Digital adoption stories - Page 1

One in three Australians are ready to let AI shop on their behalf, but fears over fraud, control and bad purchases still loom large.

Etaily secures over USD $24 million in SMBC-led funding to boost social commerce growth and regional expansion across Southeast Asia.

UK shoppers favour AI for delivery tracking and returns but insist it should support, not replace, human customer service roles in retail.

NEXTDC has begun building its first Tokyo data centre, TK1, to support Japan's growing AI, cloud, and digital infrastructure needs with 28MW capacity.

Australian SMEs show growing confidence into 2026, with rising revenue and increased digital adoption helping them tackle soaring energy costs and economic challenges.

Australia's SME sector posts strongest half-year growth since 2023, driven by digital adoption and productivity, nearing pre-pandemic output levels.

Elemental Concept joins Applio Ventures’ SME Champion Scheme to help shape the UK government’s £150 million professional services strategy.

Australian businesses could unlock a USD $60bn productivity gain by saving 8%-10% on external supplier spend without job or performance cuts.

MyTrucking's partnership with Xero boosts digital adoption in transport, easing admin and saving time for operators across New Zealand, Australia, and the UK.

Over half of public sector workers have digital tools but underskill and lack strategy hinder progress towards 2027 digital goals.

GCash launches PocketPay with BPC to enable contactless Visa and Mastercard payments on Android devices, aiding 6 million Philippine businesses go cashless.

Southeast Asia’s consumer spending and digital payment habits vary widely, with distinct trends emerging across six key markets amid inflation pressures.

Mihup champions human-centred voice AI that supports multiple Indian languages and accents, aiming to boost accessibility beyond urban areas.

Nearly half of UK office workers do not use AI tools at work, threatening government ambitions for GBP £400 billion AI-driven economic growth by 2030.

Leading Edge Global launches AI Readiness Assessment, helping leaders evaluate and align strategy for successful, scalable AI adoption across organisations.

In 2025, half of Canadian office workers are using AI tools at work, up from a third in 2024, highlighting rapid adoption in the workplace.

A survey shows 68% of Indians encountered phishing scams last year, amid growing concerns over AI-driven cyber threats and weak security habits.

Nearly a third of UK SMEs still use manual payroll, causing errors and fines that can reach thousands of pounds, reveals new research from Employment Hero.

CelcomDigi launches MYR RM88 soundbox merging QR payments and e-invoicing to help Malaysian MSMEs adopt digital business tools with ease.

The OECD warns New Zealand’s GDP will take over 30 years to double without major changes to leadership and productivity amid rising AI use.