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Five hard truths about enterprise AI heading into 2026
Virtualisation

Five hard truths about enterprise AI heading into 2026

APAC firms face a 2026 AI reckoning, forced to turn fragile pilots into robust, edge-ready systems without collapsing legacy IT.

By Daryush Ashjari • 4 min read • Wed, 7th Jan 2026
Tanium named a Leader in 2026 Gartner Magic Quadrant
Software-as-a-Service

Tanium named a Leader in 2026 Gartner Magic Quadrant

Tanium named a Leader in the 2026 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Endpoint Management Tools, underscoring its role in unified cyber and IT operations.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 6th Jan 2026
Why data trust is the missing link in digital transformation
Data Analytics

Why data trust is the missing link in digital transformation

Digital transformation falters not for lack of tech, but because untrusted data quietly undermines scale, speed and customer experience.

By Bobby Joseph • 5 min read • Thu, 1st Jan 2026
Rimini Street unveils AI layer to modernise ERP systems
Digital Transformation

Rimini Street unveils AI layer to modernise ERP systems

Rimini Street launches AI Agentic UX layer to automate Oracle and SAP ERP workflows, promising faster delivery without costly migrations.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Sat, 27th Dec 2025
Commvault maps Asia-Pacific shift to trusted AI autonomy
Software-as-a-Service

Commvault maps Asia-Pacific shift to trusted AI autonomy

Commvault predicts Asia-Pacific enterprises will pivot from AI experiments to resilient, sovereign “trusted autonomy” by 2026.

By Sean Mitchell • 6 min read • Mon, 22nd Dec 2025
Confidential computing moves into mainstream AI use
Data Protection

Confidential computing moves into mainstream AI use

Confidential computing shifts from niche to mainstream as 75% of organisations adopt it to secure AI workloads and sensitive data in use.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 19th Dec 2025
3DiVi maps global facial recognition trends to 2026
Data Protection

3DiVi maps global facial recognition trends to 2026

3DiVi's 2026 report charts facial recognition's shift into core digital identity, mapping tech, regional maturity and policy risks worldwide.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Dec 2025
Exclusive: AWS outlines agentic AI strategy for enterprises
Unified Communications

Exclusive: AWS outlines agentic AI strategy for enterprises

AWS is ramping up autonomous AI agents, chips and on-prem AI factories as it bets agentic systems will redefine everyday enterprise work.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Thu, 18th Dec 2025
APAC enterprises eye sovereign RAG & hyperscale AI in 2026
Data Protection

APAC enterprises eye sovereign RAG & hyperscale AI in 2026

APAC enterprises plan big 2026 AI spend, pivoting from chatbots to sovereign RAG and hyperscale platforms to meet strict data rules.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Thu, 18th Dec 2025
2026 tipped as turning point for enterprise agentic AI
Digital Transformation

2026 tipped as turning point for enterprise agentic AI

Tech leaders say 2026 will be the year agentic AI moves from pilots to mainstream, as enterprises demand measurable business impact.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Dec 2025
ANZ executives turn from ERP upgrades to agentic AI
Digital Transformation

ANZ executives turn from ERP upgrades to agentic AI

ANZ executives are shifting spend from costly ERP upgrades to agentic AI and automation as talent shortages and ROI pressure intensify.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Wed, 17th Dec 2025
Exclusive: VyOS Networks on why enterprise networks need a unified OS layer
Virtualisation

Exclusive: VyOS Networks on why enterprise networks need a unified OS layer

VyOS says the age of the central office is over, pitching a universal software network layer for cloud, remote work and AI-era traffic.

By Jake MacAndrew • 4 min read • Tue, 16th Dec 2025
Rimini Street, Tidewater expand global ERP & tax pact
Digital Transformation

Rimini Street, Tidewater expand global ERP & tax pact

Rimini Street expands its Tidewater deal into a global ERP and tax partnership, consolidating SAP platforms and boosting cost savings.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 15th Dec 2025
Gartner maps six key trends reshaping IT operations by 2026
Data Protection

Gartner maps six key trends reshaping IT operations by 2026

Gartner says six trends from hybrid computing to geopatriation will redefine IT infrastructure, operations and risk planning by 2026.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Mon, 15th Dec 2025
Enterprises pivot to risk-aware, human-centric AI in 2026
Digital Transformation

Enterprises pivot to risk-aware, human-centric AI in 2026

Enterprises brace for a cautious 2026, rolling back risky AI pilots and recasting generative tools as governed, human-supervised teammates.

By Kaleah Salmon • 6 min read • Sat, 13th Dec 2025

Stories from Other Regions

India's enterprises shift from AI pilots to execution
Hybrid Cloud

India's enterprises shift from AI pilots to execution

India's enterprises are racing from AI pilots to full-scale deployment as boards demand hard returns, stronger governance and resilience.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 19th Dec 2025
Peacock Bros predicts shifts in supply chain tech for 2026
Digital Transformation

Peacock Bros predicts shifts in supply chain tech for 2026

Peacock Bros flags AI, digital workflows and stricter traceability as key trends set to reshape Australian supply chain tech in 2026.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Thu, 18th Dec 2025
Australian CIOs brace for labour, cloud 'bill shock' by 2026
Software-as-a-Service

Australian CIOs brace for labour, cloud 'bill shock' by 2026

Australian CIOs face 2026 'bill shock' as labour scrutiny intensifies and cloud-first strategies give way to cost-driven hybrid models.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 15th Dec 2025