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CISOs cautious as agentic AI adoption in security lags

Wed, 25th Feb 2026
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CISOs slow-roll agentic AI in defence, even as they brace for more advanced, AI-boosted attacks and rising personal liability risks.
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Beyond technology: How leadership drives contact centre performance

Mon, 23rd Feb 2026
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Amid rising AI and automation in contact centres, new research finds leadership, empathy and agent support now outmuscle technology alone.
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File errors cost firms & push stressed staff to quit

Thu, 12th Feb 2026
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storage
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document management
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digital transformation
Broken documents and file mix-ups are costing firms an average of USD $6,790 per employee each year, a new survey of US workers finds.
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Gartner names Komodor key vendor in AI SRE tooling

Fri, 6th Feb 2026
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digital transformation
Gartner names Komodor a Representative Vendor in its AI SRE tooling guide, as it predicts 85% of enterprises will adopt such tools by 2029.
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Older Asia-Pacific founders chase unicorn valuations

Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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it industry
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Asia-Pacific startup founders are growing older but no less ambitious, with most over 45 and four in ten still chasing unicorn valuations.
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Black Hat to debut cyber war room documentary in Vegas

Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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advanced persistent threat protection
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socs
Black Hat will premiere Semperis documentary Midnight in the War Room in Las Vegas, spotlighting the human cost of cyber conflict.
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Gartner maps nine AI-driven work trends CHROs face by 2026

Tue, 13th Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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physical security
Gartner warns CHROs must confront nine AI-driven work trends by 2026, from layoffs and culture clashes to digital twins and 'workslop'.
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AI speeds software delivery but widens control gap

Tue, 6th Jan 2026
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AI is accelerating software delivery but fuelling risky releases, burnout and customer disruption, exposing a widening “AI control gap”.
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Asia Pacific workers seek flexible hours & wellbeing over pay

Fri, 26th Sep 2025
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workforce technology
Asia Pacific workers prioritise flexible hours and wellbeing over pay, as 75% support return-to-office policies but seek more control over schedules.
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Education sector improves against ransomware but IT staff suffer

Fri, 12th Sep 2025
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ransomware
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encryption
Education institutions have improved ransomware defences and reduced costs, but IT staff face high anxiety and burnout amid growing AI-driven cyber threats.
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Major gap found between HR spend & employees' top priorities

Wed, 16th Jul 2025
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mental health
Research reveals flexible work and mental health support top employees' priorities for 2026, urging firms to align budgets with actual workforce needs.
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WatchGuard predicts rise in AI-driven cyber threats by 2025

Thu, 19th Dec 2024
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WatchGuard Technologies warns of a surge in AI-driven cyber threats by 2025, urging firms to adopt a proactive approach against evolving risks.
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Atlassian study highlights year-end project backlog issues

Fri, 13th Dec 2024
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software development
Atlassian's latest research reveals that 68% of knowledge workers face project backlogs by year-end due to shifting priorities and unexpected challenges.
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Cybersecurity experts stress ongoing vigilance beyond October

Mon, 14th Oct 2024
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data protection
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As Cybersecurity Awareness Month unfolds, experts urge businesses to adopt comprehensive strategies to combat evolving threats and enhance their security measures.
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Security practitioners embrace AI amidst tool distrust

Wed, 9th Oct 2024
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socs
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ai security
A report by Vectra AI reveals 71% of SOC practitioners fear missing genuine threats among rising security alerts amid growing dissatisfaction with traditional tools.
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Automation key to reducing cybersecurity burnout & risks

Thu, 26th Sep 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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avepoint
As Cybersecurity Awareness Month nears, experts highlight automation's potential to reduce IT burnout, enhance governance, and fortify data management amid rising cyber threats.
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Insightful's study reveals epidemic of lost focus in the modern workplace

Fri, 12th Jul 2024
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productivity
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study
A new study from Insightful reveals a startling epidemic of lost focus among workers, with 92% of employers deeming it a major workplace issue.
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New survey reveals challenges facing business travel in 2024

Fri, 21st Jun 2024
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fintech
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financial systems
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clean technologies
SAP Concur's survey reveals key business travel challenges for 2024 include disruption, safety, sustainability, and unequal opportunities.
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State of Engineering Management Report reveals key trends

Thu, 13th Jun 2024
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ai
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productivity
Jellyfish's 2024 State of Engineering Management Report reveals engineers now seen as strategic partners, with 90% influencing business strategy.
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AI can empower women & increase work-life balance, says Microsoft director

Mon, 11th Mar 2024
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) could tackle female workplace challenges like burnout, and lack of professional development, according to Microsoft NZ's Emma Barrett.