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Black Kite unveils AI agent to automate 3rd-party cyber risk
Partner Programmes

Black Kite unveils AI agent to automate 3rd-party cyber risk

Black Kite launches AI Agent to automate third-party cyber risk investigation, reporting and decision-making, boosting efficiency for security teams worldwide.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
ARC: A framework for successful AI adoption
Digital Transformation

ARC: A framework for successful AI adoption

The ARC framework guides AI success by focusing on acceleration, replacement and creation to build new business value beyond mere automation and hype.

By Mina Mousa • 5 min read • Fri, 10th Oct 2025
Exclusive: Lenovo's AI strategy aiming for smarter outcomes
Edge Computing

Exclusive: Lenovo's AI strategy aiming for smarter outcomes

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.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Fri, 19th Sep 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
Upwind named CNADR company of the year & praised by analysts
Virtualisation

Upwind named CNADR company of the year & praised by analysts

Upwind was named 2025 Company of the Year in the CNADR market by Frost & Sullivan, praised for rapid growth and innovative cloud-native security platform.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025
AI agents & data readiness top Gartner's 2025 tech priorities
Digital Transformation

AI agents & data readiness top Gartner's 2025 tech priorities

Gartner's 2025 Hype Cycle highlights AI agents and AI-ready data as top priorities, reflecting a shift to sustainable, scalable AI deployment in businesses.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 5th Aug 2025
Commvault scores top five rankings in 2025 Gartner data report
Data Protection

Commvault scores top five rankings in 2025 Gartner data report

Commvault topped five of six use cases in Gartner's 2025 Critical Capabilities for Backup and Data Protection Platforms report, leading in cloud and recovery.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2025
Akamai enhances Guardicore for AWS with agentless support
Firewalls

Akamai enhances Guardicore for AWS with agentless support

Akamai has expanded its Guardicore Segmentation solution for AWS, enhancing Zero Trust capabilities amid rising cybersecurity threats, including ransomware.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Nov 2024
It's time to notice: The radical shift in service models driven by AI and GenAI
EduTech

It's time to notice: The radical shift in service models driven by AI and GenAI

Generative AI is revolutionising service models, driving innovation and efficiency. Key players like HCLTech leverage AI for transformative impacts across sectors.

By Apoorv Iye • 7 min read • Wed, 18th Sep 2024
Neo4j transforms Aura DBMS with new enhancements & features
Generative AI

Neo4j transforms Aura DBMS with new enhancements & features

Neo4j unveils major Aura DBMS enhancements to streamline enterprise adoption and boost graph database performance, with added GenAI and security features.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Sep 2024
Gartner identifies six transformative technologies for governments
Data Analytics

Gartner identifies six transformative technologies for governments

Gartner's latest Hype Cycle reveals six pivotal technologies set to revolutionise digital government services, including AI code assistants, GenAI, and predictive analytics.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Sep 2024
ColorTokens targets 40% growth in APAC with new leadership team
Cloud Access Security Broker

ColorTokens targets 40% growth in APAC with new leadership team

ColorTokens targets 40% growth in APAC by bolstering its partner-driven programme and appointing new leadership, citing rising cyber-attack concerns in the region.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Aug 2024
CEOs cautious about AI but focused on growth in 2024: Gartner survey
Digital Transformation

CEOs cautious about AI but focused on growth in 2024: Gartner survey

In 2024, 62% of CEOs are prioritising growth, the highest since 2014, signalling strong business confidence in recovery. AI tops the agenda post-Digital Transformation.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd May 2024
Freshworks predicts transformative impact of generative AI
Artificial Intelligence

Freshworks predicts transformative impact of generative AI

Freshworks' top executives predict generative AI will power a technological revolution by 2024, revolutionising multiple sectors.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Dec 2023
Infinigate adds Bugcrowd to portfolio to boost cybersecurity in the UK & Ireland
Unified Communications

Infinigate adds Bugcrowd to portfolio to boost cybersecurity in the UK & Ireland

Infinigate bolsters UK and Ireland cybersecurity offerings with Bugcrowd partnership, highlighting global demand for ethical hackers.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Nov 2023

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Maisa raises $25m to launch Studio AI automation platform
Generative AI

Maisa raises $25m to launch Studio AI automation platform

Maisa secures $25m seed funding to launch Studio, an AI automation platform enabling non-tech users to deploy digital workers in regulated industries.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Fri, 29th Aug 2025
Executives urged to act swiftly or risk falling behind in AI era
Digital Transformation

Executives urged to act swiftly or risk falling behind in AI era

Lancom Technology warns executives must swiftly adopt AI strategies to avoid falling behind as companies prioritise AI for productivity and competitive edge in 2025.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 12th Aug 2025