Productivity stories
Retailers under margin pressure can now test staffing and opening-hours decisions before budgets are set, using Logile's new simulator.
Staff can now pull member data in plain English after Corning Credit Union cut wait times from weeks to near-instant ad hoc searches.
The move is designed to improve audit consistency, speed staff training and help the firm scale more effectively across engagements.
Routine lending work could be slashed for ConnectOne Bank staff as nCino's AI tools cut some document searches from 20 minutes to 30 seconds.
The move could widen access to regulated private credit products as Tradable brings its onchain issuance platform to Stellar for institutional users.
The deal gives fund administrators access to AngelList's banking and payments network, speeding capital calls, distributions and reporting.
Operators could lift spend and speed service as hospitality payments move from fixed terminals to connected platforms across venues.
Beauty and wellness operators can now cut manual bookkeeping as financial data flows straight from Fresha into Xero and QuickBooks.
Small firms can now collect one-off invoice payments faster, with automatic reconciliation aimed at easing cash flow and admin work.
New customers can tap Swift's global network without building their own connectivity, as BankB goes live on Mambu's managed service.
Labour shortages and an ageing workforce are pushing Japanese manufacturers to test AI-controlled robots in factories, logistics and hospitals.
The region's corporate real estate teams are facing a widening skills gap as AI use outpaces readiness, JLL says.
Many organisations are still testing AI in pilots, as executives say trust, governance and measurable results now matter more than hype.
The upgrade gives underground mine planners a way to spot congestion, equipment conflicts and schedule risk before crews go underground.
Adoption is stalling where firms lack clean data, strong workflows and guardrails, raising risks in retail, healthcare and IT.
Policy uncertainty is forcing 90% of North American corporates to delay investment, as US dollar swings reshape hedging and supply chains.
Poorly governed AI agents could trigger outages, compliance breaches and boardroom liability as Australian firms rush to deploy them.
Residents could see faster council services as three Adelaide local authorities test AI under a four-year partnership with Bailey Abbott.
The rollout will put secure AI tools into 6,000 employees' hands as Evri seeks to cut manual work and improve parcel delivery.
Manual review time has fallen sharply at the Australian dairy producer, which is using AI to speed negotiations and track obligations.