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Australians back AI rules as trust gap remains wide
Data Protection

Australians back AI rules as trust gap remains wide

Most Australians would adopt AI sooner if tougher safeguards were in place, yet only 1% say they completely trust the technology.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month
Australia's AEC firms see regulation as AI adoption barrier
DevOps

Australia's AEC firms see regulation as AI adoption barrier

Regulatory and time pressures are slowing AI use in Australia's AEC sector, even as model-based workflows outpace the global average.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Last month

Global Stories

Digital adoption stories

ANZ firms shift to cyber resilience as AI risk grows
Data Protection

ANZ firms shift to cyber resilience as AI risk grows

Rising AI use is widening attack surfaces, while most organisations still need nearly a month to recover from cyber incidents.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Last month
PDQ adds software visibility tools & workflow integrations
IT Automation

PDQ adds software visibility tools & workflow integrations

IT teams can now spot missing and vulnerable software faster as PDQ expands inventory, package management and ticketing links.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month
Sinch named leader in IDC communications platform study
Customer Relationship Management

Sinch named leader in IDC communications platform study

The ranking underscores growing demand for combined messaging, voice and email tools as enterprise buyers seek one platform across channels.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month
Ping Identity names Antony Collins to lead APJ channels
Software-as-a-Service

Ping Identity names Antony Collins to lead APJ channels

The hire comes as enterprises in Asia Pacific and Japan face rising demand for identity security in AI-driven systems and real-time access control.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Workers bypass AI as trust gap widens, WalkMe warns
Data Protection

Workers bypass AI as trust gap widens, WalkMe warns

A trust gap is driving many staff to ignore sanctioned AI tools, with 54% bypassing them and 45% using unapproved products.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Last month
Thryv urges small businesses to boost AI search visibility
Digital Transformation

Thryv urges small businesses to boost AI search visibility

Better online listings and reviews could help small businesses appear in AI recommendations as customers increasingly use chatbots to find local providers.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Last month
Whatfix study warns AI adoption gap costs mid-sized firms
Software-as-a-Service

Whatfix study warns AI adoption gap costs mid-sized firms

Poor digital adoption could cost a mid-sized enterprise USD $10.9 million a year, as staff struggle to use AI tools effectively.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Last month
Login problems drive consumers away from digital services
Data Protection

Login problems drive consumers away from digital services

Poor logins are pushing 68% of consumers to abandon or switch providers, as trust in AI and data handling lags sharply.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Last month

Stories from Other Regions

Digital adoption stories

Ebix eyes 20% growth in India's insurance tech push
Fintech

Ebix eyes 20% growth in India's insurance tech push

Expansion into insurance infrastructure could lift Ebix's India growth above 20% a year as it localises global platforms for the market.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week
Moglix appoints Amit Kumar as Chief Business Officer
Manufacturing

Moglix appoints Amit Kumar as Chief Business Officer

The hire signals Moglix's push beyond procurement into finance and supply-chain software as it targets India's industrial growth.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
Southeast Asia eCommerce set for strong growth by 2029
Digital Transformation

Southeast Asia eCommerce set for strong growth by 2029

Digital payments are set to dominate regional online shopping by 2029 as the market races towards USD $289.8 billion, a study says.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • This month
Alkami report shows digital banking gaps at US banks
Data Analytics

Alkami report shows digital banking gaps at US banks

High abandonment rates and thin business tools are blunting banks’ digital gains even as customer adoption of online services rises.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • This month
Udora raises GBP £7.5m to expand UK gifting platform
Customer Experience

Udora raises GBP £7.5m to expand UK gifting platform

Britain is set for more local gift options as the rebranded marketplace uses fresh funding to widen its catalogue and reach smaller towns.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • This month
Alkami launches Engage to boost digital banking adoption
Digital Transformation

Alkami launches Engage to boost digital banking adoption

Banks and credit unions can now track where customers drop out in online banking journeys, helping lift adoption and self-service.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Last month
Ping Identity names Graeme Ventris to lead EMEA Channel
Digital Transformation

Ping Identity names Graeme Ventris to lead EMEA Channel

Ping Identity has hired Graeme Ventris as EMEA Channel and Alliances Chief, tasking him with driving partner-led growth in digital identity.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2026