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The GRC cheat code: Why we stopped auditing from scratch and started mapping the gaps

By reusing one certified control set, Spectrum cut duplicated audit work and is now targeting faster SOC 2 Type II and ISO 42001 checks.

By Deane Jessep • 5 min read • Thu, 18th Jun 2026

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Digital Transformation

Enterprise AI use grows but readiness lags: survey

Legacy systems are slowing enterprise AI gains, with only 10% of large firms saying the technology is core to operations.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Jun 2026

Robotics

Smart manufacturing gains speed in automotive plants

Measured gains from AI and automation are pushing automotive plants to cut downtime, lift output and close a widening performance gap.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Jun 2026

Manufacturing

Manufacturers turn to AI as maintenance know-how fades

Rising downtime costs are pushing factories to use AI to capture veteran technicians' know-how before retiring staff take it with them.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Tue, 16th Jun 2026

Software-as-a-Service

Hotels urged to ditch disconnected software systems

Disconnected systems are costing hoteliers 322 hours a year and may be hampering guest service, according to new research.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 16th Jun 2026

Agricultural Technology

Anterra Capital secures USD $100 million first close

Food and agriculture start-ups may see fresh capital as the firm targets software and biology plays after the sector's sharp funding pullback.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Tue, 16th Jun 2026

Sustainability

Sensmet wins EUR 2.5 million grant for water monitoring

The funding will help speed up real-time metals data for battery, mining and wastewater operators seeking to cut delays in lab testing.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Mon, 15th Jun 2026

Agricultural Technology

Green Horizon wins approval for Norway 1 data centre

The 36 MW project near Stavanger can now proceed to final design and construction, with service targeted for the second half of 2027.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Jun 2026

Outsourcing

Vistra names Raimundo Diaz to lead Americas growth

The corporate services group is deepening its Americas push after buying Biz Latin Hub, which extended its reach across 18 Latin American markets.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Jun 2026

Robotics

Global wire harness market set to hit USD $173.9bn

Electrified vehicles, factory automation and renewable projects are expected to lift demand for organised wiring assemblies to USD $173.9 billion by 2036.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Jun 2026

Data Protection

Study finds technology investment gap across businesses

Most firms still judge tech buys on upfront price, even as security, efficiency and long-term value increasingly drive business risk.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Jun 2026

Hybrid Cloud

How continuous assurance can strengthen cyber security in the AI era

Periodic penetration tests miss most systems, prompting Australian and New Zealand firms to use AI-driven checks for broader coverage and faster risk spotting.

By Gareth Cox • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Jun 2026

Digital Transformation

Fuel names Sana Chaarani as Vice President of Technology

It underscores Fuel's push to tighten its systems and cyber defences as North American logistics operators face rising pressure for speed and visibility.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Jun 2026