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News.com.au
19-05-2025
- Sport
- News.com.au
2025 Doomben Cup: Jockey Cejay Graham to ride Miss Joelene for trainer Kelly Schweida
Rejuvenated jockey Cejay Graham joked that she would have to be 'carried' to the weigh-in if she could win this week's $1 million Group 1 Doomben Cup (2000m) on 50-1 shot Miss Joelene in just her second attempt at Group 1 glory. A 10-day suspension has seen Graham out of action since a wet and wild Hollindale Stakes Day on the Gold Coast on May 10. On that day she rode Miss Joelene to an admirable fourth place behind star trio Antino, Fawkner Park and Kovalica in the Group 2 Hollindale Stakes (1800m). And despite Brisbane trainer Kelly Schweida having an array of top jockeys from down south to choose from, he and Miss Joelene's owner Darren Wilson have kept their faith in Graham to ride the four-year-old mare in the Doomben Cup. It will be Graham's second crack at a major after she rode the Gary Portelli -trained gelding Kintyre to ninth in last year's $1.5m Epsom Handicap (1600m) at Randwick. 'I'm still a freshie at it,' Graham said about her Group 1 experience. 'It'll be fantastic to ride in one up here in Queensland and even better to get that opportunity for Kelly. 'I had hoped that I'd be able to stick with her throughout her preparation because I knew she was aiming towards that sort of line (Doomben Cup).' Asked what it would mean to win a Group 1 for her biggest supporter Schweida, who has two majors under his belt, Graham said: 'I think I'd have to get carried back in. I'd be very emotional, purely because of Kelly. 'I don't think you could make a Group 1 extra special but I reckon that would do it.' Queensland star Antino ($3.50) and daring frontrunner Pride Of Jenni ($4) head the Doomben Cup market but Miss Joelene ($51) proved in the Hollindale Stakes – albeit on a heavy track – that she was more than capable of springing an upset. Antino wins the TAB Hollindale Stakes in dominant fashion! ðŸ'Š @tonygollan — SKY Racing (@SkyRacingAU) May 10, 2025 • 'Her best is good enough to beat anyone': Is Pride Of Jenni the horse to end Craig Newitt's Group 1 drought? 'She ran an absolute cracker on that bottomless track at the Gold Coast the other day so I don't think she could be going any better heading into the Doomben Cup,' Graham said. 'It's a very exciting time. I said to Darren (Wilson) 'I based my suspension around her' and he said 'No you didn't'. I said 'no I did, I'm telling you, she is what I'm most looking forward to'.' Graham is hoping for a track in the soft range at Doomben on Saturday and given the weather forecast of showers this week in Brisbane, she may well get her wish. Plenty of roughies have saluted at massive odds already this winter carnival and Graham isn't too fazed about Miss Joelene's $51 odds for the Doomben Cup, especially given the mare's superb record on soft ground (6:3-1-1). 'With the way the tracks might be, you just never know,' she said. 'One thing about her, she didn't love the track the other day (at the Gold Coast) but she still performs well on any surface and I think that extra distance will be right up her alley.'
