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Kiwi Stories

Productivity stories

Local government reform's toughest phase still ahead, council boss says

Ratepayers may see little immediate savings as councils enter the harder stage of redesigning merged authorities and ward representation.

By Local Democracy Reporter • 3 min read • Last week

Global Stories

Productivity stories

Software-as-a-Service

Basware report finds AI & automation gap in finance

Large finance teams are still lagging on AI and automation, with Basware's data showing a 12-point gap between average and top performers.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week

Data Analytics

Tenzo launches AI Connector for hospitality operators

Hospitality managers can now query live sales, labour and stock data in plain English, cutting delays caused by fragmented reporting systems.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week

Data Protection

Global CIOs rush to invest in AI agents, study finds

Governance gaps are widening as 60% of CIOs plan AI agent investment within 12 months, a survey of 1,000 leaders found.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week

Software-as-a-Service

PlanRadar launches AI agents for project workflows

Manual follow-up on construction and property projects could be cut from hours to minutes as the software rolls out automated task agents.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week

Smart Home

LG launches campaign to tackle domestic mental load

Survey findings suggest domestic chores are fuelling stress for many adults, with LG pitching smart appliances as a way to ease the burden.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week

Data Protection

Cloudera survey finds AI projects stalled by governance

Most enterprises are overhauling data systems as 95% say governance and infrastructure hurdles have delayed or cancelled AI projects.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week

Digital Transformation

Trusted, real-time customer context: The foundation for faster decisions

Fast-moving travel and hospitality brands risk missed bookings unless they unify customer data in real time across marketing, care and operations.

By Thomas Koep • 8 min read • Last week

Software-as-a-Service

Retailers widen security role beyond loss prevention

Security teams are increasingly being used to improve efficiency, safety and compliance as retailers seek more value from ageing systems.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week

Software-as-a-Service

6 Pillars of data quality and strategies for improving your data

Poor data quality is driving costly errors, weaker customer service and missed revenue unless organisations keep records accurate and current.

By Shivani Pimpli • 5 min read • Last week

Software-as-a-Service

Exclaimer launches MSP Connect for managed service providers

Billing and administration will be simpler for MSPs managing email signatures across Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace, with rollout under an hour.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week

Stories from Other Regions

Productivity stories

Data Protection

1Kosmos brings identity checks to EpicCare Link users

The integration could cut onboarding delays for hospitals while reducing the risk of unauthorised access to sensitive patient records.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week

Customer Relationship Management

UK manufacturers see AI as key to customer loyalty

Cybersecurity fears remain a key hurdle as most UK manufacturers race to use AI to improve service, fulfilment and retention.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week

Data Protection

AI insurance sales pilot launched in Japanese dealerships

The trial could ease staffing pressure and compliance burdens for Japanese dealers as they sell insurance alongside cars in live showrooms.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week

Robotics

Exotec urges UK tax breaks for warehouse automation

Britain's warehouse operators could struggle to justify automation investments as Exotec says targeted tax credits would ease labour and cost pressures.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week

Risk & Compliance

UK advisers leave cash reserves earning weak returns

Many UK advisory firms are leaving their own reserve cash in low-yield accounts, with most earning 2% or less over the past year.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Last week

Software-as-a-Service

Cygnet.One launches Agentic AI platform for accounts payable

Enterprise finance teams could cut invoice delays and payment risks as Cygnet.One automates tax checks, matching and approvals.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week

Digital Transformation

Rockwell Automation spotlights Thailand manufacturing trends

Manufacturers are weighing digitalisation, AI and cybersecurity as Thailand's factories face labour shortages, cost pressure and tighter sustainability goals.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week