Process automation stories
AI agents, real-time compliance and deep fake cyber attacks will define 2026 as trust becomes the key battleground for organisations.
AI agents are tipped to sweep through enterprises, shops and security by 2026, automating work, reshaping retail and redefining digital trust.
Honeywell will digitise two key Rockhampton water plants, boosting reliability, cybersecurity and capacity for Fitzroy River Water services.
Businesses that treat AI as a shiny toy, not a planned tool, risk waste, security gaps and stagnation as competitors move ahead.
Enterprises must ditch open-world hype and build deterministic, event-driven AI agents that reliably automate closed-world workflows at scale.
Cloudera forecasts Australia's AI shift from pilots to industrial-scale, privacy-first deployments by 2026 as tech spend tops AUD $172 billion.
AI has gone mainstream in wealth management, with most firms reporting positive returns and faster payoffs from early adoption, FNZ study shows.
Solace launches Agent Mesh Enterprise platform, enabling firms to securely scale agentic AI applications that integrate real-time enterprise data with robust governance.
London-based Curvestone AI has raised USD $4 million to boost its workflow automation tech aimed at regulated sectors like finance, legal and insurance.
Insurers face mounting cyber risks as widespread AI and Model Context Protocol adoption create new vulnerabilities and systemic threats to portfolios.
Rimini Street launches Rimini Agentic UX, an AI layer enhancing legacy Oracle, SAP and VMware ERP systems without costly upgrades or migrations.
REA Group and Annexa mark a decade of successful partnership, innovating finance systems and driving continuous tech advancements since 2014.
Camunda appoints Ryan Shopp as Chief Marketing Officer to boost growth and enhance engagement with global enterprise clients amid rising agentic automation demand.
Accenture partners with OpenAI to provide ChatGPT Enterprise to its workforce, boosting AI adoption and accelerating business transformation across industries.
DHL Supply Chain is enhancing global logistics efficiency by using HappyRobot's AI agents to automate routine communications and streamline operations.
Canon has broadened its imageFORCE line in Australia, adding new A3 and compact A4 printers aimed at evolving hybrid office needs.
Trench Group has cut contract review times by 80%, using AI from Luminance to streamline processes and reduce reliance on its legal team.
New Zealand Police has cut case processing times from two weeks to under four hours using Appian's automation platform, enhancing efficiency and service.
Atturra partners with TCG Process to offer AI-driven automation tools for Australian local governments, education and utilities sectors to boost efficiency.
UK midmarket finance leaders overestimate AI adoption, with 83% claiming use, but only 19% of controllers agree, revealing a major perception gap.