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TXP warns on low code, AI overload & supplier risk in 2026
DevOps

TXP warns on low code, AI overload & supplier risk in 2026

TXP warns 2026 will bring a low-code legacy crunch, AI-fuelled cognitive overload and tougher scrutiny of cybersecurity in supply chains.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Fri, 12th Dec 2025
Accenture & Snowflake launch joint AI data unit
Data Analytics

Accenture & Snowflake launch joint AI data unit

Accenture and Snowflake form a 5,000-strong AI data unit for enterprises, with Caterpillar among early clients and a new global CoE planned.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Dec 2025
Azets appoints Trevor Attridge as new Group CIO
Digital Transformation

Azets appoints Trevor Attridge as new Group CIO

Azets names Trevor Attridge Group CIO to spearhead global digital strategy, AI adoption and automation across its international operations.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Dec 2025
2026: AI turns inward as virtualisation is rewritten
Storage

2026: AI turns inward as virtualisation is rewritten

By 2026, APJ enterprises harness hidden internal data, embrace open virtualisation and mainstream isolated recovery to battle cyber risk.

By Matthew Oostveen • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Dec 2025
Singulr AI appoints Bask Iyer to steer enterprise AI governance
Software-as-a-Service

Singulr AI appoints Bask Iyer to steer enterprise AI governance

Singulr AI hires veteran tech leader Bask Iyer as Strategic Advisor to guide CIOs on governance amid rapid enterprise adoption of agentic AI.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Wed, 10th Dec 2025
Why every business needs an AI strategy (even if AI isn't the strategy)
Digital Transformation

Why every business needs an AI strategy (even if AI isn't the strategy)

Businesses that treat AI as a shiny toy, not a planned tool, risk waste, security gaps and stagnation as competitors move ahead.

By Talent International • 4 min read • Mon, 8th Dec 2025
Enterprises to face major security & connectivity shifts by 2026
Network Infrastructure

Enterprises to face major security & connectivity shifts by 2026

By 2026, enterprises must prioritise security, adopt Network-as-a-Service, and navigate data sovereignty to safeguard connectivity and business value globally.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Dec 2025
Redefining IT: The strategic benefits of SaaS ERP
Data Analytics

Redefining IT: The strategic benefits of SaaS ERP

Organisations are shifting from on-premises ERP to cloud-based SaaS, freeing IT to drive innovation and strategic growth in real time.

By Terry Smagh • 4 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
AI & digital alignment drive business gains in sustainability
Digital Transformation

AI & digital alignment drive business gains in sustainability

Research finds 78% of leading firms now see IT as vital for sustainability, using AI to drive real-time environmental action and business growth.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
Hybrid cloud adoption rises as AI & data sovereignty reshape IT
Hybrid Cloud

Hybrid cloud adoption rises as AI & data sovereignty reshape IT

Most global firms have cloud setups from tactical choices, but hybrid models and AI are driving stronger strategies amid rising security and sovereignty concerns.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
Groq brings high-speed AI infrastructure to Sydney with Equinix
Hyperscale

Groq brings high-speed AI infrastructure to Sydney with Equinix

Groq launches a 4.5MW AI inference facility in Equinix's Sydney data centre, enhancing AI compute speed and compliance across Asia-Pacific.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 17th Nov 2025
Rimini Street outlines Agentic AI ERP as the future of innovation
Digital Transformation

Rimini Street outlines Agentic AI ERP as the future of innovation

Rimini Street unveils Agentic AI ERP as the future, proposing AI-driven overlays on existing systems to boost innovation without costly upgrades.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 29th Oct 2025
Vectec unveils PIT-CHECK suite to boost executive IT visibility
Virtualisation

Vectec unveils PIT-CHECK suite to boost executive IT visibility

Vectec has launched PIT-CHECK, a diagnostic suite offering executives clear insights and risk assessments to manage complex IT and cyber security challenges.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
Exclusive: Rimini Street flags SAP customer concerns over cloud shift
Digital Transformation

Exclusive: Rimini Street flags SAP customer concerns over cloud shift

A Rimini Street study finds 83% of SAP users confused by migration policies, wary of costly cloud bundles, seeking control and multi-vendor ERP options.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Fri, 17th Oct 2025

Stories from Other Regions

The evolving role of the CIO
Digital Transformation

The evolving role of the CIO

CIOs are evolving from tech reporters to changemakers, driving innovation and embedding IT as a core element of business strategy and growth.

By Hriday Ravindranath • 5 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
How to avoid audit risk and support IT strategy in the hybrid era
Hybrid Cloud

How to avoid audit risk and support IT strategy in the hybrid era

A quarter of organisations spend over USD $500,000 annually fixing software licence issues amid rising Oracle Java audits and hybrid IT complexity.

By Simon Taylor • 5 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
Australian firms to boost software spend despite low satisfaction
Digital Transformation

Australian firms to boost software spend despite low satisfaction

Despite only 30% of Australian firms satisfied with software purchases, 81% plan to boost spending by up to 15% next year to drive business growth.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Nebula Global Services ranks in 2025 UK Fast Growth Index
ICT sector

Nebula Global Services ranks in 2025 UK Fast Growth Index

Nebula Global Services joins the 2025 UK Fast Growth Index, recognised for rapid expansion and innovation within Britain's technology services sector.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Oct 2025