Global AI investment is rapidly increasing, but a recent survey by KPMG reveals that enterprise AI spending is not translating into measurable business value. The survey indicates a significant gap, with companies planning to allocate an average of $186 million on AI in the coming year. However, only 11% of organizations have successfully implemented AI […]
Heavy industry often involves hazardous environments that require human inspectors, leading to high costs and safety risks. To address these issues, Swiss robotics company ANYbotics has partnered with software firm SAP to integrate autonomous four-legged robots with SAP’s enterprise resource planning software. This integration transforms the robots from standalone machines into mobile data-collectors within an […]
A partnership between ABB and NVIDIA is paving the way for significant advancements in the field of factory automation through physical AI simulation. This collaboration aims to bridge the longstanding divide between digital training models and the unpredictability of real-world factory environments, addressing common challenges faced by manufacturers. Typically, manufacturers have struggled to deploy reliable […]
Improving trust in agentic AI for finance workflows is a crucial objective for technology leaders today. In recent years, enterprises have fast-tracked the integration of automated agents into various workflows, particularly in customer support and back-office operations. While these tools are effective in information retrieval, they frequently lack consistent and explainable reasoning in complex, multi-step […]
AI technology in the APAC retail sector is evolving, moving from mere analytics and pilot programs into full-scale workflows and daily operations. This shift is driven by factors such as dense urban populations, high employee turnover, and the need for rapid service in competitive quick-commerce markets. According to a survey by GlobalData conducted in Q4 […]
For financial leaders, the time for experimentation with generative AI has ended; 2026 marks a shift toward operational integration. Initial efforts focused on content generation and enhancing isolated workflows. Now, the goal is to industrialize these capabilities, allowing AI agents to autonomously execute processes within well-defined governance structures. This transition presents challenges in architecture and […]
An operational AI forecasting model created by researchers at Hertfordshire University aims to enhance resource efficiency within the healthcare sector. Public sector organizations often accumulate vast amounts of historical data that do not effectively inform future decision-making. To tackle this challenge, the University of Hertfordshire collaborated with local NHS health bodies, employing machine learning to […]
Navigating workforce anxiety is a key challenge for leaders as AI integration becomes essential for success in modern enterprises. For many organizations, implementing AI is less about technical hurdles and more about managing the change within the workforce. While AI promises efficiency, the pace of its adoption is largely dictated by human factors. Research from […]
Shopify is revolutionizing enterprise commerce with its latest initiative focusing on agentic AI, aimed at automating operations and expanding sales channels. In its Winter ’26 Edition, termed "Renaissance," Shopify moves beyond typical AI applications like customer support chatbots and basic content generation, introducing a model for agentic commerce. This model empowers AI systems to actively […]
As the UK government promotes measures to speed up AI adoption, The Law Society opposes changing existing legal frameworks, maintaining that lawyers need clarity on how current laws apply to emerging technologies. The Department for Science, Innovation & Technology (DSIT) has proposed the establishment of an "AI Growth Lab," which would allow certain firms regulatory […]