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OpenAI says weekly users top 900 million as AI reshapes work
Digital Transformation

OpenAI says weekly users top 900 million as AI reshapes work

The surge underscores how quickly AI use is spreading, while economists say official data still misses its impact on jobs and output.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Last month
London tops fintech as Europe urges pension funding
Software-as-a-Service

London tops fintech as Europe urges pension funding

London tops global fintech funding as Europe outperforms in regulated niches but leans on US backers and eyes pensions to plug gaps.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2026
Digital economy set to hit USD $28 trillion in 2026
Robotics

Digital economy set to hit USD $28 trillion in 2026

The global digital economy is forecast to surge 9.5% in 2026 to USD $28 trillion, triple the pace of overall worldwide economic growth.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Fri, 9th Jan 2026
3DiVi maps global facial recognition trends to 2026
Data Protection

3DiVi maps global facial recognition trends to 2026

3DiVi's 2026 report charts facial recognition's shift into core digital identity, mapping tech, regional maturity and policy risks worldwide.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Dec 2025
AI customs tools blamed for errors as calls for rules rise
Data Protection

AI customs tools blamed for errors as calls for rules rise

AI customs tools blamed for shipment delays and fines as experts warn of compliance gaps and urge tighter regulation to rebuild trust.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Dec 2025
Gartner highlights four AI trends set to reshape government tech
Digital Transformation

Gartner highlights four AI trends set to reshape government tech

Gartner identifies sovereign AI, AI agents, prompt engineering, and machine customers as key AI trends set to transform government technology by 2030.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 9th Sep 2025
Australia launches real-time AI workforce mapping for IT & marketing
Data Privacy

Australia launches real-time AI workforce mapping for IT & marketing

Australia's marketing and IT peak bodies launch a real-time AI workforce mapping initiative to guide skills and strategy amid AI-driven transformation.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 22nd Aug 2025
How emerging technologies in critical infrastructure are expanding cyber risks
Unified Communications

How emerging technologies in critical infrastructure are expanding cyber risks

Emerging tech in critical infrastructure boosts automation but widens cyber risks, with attacks targeting unified platforms and unencrypted OT protocols.

By Michael Murphy • 5 min read • Fri, 8th Aug 2025
EY & ACCA urge trustworthy AI with robust assessment frameworks
Risk & Compliance

EY & ACCA urge trustworthy AI with robust assessment frameworks

EY and ACCA urge firms and policymakers to adopt robust AI assessment frameworks to enhance trust and ensure ethical, compliant AI deployment worldwide.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Tue, 5th Aug 2025
60% of enterprise firewalls fail initial compliance - study
Firewalls

60% of enterprise firewalls fail initial compliance - study

Analysis by FireMon reveals 60% of enterprise firewalls fail initial high-severity compliance checks, exposing critical risks in network security policy management.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 25th Jul 2025

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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 • Last month
Australia's costly inbox problem - are emails killing the nation's productivity?
Digital Transformation

Australia's costly inbox problem - are emails killing the nation's productivity?

Australia's clogged inboxes are quietly draining productivity, but AI-powered “communications mining” may finally turn email into an asset.

By Peter Graves • 3 min read • Mon, 23rd Feb 2026
UK scale-up founders fear AI could trigger job cuts
Digital Transformation

UK scale-up founders fear AI could trigger job cuts

UK scale-up founders warn staff lack AI skills, with most slowing hiring and a third expecting job cuts within a year, Helm survey finds.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Sun, 15th Feb 2026
SOUTHSTART 2026 brings global tech & culture to SA
EduTech

SOUTHSTART 2026 brings global tech & culture to SA

SOUTHSTART 2026 will bring OpenAI, Canva, Derek Sivers and Peter Helliar to Adelaide for a three-day tech, climate and culture forum.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Feb 2026
Conviction 2026 to link Vietnam to global crypto scene
Digital Transformation

Conviction 2026 to link Vietnam to global crypto scene

Conviction 2026 in Ho Chi Minh City aims to shift Vietnam's thriving crypto scene towards institutional finance and global policy alignment.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Feb 2026
Electric scooters drive India's EV shift beyond 2026
Smart Cities

Electric scooters drive India's EV shift beyond 2026

India's EV shift accelerates in 2026 as two and three-wheelers dominate new sales, while cars lag amid patchy charging and policy-led growth.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Wed, 28th Jan 2026
Upcover unveils dedicated fintech insurance vertical in Australia
Digital Transformation

Upcover unveils dedicated fintech insurance vertical in Australia

Upcover launches a dedicated fintech insurance vertical in Australia, offering tailored policies and faster digital solutions to support fintech firms' growth.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025