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Cognizant & Google Cloud launch AI retail contact centre
Unified Communications

Cognizant & Google Cloud launch AI retail contact centre

Retailers are being pitched AI tools that can cut routine contact volumes while improving speed and continuity across channels for shoppers.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026
Autodesk launches Forma Building Design for Revit links
Smart Cities

Autodesk launches Forma Building Design for Revit links

Architects can now carry schematic building models into Revit without rebuilding them, cutting rework as projects move from concept to detail.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Apr 2026
NTT DATA & AWS target agentic AI in Asia-Pacific deal
Unified Communications

NTT DATA & AWS target agentic AI in Asia-Pacific deal

NTT DATA strikes multi-year AWS deal to drive agentic AI and cloud modernisation for heavily regulated Asia-Pacific enterprises.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 30th Jan 2026
Snowflake unveils AI data tools tailored to energy firms
Data Analytics

Snowflake unveils AI data tools tailored to energy firms

Snowflake launches Energy Solutions for its AI Data Cloud, unifying IT, OT and IoT data to boost grid reliability and cut emissions.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 28th Jan 2026
Infor launches AI suite to boost industry-specific process automation
Digital Transformation

Infor launches AI suite to boost industry-specific process automation

Infor launches AI-driven suite to automate industry workflows, enhancing process efficiency across sectors like manufacturing and healthcare using AWS technology.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Fri, 10th Oct 2025
Salesforce industry cloud flaws put sensitive data at global risk
Data Protection

Salesforce industry cloud flaws put sensitive data at global risk

Security flaws in Salesforce industry clouds risk exposing sensitive data worldwide, with over 20 issues found affecting thousands of organisations' information.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2025
Infor unveils Velocity Suite to boost agility & innovation
Robotic Process Automation

Infor unveils Velocity Suite to boost agility & innovation

Infor has launched its Velocity Suite to enhance process innovation, promising businesses greater agility and improved productivity through advanced technologies.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Apr 2025
Infor named Leader in 2025 Gartner CPQ Magic Quadrant
Hyperscale

Infor named Leader in 2025 Gartner CPQ Magic Quadrant

Infor has secured its position as a Leader in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Configure, Price, and Quote Applications for the second year running.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Thu, 30th Jan 2025
Infor unveils GenAI & ESG Reporting to boost productivity
Supply Chain

Infor unveils GenAI & ESG Reporting to boost productivity

Infor launches Infor GenAI and ESG Reporting to boost customer productivity and enhance environmental reporting, delivering tailored solutions for key industries.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 22nd May 2024
Salesforce & AWS enhance partnership with cross-platform integration
Storage

Salesforce & AWS enhance partnership with cross-platform integration

Salesforce and AWS amplify their strategic partnership, enabling cross-platform integration to simplify data management and utilise AI technologies. .

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Dec 2023
Industry cloud market forecast for 'unusual' growth
Digital Transformation

Industry cloud market forecast for 'unusual' growth

IDC predicts industry cloud solutions will reach USD $45.4 billion in 2019, with rapid growth driven by sectors like healthcare and manufacturing.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Dec 2018
Industry cloud market among best opportunities over next decade
Manufacturing

Industry cloud market among best opportunities over next decade

IDC says worldwide spending on industry cloud is undertaking a huge surge this year, led by healthcare providers but with growth in all other sectors.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Jun 2018

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KPMG named OpenAI Elite Partner in strategic alliance
Software-as-a-Service

KPMG named OpenAI Elite Partner in strategic alliance

Public agencies and enterprise customers could see AI embedded into KPMG software as the firm deepens its OpenAI tie-up.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
FIS & Anthropic launch AI agent for bank crime probes
Fintech

FIS & Anthropic launch AI agent for bank crime probes

Banks could cut anti-money laundering case reviews from hours to minutes, as the new system keeps data and audit trails inside FIS's controlled environment.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Thu, 7th May 2026
NTT DATA & AWS expand global agentic AI cloud push
Unified Communications

NTT DATA & AWS expand global agentic AI cloud push

NTT DATA and AWS sign multi-year deal to speed enterprise cloud modernisation and move agentic AI systems from pilots to production at scale.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 30th Jan 2026