AI Adoption stories

AWS is launching AI Spring Australia to boost local innovation, supporting startups with new AI programmes and expanding cloud infrastructure investment.

HubSpot has launched a direct ChatGPT connector for CRM insights, enabling users to analyse customer data with natural language queries and no coding.

Only 32% of UK firms use AI in procurement, risking competitive disadvantage as early adopters gain efficiency and resilience in supply chain management.

AI agent use among IT security leaders in Australia and New Zealand is set to nearly double from 36% to 68% within two years, driven by growing trust and data challenges.

Almost half of Australian mid-market firms now juggle 51-200 SaaS apps, turning to AI to tackle growing complexity and compliance risks.

R Systems and Mavvrik partner to enhance AI infrastructure cost transparency, offering real-time financial visibility and proactive budget controls for enterprises.

A digital skills gap in the UK public sector is hindering AI adoption, with only 47% of staff ready to confidently use new technologies, research finds.

AI adoption in UK workplaces saves time and cuts costs, with 72% of users reporting weekly time savings, though security and skills gaps slow use.

Tenable plans to acquire Apex Security, enhancing its AI risk control and exposure management platform amid rising cyber threats from AI adoption.

A report reveals Australian brands lag in AI use, data strategy and privacy readiness, risking competitiveness amid digital disruption and budget cuts.

Optus offers new and existing mobile customers a free 12-month subscription to Perplexity Pro, an AI search valued at AUD $300, enhancing access to AI tools.

Technical debt and legacy systems stall tech modernisation at global firms, with 68% citing them as barriers to adopting AI and newer technologies.

Wolters Kluwer has launched TeamMate+ AI Editor, a tool designed to boost auditors' productivity while ensuring top-tier security of audit documentation.

Australian asset management leaders are urged to prioritise strategic AI integration over hype, focusing on trust and solving real business problems first.

Dell leads AI innovation surge in Asia Pacific and Japan, unveiling new tech and partnerships to drive adoption across industries and scale AI solutions.

Unbound has raised USD $4 million in seed funding to support secure enterprise adoption of generative AI, focusing on data protection and cost control.

A Bionic survey reveals 53% of UK SMEs boosted cyber security spend in 2024, yet many remain cautious about adopting AI in 2025 amid accuracy and knowledge concerns.

While 92% of UK executives see AI's industry impact, only 16% feel ready to lead its adoption, risking their firm's competitive edge.

A survey reveals UK small firms boosted cyber security spending in 2024 and 74% plan to adopt AI in 2025, despite concerns over accuracy and regulation.

Finance leaders plan a sixfold rise in agentic AI use by 2026 to boost efficiency and accuracy amid growing economic volatility, says Wolters Kluwer survey.