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Emerson launches DeltaV platform for AI data centres
DataCentre infrastructure

Emerson launches DeltaV platform for AI data centres

Rising AI workloads are forcing operators to simplify power and cooling controls as data centres race to come online faster and cut commissioning risk.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Yesterday
Australian CIOs warn AI ambition outpaces governance
Malware

Australian CIOs warn AI ambition outpaces governance

Rising spend on generative and agentic AI is being hampered by weak governance, with only 17 per cent of CIOs fully confident in controls.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 6 min read • Yesterday
Volante launches Vol360i AI to automate payments ops
Platform-as-a-Service

Volante launches Vol360i AI to automate payments ops

Banks could cut payment failures and manual repairs as Volante rolls out AI agents aimed at lifting processing rates above 95%.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Yesterday
Workplace safety market set to hit USD $42.96 billion
Robotics

Workplace safety market set to hit USD $42.96 billion

Employers are boosting spending on digital tools and training as safety moves from compliance to a driver of productivity and retention.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 2 days ago
WEX launches SecureFuel for North American fleet fraud
Software-as-a-Service

WEX launches SecureFuel for North American fleet fraud

Fleet operators could cut unauthorised fuel spending as WEX rolls out real-time checks that flag suspicious purchases before approval.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Finance teams embrace AI amid growing accuracy fears
Digital Transformation

Finance teams embrace AI amid growing accuracy fears

Most finance professionals now use AI, but 93 per cent worry its outputs may be inaccurate or biased, a new survey finds.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Global fintech market set to hit USD $1.5tn by 2034
Fintech

Global fintech market set to hit USD $1.5tn by 2034

Digital payments, AI and open banking are set to propel the sector to USD $1,533.29 billion by 2034, the report says.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week
Nissin Foods USA adopts AI planning with Blue Yonder
Software-as-a-Service

Nissin Foods USA adopts AI planning with Blue Yonder

The upgrade is aimed at improving forecast accuracy, cutting inventory and helping the noodle maker manage volatile demand across its US business.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
The most expensive system in cash operations is the one standing still
Data Protection

The most expensive system in cash operations is the one standing still

Unplanned outages can cost cash centres thousands of dollars an hour, making predictive maintenance a growing priority for operators and central banks.

By Stephan Wunderle • 4 min read • Last month
Australian universities boost AI spend despite gaps
Software-as-a-Service

Australian universities boost AI spend despite gaps

Most institutions still lack the systems and skills to use it effectively, even as AI budgets rise to cut costs and improve student outcomes.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month

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FedEx & UPS expand AI in logistics as demand grows
Robotics

FedEx & UPS expand AI in logistics as demand grows

Rising eCommerce and outsourcing demand are pushing logistics firms to use AI to improve routing, visibility and warehouse efficiency.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Yesterday
Terminal raises USD $20 million to unify telematics data
Software-as-a-Service

Terminal raises USD $20 million to unify telematics data

The funding lifts the Toronto start-up to USD $26 million as insurers and fleet operators seek easier access to fragmented telematics data.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Yesterday
Elula's Sweeper wins work as regulators tighten scrutiny
Digital Transformation

Elula's Sweeper wins work as regulators tighten scrutiny

As scrutiny intensifies, the AI tool is helping firms spot billing and compliance errors sooner, reducing fines, remediation costs and customer harm.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Weather-driven demand and the limits of seasonal inventory planning
Supply Chain

Weather-driven demand and the limits of seasonal inventory planning

Retailers risk overstock and shortages because weather-driven demand shifts with seasonal anomalies, not just heat, making winter buying decisions brittle.

By Aquatune • 5 min read • 2 days ago
MaxMine launches MAXI AI assistant for mine fleets
Data Analytics

MaxMine launches MAXI AI assistant for mine fleets

Mining supervisors could get faster on-site answers as MaxMine's MAXI assistant turns fleet data into voice queries, shift notes and alerts.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Prophet hires senior duo as enterprise base surges
DevOps

Prophet hires senior duo as enterprise base surges

Rapid enterprise growth has pushed the decision intelligence company to bolster marketing science and cloud operations as customer numbers jumped 309%.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
Early mortgage hardship boosts repayment recovery: Experian
Data Analytics

Early mortgage hardship boosts repayment recovery: Experian

Borrowers who seek help before falling behind on mortgages are far more likely to recover, with 87% back on track within six months.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week
AI is coming for the month-end close - what CFOs should automate first
Software-as-a-Service

AI is coming for the month-end close - what CFOs should automate first

Finance teams could cut days from month-end reporting by automating repetitive reconciliations first, while leaving judgment calls to people.

By Annexa • 4 min read • Last month