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Vuzix Corporation, a leading supplier of AI-powered smart glasses, waveguides and Augmented Reality (AR) technologies, and Ramblr, a German AI startup that uses video intelligence to automate complex real-world tasks across industries, announced today that they have partnered to bring a new level of AI-driven intelligence and interactivity on Vuzix smart glasses to enterprise users. Imagine looking at a machine and instantly receiving precise, relevant instructions with no searching and no delays, just the information needed and when it’s needed.  As smart glasses enter the mainstream, workers can now do just that, leveraging AI to analyze dynamic, context-based tasks with 70% accuracy. Typically, AI software lacks one crucial element: real-world, task-specific intelligence. By integrating customer-specific data such videos, manuals, and workflows, Ramblr’s AI builds a deep contextual understanding of the environment and provides real-time, natural language guidance and visuals ...

AI-powered simulations help build soft skills mastery through real-time coaching on key scenarios like interviews, communication, conflict resolution, and feedback delivery First AI-powered solution enabling organizations and creators to rapidly deliver  and personalize interactive learning with AI Udemy , a leading AI-powered reskilling platform, today announced the launch of Role Play, a new AI-powered offering that helps learners develop real-world soft skills through immersive, instructor-designed conversation simulations. Role Play also enables organizations to design custom scenarios based on their specific business challenges, delivering personalized and contextual learning at scale. By blending expert-created content with adaptive coaching technology and personalization at the enterprise level, Role Play gives learners a realistic environment to practice and master critical workplace communication skills. Unlike traditional publisher models that rely on leng...

Australia-hosted instance of Smartsheet strengthens company’s presence APJ and supports customers’ data privacy compliance requirements Smartsheet , the AI-powered, enterprise-grade work management platform, today unveiled Smartsheet Regions Australia, a new data residency option that empowers customers to control data hosting and supports compliance with local privacy laws such as the Australian Privacy Act and EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This new instance, Smartsheet’s fourth globally, is hosted in Sydney, with backup infrastructure located in Melbourne, ensuring all customer and partner data remains within the country. “This investment in a new Smartsheet Regions Australia underscores our dedication to the APJ region and the local data residency needs of our Australian and APJ customers,” said Helen Masters, managing director, APJ, Smartsheet. “This Australia-hosted instance of Smartsheet will support both new and existing customers and partners, giving users a...

New Global Agentic Network helps accelerate the development and deployment of AI-driven workforce solutions at scale, spanning  Asia Pacific , EMEA and  North America . Deloitte’s AI agents are designed to help reimagine enterprise processes with accuracy and efficiency, integrating human skills with automation. Deloitte is actively deploying agentic AI across its own operations while upskilling Deloitte talent with the skillsets needed to help drive agentic AI implementation with clients. Deloitte announced the launch of its Global Agentic Network to help scale AI-driven digital workforce capabilities in organizations around the world. The initiative leverages Deloitte’s expansive global alliances and technology relationships to create a connected ecosystem of AI business agent offerings, which will augment and automate client operations. Expanding on its global delivery centers in locations across major markets in  Asia Pacific , EMEA and  North Americ...

The fear that AI will replace jobs has given way to something new: a desire to use it effectively, strategically, and confidently at work. But that’s easier said than done. In many cases, the barrier isn’t the technology itself but uncertainty. While 78% of knowledge workers believe AI can benefit their role, more than half admit they struggle to know when or how to use it. On the other side, over one-third of workers (35%) say they don’t use AI at all — not even in their personal lives — and 34% describe their skills as “nonexistent.” This surprising stat is just one glimpse into how knowledge workers really feel about AI in 2025. Miro surveyed 2,000 U.S.-based professionals and found out what excites them, what’s holding them back, and what’s keeping them up at night. Overall, the results revealed that people want to harness AI, but they’re looking for direction. And that starts by changing how we think. Here are four mindset shifts every leader should embrace to help kno...

SkillsAware and Learning Agents partner to bring AI-powered skills recognition to Canada, empowering individuals and organizations to validate workforce skills. SkillsAware , a human-centered, AI-powered skills recognition engine, and Learning Agents, a leading Canadian educational technology company, today announced a strategic partnership aimed at transforming the skills landscape in Canada. The collaboration will leverage SkillsAware’s innovative AI technology and Learning Agents’ deep expertise in the Canadian education and employment sectors to empower individuals and organisations across the country. This partnership marks a significant step in bringing cutting-edge skills recognition capabilities to the Canadian market. By combining SkillsAware’s AI-driven platform, co-founded by Edalex, SkillsIQ, and Dr. Mark Keough, with Learning Agents’ established presence and platforms like CanCred.ca, the collaboration will offer enhanced tools for identifying, validating, and devel...

