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Orcaworks appoints Dr. Abhinav Somaraju as Chief AI Officer
Unified Communications

Orcaworks appoints Dr. Abhinav Somaraju as Chief AI Officer

Orcaworks has named Dr Abhinav Somaraju as Chief AI Officer to lead its agentic AI strategy from pilot to production, enhancing enterprise AI deployment.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Oct 2025
Australian AI investment lags but ROI set to double by 2028
Digital Transformation

Australian AI investment lags but ROI set to double by 2028

Australian firms invest less in AI than global rivals, yet ROI is set to nearly double from 15% to 29% by 2028, boosting returns from USD $3.2m to $8.2m.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Oct 2025

Global Stories

AI Strategy stories

Teradata launches AI Services to help firms achieve real ROI
Data Analytics

Teradata launches AI Services to help firms achieve real ROI

Teradata unveils AI Services to help firms move AI from pilots to production, delivering clear ROI with expert guidance and sprint-based deployment.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Oct 2025
HPE & NVIDIA expand AI portfolio to deliver secure and scalable AI
Private Cloud

HPE & NVIDIA expand AI portfolio to deliver secure and scalable AI

HPE and NVIDIA expand AI portfolio with secure, scalable infrastructure to help governments and enterprises accelerate compliant AI deployment and management.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Wed, 29th Oct 2025
CTOs & CDOs drive AI strategy as UK firms eye rapid returns
Human Capital Management

CTOs & CDOs drive AI strategy as UK firms eye rapid returns

UK firms are boosting AI spending with CTOs and CDOs leading strategy, expecting returns within two years despite workforce and legacy system challenges.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Sat, 25th Oct 2025
Extreme Networks expands AI focus with rollout, summit & leadership
Firewalls

Extreme Networks expands AI focus with rollout, summit & leadership

Extreme Networks expands AI focus with new service agent rollout, leadership changes, and plans for its inaugural AI Summit in New York City this November.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Oct 2025
UnifyApps secures USD $50 million to scale enterprise AI platform
Digital Transformation

UnifyApps secures USD $50 million to scale enterprise AI platform

UnifyApps raises USD $50 million to expand its AI platform, aiming to help firms scale enterprise AI with low-code solutions and new leadership.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
Riverbed unveils Data Express for faster, secure AI data transfer
Data Protection

Riverbed unveils Data Express for faster, secure AI data transfer

Riverbed launches Data Express, a SaaS service promising up to 10x faster, secure data transfers to speed AI projects and cut months off transfer times.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Oct 2025
Misalignment remains as CIOs take bigger role in AI strategy
Human Capital Management

Misalignment remains as CIOs take bigger role in AI strategy

Research shows 39% of CIOs lack alignment with CEOs on AI strategy as their roles expand into broader business and innovation leadership.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Oct 2025
DBS wins World's Best AI Bank for innovation & digital strategy
Digital Transformation

DBS wins World's Best AI Bank for innovation & digital strategy

DBS has been named the World's Best AI Bank, recognised for its innovation and responsible AI use across retail and corporate banking services.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Oct 2025
Banks eye responsible AI with global spend set for USD $67bn
Digital Transformation

Banks eye responsible AI with global spend set for USD $67bn

Global banking AI spend is forecast to hit USD $67bn by 2028 as firms focus on responsible adoption to drive strategy, innovation and risk management.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Thu, 16th Oct 2025
SAP appoints Lee Marshall to drive AI adoption in ANZ region
Digital Transformation

SAP appoints Lee Marshall to drive AI adoption in ANZ region

SAP has named Lee Marshall as Head of AI for ANZ to boost enterprise AI adoption, leveraging his 35+ years experience in digital and AI transformation.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Oct 2025
Kore.ai recognised as leader in Forrester cognitive search report
Customer Experience

Kore.ai recognised as leader in Forrester cognitive search report

Kore.ai named Leader in Forrester Wave for Cognitive Search Platforms, scoring highest in Strategy and excelling in 11 key criteria for agentic AI solutions.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Oct 2025
Why AI is not just AI: the executive's definitive guide to adoption
Data Analytics

Why AI is not just AI: the executive's definitive guide to adoption

Business leaders rush into AI strategies, but success demands more than hype-it requires infrastructure, data, and expert partnerships for real value.

By Diego Nievas • 5 min read • Tue, 14th Oct 2025
Forrester: AI spending slows as tech leaders face scrutiny in 2026
Digital Transformation

Forrester: AI spending slows as tech leaders face scrutiny in 2026

Forrester forecasts a slowdown in AI spending for 2026 as firms prioritise governance and risk amid increased scrutiny from CFOs and tech leaders.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2025

Stories from Other Regions

AI Strategy stories

Canadian SMEs hit AI adoption wall as skills & costs stall gains
Digital Transformation

Canadian SMEs hit AI adoption wall as skills & costs stall gains

Nearly half of Canadian SMEs use AI, but skill shortages and costs stall productivity gains, risking a two-speed digital economy, Sage research reveals.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
Balancing AI risk in large companies
Digital Transformation

Balancing AI risk in large companies

Eighteen months into New Zealand's AI boom, only 19% of firms feel fully prepared, with uneven adoption risking competitive divides and data security.

By Natassja Savidge • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Oct 2025