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Young Shoppers Boost eCommerce Amid Delivery Woes
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Younger shoppers under 35 boost online sales but face more delivery issues, with 79% reporting problems versus 66% across all ages, says Descartes study.
Huma acquires Aluna & partners with Eckuity to boost growth
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Huma acquires US-based Aluna to enhance its digital respiratory care offerings and partners with Eckuity Capital to boost its global healthcare M&A strategy.
Stackpack raises USD $6.3 million to bring AI to vendor management
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Stackpack has raised USD $6.3 million to enhance its AI platform that simplifies managing third-party vendor complexities for businesses.
Vicky Larmour named engineering VP as Plextek sharpens focus
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Plextek appoints Vicky Larmour as Senior VP of Engineering, bringing 30 years' expertise to lead its multidisciplinary engineering team and strategy.
Exclusive: Appian's Marc Wilson on why AI needs process to deliver business value
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Appian's Marc Wilson says AI must be embedded into core workflows to deliver real business value, warning against treating AI as a standalone solution.
Most faculty lack tools & training for accessible content
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A survey reveals only 11% of US higher education faculty have the tools and training to create accessible digital content for students with disabilities.
Deliverect unveils AI platform to reduce refund fraud in eateries
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Deliverect launches Resolve, an AI platform helping eateries cut refund fraud by up to 70% using Google’s Gemini models and Vertex AI technology.
Dext launches AI Vault & Self-Employed tools in North America
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Dext launches Vault and Dext Self-Employed in North America, using AI to streamline document management and bookkeeping for accountants and small businesses.
Social robots tipped as future friends to tackle loneliness in elders
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Research by a University of Calgary PhD student suggests social robots may help ease loneliness among seniors, offering companionship beyond traditional interventions.
GitLab 18 debuts with AI-native features for DevSecOps teams
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GitLab launches GitLab 18 with AI-native features, boosting DevOps, security, and compliance for Premium and Ultimate users at no extra cost.
US faculty seek support to boost digital course accessibility
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A US survey reveals just 11% of higher education faculty feel equipped to make digital course content accessible to students with disabilities, highlighting training gaps.
Half of AI projects falter as enterprises struggle with data readiness
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Nearly half of enterprises face AI project failures due to poor data readiness, with the UK scoring lowest in AI preparedness amid legacy system challenges.
Alabama cyberattack exposes state staff credentials, disrupts services
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Alabama probes a cyberattack disrupting government services and stealing employee credentials, urging staff to exercise caution amid ongoing investigations.
Building trust with conversational AI: How to avoid common pitfalls
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Businesses must build trust in conversational AI by setting clear goals, ensuring transparency, reducing bias, and continuously improving customer interactions.
Free creative industry workshops announced for West Yorkshire
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Free workshops on branding, AI, and sales will support creative businesses in West Yorkshire, hosted by Unity Enterprise at Leeds Media Centre.
Phishing attacks become harder to spot as hackers adapt tactics
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Phishing remains the top US cybercrime, with 193,000 complaints; attackers now use subtle linkless emails and fake MFA alerts to trick users.
Celonis unveils process intelligence tools to boost AI returns
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Celonis unveils AI-driven upgrades to AgentC, integrating Orchestration Engine and launching Solution Suites for supply chain, finance, sustainability, and more.
Strong data management could unlock AUD $115 trillion globally
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Global firms could boost revenue by AUD $115 trillion through better data management, yet poor data integrity risks costing billions worldwide.
Apple unveils major accessibility updates across its platforms
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Apple will launch new accessibility features this year, including Accessibility Nutrition Labels, a Mac Magnifier app, Braille Access and an Accessibility Reader.
Kyriba debuts TAI to boost CFOs’ trust in safe finance AI
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Kyriba launches agentic AI, TAI, to enhance financial workflows with data-driven insights, prioritising security and human oversight in finance operations.