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IT leaders warn AI could erode vital technical skills
Digital Transformation

IT leaders warn AI could erode vital technical skills

Organisations risk weakening security and productivity if AI is used to replace IT expertise rather than support training and oversight.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Yesterday
Gartner flags three key tech trends for governments
Digital Transformation

Gartner flags three key tech trends for governments

Public sector leaders face mounting pressure to modernise as AI, cyber risks and tighter budgets reshape government services.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Australian accountants face constant workload pressures
Digital Transformation

Australian accountants face constant workload pressures

A Dext survey of more than 400 practitioners shows 60 per cent of Australian accountants and bookkeepers say heavy workloads are a daily challenge.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Australian executives embrace AI but eye job moves
Digital Transformation

Australian executives embrace AI but eye job moves

Most Australian leaders are using AI daily, but two-thirds are now planning to change jobs as flexibility and wellbeing outweigh pay.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Last week

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LumApps names Sébastien Cano as Chief Executive Officer
Software-as-a-Service

LumApps names Sébastien Cano as Chief Executive Officer

The workplace software group is betting on fresh leadership to speed international growth and win larger corporate clients in a crowded market.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Yesterday
UK accountants plan to quit as advisory demand surges
Digital Transformation

UK accountants plan to quit as advisory demand surges

Pressure is mounting on UK firms as 43% of accountants say they plan to leave within a year amid surging demand for advice.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Yesterday
5 takeaways for tech leaders at the CIO Innovation Summit 2026
Digital Transformation

5 takeaways for tech leaders at the CIO Innovation Summit 2026

Tech chiefs were urged to prioritise trust, governance and people over spending as AI, cyber threats and talent shortages reshape business.

By Ziena Jalil • 3 min read • Yesterday
Spend management is not a volume problem
Software-as-a-Service

Spend management is not a volume problem

Poor controls, not sheer invoice count, are what leave finance teams chasing approvals, missing GST evidence and paying exceptions.

By Phillip Vella • 6 min read • Yesterday
Prophecy adds AI data prep tools & Snowflake support
Software-as-a-Service

Prophecy adds AI data prep tools & Snowflake support

Analysts can now inspect AI-generated data changes visually, as Prophecy expands self-service prep tools and adds Snowflake support.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Yesterday
Google Cloud & Accenture launch Gemini Enterprise group
Digital Transformation

Google Cloud & Accenture launch Gemini Enterprise group

A 1,000-person engineering push aims to help firms shift Gemini Enterprise from small pilots to company-wide AI deployment.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Yesterday
Knowby gains G2 High Performer status in Fall 2026
Software-as-a-Service

Knowby gains G2 High Performer status in Fall 2026

Rising pressure on manufacturers to digitise instructions has helped Knowby secure G2 recognition across 18 reports in the latest cycle.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week

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Cloudhouse launches Guardian Essentials for audits
Hybrid Cloud

Cloudhouse launches Guardian Essentials for audits

Enterprises under audit pressure can now trace unauthorised IT changes in days, as the tool connects to existing ServiceNow and AWS data.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Yesterday
Digital Planning launches GBP £50,000 AI pilot fund
Digital Transformation

Digital Planning launches GBP £50,000 AI pilot fund

East Midlands firms can test automation without upfront risk, as the scheme backs only projects with clear savings and a single defined problem.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Yesterday
Datarails launches Desk for finance request ticketing
Software-as-a-Service

Datarails launches Desk for finance request ticketing

Finance teams will gain a central queue with audit trails and AI-drafted replies, reducing time spent chasing invoices and records across systems.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Yesterday
Staff shortages block AI adoption across US government
Digital Transformation

Staff shortages block AI adoption across US government

Nearly 60% of officials say workforce gaps are slowing deployments, as security worries and fragmented systems also hold back progress.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Yesterday
Slalom wins Salesforce award for Pets at Home AI work
Digital Transformation

Slalom wins Salesforce award for Pets at Home AI work

Customer service volumes fell by about 30% on the first day after an AI system went live, while satisfaction stayed above target.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Exclusive: DCB Bank balances AI speed with banking risk
Hybrid Cloud

Exclusive: DCB Bank balances AI speed with banking risk

Human oversight will stay in place for DCB Bank's highest-risk AI decisions as the lender pushes automation to speed up SME services.

By Sean Mitchell • 9 min read • 2 days ago