Productivity Stories - Page 22

Asian Stories

Productivity stories

Malaysia financial firms lag in AI scaling, report finds

Despite widespread pilots, only 17% of Malaysian financial institutions have scaled strategic AI initiatives, a new report says.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Tue, 23rd Jun 2026

Global Stories

Productivity stories

Software-as-a-Service

Calero named Leader in Gartner SaaS management report

With software costs under scrutiny, the ranking could bolster Calero's pitch to large buyers seeking tighter control over SaaS spend and licences.

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

DevOps

Cycloid launches managed environments for developer portals

Governance and cost controls are moving into the platform layer as new tools aim to cut manual requests and speed up deployments.

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

Manufacturing

Infosys expands GlobalFoundries deal for AI-led IT services

The semiconductor maker will shift internal IT operations to a managed services model designed to cut incidents and improve employee support.

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

Manufacturing

Syspro adds quality & traceability tools for manufacturers

Manufacturers and distributors will get tighter control over quality, stock and pricing as Syspro rolls out more than 60 ERP updates.

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

Software-as-a-Service

Foxit wins Pax8 global productivity award for MSPs

MSPs are prioritising simpler document tools as Foxit's award signals growing demand for AI-enabled workflows across small business customers.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Jun 2026

Software-as-a-Service

HelloFresh ANZ cuts delivery kilometres with PTV tool

Routing software has trimmed HelloFresh ANZ's delivery miles by up to 4%, helping it hold down costs and improve punctuality.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Jun 2026

Software-as-a-Service

OpenAI adds usage analytics for ChatGPT Enterprise

Enterprise users can now see credit spend by person, product and model, helping finance teams spot adoption trends and control costs more tightly.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Jun 2026

Digital Transformation

The big costs of running a growing business on small-business accounting software

As finance teams juggle manual workarounds, the hidden cost of small-business software can outweigh subscriptions once revenue passes USD $10 million.

By Annexa • 4 min read • Tue, 23rd Jun 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Productivity stories

Software-as-a-Service

Cargofy raises USD $11 million for AI freight agents

Logistics firms could cut staffing and operating costs as the startup uses the new funding to expand AI agents into billing, compliance and dispatch.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Jun 2026

Digital Transformation

Rockwell aids Heaven Hill's modernised Bardstown distillery

Bourbon production in Bardstown now has plant-wide digital controls, giving Heaven Hill quicker fault-finding, better visibility and future AI room.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Jun 2026

Software-as-a-Service

Probook raises USD $40 million for home services dispatch

Home services operators could cut back-office headcount as the New York software firm expands after backing from Andreessen Horowitz and Sequoia Capital.

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

Digital Transformation

UK shoppers frustrated by AI retail personalisation

Frustration is rising as nearly half of UK shoppers report poor AI recommendations, while most retailers say eCommerce upgrades have slipped.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Tue, 23rd Jun 2026

Software-as-a-Service

Microsoft E7 price shift pushes UK firms to review AI

UK businesses face fresh pressure to tighten AI governance as Microsoft's pricing changes make bundled licences more compelling.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 23rd Jun 2026

Data Analytics

Lloyds to create 1,000 AI roles as agentic use grows

Fraud checks and customer service will be sped up as Lloyds Banking Group adds more than 1,000 AI jobs and retrains staff.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Tue, 23rd Jun 2026

Data Protection

AI scheduling tool cuts aged care rostering delays

Aged care staff are spending half as long on morning rostering after an AI system recovered 15 hours a week at ECH.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 23rd Jun 2026

MYOB

MYOB data points to pause in small business hiring

Weaker demand and rising wage costs are leaving most SMEs in a holding pattern, with few planning to add staff over the next year.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Tue, 23rd Jun 2026

Software-as-a-Service

Australian firms save 18 hours per AI-powered contract

Many Australian businesses still miss contract insights after signing, even as AI cuts agreement cycle times by 34% and saves 18 hours each.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Tue, 23rd Jun 2026

Data Protection

Ovum raises AUD $4 million to expand women's health app

Backers are betting on a bigger market for female health data as the Melbourne startup's user base and research dataset grow.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 23rd Jun 2026

Customer Relationship Management

Cake & Arrow says insurance AI needs better workflow fit

Insurers risk wasted AI spending unless new tools fit agents' daily workflows, as Cake & Arrow's research found uneven uptake and patchy support.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Tue, 23rd Jun 2026