Forecasting stories

SAS takes measured path with AI to deliver real-world gains
Today
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While big tech boasts bleeding-edge AI, SAS says it's quietly building tools that deliver measurable returns for government, industry and health.

GPC Asia Pacific adopts AI-powered platform to streamline supply chain
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GPC Asia Pacific chooses RELEX Solutions to optimise forecasting and replenishment across 600 stores, aiming to improve inventory and product availability.

John Ederer appointed Chief Financial Officer at Teradata
4 days ago
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Teradata appoints John Ederer as CFO, tasking him with steering financial strategy and fostering growth amid rising AI opportunities.

Kilcoy Global Foods expands partnership for AI decision-making
Last week
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Kilcoy Global Foods has expanded its partnership with DecisionNext to enhance AI-driven pricing and forecasting, boosting agility in volatile global markets.

OneShot.ai unveils Execution OS to unite AI & human sales teams
Last month
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OneShot.ai has launched Execution OS, a platform combining AI with human expertise to improve sales and marketing go-to-market strategies.

AI in ANZ finance faces growth gap due to team silos
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data analytics
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fintech
Finance leaders in Australia and New Zealand are adopting AI for efficiency but miss growth potential due to limited collaboration between finance and IT teams.

Pigment launches AI Analyst Agent to transform business plans
Fri, 28th Mar 2025
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Pigment has unveiled Analyst Agent, its inaugural AI tool, aimed at empowering senior executives to enhance business strategy amid evolving market conditions.

Fabletics partners with Blue Yonder for supply chain boost
Fri, 14th Feb 2025
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Fabletics has partnered with Blue Yonder to bolster its global supply chain planning, aiming for improved inventory management and sustainability.

UK accountants face rising demand for strategic advice
Tue, 11th Feb 2025
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business strategy
A study by Modulr reveals that 75% of UK accountants are facing rising demand for advisory services, while inefficiencies in payment processes hinder productivity.

Global wage inflation for IT TSPs set to improve in 2025
Thu, 26th Dec 2024
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Service Leadership's latest report forecasts significant improvements in wage inflation for IT solution providers in 2025, following a stagnant 2023.

AI boosts server revenue growth despite market challenges
Thu, 19th Dec 2024
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datacentre infrastructure
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Server revenue surged by 22.9% year-on-year in Q3 2024, driven by booming AI platform demands, according to CONTEXT's latest market forecast.

Retail & eCommerce trends in 2025: AI & loyalty focus
Fri, 13th Dec 2024
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Jamie Cairns of Fluent Commerce anticipates that 2025 will see a surge in AI utilisation and a stronger focus on customer loyalty in retail.

Anaplan founder launches new startup Kaleidoscope in UK
Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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Michael Gould, founder of Anaplan, has launched a new business planning software venture, Kaleidoscope, from his home in North Yorkshire.

OneStream launches Sensible AI to boost CFO workflows
Thu, 14th Nov 2024
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data analytics
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software development
OneStream has unveiled its Sensible AI Library and OneStream Genesis, designed to enhance CFOs' efficiency in financial workflows through innovative AI solutions.

Lucanet acquires Causal to enhance planning solutions
Tue, 5th Nov 2024
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data analytics
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fintech
Lucanet has acquired UK-based Causal to enhance its Financial Planning and Analysis services, marking the third acquisition in two years.

IBM named leader in Gartner's cloud finance tools report
Fri, 25th Oct 2024
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IBM has been recognised as a Leader in the 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Cloud Financial Management Tools for its IBM Cloudability product.

TruBoard Partners launches TruGreen platform in India
Thu, 10th Oct 2024
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digital transformation
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TruBoard Partners has unveiled TruGreen, a comprehensive cloud-based platform for renewable energy management, at the Renewable Energy India Expo 2024.

Hakkoda unveils data solutions for retail & CPG sectors
Thu, 3rd Oct 2024
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supply chain & logistics
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Hakkoda launches data modernisation services for retail and CPG sectors, aiming to enhance inventory, supply chain, and real-time consumer insights.

CorPlan wins contract to supply SkyCity with IBM software
Wed, 2nd Oct 2024
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planning
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erp
CorPlan NZ has snagged a key contract to supply SkyCity with IBM Planning Analytics software, enhancing budgeting and forecasting efficiency amidst stiff competition.

Standard Foods halves SAP costs, reinvests in AI growth
Fri, 27th Sep 2024
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Standard Foods cuts annual support costs in half by switching from SAP ECC to Rimini Support, reallocating savings to bolster AI and machine learning for predictive analytics.