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Governed choice: the key to scaling AI safely in Australian business
Data Protection

Governed choice: the key to scaling AI safely in Australian business

Many Australian firms are failing to turn AI pilots into scalable gains because scattered tools are outpacing governance and business context.

By Scott Wiltshire • 4 min read • Thu, 28th May 2026
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 • Wed, 27th May 2026
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 • Wed, 27th May 2026
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 • Tue, 26th May 2026

Global Stories

AI Strategy stories

NiCE World 2026 aims to push AI beyond pilot trials
Software-as-a-Service

NiCE World 2026 aims to push AI beyond pilot trials

Executives will hear how AI can move from pilots to live customer service operations as NiCE gathers more than 2,500 attendees in Orlando.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 1st Jun 2026
Mphasis launches Tria AI platform for enterprise action
Digital Transformation

Mphasis launches Tria AI platform for enterprise action

It aims to help firms turn AI experiments into governed action across operations, technology and commercial functions, not just pilots.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Jun 2026
CFOs can win by deploying AI strategically, Gartner says
Manufacturing

CFOs can win by deploying AI strategically, Gartner says

Strategic deployment, rather than bigger budgets, is emerging as the key way finance chiefs can turn AI into revenue and margin gains.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Mon, 1st Jun 2026
EY and Microsoft launch US$1bn global AI program worldwide
Manufacturing

EY and Microsoft launch US$1bn global AI program worldwide

The five-year plan aims to move clients beyond pilot projects and into enterprise-wide AI use, targeting measurable returns across core functions.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Sat, 30th May 2026
TCS teams up with Mistral for enterprise AI models
Data Protection

TCS teams up with Mistral for enterprise AI models

Regulated industries will get custom models with tighter data control as TCS opens Mistral Forge access to enterprise clients worldwide.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Fri, 29th May 2026
How AI can be the biggest accelerator for SMBs
Data Protection

How AI can be the biggest accelerator for SMBs

AI now helps smaller firms speed up routine work and decisions, but only when their PCs can handle the workloads securely and efficiently.

By Alexey Navolokin • 3 min read • Fri, 29th May 2026
Zendesk names Tifenn Dano Kwan as Chief Marketing Officer
Software-as-a-Service

Zendesk names Tifenn Dano Kwan as Chief Marketing Officer

The hire underscores Zendesk's push to turn surging AI bookings into revenue, with demand set to top USD $400 million next year.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 28th May 2026
CFOs risk falling behind without scalable AI strategy
Digital Transformation

CFOs risk falling behind without scalable AI strategy

Many finance chiefs are still treating AI as isolated pilots, leaving stronger returns for firms that build it into one operating system.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 28th May 2026
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 • Wed, 27th May 2026
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 • Wed, 27th May 2026

Stories from Other Regions

AI Strategy stories

UK firms pour into AI despite weak returns, study finds
Network Infrastructure

UK firms pour into AI despite weak returns, study finds

Weak networks and poor data are leaving most UK AI projects short of returns, as firms keep ramping up spending to avoid falling behind.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Tue, 2nd Jun 2026
Kao Data names Spencer Lamb as Chief Executive Officer
Data centers

Kao Data names Spencer Lamb as Chief Executive Officer

The move comes as AI demand drives Britain's data centre operators to expand faster, secure more power and plan larger sites.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 28th May 2026
Indian firms urged to turn AI pilots into real value
Digital Transformation

Indian firms urged to turn AI pilots into real value

Despite widespread adoption, most Indian enterprises still struggle to turn AI pilots into measurable gains because of data, governance and skills gaps.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 26th May 2026