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AI demands network agility and better operational governance
Network Infrastructure

AI demands network agility and better operational governance

Governance gaps are leaving most organisations exposed as AI traffic surges and networks struggle to keep pace with machine-speed demands.

By Anthony Caruana • 5 min read • Today
AGI is coming. The future of work isn't ready
Digital Transformation

AGI is coming. The future of work isn't ready

Businesses risk falling behind as AI advances faster than workforce skills, forcing them to redesign roles, workflows and judgement.

By Glen Maguire • 9 min read • Today
Australia & New Zealand top Asia-Pacific in IT stability
DevOps

Australia & New Zealand top Asia-Pacific in IT stability

Outages are detected quickly in Australia and New Zealand, but fragmented monitoring leaves teams slower to restore services across APAC.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Today
Teradata expands Tera into agentic coworker for data
Hybrid Cloud

Teradata expands Tera into agentic coworker for data

The new tools are due in late 2026, as Teradata targets lower AI costs and fewer workflow errors across enterprise data systems.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Today
Bir launches digital push for Azerbaijan micro-firms
Digital Transformation

Bir launches digital push for Azerbaijan micro-firms

Micro-entrepreneurs in Azerbaijan will get training and fee breaks as Bir tries to draw them into digital banking and online sales.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Today
OpenSesame adds multi-topic AI search for training
eLearning

OpenSesame adds multi-topic AI search for training

Learning and development teams can now cut complex catalogue searches to minutes as OpenSesame expands its AI assistant across multiple topics.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Yesterday
Thrive bolsters NextGen platform with Elastic, Cato
Virtual Private Networks

Thrive bolsters NextGen platform with Elastic, Cato

Pressure on overstretched security teams is driving Thrive to add Elastic and Cato Networks to its NextGen platform, widening detection and access controls.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Today
Tokenmaxxing won't fly in APAC. How to shrink AI spend without limiting security
Digital Transformation

Tokenmaxxing won't fly in APAC. How to shrink AI spend without limiting security

APAC security teams can cut AI bills sharply by filtering routine cases before they reach costly frontier models, without weakening defences.

By Matt Coons • 5 min read • 2 days ago
Cook Islands trust registrations hit record amid US demand
Fintech

Cook Islands trust registrations hit record amid US demand

Record registrations underscore the Cook Islands' growing reliance on US-backed trust business, even as local staffing gaps widen.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Last week
AI becomes second-biggest concern for undergraduates
Artificial Intelligence

AI becomes second-biggest concern for undergraduates

Students are increasingly worried AI could hit graduate hiring, with 55% naming it their second-biggest concern worldwide.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week

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Green Cross Health tops New Zealand employer rankings
Human Capital Management

Green Cross Health tops New Zealand employer rankings

Worker trust is overtaking brand recognition as New Zealanders reward employers that offer strong leadership, fair treatment and career growth.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Today
Younger Australian parents most anxious over AI use
Data Protection

Younger Australian parents most anxious over AI use

Younger parents are driving AI adoption at home, but many say privacy, safety and the risk of falling behind are fuelling anxiety.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Today
Cohesity launches Agent Resilience for AI recovery
Software-as-a-Service

Cohesity launches Agent Resilience for AI recovery

The new feature targets a growing gap in AI governance, after Cohesity found 56% of organisations feel unprepared for agent mishaps.

By Mara Sugue • 5 min read • Today
Landmark & Microsoft launch secure Copilot workshops
Data Protection

Landmark & Microsoft launch secure Copilot workshops

Irish business leaders will get monthly guidance on deploying Copilot safely as firms weigh productivity gains against data and cybersecurity risks.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • 2 days ago
The AI experiment is over. Now CIOs need to prove business value
Digital Transformation

The AI experiment is over. Now CIOs need to prove business value

Most Australian CIOs are struggling to show returns from AI, with just 16 per cent confident their investments have delivered measurable value.

By Lisa Fortey • 4 min read • Yesterday
Women in Tech Week returns with 100 free UK events
Digital Transformation

Women in Tech Week returns with 100 free UK events

Retention worries are sharpening as the UK tech sector faces a £2 billion to £3.5 billion annual hit from women leaving roles or moving employers.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
de Novo appoints Lynette Slater as Chief Executive
Software-as-a-Service

de Novo appoints Lynette Slater as Chief Executive

The Welsh digital transformation firm is reshaping its senior team as it expands across public sector and private clients.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week