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'Lack of support' as Australia lags behind on blockchain
Digital Transformation

'Lack of support' as Australia lags behind on blockchain

Years of regulatory delay risk leaving Australia behind as tokenised assets and digital investment platforms gather pace.

By David Shilovsky • 5 min read • 5 days ago
Quantum computers aren't here yet. But the data threat is
Data Protection

Quantum computers aren't here yet. But the data threat is

Hackers are already stockpiling encrypted data for Q-Day, when quantum machines could break RSA and ECC in minutes.

By Donovan Jackson • 5 min read • This month
Ctera names Tal Sarfaty cyberstorage security chief
Data Protection

Ctera names Tal Sarfaty cyberstorage security chief

The hire underscores CTERA's push into a fast-growing segment as ransomware drives demand for stronger protection of live storage data.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • This month
'Self-learning' AI big boon for Qualtrics' CX
Unified Communications

'Self-learning' AI big boon for Qualtrics' CX

Companies using AI for customer experience are cutting churn and lifting revenue, with Qualtrics saying richer feedback can triple insights.

By David Shilovsky • 5 min read • Thu, 30th Apr 2026
Cloud Security Alliance launches AI risk initiative
Cloud Security

Cloud Security Alliance launches AI risk initiative

Enterprises may get fresh oversight tools as the alliance expands controls for autonomous AI, gains CVE authority and takes on new governance specs.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Apr 2026
AI Personality awards launch with USD $90,000 prize
Generative AI

AI Personality awards launch with USD $90,000 prize

The contest underlines how virtual creators are moving into a more structured business, with brand deals and subscriptions now at stake.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
Global CISO Council launched to steer AI governance
Data Protection

Global CISO Council launched to steer AI governance

EC-Council launches the Global CISO Council to unify AI governance, tech risk oversight and regulatory response for senior security leaders.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Sat, 14th Mar 2026
Nvidia survey shows AI driving revenue, cuts & spend
Manufacturing

Nvidia survey shows AI driving revenue, cuts & spend

Nvidia survey finds AI now widely embedded in operations, driving revenue gains, cost cuts and fresh spend as firms move beyond pilots.

By Mark Tarre • 6 min read • Wed, 11th Mar 2026

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IAB New Zealand launches Wellington industry council
Data Protection

IAB New Zealand launches Wellington industry council

The new body gives Wellington's government-heavy digital ad market a formal voice in IAB New Zealand's national standards and privacy work.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
PK Sound appoints Conrad Whelan as Chairman
Uber

PK Sound appoints Conrad Whelan as Chairman

The Calgary audio maker is betting on Conrad Whelan's software background to win wider adoption of its robotic line array systems.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
UK sets out Bill to speed AI regulation & sandboxes
Data governance

UK sets out Bill to speed AI regulation & sandboxes

Regulatory sandboxes could help firms move AI systems from pilot to wider use as ministers seek to overhaul outdated rules.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Last month
Women in Collaboration hosts London finance leaders
Digital Transformation

Women in Collaboration hosts London finance leaders

More than 100 senior female finance executives will compare notes in London on funding pressure, AI adoption and systems risk.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 29th Apr 2026
UK firms see weak AI returns as skills lag adoption
Digital Transformation

UK firms see weak AI returns as skills lag adoption

Only 16% of employees are seeing big productivity gains despite average UK company spending of GBP £235,000 on AI and emerging tech.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026
Fime launches trust framework for AI-initiated payments
Fintech

Fime launches trust framework for AI-initiated payments

AI-driven purchases are raising fraud and compliance concerns as Fime seeks to give merchants and banks a neutral way to verify them.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026
Australia, Anthropic sign AI safety & research deal
Agricultural Technology

Australia, Anthropic sign AI safety & research deal

The deal will give Canberra access to AI risk findings and usage data as Anthropic expands research support and plans a Sydney office.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 3rd Apr 2026
Loyalty association launches AI & behaviour courses
Digital Transformation

Loyalty association launches AI & behaviour courses

Businesses under pressure to prove loyalty returns will get new training on AI shopping tools, customer behaviour and program profitability.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026
GTIA opens ChannelCon 2026 registration in San Diego
Digital Transformation

GTIA opens ChannelCon 2026 registration in San Diego

Attendees can now book a place at San Diego's ChannelCon 2026, where GTIA will launch a new AI awards programme and offer free member entry.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2026
Scaling the AI economy: Infrastructure at speed, talent at scale
DevOps

Scaling the AI economy: Infrastructure at speed, talent at scale

As AI drives explosive data centre growth, success hinges on power-ready sites, faster build-out and cultivating cross-functional talent.

By Jennifer Reininger • 5 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2026