Apple's efforts to improve its AI capabilities are seen as a key part of its strategy to boost iPhone sales, particularly with the launch of the iPhone 16 series. Analysts predict that the combination of AI advancements and a refreshed product lineup could revive consumer demand for the iPhone by 2025. Despite concerns about the near-term outlook for Apple's iPhone business, industry analysts are optimistic about the future, citing data from LSEG that shows iPhone revenue is expected to recover in the coming years driven by AI-powered updates and hardware innovation.
https://africanews.com/2024/12/25/apple-soon-to-be-valued-at-4-trillion-on-the-stock-market/Experts predict that in 2025, enterprises will use artificial intelligence (AI) agents to generate new revenue streams and innovate business processes across industries. This is expected to boost profitability, operational efficiency, and customer experience. According to industry experts such as Sandhya Arun, Chief Technology Officer at Wipro, and Mohammed Rafee Tarafdar, CTO of Infosys, AI will be used to automate tasks and re-engineer processes, improving reasoning capabilities and enabling the use of small language models that can deliver higher accuracy at lower cost.
https://www.lokmattimes.com/business/ai-to-generate-new-revenue-streams-in-2025-innovate-business-processes-experts/UAE companies are rapidly adopting cloud computing and plan significant investment in artificial intelligence (AI) within the next 15 months, according to a survey by SAP. The survey found that 67% of UAE enterprises already host their core business processes on the cloud, with a further 22% planning to do so within the next 15 months. Most companies are currently leveraging AI in areas such as marketing and customer service, but less so in supply chain and product development. Marwan Zeineddine, Managing Director of SAP UAE, noted that while data quality is a concern, implementing solutions like SAP S/4HANA can improve data quality and enable AI algorithms to make accurate predictions and decisions. The survey also highlighted challenges such as integration with existing systems and lack of skilled personnel in AI implementation.
https://www.thenationalnews.com/advertorial/2024/12/24/uae-companies-rapidly-adopting-cloud-and-increasing-ai-investment-new-sap-survey-shows/Fushi has expanded its product offerings and improved service efficiency by analyzing market trends and customer preferences in various industries abroad, particularly for clients outside of China. This move has enhanced its ability to empower clients and increased customer retention. The company's AI Agent industry vertical application was also developed in response to the needs of these overseas clients.
https://www.manilatimes.net/2024/12/22/tmt-newswire/media-outreach-newswire/fushi-technology-to-launch-ai-agent-industry-vertical-applications-accelerating-southeast-asia-market-expansion/2026424Fushi Technology, a subsidiary of Hong Kong-listed company Yeahka Limited, is set to launch its AI Agent industry vertical applications in Southeast Asia on December 20th. The move aims to help businesses improve efficiency and optimize operations. Fushi has already expanded its client base in the region, partnering with over 200 global brands such as Starbucks, MUJI, and New Balance, covering more than 20,000 stores across Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam, and Malaysia. The company's success is attributed to its partnership with Yeahka, which provides payment technology, service expertise, and AI technologies validated in China. Fushi also prioritizes the localization of its SaaS product development and operations functionalities, tailoring its services to meet market attributes and customer preferences in different industries overseas.
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