Volante Labs Limited ( volantechain.com ), under the leadership of CEO Joey Bertschler, has officially launched the  Volante Card , the world’s first Web3-enabled prepaid card designed specifically for salary disbursement—no traditional bank account required. Volante launches Web3 prepaid card for salary payments—real-time wages, no bank account required. Powered by blockchain + AI and made from OpenAI and Opera veterans with a Japanese developer team. Editor’s Note : Due to the existence of multiple companies with similar names (e.g., Volante Tech, Volante Labs, etc.), this release refers specifically to Volante Labs Limited, incorporated in the BVI with the link right next to the name at the start of the PR. Catch more HRTech Insights : The RTO Reckoning: Why the Gig Model Is the Future of Customer Service Designed to serve billions of unbanked individuals globally—and to offer a  cost-effective alternative  in regions affected by inflation or unstable local cu...

COMPANIES planning to scale back on hiring in 2025 won’t come as good news to  the 1.6 million Americans currently struggling to find work . However, the shift towards retaining and upskilling existing employees may, in fact, be one of the most effective ways to attract top talent in the long run. The findings of Willo’s Hiring Trends Report 2025, which surveyed more than 100 talent acquisition leaders globally, reveal a sharp decline in the number of companies planning on significant hiring – 48% fewer companies plan substantial workforce growth compared to 2024. Instead, firms are prioritising retention strategies, with 33% of employers planning to increase salaries and an overwhelming 78% focusing on upskilling existing employees. Catch more HRTech Insights : The RTO Reckoning: Why the Gig Model Is the Future of Customer Service While this does not mean hiring will grind to a halt, it does suggest companies are changing their approach.   AI-driven ‘sea of sameness’ ...

New AI-powered tool screens hundreds of resumes instantly with smart matching, bullet-point summaries, and AI content detection — no ATS required. q32 , llc Launches: CV Match : AI Resume Screening Without the ATS Bloat CV Match, a new AI-powered tool for recruiters and hiring managers, officially launches today. The platform allows users to upload a job description and up to 200 resumes, and instantly receive a ranked list of candidates — complete with smart summaries and AI-generated content detection. Designed by developers and recruiters frustrated with bloated applicant tracking systems, CV Match focuses on speed, clarity, and actionable insight — without requiring integrations, logins, or contracts. “We built CV Match because screening resumes by hand sucks,” said Erik Aronesty, founder of Q32. “Most tools are slow, locked behind demos, or try to replace your entire system. We just wanted a fast, transparent way to get signal from noise.” Read More :  The Workplace Powe...

High-volume recruiting has evolved from a manual, repetitive process into a data-driven, intelligent operation. Organizations hiring at scale—whether for seasonal roles, frontline jobs, or rapid expansions—are now turning to advanced machine learning systems to manage large applicant volumes with greater precision and efficiency. One of the most transformative advancements in this space is multi-modal data fusion, which integrates diverse types of candidate data into unified recruitment intelligence models. What is Multi-Modal Data Fusion? Multi-modal data fusion refers to the integration of different types of data sources—structured, unstructured, visual, audio, and behavioral—into a single model or pipeline to enhance decision-making. In the context of recruiting, this could include: Textual Data: Resumes, cover letters, chatbot transcripts, job descriptions. Behavioral Data: Clickstream behavior on job portals, time taken to complete assessments, drop-off points in applicatio...

Workstatus rolls out powerful new features for project tracking, budgeting, invoicing, and team coordination to boost productivity and efficiency. Workstatus , a leading workforce management software, has introduced a range of powerful new features designed to streamline project tracking, team coordination, and workflow optimization for modern businesses. Key Updates Include: ● Attendance & Jobsite Tracking: Improved check-in/out process Live location monitoring with jobsite filters Duration tracking for more accountability ● Budgeting & Billing Controls: Streamlined check-in/out for faster attendance logging Get alerts when budget thresholds are reached Mark projects as billable or non-billable easily ● Twilio & WhatsApp Integration: Verify users via WhatsApp numbers Enable two-factor authentication through WhatsApp Configure communication templates at the org level ● Invoice Management: Create flexible, timesheet-based invoices Use intuitive “...