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OpenAI says weekly users top 900 million as AI reshapes work

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OpenAI's weekly user base has surged past 900 million as experts warn AI's economic impact is still hiding in official data.
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Elixirr & Pilot Lite target faster CPG turnarounds

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Elixirr and Pilot Lite join forces to help consumer goods groups turn AI-driven market data into faster in-store decisions amid industry upheaval.
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Bizzdesign launches Unify to link collaboration & data

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Bizzdesign launches AI-native Unify platform to bring whiteboarding, enterprise architecture and portfolio data into one shared workspace.
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Colt completes SAP cloud ERP migration across 40 countries

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Colt trims ERP switchover downtime to 6.5 hours as cloud overhaul unifies systems across 40 countries and supports sustainability goals.
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Auctor raises USD $20 million for software implementation

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Auctor secures USD $20 million from Sequoia Capital and backers to automate enterprise software rollouts and cut costly project delays.
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Why operational debt accumulates long before systems fail

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Finance teams quietly absorb the hidden cost of workarounds as operational debt piles up, turning growth into extra effort and risk for ANZ businesses.
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akto named Boomi Platinum Partner in AI readiness push

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akto wins Boomi Platinum Partner status as enterprises in Australia and New Zealand seek stronger integration, governance and data foundations for AI.
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iCatalyst appoints delivery executives for ERP growth

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iCatalyst strengthens Australian delivery leadership with two senior hires as it targets larger ERP and digital transformation programmes.
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GitLab expands Google Cloud partnership for Vertex AI

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GitLab deepens Google Cloud partnership so Duo Agent Platform users can tap Vertex AI models, while counting the spend against existing commitments.
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Legacy tech blocks AI projects across Asia Pacific

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IDC study says outdated systems are stalling AI rollouts across Asia Pacific, while digitally mature firms far outpace peers on revenue.
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5 key take aways for CIOs from Celonis' 2026 Process Optimisation Report

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CIOs warned AI will miss ROI without process intelligence as Celonis survey finds 85% of firms eyeing agentic enterprise status and 76% held back.
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ADAPTOVATE appoints Jim Cundiff to boost North America

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ADAPTOVATE taps transformation veteran Jim Cundiff as Managing Director and Partner to deepen North American growth and its AI consulting push.
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Only 14% of firms have clear AI strategy, study finds

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Only 14% of Global 2000 firms have a clear AI strategy, with research warning many are deploying tools faster than accountability and workforce training.
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KPMG says executives see managed services as key to AI

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Executives now see managed services as a critical route to scaling agentic AI, with most prioritising AI know-how and security over cost savings.
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Why the Chatbot is not your AI strategy

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Chatbots are easy to sell, but businesses seeking real AI gains should be looking at systems intelligence, says an expert.
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Rackspace appoints two senior leaders for private cloud

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Rackspace names two senior leaders to drive private cloud operations and international growth as it targets enterprise AI demand.
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Forrester finds AI training gap stalls workplace gains

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Forrester says workplace AI rollouts are outpacing staff training, with only 16% of employees reaching high readiness in 2025.
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Outsized launches portal to speed consultant hiring

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Outsized rolls out enhanced Client Portal to streamline independent consultant hiring and project oversight for financial services and consulting clients.
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Argon & Co promotes four as AI-led transformation shifts

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Argon & Co promotes four partners as it doubles down on AI, data and operational change across manufacturing, procurement and capital investment.
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Private equity-backed firms trail venture rivals on AI

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Private equity-backed firms use paid AI tools more than most peers, but many still struggle to turn sponsor pressure into practical finance gains.