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Banks struggle to move AI pilots beyond test stage
Digital Transformation

Banks struggle to move AI pilots beyond test stage

Poor data, ageing systems and tight regulation are leaving most bank AI projects stuck in pilots, despite heavy investment in the technology.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Last month
CFOs to gain margin points by backing AI strategically
Data Analytics

CFOs to gain margin points by backing AI strategically

Finance chiefs could lift profits by 2029 if they back AI with broader systems upgrades, Gartner said, as budgets rise.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Last month
eCommerce AI spending rises as leaders fear readiness gap
Data Protection

eCommerce AI spending rises as leaders fear readiness gap

Despite higher budgets, 73% of eCommerce leaders say their firms are not ready for wider AI use, survey data show.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Last month
Telecoms warned against rushing AI rollouts, survey finds
Network Infrastructure

Telecoms warned against rushing AI rollouts, survey finds

Telecom operators risk stranded pilots if they put AI live too quickly, with 43% of professionals citing rushed rollouts as the biggest mistake.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Jazz urges stronger IP safeguards amid AI data leaks
Gaming

Jazz urges stronger IP safeguards amid AI data leaks

Recent AI-driven leaks are forcing firms to rethink IP protection as sensitive code and creative assets move across cloud tools and public repositories.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Last month
Databricks appoints Davinia Simon as ANZ public lead
Data Analytics

Databricks appoints Davinia Simon as ANZ public lead

Pressure is mounting on ANZ agencies to show returns from data and AI spending as Databricks adds Davinia Simon to court government buyers.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Agiloft launches free Astra AI for contract analysis
Software-as-a-Service

Agiloft launches free Astra AI for contract analysis

Free access to contract AI could let legal and finance teams spot risk, missed discounts and compliance gaps without an upfront purchase.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
SAS marks 50 years with focus on trusted AI growth
Data Analytics

SAS marks 50 years with focus on trusted AI growth

Its anniversary highlights a push to win AI customers wary of opaque systems, with Viya pitched on governance, transparency and human oversight.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
SAS adds Copilot & agentic AI tools to Viya platform
Manufacturing

SAS adds Copilot & agentic AI tools to Viya platform

Business users could get governed AI support inside analytics workflows as SAS adds copilots, agents and open-standard connectors to Viya.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
SAS refreshes data management tools for AI governance
Virtualisation

SAS refreshes data management tools for AI governance

The update aims to curb AI project failure by baking governance into data preparation, analysis and automation across cloud-native workflows.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Anthropic names Theo Hourmouzis as ANZ Chief in Sydney
Software-as-a-Service

Anthropic names Theo Hourmouzis as ANZ Chief in Sydney

A Sydney base and local team are meant to help Anthropic win more Australian and New Zealand customers as AI adoption gathers pace.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month

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AI drives demand for cybersecurity compliance experts
Data Protection

AI drives demand for cybersecurity compliance experts

Businesses are seeking more advisers as AI and tighter rules make cybersecurity compliance the most in-demand skillset on Malt’s platform.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Australian mid-sized firms gain from AI, but skills lag
Digital Transformation

Australian mid-sized firms gain from AI, but skills lag

Yet most Australian mid-sized firms still lack the training and governance needed to turn AI use into broader revenue gains.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Lalamove beats NEV target three years early in China
Data Protection

Lalamove beats NEV target three years early in China

In China, the delivery platform has lifted new energy vehicle fulfilment above 60%, three years ahead of its 2028 target, cutting emissions.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
SCX joins Equinix Fabric in Australian AI expansion
Data Protection

SCX joins Equinix Fabric in Australian AI expansion

Australian enterprises and agencies can now reach SCX’s sovereign AI inference nodes privately via Equinix Fabric as the network expands nationwide.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Last month
Singapore firms face AI security incidents despite controls
Data Protection

Singapore firms face AI security incidents despite controls

Half of Singapore organisations with AI security coverage still reported a confirmed or suspected incident, exposing gaps in monitoring and response.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Last month
UK businesses urged to rethink productivity amid AI shift
Customer Relationship Management

UK businesses urged to rethink productivity amid AI shift

AI is forcing UK firms to rethink productivity as leaders warn that gains will depend on fixing workflows, skills and integration gaps.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 6 min read • Last month