Yahoo
30-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Soul Machines Transforms the Modern Workforce by Launching New Experiential AI Agents with Seamless Workflow Integrations
SAN FRANCISCO, April 30, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Soul Machines today announced Premium Integrations, a new product feature seamlessly connecting its industry-leading Soul Machines Experiential AI Agents™ with major workflow orchestration tools like Zapier. This breakthrough bridges the company's unrivaled real-time, human-like conversational abilities with robust automation, delivering a comprehensive AI Agent offering that transforms how businesses operate and interact with employees and customers. Soul Machines Experiential AI Agents offer a truly unique holistic solution, combining human-like digital faces, multi-modal communication, nuanced emotional responsiveness - both verbal and nonverbal - and now, seamless automation to execute relevant actions. This convergence makes our offering the most robust and comprehensive no-code AI Agent solution available. "Our patented Digital Brain technology allows Soul Machines to deliver Experiential AI Agents that build genuine trust through authentic, human-like interactions - a stark contrast to traditional AI Agent offerings," said Darren Wilson, Chief Product Officer at Soul Machines. "This new approach transforms businesses, helping them unlock unprecedented efficiencies, optimize costs, fill workforce gaps and elevate customer and employee experiences in a truly impactful way." For enterprise and government organizations seeking a comprehensive AI Agent solution, Soul Machines Studio with Premium Integrations offer unparalleled advantages: Authentic and Empathetic Human-Like Interactions: Powered by our patented Digital Brain technology, Soul Machines Experiential AI Agents see, hear, react, and genuinely empathize, mimicking human interaction. This fosters deep authenticity, unparalleled engagement, and a level of trust unmatched by conventional AI, chatbots, or voice-only agents - all leading to higher engagement and more successful outcomes. Intuitive Conversational Interface for Faster Adoption: Our natural, human-like interface dramatically simplifies the adoption of both internal and external tools. This eliminates the need for extensive training and allows users to learn at their own pace, targeting their specific needs and driving significant operational and financial ROI. Effortless Integration for Scalable Impact: Premium Integrations seamlessly connect Soul Machines Experiential AI Agents with leading workflow automation tools, like Zapier, to empower our Agents to intelligently gather, analyze, and act on data within existing processes, automating repetitive tasks, scaling support globally, and delivering hyper-personalization – all through simple, intuitive prompts. Soul Machines Experiential AI Agent Capabilities with Zapier By pairing Soul Machines Experiential AI Agents with the vast ecosystem of applications accessible through Zapier, we transform cold automations into warm and inviting human-like interactions that build trust and engagement. With this solution organizations can achieve unprecedented levels of intelligent automation across various critical functions: Customer Experience (CX): Trigger face-to-face, empathetic, AI conversations in real time for support inquiries from any connected channel, automatically capturing sentiment and providing detailed summaries. Human Resources (HR): Deploy digital interviewers, onboarding agents or performance coaches, triggered by HR platform events, guiding users through processes and automatically updating HR systems with completed information. IT Support: Initiate real-time Experiential AI Agent conversations for critical IT issues logged in connected systems, offering personalized troubleshooting and intelligent escalation. Sales: Engage with leads from various marketing platforms, capturing key information and seamlessly updating CRM systems. Premium Integrations are available to Soul Machines Studio Annual Pro and Enterprise plan subscribers as an add-on feature for $5,000 USD per year. To learn more about Soul Machines Studio or Premium Integrations, visit About Soul Machines Founded in 2016, Soul Machines is a pioneer in the humanization of AI. Our ground-breaking Experiential AI™ technology powers interactive, empathetic AI Agents and Assistants that accelerate business efficiencies, personal learning and engagement. Our revolutionary Soul Machines Studio software tools allow anyone to create and customize a Digital Workforce, driving personalized experiences across platforms in real time. Soul Machines delivers high-impact, emotionally intelligent solutions for global enterprises like Heineken, BankABC, Morningstar and the World Health Organization. Only Soul Machines offers the full capabilities of human and machine collaboration in an ethical, responsive, and unprecedented way. For more information, visit View source version on Contacts media@ Sign in to access your portfolio
Business Wire
30-04-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Soul Machines Transforms the Modern Workforce by Launching New Experiential AI Agents with Seamless Workflow Integrations
