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Tredence launches agentic AI suite with Google Cloud
Digital Transformation

Tredence launches agentic AI suite with Google Cloud

The suite is already running with customers in several markets, as Tredence and Google Cloud target enterprise AI projects stuck in pilot mode.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026
Anthropic & OpenAI split on cyber AI release strategy
DevOps

Anthropic & OpenAI split on cyber AI release strategy

As cyber tools become more powerful, Anthropic is limiting access while OpenAI is widening it, raising fresh fears over misuse.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026
Quantium launches Gemini Enterprise practice with Google
Data Analytics

Quantium launches Gemini Enterprise practice with Google

It will help large customers move AI agents from pilots to production on Google Cloud, as adoption of enterprise generative tools slows.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026
Exclusive: Adobe ANZ chief on AI adoption trends
Digital Transformation

Exclusive: Adobe ANZ chief on AI adoption trends

AI is increasingly moving into live use across Australia and New Zealand, as regulated sectors test deployments while CEOs chase productivity gains.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026
Infosys expands Google Cloud tie-up for agentic AI
Data Analytics

Infosys expands Google Cloud tie-up for agentic AI

The deal could speed enterprise AI rollouts by packaging agentic tools for sectors from banking to healthcare, while deepening staff training.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026
Tines to double Australia headcount as APAC hub opens
Digital Transformation

Tines to double Australia headcount as APAC hub opens

Local customers will gain more support as Tines expands in response to rising demand from Australian and New Zealand enterprises.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026

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Cognitiv chief executive named EY New York finalist
Data Analytics

Cognitiv chief executive named EY New York finalist

The recognition underlines Cognitiv’s growth as revenue from its ContextGPT product jumped 388% and new clients rose 67% last year.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Apr 2026
Mediazoo names John Gordon as Chief Product Officer
eLearning

Mediazoo names John Gordon as Chief Product Officer

The move aims to turn in-house AI know-how into scalable products for corporate learning clients as demand grows for practical deployment.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Apr 2026
Canada tech boards urged to tackle growing climate risk
Hyperscale

Canada tech boards urged to tackle growing climate risk

Boards at Canadian technology firms face rising financial and regulatory pressure as extreme weather, AI power demand and disclosure rules intensify.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Apr 2026
Canadian cyberattacks surge 80% as cloud risks grow
Digital Transformation

Canadian cyberattacks surge 80% as cloud risks grow

Downtime and breach risk are rising even as Canadian enterprises boost security budgets, with cloud incidents now hitting record levels.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 24th Apr 2026
Gen Z hiring jumps 14% at UK tech SMEs, says report
Artificial Intelligence

Gen Z hiring jumps 14% at UK tech SMEs, says report

Smaller science and technology firms outside London are driving the gains, as young staff pay rose 1.9% and hiring outpaced the wider sector.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026
Regnosys backs UK fintech funding but urges infra reform
Digital Transformation

Regnosys backs UK fintech funding but urges infra reform

Extra government support may help UK fintech scale, but firms still face costly reporting and compliance frictions, Leo Labeis said.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026
UK firms back open source to bolster AI sovereignty
Hybrid Cloud

UK firms back open source to bolster AI sovereignty

Many UK IT leaders say open source could reduce reliance on a single AI vendor, even as most lack robust governance for autonomous tools.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026
PlatformAlt5 launches F-E-A-T to tackle AI trust fears
Data Protection

PlatformAlt5 launches F-E-A-T to tackle AI trust fears

Marketers under pressure to curb misinformation can now use a score that filters out weak AI-assisted content in PlatformAlt5's BriefBrain app.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026
HPE South Pacific names interim boss after Matthews exit
Hybrid Cloud

HPE South Pacific names interim boss after Matthews exit

Continuity for customers and partners is HPE South Pacific’s priority as Anthony Sanelli steps in after Patrick Matthews leaves next month.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026
One in five UK firms move AI workloads abroad over power costs
DataCentre infrastructure

One in five UK firms move AI workloads abroad over power costs

High electricity costs are pushing UK companies to place AI systems overseas, putting the country’s sovereignty ambitions under pressure.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Tue, 21st Apr 2026
Scotland tech optimism holds as AI adoption surges
Data Analytics

Scotland tech optimism holds as AI adoption surges

Nearly all Scottish tech firms now use AI, with full adoption doubling to 18% as sales and cashflow improve despite softer confidence.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Apr 2026