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Sometimes an idea doesn’t go anywhere. But this one did

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Starting from a simple idea in rural NZ, MyTrucking has grown over 11 years into a thriving tech business serving NZ, Australia, and the UK.
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New Relic named leader in Gartner's 2025 Magic Quadrant for DEM

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New Relic has been named a Leader in Gartner’s 2025 Magic Quadrant for Digital Experience Monitoring, marking its second consecutive year in this top position.
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Adobe's Chief Legal Officer on ethics & trust in the generative AI era

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Adobe's Chief Legal Officer highlights ethics, transparency and government engagement as key to trust in the evolving generative AI landscape.
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The business value of uncomplicated

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Businesses grow increasingly complex, but prioritising uncomplicated, intuitive AI tools can boost speed, clarity and employee satisfaction in today’s fast market.
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DBS rolls out AI-powered virtual assistant Joy to all SMEs

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DBS has launched its AI-powered virtual assistant, DBS Joy, for all corporate clients, enhancing 24/7 support and boosting SME customer satisfaction by 23%.
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How human agents can work with AI to elevate contact centre outcomes for customers

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Combining human empathy with AI’s smart automation transforms contact centres, boosting efficiency and delivering personalised customer experiences.
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ISH acquires ProSpend to boost global fintech & UK presence

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UK software group ISH acquires Australian fintech ProSpend to enhance its global footprint and expand UK market presence from 2026.
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Zendesk named leader for AI-first customer service by Gartner

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Zendesk has been named a Leader in Gartner's 2025 Magic Quadrant for CRM Customer Engagement, praised for its AI-first Resolution Platform.
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AI guardrails: Building trust in fintech’s next frontier

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Fintech firms rush to adopt AI, with 65% using it despite cybersecurity lapses, highlighting the urgent need for robust guardrails to build trust and ensure safety.
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Talkdesk & Databricks join forces to unify customer data

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Talkdesk expands its partnership with Databricks to unify customer data, enhancing AI-driven automation and personalised experiences on its CXA platform.
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Unlocking AI’s potential: Why your GenAI projects are losing momentum

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Despite 61% of leaders increasing AI adoption recently, many GenAI projects stall without clear use cases, solid data strategies, and a culture of experimentation.
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GigaDevice opens Minato City office to boost Japan tech ties

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GigaDevice has opened a new office in Minato City, Tokyo, to strengthen ties with Japan's semiconductor industry and boost local customer support.
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Ringover launches AI-driven Pitch Room to boost sales training

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Ringover has introduced Pitch Room, an AI-driven sales training tool enabling teams to simulate calls with virtual customers for personalised, scalable learning.
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UK shoppers embrace AI for retail updates but still seek human touch

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UK shoppers increasingly accept AI for delivery updates and returns, but nearly half still prefer human support when issues arise, new research finds.
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Talkdesk boosts Copilot with agentic AI for smarter support

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Talkdesk enhances its Copilot with agentic AI, enabling customer service agents to handle complex queries through smarter, real-time support and automation.
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Australian shoppers cautious on AI, trust key for Black Friday

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Australian shoppers remain wary of AI-driven retail ahead of Black Friday 2025, prioritising trust and data privacy over automated experiences.
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UK customers still prefer human agents, but lower prices boost use

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New survey finds 83% of UK customers prefer human agents for service, but 34% may switch to AI if it means lower prices, especially in London.
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Zoho launches free agentic AI upgrades across core business apps

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Zoho launches free agentic AI features across its core business apps to ease AI adoption by automating tasks without added costs for users.
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Extreme Networks named Leader in IDC MarketScape 2025 WLAN report

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Extreme Networks has been named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape 2025 report for its AI-powered WLAN solutions and expertise in high-density deployments.
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Gallagher Security partners with ISTC to boost LATAM presence

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Gallagher Security teams up with ISTC to expand its reach and offer tailored security solutions across Latin America and the Caribbean.