer demands.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Fri, 4th Jul 2025
NiCE honours EMEA & APAC firms for AI-driven CX excellence
Unified Communications

NiCE honours EMEA & APAC firms for AI-driven CX excellence

NiCE celebrates EMEA and APAC firms for AI-driven customer experience excellence at its 2025 International CX Excellence Awards, spotlighting innovation and impact.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Jul 2025
Creditsafe wins 2025 ROI award after 234% boost from BlackLine
Data Analytics

Creditsafe wins 2025 ROI award after 234% boost from BlackLine

Creditsafe won the 2025 Nucleus Research ROI Award after achieving a 234% ROI and faster cash cycles using BlackLine's financial platform.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Jul 2025
Celonis & Genpact launch app to cut supply chain transport costs
Supply Chain

Celonis & Genpact launch app to cut supply chain transport costs

Celonis and Genpact have launched an app to cut supply chain transport costs by improving efficiency, carrier performance, and real-time decision-making.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
Ventia adopts AI platform to speed up major infrastructure bids
Digital Transformation

Ventia adopts AI platform to speed up major infrastructure bids

Ventia has launched an AI platform developed with DXC Technology to cut bid writing times from days to minutes for key infrastructure contracts.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
TeamViewer launches AI-powered tools to boost IT support speed
Digital Transformation

TeamViewer launches AI-powered tools to boost IT support speed

TeamViewer unveils AI-powered TeamViewer Intelligence to speed up IT support via real-time automation and enhanced session insights for global users.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Jul 2025

Stories from Other Regions

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Unity Advisory launches in London with USD $300m backing
Digital Transformation

Unity Advisory launches in London with USD $300m backing

Unity Advisory launches in London, backed by USD $300m from Warburg Pincus, to offer AI-driven CFO advisory services for private equity-backed firms.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Sat, 5th Jul 2025
Milford enhances research with Bloomberg RMS Enterprise adoption
EduTech

Milford enhances research with Bloomberg RMS Enterprise adoption

Milford, managing NZD $27bn, adopts Bloomberg's RMS Enterprise to streamline research workflows and enhance automated insights across its investment teams.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Jul 2025
Optus names BRX sole production agency & unveils new lineup
Marketing Technologies

Optus names BRX sole production agency & unveils new lineup

Optus has appointed BRX as its sole production agency, streamlining its marketing efforts alongside new creative and media partners Droga5 and Accenture Song Media.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Fri, 4th Jul 2025
Six AI & robotics startups named as finalists for Propel-AIR
Robotics

Six AI & robotics startups named as finalists for Propel-AIR

Six Australian AI and robotics startups are finalists for Propel-AIR, vying for advanced support and a residency at MassRobotics in Boston.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Jul 2025
Siemens celebrates digital excellence with 2024 Techcellence Awards
Digital Transformation

Siemens celebrates digital excellence with 2024 Techcellence Awards

Siemens Digital Industries Software honours European pioneers in digital transformation and sustainability with its 2024 Techcellence Awards, celebrating innovation and impact.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Jul 2025