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Australian executives treat AI as IT function, report
Software-as-a-Service

Australian executives treat AI as IT function, report

Poor communication on AI rules is fuelling shadow use in Australian firms, as nearly half of executives still see it as an IT issue.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Yesterday
Altman says businesses lag AI adoption amid rapid change
Digital Transformation

Altman says businesses lag AI adoption amid rapid change

Businesses face pressure to speed up AI rollouts as OpenAI chief Sam Altman says enterprise adoption remains very early.

By Mark Tarre • 6 min read • Yesterday
Avoiding shadow AI requires strong enterprise governance
Data Protection

Avoiding shadow AI requires strong enterprise governance

Unmanaged AI use is exposing Australian firms to data leakage, compliance breaches and other risks as adoption outpaces oversight.

By Jamie Humphrey • 5 min read • 2 days ago
Australian SMEs adopt AI but lag on workflow change
Digital Transformation

Australian SMEs adopt AI but lag on workflow change

Most Australian SMEs are still using AI for emails and drafting, leaving manual workflows intact despite growing board pressure for change.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 3 days ago

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AI Strategy stories

FPT launches Flezi Foundry for AI-led software delivery
Private Cloud

FPT launches Flezi Foundry for AI-led software delivery

Enterprises could see faster, more accountable software delivery as human oversight stays in place for AI agents handling coding and support.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Yesterday
EC-Council launches AI governance framework & tool
Digital Transformation

EC-Council launches AI governance framework & tool

Only 1% of leaders think their AI governance is mature, as businesses rush to deploy systems without enough controls in place.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Yesterday
Ericsson builds SAP data fabric to scale AI across business
Network Infrastructure

Ericsson builds SAP data fabric to scale AI across business

Unified data governance is set to help Ericsson push AI beyond pilots, with more than 85,000 users already on SAP's Joule assistant.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 3 days ago
EY, Microsoft launch AI push with USD $1 billion plan
Data Protection

EY, Microsoft launch AI push with USD $1 billion plan

Organisations will get a single team to deploy AI across core functions, as EY and Microsoft commit more than USD $1 billion over five years.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Mantel & Glean partner to expand Work AI in region
Digital Transformation

Mantel & Glean partner to expand Work AI in region

The deal targets banks, utilities and agencies seeking to turn AI pilots into secure workplace tools across Australia and New Zealand.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • 3 days ago
OWC launches Stack AI to boost local model running
Data Protection

OWC launches Stack AI to boost local model running

Businesses can now run larger AI models locally on existing Windows and Linux PCs, reducing cloud costs and keeping sensitive data on-site.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
The 6-step AI readiness checklist
Data Analytics

The 6-step AI readiness checklist

Poor data quality could cost supply chains millions a year, and AI will only magnify errors unless records are cleaned first.

By Edmund Ng • 5 min read • Last week
TripleLift finds AI standoff in advertising industry
Data Protection

TripleLift finds AI standoff in advertising industry

Most advertisers are still wary of handing creative work to AI, with trust and brand safety slowing adoption despite centralised plans.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
TD launches AI model to speed mortgage applications
Digital Transformation

TD launches AI model to speed mortgage applications

The bank says underwriters can now complete work in minutes rather than 15 hours, as it rolls out agentic AI across home lending.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week

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Why AI governance starts with rethinking your people, processes, and technology
Digital Transformation

Why AI governance starts with rethinking your people, processes, and technology

Poor AI oversight can magnify workflow errors, expose firms to regulation and erode trust if CIOs do not redesign controls and roles.

By Jake Shepherd • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Persistent & IIM Ahmedabad launch AI Value Compass
Digital Transformation

Persistent & IIM Ahmedabad launch AI Value Compass

Companies are being told to overhaul governance and readiness before scaling AI, as a new framework seeks better returns from spending.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
M37Labs launches MightyClaw for enterprise AI agents
Private Cloud

M37Labs launches MightyClaw for enterprise AI agents

The platform is aimed at regulated industries and sensitive data users, with on-premise and air-gapped deployment to keep control in-house.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week
Unlocking science: building AI researchers can trust
Data Protection

Unlocking science: building AI researchers can trust

Researchers risk wasting time on untrustworthy generic tools unless AI is built for rigorous, traceable science and human scrutiny.

By Maxim Khan • 4 min read • Last week