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Australians prioritise privacy & AI personalisation in online shopping
Data Protection

Australians prioritise privacy & AI personalisation in online shopping

New research reveals Australians prioritise data privacy and AI personalisation in online shopping, seeking better service and seamless digital experiences.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Aug 2025
Smart Communications acquires Pendula to boost AI in customer chat
Data Analytics

Smart Communications acquires Pendula to boost AI in customer chat

Smart Communications acquires Pendula to enhance AI-driven orchestration, boosting customer engagement across SMS, email, WhatsApp, and RCS in regulated sectors.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 12th Aug 2025
DXC launches AI platform to streamline workplace injury claims
Human Capital Management

DXC launches AI platform to streamline workplace injury claims

DXC Technology launches AI-driven platform in Australia to modernise injury claims, aiding self-insured employers with compliance and quicker return-to-work outcomes.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Jul 2025

Global Stories

Insurance stories

UK insurers face GBP £150M subsidence bill as climate risks grow
Clean technologies

UK insurers face GBP £150M subsidence bill as climate risks grow

UK insurers paid over GBP £150 million for subsidence damage as climate change risks threaten 1.2 million more homes by 2050, ABI and LexisNexis warn.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025
Prophet appoints Claudia Kidd as Strategic Growth Lead to boost ANZ
eCommerce

Prophet appoints Claudia Kidd as Strategic Growth Lead to boost ANZ

Prophet appoints Claudia Kidd as Strategic Growth Lead to drive expansion across ANZ, adding six new roles amid rising client demand in marketing sectors.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 29th Aug 2025
Retail leads AI satisfaction as healthcare outspends all sectors
Digital Transformation

Retail leads AI satisfaction as healthcare outspends all sectors

Retail leads AI satisfaction in EMEA with 96% success rate, while healthcare outspends all sectors but faces challenges, says Lenovo's CIO Playbook 2025 study.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Aug 2025
Felipe Flores appointed as Regional Senior Vice President at Endava
Data Analytics

Felipe Flores appointed as Regional Senior Vice President at Endava

Felipe Flores has been named Regional Senior Vice President of Data and AI at Endava, leading expansion of AI capabilities across the Asia-Pacific region.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Aug 2025
Cinven acquires majority stake in Smart Communications for growth
Digital Transformation

Cinven acquires majority stake in Smart Communications for growth

Cinven acquires majority stake in Smart Communications to boost global growth and innovation in regulated sectors using its cloud-based customer communication platform.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 4th Aug 2025
NTT DATA, Mistral AI partner on AI for regulated sectors
Private Cloud

NTT DATA, Mistral AI partner on AI for regulated sectors

NTT DATA and Mistral AI team up to develop private AI ecosystems for regulated sectors across Europe and Asia-Pacific, focusing on data privacy and ethical deployment.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Tue, 29th Jul 2025
Curtin & Cisco expand Innovation Central partnership to Singapore
EduTech

Curtin & Cisco expand Innovation Central partnership to Singapore

Curtin University and Cisco extend Innovation Central partnership to Singapore, boosting regional collaboration in AI, cybersecurity and digital health innovation.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 25th Jul 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Insurance stories

Exclusive: OCBC's 20-year data & AI innovation journey
Risk & Compliance

Exclusive: OCBC's 20-year data & AI innovation journey

OCBC's 20-year investment in data underpins over 30 AI applications, boosting efficiency and cutting costs across its banking services.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Tue, 19th Aug 2025
European survey shows payment trends, sustainability focus
Digital Transformation

European survey shows payment trends, sustainability focus

A Nexi survey of 28,000 Europeans reveals regional online payment preferences and growing demand for sustainable retail practices across the continent.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Aug 2025
Adaptive & Whisker Labs bring real-time data to outage insurance
Artificial Intelligence

Adaptive & Whisker Labs bring real-time data to outage insurance

Adaptive Insurance and Whisker Labs team up to use real-time grid data for faster, more accurate power outage insurance claims in the US.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 4th Aug 2025
Hexaware appoints Shantanu Baruah to drive healthcare growth
Artificial Intelligence

Hexaware appoints Shantanu Baruah to drive healthcare growth

Hexaware Technologies has named Shantanu Baruah President and Global Head of Healthcare, Life Sciences & Insurance to spearhead its growth strategy.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 2 min read • Sat, 2nd Aug 2025
Exclusive: ServiceNow calls for bold AI adoption to boost national productivity
Customer Experience

Exclusive: ServiceNow calls for bold AI adoption to boost national productivity

ServiceNow partners with Datacom to boost AI-driven automation in New Zealand, aiming to enhance enterprise productivity amid demographic challenges.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2025
FreightInsure launches embedded cover for NZ with up to $100,000
Supply Chain

FreightInsure launches embedded cover for NZ with up to $100,000

FreightInsure launches embedded insurance in New Zealand, offering up to $100,000 cover for goods in transit via eCommerce and logistics platforms.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2025
Alpha Ladder Finance secures patent for NFDT tokenisation tech
Blockchain

Alpha Ladder Finance secures patent for NFDT tokenisation tech

Alpha Ladder Finance patents NFDT tokenisation tech in Singapore, enhancing real-world asset digital twins with compliance and real-time data features.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 30th Jul 2025