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Machine learning (ML) stories

A subset of Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning describes the process by which a computer is ‘trained’ to recognise and react to inputs or situations without being explicitly told what those reactions should be. Applied ML in business is referred to as ‘predictive analytics’ because the analytics software is trained to respond to incoming data and provide adaptive insights. ML is among the techniques being used in pursuit of AI mimicking the human brain.
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Apple to build next AI models on Google Gemini cloud

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Apple will build its next-generation AI foundation models on Google’s Gemini cloud, promising a more personalised Siri later this year.
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Saskatchewan invests CAD $2.2M into early-stage Prairies tech

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The province's incubators commit to nine early-stage tech projects in mining, agtech, health and logistics to drive innovation.
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Google launches open protocol to power AI shopping

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Google launches Universal Commerce Protocol to link AI shopping agents, retailers and payments in a new ‘agentic commerce’ push.
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CFOs back AI to transform finance but trust gap widens

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CFOs bet big on AI to reshape finance, but a Kyriba survey shows trust is lagging as privacy and security fears intensify worldwide.
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UK MoD taps Oracle cloud to modernise legacy systems

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The UK Ministry of Defence has deepened its Oracle cloud ties to modernise legacy systems, boost AI adoption and treat data as a core asset.
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AI speeds UK fusion tokamak design by 100,000 times

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AI tools from digiLab and UKAEA speed UK spherical tokamak simulations by 100,000 times, shrinking fusion design cycles from months to hours.
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UK firms eye agentic AI to cut tax costs in 2026 squeeze

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UK businesses are set to roll out agentic AI across tax and finance in 2026 as cost pressures force a reset on processes and investment.
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Fourthline named Celent ‘Luminary’ for AI KYC platform

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Fourthline wins Celent Luminary status plus top tech awards for its AI-driven KYC identity verification platform used by leading fintechs.
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Forrester warns on 2026 tech budgets amid AI shifts

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Forrester flags cooler optimism for 2026 tech budgets as leaders juggle AI-driven investment plans with rising geopolitical and cyber risks.
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Ant International powers SME growth with AI fintech

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Ant International taps AI-driven fintech to power over 2 billion cross-border payments and turbocharge SME growth in emerging markets.
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INVNT names James Nicholas Kinney Global Chief AI Officer

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INVNT appoints James Nicholas Kinney as its first Global Chief AI Officer, tasked with scaling client-facing AI innovation, led from APAC.
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Apple bundles pro creative apps in new AI Studio deal

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Apple has unveiled Creator Studio, a subscription bundling pro creative apps with new AI tools and premium content across its platforms.
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Security now central to business decisions, says report

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Security teams are moving from gatekeepers to strategic partners, with ROI and integration now central to security investment decisions.
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Ingram Micro on why Australian MSPs are betting on hyperautomation

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Hyperautomation helps MSPs boost margins, overcome skills shortages and unlock new revenue by automating audits, compliance and network management.
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Commvault Cloud Unified Data Vault secures S3 data

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Commvault unveils Unified Data Vault, an S3-compatible cloud service that centralises encryption, immutability and governance for backups.
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Adobe launches AI agents & commerce tools in Australia

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Adobe rolls out AI agents in Experience Manager plus new commerce tools and onshore data options for Australian retailers and brands.
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Teradata scales enterprise AI deployments across sectors

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Teradata claims over 150 large-scale AI deployments in 2025 as enterprises shift from pilots to governed, production-grade roll-outs.
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Eagle Eye unveils AI tool for real-time retail offers

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Eagle Eye has launched an AI-powered Personalised Promotions tool to deliver real-time, individual retail offers at massive scale.
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Siemens named Verdantix leader for AI-driven QMS tools

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Siemens named Verdantix leader for AI-driven quality management software, as its QMS tools gain top marks in 2025 Green Quadrant report.
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CIQ adds Service Endpoints to Fuzzball for AI control

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CIQ expands Fuzzball with Service Endpoints, unifying AI training and serving in one workflow across on-prem, cloud and hybrid setups.