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AI readiness illusion as data controls lag, Cloudera says
Data Protection

AI readiness illusion as data controls lag, Cloudera says

Many firms are still unable to govern or access data fully, leaving AI projects exposed to quality, integration and cost setbacks.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Last month
Snom reports growth in key markets & product range
Unified Communications

Snom reports growth in key markets & product range

Sales rose in Iberia and Asia-Pacific as Snom added more than 20 devices, while the UK and wider Europe stayed broadly stable.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
Icon Solutions names Anders Olofsson as EMEA Sales Director
Fintech

Icon Solutions names Anders Olofsson as EMEA Sales Director

Banks modernising payments infrastructure are under pressure to balance speed, compliance and control as Icon expands in Asia and EMEA.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
Kiwis turn to travel agents amid Middle East disruption
Risk & Compliance

Kiwis turn to travel agents amid Middle East disruption

Uncertainty over Middle East routes is pushing more New Zealanders to travel agents, with 82% now avoiding the region, TAANZ says.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Last month
AI dominates US CEO calls as Iran references surge
Software-as-a-Service

AI dominates US CEO calls as Iran references surge

Boardroom focus shifted to war risk in Q1, with Iran mentions jumping as chief executives kept AI at the top of the agenda.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month
SLR buys climate analytics platforms in digital push
Agricultural Technology

SLR buys climate analytics platforms in digital push

The acquisitions expand climate risk analysis for investors and governments as firms move beyond outdated historical models to scientific evidence.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Last month
Asia Pacific wins more FDI appeal as Singapore jumps
Supply Chain

Asia Pacific wins more FDI appeal as Singapore jumps

Singapore climbed into the top eight as Asia Pacific took 10 of 25 spots in Kearney's latest FDI ranking, with investors favouring innovation.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
5 eCommerce trends set to define 2026
Digital Transformation

5 eCommerce trends set to define 2026

AI shopping agents, stricter sustainability rules and tougher cross-border compliance are set to reshape online retail by 2026.

By Bobby Joseph • 7 min read • Last month
Westcon-Comstor adds Cato to AWS Marketplace programme
Software-as-a-Service

Westcon-Comstor adds Cato to AWS Marketplace programme

Partners can now use existing AWS spend to procure Cato’s SASE platform through Westcon-Comstor, broadening access across EMEA.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Last month
Governance & compliance block MSP AI adoption, report says
Data Protection

Governance & compliance block MSP AI adoption, report says

Operational complexity is slowing AI rollouts for managed service providers, even as most invest in automation to meet compliance demands.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Last month
Accordion buys A5 to deepen Salesforce consultancy
Customer Relationship Management

Accordion buys A5 to deepen Salesforce consultancy

The deal gives private equity clients wider Salesforce support across sales, pricing and revenue systems, plus delivery teams in three regions.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month
Iran threat puts Stargate UAE data centre in focus
Hyperscale

Iran threat puts Stargate UAE data centre in focus

Geopolitical risk is clouding Gulf AI investment, after Iran named OpenAI’s Stargate campus in Abu Dhabi as a possible target.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Rafay launches Token Factory for token-based AI billing
Virtualisation

Rafay launches Token Factory for token-based AI billing

AI infrastructure operators can now bill by usage rather than GPU rental as Rafay adds token metering and access controls to its platform.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
China-aligned TA416 resumes spying on EU & Mideast
Phishing

China-aligned TA416 resumes spying on EU & Mideast

Diplomatic missions in Europe and the Middle East face renewed PlugX-backed espionage as TA416 shifts tactics and targets amid regional tensions.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month

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viAct expands into Australia with Vision AI safety
Data Analytics

viAct expands into Australia with Vision AI safety

Australian industrial employers gain AI monitoring meant to spot hazards earlier, as tighter scrutiny raises the stakes for safety compliance.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Australia energy shock raises insolvency risk for firms
Supply Chain

Australia energy shock raises insolvency risk for firms

Higher fuel and power costs are intensifying cash-flow strains for smaller firms, with CreditorWatch warning insolvencies may rise over 12 months.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Last month
Australian confidence drops as fuel costs hit sentiment
Partner Programmes

Australian confidence drops as fuel costs hit sentiment

Households and firms are facing renewed cost-of-living pressure, with petrol prices driving sentiment to levels last seen during the GFC and pandemic.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last month
Argon & Co promotes four as AI-led transformation shifts
Manufacturing

Argon & Co promotes four as AI-led transformation shifts

Clients want broader, data-led change tied to performance as the consultancy folds AI into manufacturing, procurement and investment work.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month