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Balancing AI risk in large companies
Digital Transformation

Balancing AI risk in large companies

Eighteen months into New Zealand's AI boom, only 19% of firms feel fully prepared, with uneven adoption risking competitive divides and data security.

By Natassja Savidge • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Oct 2025

Global Stories

B2B tech CMOs face pressure to prove ROI amid wider remits
Customer Experience

B2B tech CMOs face pressure to prove ROI amid wider remits

B2B technology CMOs face greater pressure to prove ROI amid wider roles, budget cuts, and rising AI use, reveals the CMO Survey 2025.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Nov 2025
Celonis reveals customers have unlocked USD $8.1 billion using Enterprise AI
Enterprise Resource Planning

Celonis reveals customers have unlocked USD $8.1 billion using Enterprise AI

Celonis customers have unlocked USD $8.1 billion in value using Enterprise AI and Process Intelligence, with over 300 achieving more than USD $1 million each.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Nov 2025
Two decades of gold, buried under 2000 metres of granite
Data Analytics

Two decades of gold, buried under 2000 metres of granite

In 2026, businesses will finally unlock AI's true value by mining decades of unstructured data-two kilometres beneath the surface of their digital archives.

By Dwayne Alexander • 6 min read • Fri, 31st Oct 2025
CFOs drive AI investment but only one in three succeed at scale
Fintech

CFOs drive AI investment but only one in three succeed at scale

CFOs lead AI investment strategies in finance, yet only one in three achieve successful large-scale deployment amidst challenges like talent shortages and ROI doubts.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 31st Oct 2025
DXC unveils Xponential to guide enterprises on AI adoption at scale
Digital Transformation

DXC unveils Xponential to guide enterprises on AI adoption at scale

DXC Technology launches Xponential, a framework designed to help global enterprises accelerate and scale AI adoption with security and governance integrated.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Thu, 30th Oct 2025
Teradata launches AI Services to help firms achieve real ROI
Data Analytics

Teradata launches AI Services to help firms achieve real ROI

Teradata unveils AI Services to help firms move AI from pilots to production, delivering clear ROI with expert guidance and sprint-based deployment.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Oct 2025
HPE & NVIDIA expand AI portfolio to deliver secure and scalable AI
Private Cloud

HPE & NVIDIA expand AI portfolio to deliver secure and scalable AI

HPE and NVIDIA expand AI portfolio with secure, scalable infrastructure to help governments and enterprises accelerate compliant AI deployment and management.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Wed, 29th Oct 2025
CTOs & CDOs drive AI strategy as UK firms eye rapid returns
Human Capital Management

CTOs & CDOs drive AI strategy as UK firms eye rapid returns

UK firms are boosting AI spending with CTOs and CDOs leading strategy, expecting returns within two years despite workforce and legacy system challenges.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Sat, 25th Oct 2025
Extreme Networks expands AI focus with rollout, summit & leadership
Firewalls

Extreme Networks expands AI focus with rollout, summit & leadership

Extreme Networks expands AI focus with new service agent rollout, leadership changes, and plans for its inaugural AI Summit in New York City this November.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Oct 2025
UnifyApps secures USD $50 million to scale enterprise AI platform
Digital Transformation

UnifyApps secures USD $50 million to scale enterprise AI platform

UnifyApps raises USD $50 million to expand its AI platform, aiming to help firms scale enterprise AI with low-code solutions and new leadership.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
Riverbed unveils Data Express for faster, secure AI data transfer
Data Protection

Riverbed unveils Data Express for faster, secure AI data transfer

Riverbed launches Data Express, a SaaS service promising up to 10x faster, secure data transfers to speed AI projects and cut months off transfer times.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Oct 2025
Misalignment remains as CIOs take bigger role in AI strategy
Human Capital Management

Misalignment remains as CIOs take bigger role in AI strategy

Research shows 39% of CIOs lack alignment with CEOs on AI strategy as their roles expand into broader business and innovation leadership.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Oct 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Unlocking AI's potential: Why your GenAI projects are losing momentum
Digital Transformation

Unlocking AI's potential: Why your GenAI projects are losing momentum

Despite 61% of leaders increasing AI adoption recently, many GenAI projects stall without clear use cases, solid data strategies, and a culture of experimentation.

By Ian Tickle • 4 min read • Sat, 25th Oct 2025
Why Australian Enterprises Are Rebuilding Their AI Foundations
Digital Transformation

Why Australian Enterprises Are Rebuilding Their AI Foundations

Australian firms are shifting from fragmented AI pilots to unified platforms, aiming to boost trust, speed and scalability amid rising regulatory demands.

By Paul Rilstone • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
Canadian SMEs hit AI adoption wall as skills & costs stall gains
Digital Transformation

Canadian SMEs hit AI adoption wall as skills & costs stall gains

Nearly half of Canadian SMEs use AI, but skill shortages and costs stall productivity gains, risking a two-speed digital economy, Sage research reveals.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
Orcaworks appoints Dr. Abhinav Somaraju as Chief AI Officer
Unified Communications

Orcaworks appoints Dr. Abhinav Somaraju as Chief AI Officer

Orcaworks has named Dr Abhinav Somaraju as Chief AI Officer to lead its agentic AI strategy from pilot to production, enhancing enterprise AI deployment.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Oct 2025