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Mphasis lifts CRISIL ESG rating to 73 on green gains
Data centers

Mphasis lifts CRISIL ESG rating to 73 on green gains

Higher renewable energy use and cleaner governance helped Mphasis lift its CRISIL Core ESG Rating to 73 in FY26, from 69 a year earlier.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Aug 2026
Legrand launches INSPYRA wiring range across ANZ
Internet of Things

Legrand launches INSPYRA wiring range across ANZ

Built for faster fitting and cleaner finishes, the range adds smart controls, USB-C charging and recycled materials to Australian projects.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 26th Aug 2026
Avetta appoints Lynda Richards as APAC health chief
Airlines

Avetta appoints Lynda Richards as APAC health chief

Greater scrutiny of contractors and supply chains in APAC is driving Avetta to strengthen its safety and risk advisory team with a new hire.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 26th Aug 2026
Akamai names Louis Tague to lead Australia, New Zealand
Hybrid Cloud

Akamai names Louis Tague to lead Australia, New Zealand

The appointment comes as Akamai seeks to deepen local ties in Australia and New Zealand, where customers are combining cloud, security and AI spending.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 25th Aug 2026
Coupa launches largest AI release for procurement teams
Software-as-a-Service

Coupa launches largest AI release for procurement teams

Procurement teams could cut sourcing and payment cycle times as Coupa widens AI agents across spending workflows and opens links to external systems.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Mon, 24th Aug 2026
AgProcure wins Qlik award for contract analytics platform
Data Analytics

AgProcure wins Qlik award for contract analytics platform

The award underscores how AgProcure's automation could speed contract checks and reporting for retailers handling large volumes of purchasing data.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Aug 2026
Google adds Antigravity to Gemini Enterprise subscriptions
DevOps

Google adds Antigravity to Gemini Enterprise subscriptions

Enterprises can now give developers the coding agent via Google Cloud controls, with pooled budgets, audit logs and IDE support included.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 21st Aug 2026
OpenSSL conference 2026 to focus on post-quantum security
Cloud Security

OpenSSL conference 2026 to focus on post-quantum security

Businesses could face years of costly upgrades as OpenSSL brings developers and policymakers together in Prague to plot post-quantum encryption.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 21st Aug 2026
Basware report finds AI & automation gap in finance
Software-as-a-Service

Basware report finds AI & automation gap in finance

Large finance teams are still lagging on AI and automation, with Basware's data showing a 12-point gap between average and top performers.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Fri, 21st Aug 2026
Siren appoints cybercrime experts to advisory board
Data Analytics

Siren appoints cybercrime experts to advisory board

The appointments strengthen Siren's links to law enforcement and intelligence customers as demand grows for faster cybercrime investigations.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Aug 2026
SAP names Rachel Hunter ANZ Head of AI amid growing adoption
Software-as-a-Service

SAP names Rachel Hunter ANZ Head of AI amid growing adoption

AI use in Australia and New Zealand is shifting from pilots to routine finance and marketing tasks, SAP said in a regional review.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 13th Aug 2026

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Reclaiming control: why cloud vendor lock-in is back on the CIO agenda
Software-as-a-Service

Reclaiming control: why cloud vendor lock-in is back on the CIO agenda

Budget pressure is forcing CIOs to revisit cloud contracts as exit costs, egress fees and proprietary tools erode promised flexibility.

By DVS Shiv Kumar • 4 min read • Wed, 26th Aug 2026
Aankhen named Frost & Sullivan global company of year
Software-as-a-Service

Aankhen named Frost & Sullivan global company of year

Rising tariff volatility is pushing manufacturers to seek faster cost visibility, and Frost & Sullivan has singled out Aankhen for it.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Tue, 25th Aug 2026
SAP study warns of AI sprawl across big businesses
Software-as-a-Service

SAP study warns of AI sprawl across big businesses

SAP's survey of 2,600 executives finds fragmented AI use is limiting returns, with data gaps and weak governance slowing rollout.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 13th Aug 2026
CollectivIQ launches AI workers for workplace roles
Digital Transformation

CollectivIQ launches AI workers for workplace roles

Businesses could soon hand routine office tasks to named AI agents, as CollectivIQ rolls out software that works inside existing workplace systems.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 13th Aug 2026
Why disconnected data is quietly holding Canadian business back
Manufacturing

Why disconnected data is quietly holding Canadian business back

Disconnected systems are slowing decisions, masking costs and forcing Canadian firms to reconcile data manually before they can trust it.

By Dan Miller • 5 min read • Wed, 12th Aug 2026
Australian firms plan price rises amid supply strain
Agricultural Technology

Australian firms plan price rises amid supply strain

Shoppers could face higher prices, fewer choices and longer waits as Australian companies pass on rising supply chain costs.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 11th Aug 2026