AI Adoption stories - Page 57

Recent mergers in MarTech signal the end of standalone CDPs, as companies focus on unified customer data platforms for seamless experiences.

Most firms overestimate their AI governance despite rising privacy risks and growing AI-related incidents, with only 17% deploying strong technical controls globally.

Fastly has appointed Nicola Gerber as Vice President for Asia Pacific and Japan to spearhead growth and boost adoption of its edge cloud platform in the region.

IDC's Chris Marshall urges firms to prioritise practical tech solutions delivering cost savings and scalability over flashy innovation at Sydney summit.

UiPath has launched its next-generation automation platform in Australia, combining AI agents, robots and humans to streamline complex business processes.

A global survey reveals that businesses are rapidly adopting AI but struggle with training and infrastructure, hindering growth despite high optimism and planned investments.

A Cycode study reveals cautious yet growing adoption of agentic AI in application security, with 60% early adopters reporting improved productivity and risk mitigation.

NTT DATA report reveals C-suite divisions hinder generative AI adoption, as security worries and unclear policies alarm many CISOs globally.

The Cloud Security Alliance has launched the AI Trustworthy Pledge to promote responsible, transparent, and ethical AI development and usage globally.

Australian public sector rapidly adopts generative AI, with 94% using it, but faces challenges in infrastructure, security, and skills development for success.

CEOs are eager to boost GenAI investments, while CISOs raise security concerns, revealing a significant divide in C-Suite views on AI adoption in business.

NiCE teams up with Snowflake to enable secure, AI-driven sharing and automation of customer data, enhancing efficiency and personalisation across enterprises.

By 2027, AI agents will automate or augment half of all business decisions, driving faster, smarter outcomes but requiring strong governance, says Gartner.

69% of ANZ c-suite execs plan to adopt agentic AI within 12 months, automating tedious tasks to boost productivity and transform enterprise work.

AI in law is evolving to amplify human judgment, using curated data and reasoning to enhance legal advice, not just recall case law.

Kore.ai and TeKnowledge have partnered to help enterprises scale AI adoption beyond pilots, enhancing customer service and business operations globally.

Vertiv appointed Mike Giresi as global CIO from 30 June 2025 to drive AI adoption, cybersecurity, and digital productivity across its worldwide operations.

Asia Pacific leads global AI investment with an average spend of USD $11.3m, as companies worldwide increase AI budgets by 250%, widening the adoption gap.

Amazon will invest AUD $20 billion to expand its Australian data centres from 2025-29, aiming to boost AI adoption and create skilled jobs nationwide.

Australian businesses are urged to adopt responsible AI governance to harness innovation while ensuring ethical, secure, and inclusive technology use in the AI age.