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Soul Machines today announced Premium Integrations, a new product feature seamlessly connecting its industry-leading Soul Machines Experiential AI Agents™ with major workflow orchestration tools like Zapier. This breakthrough bridges the company's unrivaled real-time, human-like conversational abilities with robust automation, delivering a comprehensive AI Agent offering that transforms how businesses operate and interact with employees and customers. Soul Machines today announced Premium Integrations, a new product feature seamlessly connecting its industry-leading Soul Machines Experiential AI Agents™ with major workflow orchestration tools like Zapier. Soul Machines Experiential AI Agents offer a truly unique holistic solution, combining human-like digital faces, multi-modal communication, nuanced emotional responsiveness - both verbal and nonverbal - and now, seamless automation to execute relevant actions. This convergence makes our offering the most robust and comprehensive no-code AI Agent solution available. 'Our patented Digital Brain technology allows Soul Machines to deliver Experiential AI Agents that build genuine trust through authentic, human-like interactions - a stark contrast to traditional AI Agent offerings,' said Darren Wilson, Chief Product Officer at Soul Machines. 'This new approach transforms businesses, helping them unlock unprecedented efficiencies, optimize costs, fill workforce gaps and elevate customer and employee experiences in a truly impactful way.' For enterprise and government organizations seeking a comprehensive AI Agent solution, Soul Machines Studio with Premium Integrations offer unparalleled advantages: Authentic and Empathetic Human-Like Interactions: Powered by our patented Digital Brain technology, Soul Machines Experiential AI Agents see, hear, react, and genuinely empathize, mimicking human interaction. This fosters deep authenticity, unparalleled engagement, and a level of trust unmatched by conventional AI, chatbots, or voice-only agents - all leading to higher engagement and more successful outcomes. Intuitive Conversational Interface for Faster Adoption: Our natural, human-like interface dramatically simplifies the adoption of both internal and external tools. This eliminates the need for extensive training and allows users to learn at their own pace, targeting their specific needs and driving significant operational and financial ROI. Effortless Integration for Scalable Impact: Premium Integrations seamlessly connect Soul Machines Experiential AI Agents with leading workflow automation tools, like Zapier, to empower our Agents to intelligently gather, analyze, and act on data within existing processes, automating repetitive tasks, scaling support globally, and delivering hyper-personalization – all through simple, intuitive prompts. Soul Machines Experiential AI Agent Capabilities with Zapier By pairing Soul Machines Experiential AI Agents with the vast ecosystem of applications accessible through Zapier, we transform cold automations into warm and inviting human-like interactions that build trust and engagement. With this solution organizations can achieve unprecedented levels of intelligent automation across various critical functions: Customer Experience (CX): Trigger face-to-face, empathetic, AI conversations in real time for support inquiries from any connected channel, automatically capturing sentiment and providing detailed summaries. Human Resources (HR): Deploy digital interviewers, onboarding agents or performance coaches, triggered by HR platform events, guiding users through processes and automatically updating HR systems with completed information. IT Support: Initiate real-time Experiential AI Agent conversations for critical IT issues logged in connected systems, offering personalized troubleshooting and intelligent escalation. Sales: Engage with leads from various marketing platforms, capturing key information and seamlessly updating CRM systems. Premium Integrations are available to Soul Machines Studio Annual Pro and Enterprise plan subscribers as an add-on feature for $5,000 USD per year. To learn more about Soul Machines Studio or Premium Integrations, visit About Soul Machines Founded in 2016, Soul Machines is a pioneer in the humanization of AI. Our ground-breaking Experiential AI™ technology powers interactive, empathetic AI Agents and Assistants that accelerate business efficiencies, personal learning and engagement. Our revolutionary Soul Machines Studio software tools allow anyone to create and customize a Digital Workforce, driving personalized experiences across platforms in real time. Soul Machines delivers high-impact, emotionally intelligent solutions for global enterprises like Heineken, BankABC, Morningstar and the World Health Organization. Only Soul Machines offers the full capabilities of human and machine collaboration in an ethical, responsive, and unprecedented way. For more information, visit
Associated Press
30-04-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Soul Machines Transforms the Modern Workforce by Launching New Experiential AI Agents with Seamless Workflow Integrations
