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The tie-up could speed secure AI adoption for regulated Japanese firms, with NEC set to roll out Claude to about 30,000 staff.
Singapore companies face rising cyber risk as AI agents and machine accounts gain access without proper oversight, Delinea research shows.
Shoppers at 48 FairPrice outlets will soon be able to scan and pay as they shop, after the supermarket group expands its smart cart rollout.
Banks that fail to modernise core systems may struggle to scale AI, cloud services and new payment rails, Temenos and Bain warn.
Customers can keep existing workflows as web application and API protection moves inside Google Cloud, reducing latency and operational overhead.
Airports could cut downtime and costs as SITA takes over network operations across terminals, hangars and airline centres using HPE technology.
Stricter EU pay rules are driving multinationals to centralise payroll data, with Payslip now processing 1.3 million payslips a year.
More than 300 AI agents are now cutting turnaround times, routine HR queries and maintenance delays across the steelmaker’s global operations.
Enterprises may soon design data systems for AI agents rather than staff, as Google Cloud adds real-time context, automation and cross-cloud access.
AI is increasingly moving into live use across Australia and New Zealand, as regulated sectors test deployments while CEOs chase productivity gains.
Early adopters are seeing stronger returns as AI agents move from trials into core operations across customer service, security and support.
Nearly half of organisations now treat mixed on-premise and cloud estates as permanent, with security and cost pressures mounting.
Customers will build and manage AI agents in one place as Google Cloud folds Vertex AI services into Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform.
The launch aims to let firms and software agents use Salesforce data and workflows inside coding tools and collaboration apps, cutting build times by up to 40%.
Most operators fear the UK is unready for AI growth, with weak testing, ageing kit and outages exposing infrastructure gaps.
Grid security checks at the Dutch operator now run at least ten times faster, easing congestion analysis and outage planning as demand grows.
Small UK employers could cut compliance headaches as the firm takes on payroll, tax and statutory duties under a new managed employment model.
Extra government support may help UK fintech scale, but firms still face costly reporting and compliance frictions, Leo Labeis said.
More than 500 delegates will hear how AI, cyber threats and automation are reshaping the role of telecoms networks and infrastructure.
The funding is set to safeguard thousands of jobs as Canada pushes to bolster its battery supply chain and EV manufacturing base.