Digital Assistants stories - Page 2
Perplexity launches Comet browser for public download
Tue, 7th Oct 2025
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Perplexity has launched its Comet browser publicly, offering AI-powered assistance in a format aiming to reshape how users explore the internet.
Exclusive: Peter Marrs of Dell Technologies discusses AI's 'evergreen' shift
Mon, 15th Sep 2025
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digital transformation
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Success with AI in Asia Pacific and Japan requires clear strategy, skilled talent, and strong partnerships, according to Dell Technologies.
DE-CIX unveils global AI exchange to boost high-speed inference
Thu, 4th Sep 2025
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datacentre infrastructure
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DE-CIX launches a global AI Internet Exchange, enabling secure, low-latency connections for real-time AI inference across 60 locations worldwide.
Alibaba launches Qwen3, open-source AI for global developers
Mon, 5th May 2025
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Alibaba has open-sourced Qwen3, a new large language model series with up to 235B parameters, supporting 119 languages and advanced hybrid reasoning.
Oracle achieves leader status in Gartner 2025 AI quadrant
Fri, 11th Apr 2025
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Oracle has been recognised as a Leader in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Talent Acquisition, praised for its AI-driven recruiting platforms.
NVIDIA explains how NIMs will revolutionise generative AI deployment
Tue, 4th Jun 2024
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At COMPUTEX 2024, NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang has unveiled more details of the development building blocks they're calling NVIDIA NIMs.
Dell expands AI Factory with NVIDIA for advanced innovation
Tue, 21st May 2024
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network infrastructure
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Dell Technologies expands its AI Factory with NVIDIA, launching new servers and services to accelerate AI innovation, including the high-density PowerEdge XE9680L.
Oracle boosts customer experience with generative AI in Cloud CX platform
Wed, 20th Sep 2023
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Oracle adds generative AI capabilities to its Fusion Cloud Customer Experience platform to enhance customer service.
Zoom launches generative AI assistant Zoom AI Companion
Thu, 7th Sep 2023
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The new generative AI-powered assistant helps improve collaboration and productivity and is included at no extra cost for paid customers.
AI is powering a shift in digital customer engagement
Wed, 6th May 2020
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AI-driven digital employees are revolutionising customer engagement as companies adapt to post-pandemic demands, cutting costs and boosting satisfaction.
Soul Machines launches Kiwi 'digital helper' in response to COVID-19 crisis
Fri, 17th Apr 2020
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Soul Machines has unveiled Bella, a New Zealand-oriented digital helper to provide timely, accessible information during the COVID-19 crisis.
NZ Police trials digital assistant 'Ella', built by Soul Machines
Thu, 13th Feb 2020
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The New Zealand Police are trialling 'Ella', a digital assistant developed by Soul Machines, to assist visitors at their National Headquarters.
Are they listening? Kiwis wary of smart devices
Mon, 2nd Sep 2019
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While talking aloud, a voice-activated, home-based smart speaker asked for more info - even though it was not turned it on.
Facebook faces new frontiers with real time brain-to-text research
Thu, 1st Aug 2019
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Facebook and UCSF are pioneering brain-computer interfaces to develop AR glasses enabling hands-free, real-time brain-to-text communication.
Auckland tech firm Aider creates buzz in the United States
Thu, 25th Jul 2019
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Auckland-based tech firm Aider is making waves in the US and Canada with the launch of its digital assistant, which integrates with popular platforms.
Youthline's new AI-powered support service is now live
Mon, 27th May 2019
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Youthline launches its new Digital Assistant, Sam, to provide support and information to young people in New Zealand.
FaceMe designs 'digital human' for Southern Cross Health Society
Mon, 15th Apr 2019
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Southern Cross Health Society to launch AI-driven 'digital human' from FaceMe, marking a world first for health insurers with relatable, 24/7 assistant.
Voice and digital assistants the next enterprise step for AI
Mon, 24th Dec 2018
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Voice and digital assistants are set to transform enterprise AI, automating tasks and enhancing user interfaces with spoken commands and personalised features.
Kiwi company brings AI assistant to small business
Thu, 29th Nov 2018
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Aider, an AI powered digital business assistant created specifically for small business, has been in beta phase in Australasia for several months.
Soul Machines on a hot streak as more firms invest
Mon, 29th Oct 2018
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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.