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr 30, 2025-- Soul Machines today announced Premium Integrations, a new product feature seamlessly connecting its industry-leading Soul Machines Experiential AI Agents™ with major workflow orchestration tools like Zapier. This breakthrough bridges the company's unrivaled real-time, human-like conversational abilities with robust automation, delivering a comprehensive AI Agent offering that transforms how businesses operate and interact with employees and customers. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: Soul Machines Experiential AI Agents - real-time empathetic conversations with seamless workflow integrations Soul Machines Experiential AI Agents offer a truly unique holistic solution, combining human-like digital faces, multi-modal communication, nuanced emotional responsiveness - both verbal and nonverbal - and now, seamless automation to execute relevant actions. This convergence makes our offering the most robust and comprehensive no-code AI Agent solution available. 'Our patented Digital Brain technology allows Soul Machines to deliver Experiential AI Agents that build genuine trust through authentic, human-like interactions - a stark contrast to traditional AI Agent offerings,' said Darren Wilson, Chief Product Officer at Soul Machines. 'This new approach transforms businesses, helping them unlock unprecedented efficiencies, optimize costs, fill workforce gaps and elevate customer and employee experiences in a truly impactful way.' For enterprise and government organizations seeking a comprehensive AI Agent solution, Soul Machines Studio with Premium Integrations offer unparalleled advantages: Soul Machines Experiential AI Agent Capabilities with Zapier By pairing Soul Machines Experiential AI Agents with the vast ecosystem of applications accessible through Zapier, we transform cold automations into warm and inviting human-like interactions that build trust and engagement. With this solution organizations can achieve unprecedented levels of intelligent automation across various critical functions: Premium Integrations are available to Soul Machines Studio Annual Pro and Enterprise plan subscribers as an add-on feature for $5,000 USD per year. To learn more about Soul Machines Studio or Premium Integrations, visit About Soul Machines Founded in 2016, Soul Machines is a pioneer in the humanization of AI. Our ground-breaking Experiential AI™ technology powers interactive, empathetic AI Agents and Assistants that accelerate business efficiencies, personal learning and engagement. Our revolutionary Soul Machines Studio software tools allow anyone to create and customize a Digital Workforce, driving personalized experiences across platforms in real time. Soul Machines delivers high-impact, emotionally intelligent solutions for global enterprises like Heineken, BankABC, Morningstar and the World Health Organization. Only Soul Machines offers the full capabilities of human and machine collaboration in an ethical, responsive, and unprecedented way. For more information, visit View source version on [email protected] KEYWORD: UNITED STATES NORTH AMERICA CALIFORNIA INDUSTRY KEYWORD: SOFTWARE AUDIO/VIDEO MARKETING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE DATA MANAGEMENT COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY APPS/APPLICATIONS SOURCE: Soul Machines Copyright Business Wire 2025. PUB: 04/30/2025 12:06 PM/DISC: 04/30/2025 12:06 PM
Yahoo
29-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Morrisons to enhance checkout experience with NCR Voyix
British supermarket chain Morrisons has chosen NCR Voyix commerce platform to upgrade its point-of-sale (POS) systems to enhance shopping experience for its customers. The move will see the implementation of new POS technology across 13,000 checkout lanes in almost 500 stores under a five-year agreement. The initiative signifies Morrisons' shift away from outdated POS systems towards more streamlined and scaleable solutions. Continual support for the upgraded software will be delivered through the NCR Voyix Managed Service, which includes advanced service desk features. The partnership extension entails Morrisons adopting a modern software-as-a-service (SaaS) framework maintained by NCR Voyix Edge, which is expected to improve customer interactions and facilitate swift integration of updates and new functionalities. The platform's NCR Voyix Insights component will furnish Morrisons with real-time data and analytics to inform better strategic decisions. Morrisons group retail director Martin Dawson stated: "We are very pleased to have chosen NCR Voyix as our commerce solutions and services partner to help us further improve our retail technology as we seek to operate with greater agility and efficiency for the benefit of our customers now and well into the future." NCR Voyix's platform will enable Morrisons to introduce novel digital experiences that are personalised for their customers. The infrastructure provided by NCR Voyix Edge equips Morrisons to operate their physical stores with the same efficiency as their digital platforms while catering to the specific needs of a dynamic retail IT landscape. The introduction of NCR Voyix's next-generation self-checkout will decrease waiting times and improve overall customer satisfaction. NCR Voyix retail and payment president Darren Wilson stated: 'Technology evolves at lightning speed, and older, legacy solutions make it difficult for retailers to progress at the pace required to effectively compete. 'We are delighted Morrisons has chosen NCR Voyix's interconnected retail solutions to help their entire supermarket portfolio by elevating store performance along with the customer and employee experience.' In March 2025, Morrisons reported that its total sales for the first quarter of the fiscal year 2024/25 rose 2.4%, bringing the figure to £4bn ($5.1bn). "Morrisons to enhance checkout experience with NCR Voyix" was originally created and published by Retail Insight Network, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Sign in to access your portfolio
