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Soul Machines on a hot streak as more firms invest
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Soul Machines on a hot streak as more firms invest

Soul Machines gains US$2M from parent firm UniServices, boosting a US$15M drive. The Auckland AI company collaborates with Daimler on digital human tech.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Oct 2018
Infor rolls out three new solutions
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Infor rolls out three new solutions

A new partnership for human capital management, a new digital assistant, and a new control centre for supply chain management.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Mon, 8th Oct 2018
Microsoft unveils Cortana development kit for enterprises
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Microsoft unveils Cortana development kit for enterprises

Microsoft has introduced the Cortana Skills Kit for Enterprise, aiming to revolutionise workforce productivity with customisable AI assistance.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Sep 2018
AWS adds new smart scheduling functionality to Alexa
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AWS adds new smart scheduling functionality to Alexa

The 'Alexa Smart Scheduling Assistant' is designed to help users schedule 1:1 meetings with multiple participants.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Mon, 28th May 2018
Virtual digital assistants to overtake world population by 2021
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Virtual digital assistants to overtake world population by 2021

Ovum has released on the AI digital assistant market, revealing partnerships to be key differentiators in the years head.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd May 2017