Claude stories
Rising AI use and customer growth across the region have prompted a leadership shake-up as Smartsheet expands in Asia-Pacific and Japan.
Customers using advanced AI on AWS will face tighter data rules, as Claude Fable 5.1 comes with 30-day retention and safety review.
Software agents could cut search time and token use by querying code history across repositories, commits and session transcripts.
Local AI processing in Foxit's latest PDF Editor update is aimed at regulated users who need document analysis without sending files to the cloud.
Retailers could cut setup time for AI shopping tools, as Anthropic's blueprint targets quicker deployment and tighter control over checkout flows.
Marketers may need to rethink search metrics as AI responses increasingly narrow buyers' shortlists before they reach a website.
Finance teams can now approve claims and query spending inside Claude and ChatGPT, as Rydoo's connector cuts switching between systems.
Retailers could cut support costs and speed refunds as AfterShip's new AI agent automates delivery issues and return reviews.
Security teams can now block employees' unsanctioned AI use in browsers before prompts or agent actions expose sensitive data.
Businesses using personal AI agents in the workplace now face tighter access checks, as Ping aims to stop unsanctioned actions and improve audit trails.
Marketers can now verify AI-generated pipeline and revenue answers before spending budgets, as Dreamdata ties them to governed data definitions.
The cash will fund expansion to more marketplaces as the Seattle-based platform targets creator-led sales beyond Amazon, Walmart and Shopify.
Hidden AI risks are already widespread in workplaces, with Mimecast saying users are driving shadow tools and most exposure still starts with people.
Falcon will be sold through Claude Marketplace and linked to Codex agents, as CrowdStrike widens its reach across enterprise AI buyers.
Despite near-universal uptake, just 4% of New Zealand organisations say AI has transformed core operations, Datacom's survey shows.
Free prompts to curb AI over-reliance are being rolled out in Brazil as PUCPR tries to preserve source citation and human judgement.
Local hosting in Sydney eases compliance worries for Australian firms using AI tools that may expose prompts, code and credentials.
Dealmakers can now query verified data on 22 million private companies inside Perplexity Computer, avoiding separate database searches.
Many mid-sized firms are now seeking clearer guidance on where AI fits into everyday workflows as Thinc expands support.
Unchecked use of consumer AI tools is exposing sensitive company data, forcing executives to balance productivity gains against compliance and security risk.
