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AI is moving into finance workflows, data and systems will decide who benefits
Data Analytics

AI is moving into finance workflows, data and systems will decide who benefits

Finance teams will need cleaner data and tighter processes as AI moves from side tools into core ERP workflows.

By Annexa • 5 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2026
Why AI is still delivering in parts of finance, not across it
Customer Relationship Management

Why AI is still delivering in parts of finance, not across it

Poor data and patchy workflows are limiting AI in finance, leaving teams with quick wins in reporting but little wider transformation.

By Annexa • 6 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026

Global Stories

Opinion stories

How Observability Serves as the Control Layer for AI Growth
DevOps

How Observability Serves as the Control Layer for AI Growth

Outages and opaque AI decisions are pushing APAC firms to use observability to keep automated systems reliable, accountable and compliant.

By Rob Newell • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2026
Why organisations need a version of 'HR' for AI agents
Digital Transformation

Why organisations need a version of 'HR' for AI agents

Without proper oversight, rapidly growing AI agent workforces could leave firms blind to who can access systems, data and privileges.

By James Ross • 5 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2026
Data governance vs. data quality: Which comes first in 2026?
Digital Transformation

Data governance vs. data quality: Which comes first in 2026?

Regulators and AI systems are exposing costly gaps as firms discover policy frameworks mean little without continuous, verifiable data quality.

By Bobby Joseph • 6 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
Why data infrastructure will decide which AI strategies succeed in 2026
Storage

Why data infrastructure will decide which AI strategies succeed in 2026

Weak foundations could leave AI programmes exposed to security, compliance and scaling risks, as data quality becomes a boardroom priority in 2026.

By Dave Wardrop • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
Construction claims are shaped before disputes begin
DevOps

Construction claims are shaped before disputes begin

Construction claims are often won or lost on everyday site records, yet most digital tools still prioritise delivery over evidential strength.

By Jenna Farrell • 6 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2026
The next challenge for our energy transition is coordination
Data Analytics

The next challenge for our energy transition is coordination

ANZ's clean energy shift now hinges on coordinating complex, data-driven grids as distributed resources strain ageing digital systems.

By Thomas Deschler • 5 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Opinion stories

Bain, Cambridge Judge launch women's finance forum
Digital Transformation

Bain, Cambridge Judge launch women's finance forum

Women running financial services firms will gather in Cambridge as Bain and Cambridge Judge seek to tackle AI, risk and falling returns.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2026
Gartner names Tenable the company to beat in AI exposure
Firewalls

Gartner names Tenable the company to beat in AI exposure

Gartner’s endorsement could boost Tenable’s pitch to security teams seeking better AI risk prioritisation and wider attack-surface visibility.

By Katrina Thompson • 5 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2026
GTIA opens ChannelCon 2026 registration in San Diego
Digital Transformation

GTIA opens ChannelCon 2026 registration in San Diego

Attendees can now book a place at San Diego's ChannelCon 2026, where GTIA will launch a new AI awards programme and offer free member entry.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2026
FICO names Sol Rashidi keynote speaker for World 2026
Data Analytics

FICO names Sol Rashidi keynote speaker for World 2026

The keynote could shape debate on how lenders use AI safely, as banks face pressure to show returns while curbing fraud and credit risk.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2026
Wildfire wins Apogee, Cadence & SNP Group PR briefs
Digital Transformation

Wildfire wins Apogee, Cadence & SNP Group PR briefs

The agency’s start of year momentum expands its B2B technology roster, with briefs spanning UK, EU and managed services communications.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
Pay your crypto taxes, just don't pay too much
Crypto

Pay your crypto taxes, just don't pay too much

New Zealand investors can offset crypto losses and claim some fees, as tougher reporting rules make overpaying on tax easier to spot.

By Paul Quickenden • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
Agentic AI demands stronger cyber security governance
Data Protection

Agentic AI demands stronger cyber security governance

As cyber attacks surge, Canadian firms race to adopt agentic AI, betting on autonomous defence while scrambling to build new governance.

By Steve Giguere • 5 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2026
From chaos to control: Building a unified data security posture
Firewalls

From chaos to control: Building a unified data security posture

Drowning in noisy alerts and fractured tools, security teams are turning to unified data security posture management for real visibility.

By John Grancarich • 5 min read • Tue, 24th Mar 2026
Cyber security that works with humans, not against them
Data Protection

Cyber security that works with humans, not against them

As AI-fuelled social engineering rises, firms are urged to adopt phishing-resistant MFA that supports, not undermines, human behaviour.

By Michael Downs • 6 min read • Tue, 24th Mar 2026