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AI Adoption stories - Page 53

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Kore.ai & 8people team up to drive AI adoption in Australia

Thu, 10th Jul 2025
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Kore.ai and Melbourne-based 8people partner to boost AI adoption in Australian enterprises, combining tech and ethical frameworks for business transformation.
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AI needs us: Why human oversight is crucial for realising AI's potential

Thu, 10th Jul 2025
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Human oversight is vital for AI's success, ensuring ethical use, optimised performance, and unlocking its true potential in business and innovation.
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AI adoption rises but IT leaders still worry about security risks

Mon, 7th Jul 2025
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A survey reveals 90% of IT leaders worry about AI adoption risks, especially security, despite its growing use in billion-dollar firms globally.
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Contract inefficiencies cost global economy AUD $3.13 trillion

Mon, 7th Jul 2025
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Inefficient contract management costs the global economy AUD $3.13 trillion annually, hindering productivity despite advances in digital tools and AI adoption.
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Ashurst appoints Terri Mottershead to lead digital legal push

Fri, 4th Jul 2025
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Ashurst appoints Terri Mottershead as Director to lead its global digital legal services team, boosting AI and technology-driven innovations for clients.
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Ventia adopts AI platform to speed up major infrastructure bids

Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
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Ventia has launched an AI platform developed with DXC Technology to cut bid writing times from days to minutes for key infrastructure contracts.
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Australian marketers eager on AI but most lack readiness, report finds

Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
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Australian marketers show strong interest in AI, but 52% remain beginners with limited readiness, reveals the first AI Readiness Score report by ACAM.
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Ingram Micro launches Xvantage AI support for partners in ANZ

Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
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Ingram Micro launches Xvantage Enable AI programme in ANZ, helping partners adopt and scale AI services with tailored learning and vendor support.
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Australian firms increase AI use in cybersecurity despite new risks

Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
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Sixty-two percent of Australian firms now use AI in cybersecurity, despite 87% fearing it may raise cyber risk in the next three to five years, research shows.
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Alibaba Cloud boosts APAC presence with new AI centre, data hubs

Wed, 2nd Jul 2025
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Alibaba Cloud expands in APAC with new data centres in Malaysia, the Philippines, and an AI Global Competency Center in Singapore to boost AI innovation.
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Datacom posts NZD $1.48 billion revenue, eyes AI-led growth

Wed, 2nd Jul 2025
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Datacom Group reported steady NZD $1.48 billion revenue for FY25, focusing on AI-driven growth amid challenges in New Zealand and strong Australian contracts.
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Australians embrace agentic AI as younger users drive adoption surge

Wed, 2nd Jul 2025
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Agentic AI use among Australians jumped 50% in three months, led by millennials keen on AI for shopping, creativity, and daily tasks, Adobe reports.
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Varonis, Microsoft deepen partnership to secure enterprise AI

Wed, 2nd Jul 2025
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Varonis and Microsoft have deepened their partnership to enhance data security and governance for enterprises adopting AI technologies like Microsoft Copilot.
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How AI is driving the convergence of networking and security

Wed, 2nd Jul 2025
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AI is reshaping networking and security, driving their convergence as enterprises tackle new challenges to protect and optimise evolving AI-driven infrastructure.
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APAC leaders show lowest AI confidence but see steady ROI gains

Tue, 1st Jul 2025
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Asia-Pacific leaders show the lowest confidence in AI effectiveness globally, yet 70% report steady ROI gains from current AI investments.
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HCLTech partners with OpenAI to drive enterprise AI adoption

Tue, 1st Jul 2025
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HCLTech partners with OpenAI to integrate generative AI into its platforms, aiding enterprises in sectors like finance and healthcare to adopt AI at scale securely.
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HCLTech, OpenAI launch AI partnership for global firms

Tue, 1st Jul 2025
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HCLTech partners with OpenAI to integrate AI products into services, boosting global enterprises' digital transformation and operational efficiency.
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Australian IT leaders see data streaming as key to AI growth

Mon, 30th Jun 2025
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Most Australian IT leaders see data streaming as vital for AI growth, with 93% planning increased investment to supply real-time, trustworthy data for AI systems.
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Open ecosystems are powering the future of intelligent observability

Fri, 27th Jun 2025
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Open ecosystems are set to revolutionise observability, enhancing AI integration and boosting productivity by unifying complex, multi-tool software systems.
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Verax launches Protect to tackle AI data leak risks for firms

Fri, 27th Jun 2025
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Verax AI launches Verax Protect globally to help firms prevent AI-driven data leaks, enhancing security and compliance amid rising AI adoption in businesses.