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Productivity stories

Kademy urges Malaysian firms to pair AI with skills

Malaysian firms risk wasted AI spend unless they train staff to use the tools on the job, Kademy Corporate founder Datuk Kimi Lau Pei Ling said.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • 3 days ago

Global Stories

Productivity stories

Digital Transformation

FourKites launches AI model to deliver supply chain outcomes

Supply chain executives may see faster service and lower costs as the firm ties AI agents to measurable results rather than software adoption.

By Shadda Lie Catugal • 4 min read • Yesterday

Data Analytics

NiCE appoints Rajesh Shriyan as Chief Information Officer

The hire underscores NiCE's push to expand internal AI use and modernise core systems as it scales operations and quote-to-cash processes.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • Today

Software-as-a-Service

It's time to embrace our robot overlords

Agentic AI can already handle bookings, bills and reminders for users, but its growing access to personal data raises fresh hacking and privacy fears.

By Donovan Jackson • 8 min read • Last week

Robotics

Government leaves it late for labour shortage solution

Australia risks leaving $242 billion of infrastructure work short of labour, with shortages already threatening delivery and driving up costs.

By Mike Bishara • 9 min read • Last week

Artificial Intelligence

Workers bypass IT support as survey exposes hidden gaps

Many employees are solving workplace IT problems themselves, leaving support dashboards blind to issues that still delay deadlines and eat into personal time.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last week

Customer Relationship Management

Nucleo & Rootstock team up on ERP push for manufacturers

The deal aims to help manufacturers cut fragmented systems and improve adoption of ERP software across factories, warehouses and planning teams.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week

Stories from Other Regions

Productivity stories

Digital Transformation

Only 5% of organisations say data is AI-ready

That shortfall is already hitting projects, with 37% of firms pausing, scaling back or abandoning AI initiatives because of poor data quality or availability.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Today

Software-as-a-Service

Basware uses AI to lift services margins without hiring

The software group says AI has freed staff for customer work and could let its services team double revenue without extra hires.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Today

Data Analytics

Workplace AI uses power of 508 UK homes, study says

Britain's rising use of workplace AI is adding 1.37 GWh of annual electricity demand, enough to power about 508 homes, a study says.

By Shadda Lie Catugal • 4 min read • Yesterday

Data governance

UK workers lose 28 days a year to poor data handling

Poor data practices are costing the UK economy £53.37 billion a year, as workers spend 28 days annually on inefficient tasks.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Today

Digital Transformation

UK CEOs see AI productivity gains but struggle on ROI

Many still lack a clear picture of AI payback, even as half of UK CEOs say the technology has lifted productivity over the past year.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Yesterday

Manufacturing

Industrial AI: making New Zealand's expertise go further

By connecting scarce expertise to everyday operations, Industrial AI could help New Zealand manufacturers make faster decisions and boost productivity.

By Darryl Kaufmann • 5 min read • Last week