Productivity stories
A broader international push and tighter governance are behind the appointment of former Fox Sports and Network Ten executive Jon Marquard to Layercake's board.
Finance teams can now approve claims and query spending inside Claude and ChatGPT, as Rydoo's connector cuts switching between systems.
Retailers could cut support costs and speed refunds as AfterShip's new AI agent automates delivery issues and return reviews.
The hire adds industry credibility as Origin pushes to scale its benefits software with nearly 40 multinational clients and more than USD $50 million raised.
Fuel savings and reliability are driving Greenstone Resources' push to lift hauling capacity as mining operators face tighter cost pressure in the Philippines.
Most organisations are unprepared for AI traffic surges, with 73% expecting campus and branch network capacity limits within two years.
Lenders using LoanPro can now process cheque and bill-pay receipts with less manual work, as CheckAlt adds lockbox services.
The hire comes as the workforce travel platform pushes to sharpen its AI-led product strategy and respond to tighter customer demands.
Banks could use the new platform to automate routine tasks and speed decisions, but only within strict guardrails and audit trails.
Adoption is widening among smaller lenders as MessagePay's new texting and analytics tools aim to cut missed payments and collections costs.
Members now open and fund accounts far faster as Raiz slashed online onboarding from up to nine days to about four minutes.
Most leaders say prolonged vacancies are hurting customers and revenue, as a US survey pegs each critical empty post at USD $14,700 a month.
Smaller advice firms could cut routine client administration by as much as 60% after adopting the new platform, which sits on existing systems.
Security and data privacy are slowing wider use, even as 70% of Indian banks and lenders run artificial intelligence in production.
The partnership could open access to more than 570 insurers in 43 countries as DingGo seeks live deployments of its crash management tools.
Engineering time freed from basement server upkeep as the division's new Databricks platform delivers faster market insights and AI analysis.
Privacy safeguards and live translation features are designed to ease consumer concerns as the AUD $799 glasses enter Australia's smart eyewear market.
Productivity gains are being left on the table as businesses adopt artificial intelligence too slowly and without the skills or strategy to scale it.
Fleet operators in Singapore are under pressure to curb risky driving as tougher enforcement and rising violations lift accident costs.
Despite softer confidence, most Australian SMEs still expect to meet targets, with price rises and technology investment helping offset cost pressure.
