AI Adoption stories - Page 45

Despite heavy investment in business intelligence, nearly two-thirds of senior marketers still rely on intuition for key decisions, says Qualtrics research.

Over half of firms lack formal AI policies, risking data breaches and legal issues as many employees already use AI tools without clear guidance.

The industrial AI market is set to soar to USD $153.9 billion by 2030, as manufacturers ramp up investments and CEO-level strategies drive adoption.

Global spending on generative AI smartphones is expected to reach USD $298.2 billion by 2025, making up 20% of total AI end-user expenditures.

UK businesses are leading the global surge in generative AI investment, with 84% expecting AI agents to manage business processes within five years.

Thrive unveils Managed AI services to help mid-market firms securely develop and deploy AI strategies, enhancing growth and managing AI risks effectively.

Kyndryl's survey reveals AI use in mainframe modernisation is set to deliver a USD $33 billion boost in cost savings and new revenues by 2027.

A skills shortage in AI is hindering UK firms' ability to scale projects and achieve ROI, with 36% citing lack of expertise as their biggest barrier.

NiCE has acquired Cognigy, merging their AI to enhance global customer experience platforms with advanced conversational and agentic AI technology.

Meghan Stabler, ex-BigCommerce exec, joins AI pricing platform alentr as chief marketing officer to spearhead retail sector growth and innovation.

Despite rising AI adoption in England's social housing sector, most organisations lack the policies, data quality, and training needed for effective use.

Kore.ai has been named a Leader in Gartner's 2025 Magic Quadrant for Conversational AI Platforms, praised for its adaptability and AI innovation.

Cato Networks acquires Aim Security to enhance AI security, surpassing USD $300 million annual revenue and raising USD $409 million in Series G funding.

SiMa.ai and L&T Technology Services have partnered to develop AI solutions for mobility, healthcare, robotics, and industrial automation sectors globally.

Over half of executives report deploying AI agents, driving business growth and ROI in areas like customer service and marketing, finds a Google Cloud study.

Financial leaders prioritise responsible AI standards over generative AI, seeing accountability as key to boosting ROI amid growing implementation challenges.

Only 10% of UK firms are confident their workforce has the AI and technology skills needed for future growth, with staff resistance and skill exaggerations worsening gaps.

Less than half of firms feel fully prepared to secure AI, despite widespread adoption and high confidence in their current security measures, Delinea finds.

Cognizant will deploy 1,000 context engineers using Workfabric AI's platform to industrialise agentic AI services across global enterprises.

Hyland unveils agentic AI tools, the Enterprise Context Engine and Agent Mesh, boosting automation by integrating with current enterprise systems seamlessly.