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Networks take the wheel as AI moves from hype to reality
Robotics

Networks take the wheel as AI moves from hype to reality

Enterprise AI projects are stalling because legacy networks and siloed data cannot support the scale, speed and security modern workloads demand.

By Mina Mousa • 4 min read • Last month
AI reshapes work, safety & sales across Asia Pacific
Software-as-a-Service

AI reshapes work, safety & sales across Asia Pacific

Voice-first AI, stricter safety scrutiny and channel-led software models are reshaping how businesses in Asia Pacific work and manage risk.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Last month
Emerald Technology Ventures marks 25 years of Zurich fair
Supply Chain

Emerald Technology Ventures marks 25 years of Zurich fair

Around 150 investors will gather as the Zurich forum uses its 25th edition to examine energy, artificial intelligence and geopolitics.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
What companies are getting right about AI in 2026 but why there is still some way to go
Digital Transformation

What companies are getting right about AI in 2026 but why there is still some way to go

Most enterprises still struggle to turn AI pilots into profit, with just 23 per cent able to link initiatives to higher revenue or lower costs.

By Patrick Thompson • 5 min read • Tue, 30th Jun 2026
Your annual penetration testing is already out of date
Data Protection

Your annual penetration testing is already out of date

Organisations risk missed exposures as cloud, APIs and AI systems change far faster than annual security checks can keep up.

By Richard Ford • 5 min read • Thu, 25th Jun 2026
Earnix launches AI orchestration system for insurers
Customer Relationship Management

Earnix launches AI orchestration system for insurers

Insurers testing AI in narrow pilots may now need traceable, governed tools as Earnix pushes its new orchestration layer into daily workflows.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 19th Jun 2026
Adobe unveils GenStudio tools for retail media ads
Marketing Technologies

Adobe unveils GenStudio tools for retail media ads

Retailers can now help brands launch ads faster as Adobe ties its GenStudio software to commerce media networks and customer data.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Jun 2026
Humanoid robots, 0-day defence among Info-Tech trends for '27
Robotics

Humanoid robots, 0-day defence among Info-Tech trends for '27

Agentic AI, zero-day surge, sovereign cloud, and humanoid robots will define IT strategy in 2027, Info-Tech Research Group warns.

By Jake MacAndrew • 5 min read • Thu, 11th Jun 2026
AI traffic on Fastly network jumps 30% in five months
Digital Transformation

AI traffic on Fastly network jumps 30% in five months

Website operators face rising infrastructure and commercial pressure as AI-generated requests on Fastly's network climbed 30% in five months.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Jun 2026
Phishing costs rise to USD $51,948 per analyst yearly
Data Protection

Phishing costs rise to USD $51,948 per analyst yearly

Attackers are using generative AI to flood inboxes, pushing phishing to 36.5% of security teams' hours and USD $51,948 per analyst yearly.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Jun 2026
Amiiba unveils design-led PC hardware range debut launch
Trends & Predictions

Amiiba unveils design-led PC hardware range debut launch

The debut range targets PC builders seeking room-friendly hardware, with swappable panels, wood finishes and high-wattage power supplies.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 3rd Jun 2026
Gigabyte expands AI and gaming PC hardware line-up
Semiconductors

Gigabyte expands AI and gaming PC hardware line-up

Gigabyte has expanded its PC hardware line-up with new AI systems, gaming components and design-focused builds under its Enter Infinity.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 3rd Jun 2026

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GitHub data shows Australia's global open-source rise
Data Analytics

GitHub data shows Australia's global open-source rise

Australia's developers are contributing more widely abroad, with GitHub data showing a 16% quarterly rise in cross-border open-source collaboration.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Square launches ChatGPT app & Claude plugin for sellers
Digital Transformation

Square launches ChatGPT app & Claude plugin for sellers

Eligible US food and beverage merchants can now be found, viewed and ordered from in AI chats, with no extra marketplace commission.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Last month
India leads on tech optimism, Assurant report finds
Digital Transformation

India leads on tech optimism, Assurant report finds

Trust in AI and connected devices is helping lift device sales, while service gaps are pushing Indian buyers towards protection plans.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Australian IT leaders say data gaps stall AI scale
Digital Transformation

Australian IT leaders say data gaps stall AI scale

A lack of live data infrastructure is leaving most Australian IT leaders unable to scale AI, according to new research from Confluent.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 30th Jun 2026
Australian firms boost AI spend despite weak returns
Data Analytics

Australian firms boost AI spend despite weak returns

One in three firms overshot AI budgets last year, yet only 8% track revenue or productivity gains, exposing weak returns.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Tue, 30th Jun 2026
Australians turn to AI as trust gap widens, study finds
Wearables

Australians turn to AI as trust gap widens, study finds

Adoption has surged to 17.4 million users, even as most Australians remain uneasy about tech firms' data use and ad-funded answers.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Tue, 2nd Jun 2026