Artificial Intelligence
Banks face budget squeeze from AI and legacy systems
Banks face budget squeeze from AI and legacy systems
Corporate IT allocations are projected to keep climbing through 2027.
Nina Ong drives AI and talent upgrades at Great Eastern Life
The big boss credits their edge to diversity: over a third of senior roles are women.
Artificial Intelligence returns stall as 77% of firms lack readiness
Research indicates a massive disconnect between widespread deployment and the ability to generate long-term business value.
Will AI copilots replace legacy insurance systems by 2026?
Data shows executives trust generative AI at twice the rate of machine learning.
Workforce unreadiness undermines global AI investments
Despite heavy spending, firms face talent gaps, cultural resistance, and stalled AI adoption.
Why 1 in 5 think AI will replace human insurance agents
Over half were comfortable using AI with a human option available.
Why Asia-Pacific’s regulatory diversity makes it ideal for AI adoption
Highly regulated industries bring cloud on-premises to keep data secure for AI.
Oracle sees rising demand for AI agents in utilities and public sector
Within utilities, interest in AI is increasing across power and energy sectors.
Why commercial-grade AI is key to thriving in the AI-first era
Research shows 67% of agentic AI projects succeed when using commercial systems.
Oracle NetSuite’s Wiessinger urges balance in AI-driven cloud ERP adoption
He highlights how firms can avoid over-customisation and harness agentic AI for scalable growth.
Oracle NetSuite embeds AI to run core business workflows
It unveiled “NetSuite Next,” weaving AI into its cloud ERP for context-aware decisions.
Asia Pacific outpaces West in AI adoption
Youth, education, and cultural narratives fuel trust.
Which sectors will benefit the most from AI?
On the other hand, only 9% of occupations are considered at risk of displacement.
Insurers broaden AI use beyond underwriting in Q3 2025
The industry saw higher AI adoption rates in customer service.
Only 4% of insurers fully trust AI agents despite growing interest
42% of insurers have yet to develop a formal strategy for deploying AI agents.
Insurance companies risk missing $160b without AI scale
Those who successfully deploy AI invest about 30% more in AI capabilities than peers.
How Oracle embeds Gen AI across product offerings
AI adoption surges as tools reshape APAC industries.
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