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AI spend to focus on cost, outcomes & data in 2026 shift
Firewalls

AI spend to focus on cost, outcomes & data in 2026 shift

In 2026, firms will shift AI investment towards cost-efficiency, data governance, and measurable outcomes amid rising scrutiny of AI returns, says OpenText.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Fri, 14th Nov 2025
2026 to bring AI reckoning as value & trust trump hype
Hyperscale

2026 to bring AI reckoning as value & trust trump hype

In 2026, AI adoption must prioritise value, trust and governance as firms face a reckoning over ROI, ethics and operational costs amid fading hype.

By Melvin Hipolito • 7 min read • Fri, 7th Nov 2025
CFOs drive AI investment but only one in three succeed at scale
Fintech

CFOs drive AI investment but only one in three succeed at scale

CFOs lead AI investment strategies in finance, yet only one in three achieve successful large-scale deployment amidst challenges like talent shortages and ROI doubts.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 31st Oct 2025
CIOs forecast all IT work will involve AI-human collaboration by 2030
Digital Transformation

CIOs forecast all IT work will involve AI-human collaboration by 2030

By 2030, all IT work is forecast to involve AI, with CIOs predicting 75% will be human-AI collaboration and 25% fully autonomous AI tasks.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 21st Oct 2025
Dayforce unveils AI-driven workforce planning with Agentnoon merge
Digital Transformation

Dayforce unveils AI-driven workforce planning with Agentnoon merge

Dayforce launches Strategic Workforce Planning tool, integrating Agentnoon platform to enhance AI-driven workforce planning and streamline business decisions.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Oct 2025
Boomi Agentstudio drives surge in global AI agent deployments
Digital Transformation

Boomi Agentstudio drives surge in global AI agent deployments

Boomi's Agentstudio has seen over 50,000 AI agents deployed globally this year, driving a tenfold rise in enterprises operationalising AI at scale.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2025
Mature AI adopters see higher ROI as firms invest USD $5.4m yearly
Digital Transformation

Mature AI adopters see higher ROI as firms invest USD $5.4m yearly

Enterprises investing USD $5.4m yearly in AI see higher ROI when mature adopters focus on secure, well-governed information management.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
Exclusive: Salesforce says Agentic Maturity Model is key to CIO success
Digital Transformation

Exclusive: Salesforce says Agentic Maturity Model is key to CIO success

Salesforce's Agentic Maturity Model is emerging as a crucial tool for CIOs striving to drive success and innovation within their organisations.

By Jake MacAndrew • 4 min read • Thu, 25th Sep 2025
Infoblox appoints Justin Kappers as Chief Information Officer
Firewalls

Infoblox appoints Justin Kappers as Chief Information Officer

Infoblox has appointed Justin Kappers as Chief Information Officer to lead global IT and boost AI-driven growth efforts.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Sep 2025
Boomi appoints Keyur Ajmera as CIO to drive global AI strategy
Data Analytics

Boomi appoints Keyur Ajmera as CIO to drive global AI strategy

Boomi has appointed Keyur Ajmera as CIO to lead its global IT and AI strategy, driving growth and digital transformation across international markets.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Sep 2025
Quest Software launches unified AI-ready data management platform
Ransomware

Quest Software launches unified AI-ready data management platform

Quest Software unveils the erwin Data Management Platform, a unified AI-ready solution to improve data trust and accelerate AI project delivery by up to 54%.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 19th Sep 2025
CyberArk strengthens leadership with Omer Grossman & Ariel Pisetzky
Digital Transformation

CyberArk strengthens leadership with Omer Grossman & Ariel Pisetzky

CyberArk appoints Omer Grossman as Chief Trust Officer and Ariel Pisetzky as Chief Information Officer to boost leadership and drive growth strategies.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Sep 2025
SmartPATH launch brings AI-driven omnichannel communications to ANZ
Digital Transformation

SmartPATH launch brings AI-driven omnichannel communications to ANZ

Smart Communications launches SmartPATH in ANZ, an AI-driven platform streamlining omnichannel communications for regulated industries like insurance and healthcare.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Sep 2025

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RAIDS AI unveils beta for real-time AI safety monitoring tool
Risk & Compliance

RAIDS AI unveils beta for real-time AI safety monitoring tool

RAIDS AI launches a beta version of its platform to monitor AI systems in real time, aiming to enhance safety and compliance ahead of EU regulations.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Oct 2025
Peel Ports Group welcomes Gavin Laybourne as technology chief
Data Analytics

Peel Ports Group welcomes Gavin Laybourne as technology chief

Peel Ports Group has named Gavin Laybourne as its first Chief Technology and Information Officer to lead digital transformation across its UK port operations.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Tue, 30th Sep 2025
UK firms push for Chief Trust Officer amid AI & cyber risks
Data Protection

UK firms push for Chief Trust Officer amid AI & cyber risks

UK firms overwhelmingly back creating Chief Trust Officer roles to tackle rising AI, data privacy, and cybersecurity risks, a new study shows.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 25th Sep 2025
UK firms face skills shortages stalling AI & tech growth
Unified Communications

UK firms face skills shortages stalling AI & tech growth

UK firms face talent shortages in networking, cybersecurity, and AI, stalling growth and delaying digital transformation across vital tech sectors.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025
UK CMOs overwhelmed by tech burden as marketing roles evolve
Digital Transformation

UK CMOs overwhelmed by tech burden as marketing roles evolve

A study reveals 92% of UK CMOs would have chosen different careers, overwhelmed by mounting technology demands in modern marketing roles.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Sep 2025