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Australian and New Zealand firms move from AI pilots to value-driven adoption, with 82% of large businesses now using AI to enhance efficiency and operations.

Australian firms rapidly adopt seamless biometric and digital access, blending physical and digital security with flexible, passwordless, and eco-friendly credential solutions.

Chorus launches Express Connect, a carrier-neutral service offering near-instant, high-speed data centre connectivity with four-hour activation in New Zealand.

AI-driven digital transformation in Asia Pacific and Japan is reshaping enterprise backup and disaster recovery, demanding stronger data resilience and compliance.

Amid rising AI-powered cyber attacks, ANZ businesses are ramping up cloud data resilience and recovery, reshaping industry strategies and investments.

Rimini Street's CEO predicts AI will obsolete legacy ERP systems within a decade, as firms favour intelligent automation over costly software upgrades.

Australian manufacturers are boosting productivity by using real-time workforce data tools to tackle labour shortages, compliance, and operational challenges.

ANZ firms could save AUD $2.5 billion annually by switching to third-party IT support, freeing funds for AI and innovation amid rising vendor costs.

Rimini Street's Joe Locandro says AI is giving CIOs real alternatives to costly vendor-forced ERP upgrades, offering choice and savings.

Cloudera thrives on AI and hybrid cloud growth, aiding clients in regulated sectors while balancing innovation and cost across global markets.

Enterprise architects are urged to close the gap between digital strategies and execution by fostering shared vision and agile transformation amid evolving AI technologies.

AI and cloud technology revolutionise retail with faster demand forecasts, reducing out-of-stocks and boosting sustainability at stores like Woolworths.

AI is rapidly transforming cloud adoption and data strategies across Australia and New Zealand, driving faster business innovation and continuous enterprise adoption.

AI reshapes cyber defence, with firms battling human error and rising AI-driven attacks while leveraging predictive tools for threat detection and prevention.

AI adoption soars to 93% in ANZ firms amid growing worries over skills gaps, ethics, and employee trust, reveals ManageEngine survey.

Google's Threat Intelligence Group uses AI and vast global data to outpace cybercriminals in an evolving digital arms race, says Chief Analyst John Hultquist.

Glu.ai pioneers ethical AI in conversational commerce, blending brand integrity with scalable, user-trusted automation for seamless marketing experiences.

Rising violence has prompted retailers and healthcare in Australia and New Zealand to adopt Motorola's body-worn cameras, boosting frontline staff safety.

Legacy IT systems hamper security and performance, forcing firms to choose between protection and agility amid rising hybrid work and regulatory demands.

Enterprise finance teams in Australasia are adopting AI agents to automate manual tasks, boosting productivity and transforming finance leadership roles.