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Asian Stories

Insurance stories

Exclusive: OCBC's 20-year data & AI innovation journey

OCBC's 20-year investment in data underpins over 30 AI applications, boosting efficiency and cutting costs across its banking services.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Tue, 19th Aug 2025

Global Stories

Insurance stories

Digital Transformation

Applied Systems acquires Cytora to boost AI in insurance sector

Applied Systems acquires Cytora to enhance AI-driven efficiencies, aiming to streamline and automate the insurance lifecycle globally.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Sep 2025

Digital Transformation

Irish fintech attracts nearly EUR €1bn over five years

Irish fintech has secured nearly EUR €1bn in five years, as new data show strong 2023 deal activity despite weaker European VC flows.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Sep 2025

Clean technologies

UK insurers face GBP £150M subsidence bill as climate risks grow

UK insurers paid over GBP £150 million for subsidence damage as climate change risks threaten 1.2 million more homes by 2050, ABI and LexisNexis warn.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025

eCommerce

Prophet appoints Claudia Kidd as Strategic Growth Lead to boost ANZ

Prophet appoints Claudia Kidd as Strategic Growth Lead to drive expansion across ANZ, adding six new roles amid rising client demand in marketing sectors.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 29th Aug 2025

Digital Transformation

Retail leads AI satisfaction as healthcare outspends all sectors

Retail leads AI satisfaction in EMEA with 96% success rate, while healthcare outspends all sectors but faces challenges, says Lenovo's CIO Playbook 2025 study.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Aug 2025

Data Analytics

Felipe Flores appointed as Regional Senior Vice President at Endava

Felipe Flores has been named Regional Senior Vice President of Data and AI at Endava, leading expansion of AI capabilities across the Asia-Pacific region.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Aug 2025

Digital Transformation

Cinven acquires majority stake in Smart Communications for growth

Cinven acquires majority stake in Smart Communications to boost global growth and innovation in regulated sectors using its cloud-based customer communication platform.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 4th Aug 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Insurance stories

Agricultural Technology

AI set to widen gender skills gap in UK's GBP £1 trillion tech

AI adoption is forecast to widen the gender skills gap in the UK's GBP £1 trillion tech sector, raising concerns over equality in emerging industries.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Oct 2025

Firewalls

Australia's cyber security landscape is changing - here's what businesses think

Australian businesses face a cyber security 'perfect storm' in 2025 as AI, stricter rules and smarter attacks reshape risk and defence strategies.

By Dan McLean • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Oct 2025

Risk & Compliance

Insurers urged to modernise spreadsheet use for Solvency II

Insurers urged to modernise spreadsheet use for Solvency II, adopting no-code platforms to enhance compliance and reduce risks in regulatory reporting.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Sun, 7th Sep 2025

Data Analytics

Exclusive: SAS CTO Bryan Harris warns AI cost-cutting risks failure

SAS urges enterprises to prioritise data quality and trust as they deploy AI for real business value, blending old analytics with new interfaces responsibly.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Thu, 28th Aug 2025

Data Protection

Australians prioritise privacy & AI personalisation in online shopping

New research reveals Australians prioritise data privacy and AI personalisation in online shopping, seeking better service and seamless digital experiences.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Aug 2025

Customer Experience

Seventy-two percent of New Zealanders say brands break promises

A new study reveals 72% of New Zealanders believe brands fail to keep promises, with media firms seen as the worst offenders and financial services ranked best.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Aug 2025

Data Analytics

Smart Communications acquires Pendula to boost AI in customer chat

Smart Communications acquires Pendula to enhance AI-driven orchestration, boosting customer engagement across SMS, email, WhatsApp, and RCS in regulated sectors.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 12th Aug 2025

Digital Transformation

European survey shows payment trends, sustainability focus

A Nexi survey of 28,000 Europeans reveals regional online payment preferences and growing demand for sustainable retail practices across the continent.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Aug 2025