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Roofbuddy processes NZD $78.7 million as it transforms roofing
Customer Relationship Management

Roofbuddy processes NZD $78.7 million as it transforms roofing

Roofbuddy has transformed roofing trades with tech, completing 3,594 orders worth NZD $78.7 million, speeding quotes from 24 days to 24 hours.

By James Logan • 6 min read • Mon, 14th Jul 2025
New government 'alliance' formed to combat online scammers
Cybersecurity

New government 'alliance' formed to combat online scammers

New Zealand's government forms 'Anti-Scam Alliance' with banks, police and tech firms to tackle online scams through real-time data sharing.

By Craig McCulloch • 2 min read • Fri, 11th Jul 2025

Global Stories

Opinion stories

The key levers of an enterprise's growth - AI focus, innovative culture, and strategic partners
Digital Transformation

The key levers of an enterprise's growth - AI focus, innovative culture, and strategic partners

Enterprises drive growth by aligning AI advancements with innovative cultures and strategic partnerships, unlocking real outcomes and long-term success.

By Andrew Borthwick • 7 min read • Wed, 16th Jul 2025
Qualtrics doubles down on global partner community to accelerate shared growth
Digital Transformation

Qualtrics doubles down on global partner community to accelerate shared growth

Qualtrics enhances its global Partner Network to boost experience management, offering new tracks, tiers, and investment to accelerate shared growth and customer impact.

By Sean Holcombe • 6 min read • Wed, 16th Jul 2025
The risks of using AI in the software development pipeline
Application Security

The risks of using AI in the software development pipeline

AI tools boost software development speed, but security flaws in code pose serious risks to organisations, urging leaders to manage AI use carefully.

By Pieter Danhieux • 4 min read • Wed, 16th Jul 2025
Optimising TCO for data-intensive technologies and applications
Storage

Optimising TCO for data-intensive technologies and applications

Australian data centres, valued at US$6.81 billion in 2024, cut costs and boost efficiency by adopting high-capacity HDDs to manage surging AI and cloud data.

By Stefan Mandl • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Jul 2025
Golden age of human imagination
Physical Security

Golden age of human imagination

Generative AI is ushering in a creative renaissance, making filmmaking and art accessible to all and sparking new forms of collaborative storytelling.

By Mykhailo Kovetskyi • 5 min read • Tue, 15th Jul 2025
Closing the gap in enterprise AI with process intelligence
AI Security

Closing the gap in enterprise AI with process intelligence

Process Intelligence is bridging the gap in enterprise AI by providing operational context, boosting automation and transforming businesses globally.

By Pascal Coubard • 4 min read • Tue, 15th Jul 2025
When 'good enough' AI gets you fined (or fired!)
Risk & Compliance

When 'good enough' AI gets you fined (or fired!)

Rushing with AI in compliance risks hefty fines or job losses, as speed without precision fails regulators and demands solid human oversight.

By Philip Hardy and Chris Baker • 4 min read • Tue, 15th Jul 2025
Why human vigilance is now more critical than ever
Phishing

Why human vigilance is now more critical than ever

AI amplifies cyber threats, making human vigilance more vital than ever as companies face sophisticated phishing and deepfake attacks.

By Gareth Cox • 4 min read • Mon, 14th Jul 2025
AI Appreciation Day: What it means for the future of customer engagement
Customer Relationship Management

AI Appreciation Day: What it means for the future of customer engagement

AI innovations are transforming customer engagement by unifying fragmented data and enabling real-time personalisation for enhanced experiences.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Mon, 14th Jul 2025
AI Appreciation Day: Experts discuss business operations and transformation
Data Analytics

AI Appreciation Day: Experts discuss business operations and transformation

Experts highlight how asset-centric firms must adopt AI carefully using a Walk, Jog, Run approach to integrate transformation and governance effectively.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 14th Jul 2025
Goodbye SEO, hello GEO: How AI is reshaping brand discovery
Customer Experience

Goodbye SEO, hello GEO: How AI is reshaping brand discovery

As AI-powered language models replace traditional search, brands must master generative engine optimisation to stay visible and competitive in discovery.

By Marty Hungerford • 7 min read • Mon, 14th Jul 2025
Eagle Eye Execs Embrace AI Appreciation Day
Data Protection

Eagle Eye Execs Embrace AI Appreciation Day

Eagle Eye executives mark AI Appreciation Day by highlighting AI's ethical challenges and future in retail personalisation and loyalty sectors.

By Staff Writer • 8 min read • Mon, 14th Jul 2025
AI and cloud growth demands smarter security for SMBs
Data Protection

AI and cloud growth demands smarter security for SMBs

SMBs across Asia Pacific embrace AI and cloud to boost growth, yet face rising cybersecurity challenges needing smarter, integrated security strategies.

By Rhonda Robati • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Jul 2025
The next frontier of AI product development: building systems that learn with your users
Data Analytics

The next frontier of AI product development: building systems that learn with your users

Adaptive AI systems, like Amazon's Alexa Plus, learn and evolve with users in real time, promising a new era of personalised, interactive technology.

By Manav Mehra • 4 min read • Fri, 11th Jul 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Opinion stories

Complementary collaboration: why partners need to do more with unified communications
Unified Communications

Complementary collaboration: why partners need to do more with unified communications

UK partners in unified communications can boost value by enhancing Microsoft Teams and Webex with advanced features, driving collaboration and revenue growth.

By Matthew Worboys • 5 min read • Fri, 11th Jul 2025