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Without trusted customer data, autonomous agents can misfire at machine speed, putting consent, offers and records at risk across Asia Pacific.
Feedback tools will now cover more of the Etihad Campus as Manchester City expands year-round attractions and uses AI to speed responses.
The hires give Bamboo Connect named senior coverage across Europe as multi-market claims programmes become more complex for insurers and retailers.
Festive spending is shifting earlier, with nearly 8.8 million Australian adults who celebrate Christmas decorating before December, a survey found.
The Montreal logistics group is overhauling its data governance as it seeks better forecasting, automation and operational visibility across North America.
A survey suggests 21% of UK cardholders do not know what cover their cards include, highlighting a wider checkout protection gap.
Employees in IT and telecoms are most likely to use unapproved AI at work, despite higher awareness of the security and privacy risks, survey data shows.
Seed-backed FARx is ramping up abroad as deepfake and identity-fraud attacks push demand for its biometric authentication tools.
The wholesaler aims to cut duplication and complexity as it shifts to a more centralised system across Europe and Asia.
The move strengthens TMX's UK portfolio management push as occupiers face mounting pressure to align property decisions with supply chains.
The spend will expand local cloud capacity as UK demand for AI and data services rises, with healthcare and finance among target sectors.
The new tools could automate up to 80% of service workflows, letting retailers handle orders, returns and refunds without manual handoffs.
Shops in Rotorua's CBD say sales have fallen sharply since new parking rules began, with some owners now planning to move out.
UK retailers could miss the mark on digital spending, with shoppers valuing reliable basics such as pricing and returns over flashier AI tools.
Travellers could soon find more local experiences and itineraries online as the two firms assess an open network approach for India's tourism sector.
A shared data platform is now helping Sunderland link match preparation, fan engagement and sales, as clubs chase better decisions and growth.
Extreme heat can cut warehouse throughput, disrupt freight and shift shopper demand, forcing Australian businesses to plan ahead now.
Nine months of closures on Taradale Road have cut takings by up to 40 percent, leaving one Marewa superette owner fearing bankruptcy.
Privacy worries are undermining retailers' AI push, with only one in 10 UK shoppers saying they trust product recommendations, a survey found.
Built-in generative, predictive and agentic features aim to cut manual work and sharpen forecasting for more than 1,500 Pronto Xi users.
