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Boardrooms demand tougher AI returns & stronger data
Data Analytics

Boardrooms demand tougher AI returns & stronger data

Boards are set to demand tougher ROI and stricter data foundations from AI projects in 2026, as natural language tools reshape data work.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Tue, 23rd Dec 2025
Finance firms prioritise AI but struggle to scale it
DevOps

Finance firms prioritise AI but struggle to scale it

Finance leaders hail AI as core to strategy, yet fewer than half have scaled it beyond pilots amid legacy, skills and leadership hurdles.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 19th Dec 2025
Hyland named IDC leader for intelligent document AI
Hybrid Cloud

Hyland named IDC leader for intelligent document AI

Hyland has been ranked a Leader in IDC's 2025-2026 MarketScape for intelligent document processing, citing its agentic automation strategy.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Dec 2025
B2B buyers rebel against 'discovery theatre' sales
Virtualisation

B2B buyers rebel against 'discovery theatre' sales

B2B buyers are rebelling against scripted 'discovery theatre' sales, accusing vendors of wasting time, misusing AI and eroding trust.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Dec 2025
AI surge to bring chaos before control, warns CEO
Digital Transformation

AI surge to bring chaos before control, warns CEO

AI will unleash short-term chaos and “shadow AI” risks before governance tools restore control, warns OutSystems chief Woodson Martin.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Wed, 17th Dec 2025
Exclusive: SAS says trust gap slows ANZ AI rollout
Digital twins

Exclusive: SAS says trust gap slows ANZ AI rollout

Australia and New Zealand lead global generative AI adoption with 92% of firms prioritising trust, governance and decision efficiency over cost savings.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Mon, 15th Dec 2025
Safe AI coaches staff to cut cyber attack errors
Firewalls

Safe AI coaches staff to cut cyber attack errors

Safe AI “coaches” embedded in workplace tools are cutting repeat cyber incidents by up to 95%, as firms race to counter AI-driven attacks.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 12th Dec 2025
FWD Singapore reshapes leadership to drive next growth phase
Data Analytics

FWD Singapore reshapes leadership to drive next growth phase

FWD Singapore overhauls leadership, uniting finance, tech and distribution to sharpen adviser focus ahead of its 2026 tenth anniversary.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Dec 2025
Exclusive: UiPath sees ROI pressure in ANZ AI shift
Digital Transformation

Exclusive: UiPath sees ROI pressure in ANZ AI shift

Australian and New Zealand firms rapidly adopt agentic AI, now demanding real ROI and robust governance for sustainable, scaled deployment.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Thu, 11th Dec 2025
BGF exits Optima Partners with 4x return as GCP invests in AI firm
Data Analytics

BGF exits Optima Partners with 4x return as GCP invests in AI firm

BGF has exited Optima Partners with a 4x return as Growth Capital Partners invests to boost the AI consultancy's growth and services expansion.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025
APAC shoppers pay more for trusted brands with data privacy
Data Protection

APAC shoppers pay more for trusted brands with data privacy

84% of Asia-Pacific shoppers will pay more for brands they trust with personal data, highlighting growing concern over digital privacy and customer experience.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025
Prophet launches AI agent offering real-time business insights
Data Analytics

Prophet launches AI agent offering real-time business insights

Prophet AI offers businesses real-time insights by simulating their operations through a digital clone, enabling decisions via simple conversational queries.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Nov 2025
TMT ID secures GBP £30m to boost global age verification push
Insurance

TMT ID secures GBP £30m to boost global age verification push

British firm TMT ID secures GBP £30m from BGF to expand real-time age verification and fraud prevention globally, focusing on the US market.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
SAS earns top marks for customer interaction software leadership
Gaming

SAS earns top marks for customer interaction software leadership

SAS has been named a leader in real-time interaction software for its Customer Intelligence 360, excelling in AI and data-driven customer engagement.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Australian legacy firms turn data assets into new advantage
Digital Transformation

Australian legacy firms turn data assets into new advantage

Australian legacy firms in banking, insurance and accounting are turning vast data troves into a new competitive edge through modern digital systems.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025
Optima secures fresh investment from GCP to boost UK & EU AI growth
Data Analytics

Optima secures fresh investment from GCP to boost UK & EU AI growth

Edinburgh-based AI consultancy Optima Partners has secured fresh investment from Growth Capital Partners to expand its UK and European operations.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Dec 2025
eccuity launches digital wealth platform for New Zealanders
Fintech

eccuity launches digital wealth platform for New Zealanders

eccuity launches a digital wealth platform in New Zealand to offer affordable, personalised financial planning for business owners and individuals.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Nov 2025
APIs in Insurance 2026: The digital infrastructure shaping the industry's leap into AI and beyond
Digital Transformation

APIs in Insurance 2026: The digital infrastructure shaping the industry's leap into AI and beyond

By 2026, insurance firms with robust API infrastructure will lead the market, enabling seamless AI integration across pricing, claims, and customer services.

By Cameron Parsons • 5 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025