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AI speeds up cyber attacks on ageing systems, experts warn
Digital Transformation

AI speeds up cyber attacks on ageing systems, experts warn

Ageing technology is leaving critical services exposed as AI lets attackers exploit known weaknesses at machine speed, experts say.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Yesterday
Gartner warns AI layoffs could force rehiring by 2029
Digital Transformation

Gartner warns AI layoffs could force rehiring by 2029

Businesses that cut staff too aggressively on AI savings may face higher costs later, with Gartner forecasting rehiring for 30% by 2029.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Google Cloud outlines SQL Server login migration fix
DevOps

Google Cloud outlines SQL Server login migration fix

Applications can be left unable to connect after database cutover unless server logins are recreated or remapped with matching SIDs.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
AnywhereNow teams with Meridian IT on Microsoft Teams
Software-as-a-Service

AnywhereNow teams with Meridian IT on Microsoft Teams

Businesses can now add AI-driven customer service inside Microsoft Teams as AnywhereNow and Meridian IT bundle deployment and support around existing systems.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Bouygues Telecom launches Cloud TV with Aurora & Kaltura
Digital Transformation

Bouygues Telecom launches Cloud TV with Aurora & Kaltura

The rollout replaces legacy IPTV infrastructure across France for 5.5 million fixed-network customers and 27.4 million mobile users.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Appian names Asia Pacific award winners in Australia
Digital Transformation

Appian names Asia Pacific award winners in Australia

The awards highlight how insurers, agencies and police are using process software to cut delays, clear backlogs and save staff time.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
NEOS joins Infor network in Asia Pacific warehouse deal
Manufacturing

NEOS joins Infor network in Asia Pacific warehouse deal

Warehouse operators across six Asia Pacific markets will now get local sales, implementation and support for Infor's system through NEOS.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • This month

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Linfox takes delivery of Australia's first Airbus H160
Modernisation

Linfox takes delivery of Australia's first Airbus H160

The twin-engine model will support corporate flights across Australia as Linfox becomes the country's first operator of the Airbus H160.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • 3 days ago
Finofo adds expense & purchasing tools to platform
Software-as-a-Service

Finofo adds expense & purchasing tools to platform

Finance teams can now handle invoices, expenses and purchase orders in one workflow, while keeping existing cards, banks and ERPs.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
UK firms confident on T+1 but not ready, Tokenovate warns
Digital Transformation

UK firms confident on T+1 but not ready, Tokenovate warns

Funding gaps and manual processing mean most post-trade firms are not yet ready for the UK's faster T+1 settlement cycle.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Auckland Airport plans change to security and passport control
Customer Experience

Auckland Airport plans change to security and passport control

Travellers at Auckland Airport will face a new check order from late 2027 as security screening moves ahead of passport control.

By RNZ • 1 min read • Last week
Nutanix adds Azure Virtual Desktop support for AHV
Disaster Recovery

Nutanix adds Azure Virtual Desktop support for AHV

Organisations can now keep desktop workloads on premises while still using Microsoft's cloud control plane, easing compliance and latency concerns.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month
CloudClevr buys Flow AI to expand digital services
Document Management

CloudClevr buys Flow AI to expand digital services

The deal adds about GBP £8 million in revenue and 90 staff, giving customers wider access to automation, data and AI services.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month
BDO Canada joins Workday push for digital overhaul
Software-as-a-Service

BDO Canada joins Workday push for digital overhaul

Canadian firms under pressure to modernise finance and HR systems will get BDO advisory support through a new Workday alliance.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • This month
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 • This month
Alkami tops credit unions in FI Navigator rankings
Data Analytics

Alkami tops credit unions in FI Navigator rankings

For smaller lenders, the rankings offer evidence that digital banking spend can translate into faster customer and deposit growth against larger rivals.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Plum picks Upvest for UK investment platform rollout
Fintech

Plum picks Upvest for UK investment platform rollout

The move will let Plum simplify its UK investing setup and add funds, stocks and exchange-traded funds through a single platform.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month