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Productivity stories

The next generation airport starts with better operational decisions

Congestion can be eased faster by smarter use of existing runways, staff and equipment than by costly new terminals, airport experts say.

By Shantanu Gangakhedkar • 4 min read • Yesterday

Data centers

Yokogawa joins Singapore AI data centre testbed consortium

The move puts Yokogawa into a Singapore pilot aimed at cutting the power and cooling burden of AI data centres in tropical conditions.

By Raphael Veloso • 4 min read • 2 days ago

Digital Transformation

Broadridge & KSD plan proxy voting overhaul in Korea

International investors in Korean equities could get a faster, more transparent voting process as the two firms plan to digitise proxy infrastructure.

By Raphael Veloso • 3 min read • Last week

Data Analytics

Singapore employers boost AI pay as wage caution grows

Demand for AI and data skills is pushing up pay in Singapore, even as more employers plan wage freezes or smaller increases in 2027.

By Raphael Veloso • 4 min read • Last week

Global Stories

Productivity stories

Generative AI

Barclays expands Anthropic's Claude across bank operations

The bank aims to speed up customer support and software work as Claude is rolled out across operations, with strict oversight still in place.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Today

Digital Transformation

Celonis banking head: Banks want proof before scaling agents

Celonis argues frontier AI models are too generic for regulated banking, urging firms to weigh cost, risk and process gains before scaling deployments.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Today

Software-as-a-Service

Acumatica embeds AI across cloud ERP in 2026 R2 update

Mid-market users will get embedded AI, a new analytics layer and industry-specific upgrades as routine ERP tasks shift onto Acumatica's 2026 R2 platform.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week

Customer Relationship Management

Manufacturers back MCP-linked AI for productivity gains

Connected product data is now seen as the key to productivity gains, with manufacturers citing faster decisions, development and launches.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last week

Data Protection

Engage2Excel expands StorONE storage platform to 1PB

The move could help the workforce solutions provider stretch existing flash capacity across production, backup and disaster recovery as data grows.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • Last week

Fintech

Citi launches instant cross-border payments on Swift

The service gives banks single-account access to instant cross-border transfers in four currencies, reducing the need for local banking ties and infrastructure.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week

Data Analytics

TCS renews Jaguar Formula E deal with AI partnership

The renewed tie-up gives Jaguar TCS Racing more AI support as it heads into Formula E's GEN4 era after winning the 2025/26 teams' title.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last week

Robotics

ANYbotics adds door access for ANYmal inspection robots

The upgrade lets inspection robots reach critical plant assets behind locked doors, cutting manual work while keeping security and fire controls intact.

By Raphael Veloso • 4 min read • Last week

Software-as-a-Service

Scandiweb launches Ari AI for Magento store upkeep

Magento merchants can now cut routine updates from days to minutes, with Scandiweb's Ari AI aiming to slash maintenance costs and developer bottlenecks.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last week