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Boardrooms demand tougher AI returns & stronger data

Tue, 23rd Dec 2025
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Boards are set to demand tougher ROI and stricter data foundations from AI projects in 2026, as natural language tools reshape data work.
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ServiceNow buys Moveworks to build AI 'front door'

Wed, 17th Dec 2025
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ServiceNow buys AI assistant specialist Moveworks to create a single conversational 'front door' into automated workflows across the enterprise.
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Exclusive: Restoke.ai brings AI 'restaurant manager' to the US

Tue, 16th Dec 2025
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Australian start-up Restoke.ai launches its AI 'restaurant manager' in the US, promising to boost margins and automate back-of-house work.
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Shippo unveils AI shipping platform for agentic commerce

Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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Shippo has launched MCP, an AI-powered platform that lets commerce-focused agents turn natural language shipping requests into live actions.
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Spotify tests AI-style prompted playlists in New Zealand

Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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Spotify is testing an AI-style Prompted Playlist tool in New Zealand, letting Premium users spin up mixes using everyday written prompts.
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eflow Global launches AI eComms modules with transparent fees

Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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eflow Global launches AI-powered eComms modules with transparent fees from USD $0.20 per GB, cutting compliance costs for financial firms handling digital records.
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Abnormal AI named a leader again in 2025 Gartner email security

Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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Abnormal AI retains its position as a Leader in Gartner's 2025 Magic Quadrant for Email Security, praised for its AI-driven threat detection and vision.
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AI reshapes skills in tech, finance & healthcare by 2026

Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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By 2026, AI will transform skills across tech, finance, and healthcare, requiring new expertise in data quality, trust, and ethical governance, says OpenText.
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Snowflake & Anthropic partner for USD $200m Claude AI deal

Thu, 4th Dec 2025
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Snowflake and Anthropic partner in a USD $200m deal to embed Claude AI agents in enterprise data platforms, enhancing secure, multi-step data analysis.
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Gradium secures USD $70 million to launch AI voice platform

Wed, 3rd Dec 2025
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Paris-based Gradium raises USD $70 million to launch an AI voice platform offering expressive, low-latency, multilingual voice interactions for enterprises and developers.
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EIU launches AI tool to aid decision-making in global markets

Tue, 2nd Dec 2025
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EIU unveils Viewpoint AI, a tool that uses generative AI to simplify global market insights and support strategic decision-making in over 200 markets.
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OpenAI unveils ChatGPT shopping research with tailored guides

Wed, 26th Nov 2025
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OpenAI introduces a ChatGPT shopping tool offering personalised guides and real-time product comparisons to aid informed buying decisions across various categories.
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Cloudera enhances data access, automation & governance for AI

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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Cloudera's new platform update integrates AI automation and unified governance to enhance data access and support hybrid, multi-cloud enterprise environments.
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RobobAI unveils Agent Bob to transform procurement insights

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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RobobAI launches Agent Bob, an AI tool transforming procurement by delivering instant strategic insights via natural language interaction with spend data.
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Sber unveils dual-screen ATMs with AI & express health checks

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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Sber launches dual-screen ATMs across Russia featuring AI assistance and rapid health checks covering 10 indicators, debuting from December.
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MyRepsoft unveils AI platform to automate financial data entry

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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Auckland's MyRepsoft has launched an AI platform that automates financial data entry, cutting labour costs and boosting efficiency by 85% for enterprises.
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Why memory will define the next era of AI agents

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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The next era of AI agents will be defined by memory, enabling them to retain context and build trust, shifting from brittle tools to adaptable collaborators.
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Neo4j's AI maps fan theories to predict Stranger Things finale

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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Neo4j's HopperGraph uses AI to analyse 150,000 Reddit posts, mapping fan theories to predict potential outcomes for Stranger Things' final season.
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How context makes AI experiences users actually trust

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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Contextual AI enhances user trust by delivering timely, intuitive experiences that simplify tasks and support smarter decisions across sectors like recruitment and fintech.
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Oracle's AI assistant simplifies analytics through conversation

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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Oracle launches an AI assistant in its Analytics Cloud, enabling users to query data in natural language and gain insights without complex tools.