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Proofpoint expands APJ data security amid AI risks
Data Protection

Proofpoint expands APJ data security amid AI risks

Businesses in APJ face tighter local hosting rules as AI adoption drives new data loss and compliance pressures.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Today
The hidden cost of technical debt in the race to modernise Java applications
DevOps

The hidden cost of technical debt in the race to modernise Java applications

Hidden complexity is slowing Asia Pacific firms' AI and cloud upgrades, as ageing Java estates become harder to maintain and secure.

By Dean Vaughan • 3 min read • Yesterday
Huawei Cloud launches the CodeArts Agent in Singapore
DevOps

Huawei Cloud launches the CodeArts Agent in Singapore

The Singapore debut puts Huawei Cloud in the race to win enterprise developers as AI tools shift from code suggestions to full project support.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Yesterday
Microsoft 365 readiness gaps worry MSPs as AI demand grows
Software-as-a-Service

Microsoft 365 readiness gaps worry MSPs as AI demand grows

Only 3% of MSPs said every client tenant is Copilot-ready, despite AI governance becoming the fastest-growing request.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Yesterday
Only 8% of firms track AI impact, Talent Group says
Data Protection

Only 8% of firms track AI impact, Talent Group says

Despite a surge in workplace use, most firms still cannot show whether AI is paying off, with only 8% tracking impact with clear KPIs.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Yesterday
Datadog targets enterprise risk with AI and automation
DevOps

Datadog targets enterprise risk with AI and automation

Australian enterprises are under pressure to tame AI-driven complexity, compliance risk and rising technology costs as Datadog broadens its platform.

By David Shilovsky • 6 min read • Yesterday
AI agents fail to ace browsing tasks in Decodo test
AI Security

AI agents fail to ace browsing tasks in Decodo test

The study found browser agents often stumbled at checkout and other irreversible steps, raising safety and reliability concerns for businesses.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Pythian unveils Gemini Enterprise AI model for staff
Customer Relationship Management

Pythian unveils Gemini Enterprise AI model for staff

The consultancy says workflow redesign, not tool access, helped triple AI engagement and cut database incident resolution times by 80%.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
How AI is modernising maritime procurement
Digital Transformation

How AI is modernising maritime procurement

Shipping firms in Asia Pacific are using AI to cut procurement errors, speed compliance checks and improve emissions tracking, an Achilles survey found.

By Carsten Schmidt • 5 min read • Last week
TrendAI tops CyberGym with 97% exploit-remediation rate
Cloud Security

TrendAI tops CyberGym with 97% exploit-remediation rate

Enterprises could cut their exposure window as TrendAI's AESIR scored 97% on an independent benchmark against confirmed software flaws.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
Mimecast CEO: Agentic AI threat novel but not entirely new
Robotics

Mimecast CEO: Agentic AI threat novel but not entirely new

Hidden AI risks are already widespread in workplaces, with Mimecast saying users are driving shadow tools and most exposure still starts with people.

By Donovan Jackson • 5 min read • Last week

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Digital Island, RingCentral bring agentic voice AI to NZ
Unified Communications

Digital Island, RingCentral bring agentic voice AI to NZ

New Zealand businesses can now access RingCentral's agentic voice AI through Digital Island, easing deployment and support for local customers.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Today
Australian firms adopt AI faster than governance rules
Document Management

Australian firms adopt AI faster than governance rules

Most firms are using AI without the rules or training to support it, leaving privacy, security and integration risks unchecked.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Today
Actuaries & UTS launch AI risk guidance for finance
Digital Transformation

Actuaries & UTS launch AI risk guidance for finance

Most financial firms using AI still lack proper risk checks, prompting fresh guidance as regulators warn oversight is lagging.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Today
SentinelOne brings Prompt Security to AWS Sydney for AI sovereignty
Data Protection

SentinelOne brings Prompt Security to AWS Sydney for AI sovereignty

Local hosting in Sydney eases compliance worries for Australian firms using AI tools that may expose prompts, code and credentials.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Today
AI gives criminals speed boost, but basic security failures persist
Ransomware

AI gives criminals speed boost, but basic security failures persist

Australian firms still face email compromise and poor security hygiene, even as AI helps criminals move faster and hide harder.

By David Shilovsky • 6 min read • Today
SMBs take cautious approach to AI adoption, study finds
Data Protection

SMBs take cautious approach to AI adoption, study finds

Security and compliance worries are slowing AI rollouts at smaller firms, even as most report business gains from targeted use.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week