Productivity stories
Fragmented enterprise data is slowing AI rollouts, and the new software aims to find, classify and govern it across mixed systems.
UK clients could see agentic AI projects prototyped in four weeks as Deloitte expands its Google Cloud alliance and trains 1,000 staff.
Boards may be missing who gains and who loses from AI, as a new paper says efficiency metrics can mask wider social and cultural costs.
Executives say the real productivity gain lies in cutting routine tasks, as firms use AI to free staff for higher-value work and judgement.
The retailer also lifted order volumes by 24% last peak trading period, while fewer customer service queries eased pressure on its teams.
AI and emerging tech are becoming a growth priority for UK lenders and insurers, with 91% expecting higher spending over the next year.
The deal broadens Cezanne's reach in the mid-market as employers seek one system for HR, payroll, learning and retention.
Advisers could cut post-meeting admin from hours to minutes as a new AI workspace updates records across meetings, documents and portfolio feeds.
Weekend and overseas customers are getting answers far faster, as the golf trolley maker's AI assistant now handles most routine queries around the clock.
Network speeds jumped and support tickets nearly vanished after the rollout, easing pressure on a lean IT team as AI use expands.
HR teams can now automate approvals and reporting in Pebl's platform, cutting tickets as the company expands Alfie beyond employee Q&A.
The unified setup gives IT teams one view of meeting rooms, devices and analytics as businesses seek simpler management for hybrid work.
Businesses can now send structured payment requests through banks in Italy and across Europe, cutting manual steps and speeding settlement.
Fleet operators can now query live vehicle data in ChatGPT, Claude and Copilot without leaving approved security and governance controls.
High call volumes and stalled omnichannel upgrades are driving firms to Zendesk's AI voice tools, which secured 100 sales opportunities in a year.
Shared live tracking should cut delays and spreadsheet errors for Clasen Quality Chocolate's cocoa imports across long-haul shipping routes.
Fleet operators can now query vehicle and fuel data in ChatGPT, as Wialon's new app aims to cut time spent on reports and menus.
The backing values the Danish pensions software specialist at about EUR 200 million and will fund expansion across Europe.
The insurer has moved more than 58 million transactions, 70,000 contracts and 163,000 investment accounts to a new cloud platform.
More than 900 logistics professionals will hear case studies on AI, compliance and cost pressure as the industry seeks measurable gains.
