Scheduling stories
More than half of small business leaders report higher productivity after adopting AI, with spending linked to savings of up to 10 hours a week.
Smaller firms are using artificial intelligence to cut admin time, with data analysis and scheduling topping the list of practical tasks.
US small firms are leaning on AI to slash admin costs and free staff for higher-value work, avoiding deeper headcount cuts for now.
8x8 rolls out AI-powered customer view, workforce tools and richer WhatsApp flows to cut contact centre handling times and boost planning.
AlethianAI unveils an agentic Diagnostic & Billing Assistant to cut denials, boost coding accuracy and ease audit pressure for clinics.
Opmed.ai launches AI rehab scheduling, reporting 95% reimbursement approval, 90% shorter waits and 29% higher provider utilisation.
Legal professionals can now access case files, notes and calendars on the move as Rock MS brings Bedrock to Apple and Android devices.
Users can now manage files, search workplace data and schedule meetings without leaving ChatGPT, as Dropbox ties three tools into the interface.
Workers can now search files, share links and manage calendars in ChatGPT as Dropbox widens its push into AI office tools.
AI is forcing firms to rethink hiring, as Scale By Avec says training and human skills matter more than simple headcount cuts.
Irish-founded Nory opens a New York HQ to spearhead a US rollout of its AI platform aimed at cutting costs for pressured restaurants.
UKG partners with HR Crowd to deliver SAP SuccessFactors-aligned workforce management for complex, highly regulated employers in ANZ.
CommBox launches Era AI Voice, promising to automate most routine call centre conversations while keeping tight enterprise controls.
Elyos AI raises USD $13m to grow its AI agents that answer calls, book jobs and automate admin for trades and field service firms.
The Queensland university expects a single data foundation to cut duplication and improve services as it moves core operations onto one platform.
Humanforce launches automated rewards and recognition tools to help frontline employers tackle high turnover, engagement and compliance gaps.
Australia's clogged inboxes are quietly draining productivity, but AI-powered “communications mining” may finally turn email into an asset.
Addison Lee is training staff in AI and data with Multiverse to cut dead mileage, sharpen forecasting and boost London fleet efficiency.
Leonard Cheshire teams up with Multiverse on an AI Academy to streamline admin, freeing frontline staff to focus more on hands-on care.
SimplyBook.me rolls out AI Voice Booking, letting customers schedule appointments by speaking naturally on websites, WhatsApp and social channels.