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Exclusive: ABBYY flags data readiness as AI barrier
Digital Transformation

Exclusive: ABBYY flags data readiness as AI barrier

Unready data, model limits and governance hurdles are slowing enterprise AI rollouts, ABBYY said at its Singapore event.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last week
Diligent adds agentic AI tools to risk & audit platform
Software-as-a-Service

Diligent adds agentic AI tools to risk & audit platform

Boards will get faster visibility into shifting risks as Diligent's new AI agents automate audit and governance tasks across its platform.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Okta expands identity governance & access security
Digital Transformation

Okta expands identity governance & access security

Security teams face tighter control over cloud and AI access as Okta adds automation to cut manual reviews and curb credential abuse.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Infoblox warns of scam gambling risks in ANZ traffic
Malware

Infoblox warns of scam gambling risks in ANZ traffic

Security teams in Australia and New Zealand face hidden fraud and malware risks from gambling sites that can mask illegal deposits and scam withdrawals.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Anthropic opens Singapore office in Asia-Pacific push
Data Protection

Anthropic opens Singapore office in Asia-Pacific push

Demand for Claude in regulated sectors is driving Anthropic to deepen its Asia-Pacific footprint as Singapore usage outpaces population size.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Guidewire appoints Zack Levy as APAC services head
Software-as-a-Service

Guidewire appoints Zack Levy as APAC services head

Asia-Pacific insurers facing cloud and AI overhauls may get tighter delivery oversight as Guidewire reshapes its regional leadership team.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week
SonicWall cloud secure edge expands global network with three new points of presence
Digital Transformation

SonicWall cloud secure edge expands global network with three new points of presence

Users in South Korea, South Africa and Saudi Arabia will get faster Zero Trust access as traffic is kept in-region for compliance.

By Amelia Foss • 3 min read • Last week
UK firms demand more control over data as AI risks rise
Data Protection

UK firms demand more control over data as AI risks rise

AI security fears are prompting UK companies to tighten data controls, with half seeking more oversight of sensitive and strategic information.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
Connected vehicle cloud market set to hit GBP £573bn
Data Protection

Connected vehicle cloud market set to hit GBP £573bn

Automakers' shift to software-defined cars is driving demand for remote updates, diagnostics and digital services across fleets.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Last week
The Next E-commerce Interface May Not Be a Screen
Wearables

The Next E-commerce Interface May Not Be a Screen

As AI agents begin handling purchases and deliveries, retailers face tougher questions over identity, authorisation and trust.

By Edmund Ng • 6 min read • Last week
Interview: Cloudera bets on hybrid AI growth in JAPAC
Data Protection

Interview: Cloudera bets on hybrid AI growth in JAPAC

Banks and large enterprises in Asia-Pacific are rethinking cloud-first AI plans as costs, sovereignty and regulation favour hybrid deployments.

By Sean Mitchell • 7 min read • Last week
5 takeaways for tech leaders at the CIO Innovation Summit 2026
Digital Transformation

5 takeaways for tech leaders at the CIO Innovation Summit 2026

Tech chiefs were urged to prioritise trust, governance and people over spending as AI, cyber threats and talent shortages reshape business.

By Ziena Jalil • 3 min read • Last week
Oceania lags global AI trust benchmarks, SAS finds
Digital Transformation

Oceania lags global AI trust benchmarks, SAS finds

Despite faster AI adoption, firms in Oceania are still missing out on bigger returns because trust, governance and skills are lagging.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Last week
Gemma Manning named AusMumpreneur finalist in two categories
IT Industry

Gemma Manning named AusMumpreneur finalist in two categories

Her consultancy's international growth and a maternity-leave setback have put Gemma Manning in the running for two national AusMumpreneur Awards.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Datacom teams with Rimini Street in ANZ support deal
Digital Transformation

Datacom teams with Rimini Street in ANZ support deal

Customers across Australia and New Zealand can now cut Oracle and SAP support bills as Datacom resells Rimini Street services.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
inDrive.Ads expands to 25 countries with 2bn impressions
Data Protection

inDrive.Ads expands to 25 countries with 2bn impressions

The expansion gives brands access to in-app audiences across 25 markets as inDrive seeks a second revenue stream to support lower fares and commissions.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week

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Data unlocking the 'most under-rated safety control'
Data Analytics

Data unlocking the 'most under-rated safety control'

Procurement choices can shape workplace risk long before a worker arrives on site, as Australia's safety experts warn of gaps in visibility.

By Adam Zuchetti • 5 min read • Last week