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 […]
Trustpilot is strategically looking to partner with significant eCommerce companies as the trend of AI-driven shopping continues to grow. CEO Adrian Blair highlighted in an interview with Bloomberg News that AI agents representing consumers need substantial information about the businesses they engage with. He noted that the most effective systems will leverage datasets such as […]
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 […]
Klarna has announced its support for Google’s Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP), a move aimed at addressing the current challenges of interoperability between conversational AI agents and backend payment systems. This partnership positions Klarna as one of the early adopters of a standardized framework for automated shopping, which will allow AI agents to perform transactions more […]
After years of exploring artificial intelligence, retailers are now focusing on integrating consumer insights into daily business operations. First Insight, a US-based analytics company that specializes in predictive consumer feedback, states that the future of retail AI should emphasize dialogue over traditional reporting. Recently, First Insight launched its new AI tool, Ellis, following a three-month […]
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 […]
A recent industry report highlights that Britain’s railway network has the potential to accommodate an additional billion journeys by the mid-2030s. This growth follows 1.6 billion passenger rail journeys recorded at the end of March 2024. However, as digital systems and data become increasingly interwoven within the rail sector, the rise in complexity brings concerns […]
Google Cloud has unveiled Gemini Enterprise, a pioneering platform designed to be "the new front door for AI in the workplace." This announcement was made during a virtual press conference, where the platform’s capabilities were highlighted, including the integration of Google’s Gemini models, first and third-party agents, and the foundational technology of the former Google […]
The retail sector has rapidly adopted generative AI technologies, with a striking increase from 73% to 95% of organizations utilizing these applications in just one year, according to cybersecurity firm Netskope. However, this boom in AI usage comes at a significant cost—heightened security risks. The report mentions that while retailers embrace generative AI, they simultaneously […]