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Asian Stories

Productivity stories

Ninja Van Malaysia doubles warehouse scanning speeds

Rising eCommerce volumes are putting pressure on Malaysia's logistics networks, as the firm now handles 30 to 60 scans a minute.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Jun 2026

Global Stories

Productivity stories

Digital Transformation

Federato opens Sydney base to target APAC insurers

The move gives the insurer software maker a foothold in a region where carriers are now seeking AI to speed underwriting and claims.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Thu, 25th Jun 2026

Software-as-a-Service

Candescent names Jason Edelboim as Chief Executive Officer

The banking software group is betting on AI-led growth as it seeks to expand its reach across more than 1,300 institutions.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 25th Jun 2026

Digital Transformation

McKinsey says AI could transform marketing but firms lag

Despite heavy use of AI tools, fewer than 10% of firms have scaled them across marketing, leaving billions in potential gains unrealised.

By Regine Laguilles • 5 min read • Thu, 25th Jun 2026

Software-as-a-Service

Backbase buys Kasisto to bolster banking AI platform

Banks could gain a single AI system for customer requests, as Backbase folds Kasisto's tools into its software and boosts its US reach.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Jun 2026

Virtualisation

Exclusive: Virtuozzo sees GPU clouds reshape AI infrastructure

AI demand is pushing cloud providers towards GPU-as-a-service models, with efficiency and utilisation emerging as key differentiators.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Jun 2026

Digital Transformation

TransferMate partners Raindrop Systems on embedded payments

Finance teams will be able to handle sourcing, invoicing and settlement in one workflow as the tie-up adds domestic and cross-border payments.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Jun 2026

Digital Transformation

Forrester says telecoms turn to AI to revive growth

Weak revenue growth is pushing telecom groups to invest in AI infrastructure and automation, as they seek new income beyond basic connectivity.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 24th Jun 2026

Digital Transformation

UiPath assisting One NZ on journey to become AI leaders

Strict controls are now central to One NZ's AI push as it guards customer data and avoids costly errors in billing and finance.

By David Shilovsky • 6 min read • Wed, 24th Jun 2026

Software-as-a-Service

New Relic launches Autopilot & Ground Truth for AI

Businesses running AI agents may now route incident response and observability data through New Relic's new tools, aimed at cutting operational toil.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 24th Jun 2026

Network Infrastructure

MobileCorp wins Nextivity elite partner status in Australia

The tie-up gives Australian businesses more access to indoor mobile coverage tools as demand rises for connected buildings and sensor systems.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 24th Jun 2026

Manufacturing

Kinaxis expands ScottsMiracle-Gro partnership on planning

The wider rollout aims to help ScottsMiracle-Gro cut stockouts and respond faster to weather-driven swings in North American demand.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 24th Jun 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Productivity stories

Digital Transformation

Manhattan launches marketplace for supply chain AI tools

Customers will soon be able to add supply chain AI agents and extensions without complex integration work through Manhattan Marketplace.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 25th Jun 2026

Software-as-a-Service

Amazon Business launches new tools amid Australia growth

Procurement teams are under pressure to cut costs as Amazon Business reports strong first-year growth and launches AI buying tools in Australia.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 25th Jun 2026

Wearables

TP launches smart glasses tool to tackle technician shortage

Labour shortages could slow repairs and raise outage risk, as TP Reach lets junior technicians get remote help from senior engineers on site.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 25th Jun 2026

Data Analytics

LexisNexis launches motor claims data tools for insurers

Cleaner early claims data could cut delays and rework for motor insurers as LexisNexis rolls out three tools across the U.K. market.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 24th Jun 2026

Data Protection

AI will boost HR roles as regulators tighten rules

Regulatory scrutiny is pushing employers to keep people in hiring decisions, as AI takes on admin rather than replacing HR staff.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Wed, 24th Jun 2026

Data Protection

Holding Redlich expands Legora AI across legal teams

The rollout could speed up contract review and deal due diligence for the firm's Property and Corporate & Commercial lawyers.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 24th Jun 2026

Software-as-a-Service

Auckland tech expo aims to link founders & investors

A central challenge for New Zealand tech firms is finding the right investors and partners, organisers say, as 3,000 attend.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 24th Jun 2026

Unified Communications

HP New Zealand appoints Daniel Roberts as head of enterprise

Businesses in New Zealand want better productivity and AI support, and HP has named a veteran executive to help meet that demand.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 24th Jun 2026