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Lendi Group names new CTO to drive AI-native strategy
Data Analytics

Lendi Group names new CTO to drive AI-native strategy

Lendi Group promotes Devesh Maheshwari to CTO to spearhead its AI-native transformation across Aussie and Lendi brands by mid-2026.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Mon, 22nd Dec 2025
Australian digital services stall despite advances & AI push
Digital Transformation

Australian digital services stall despite advances & AI push

Australian government digital services hold second place globally but show little performance gain despite AI advances and ongoing investment challenges.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 26th Nov 2025

Global Stories

Digital Strategy stories

Enterprises pivot to smaller, measurable AI projects by 2026
Software-as-a-Service

Enterprises pivot to smaller, measurable AI projects by 2026

Enterprises to shelve grand AI overhauls by 2026, funnelling budgets into smaller, measurable projects and AI-as-a-Service models.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 19th Dec 2025
2026 tipped as turning point for enterprise agentic AI
Digital Transformation

2026 tipped as turning point for enterprise agentic AI

Tech leaders say 2026 will be the year agentic AI moves from pilots to mainstream, as enterprises demand measurable business impact.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Dec 2025
NashTech boosts UK & US leadership to meet rising AI demand
Digital Transformation

NashTech boosts UK & US leadership to meet rising AI demand

NashTech adds five senior UK and US leaders to sharpen AI and digital transformation expertise as global client demand accelerates.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 15th Dec 2025
Azets appoints Trevor Attridge as new Group CIO
Digital Transformation

Azets appoints Trevor Attridge as new Group CIO

Azets names Trevor Attridge Group CIO to spearhead global digital strategy, AI adoption and automation across its international operations.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Dec 2025
Singulr AI appoints Bask Iyer to steer enterprise AI governance
Software-as-a-Service

Singulr AI appoints Bask Iyer to steer enterprise AI governance

Singulr AI hires veteran tech leader Bask Iyer as Strategic Advisor to guide CIOs on governance amid rapid enterprise adoption of agentic AI.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Wed, 10th Dec 2025
DE-CIX & Epsilon expand partnership to address APAC AI growth
Network Infrastructure

DE-CIX & Epsilon expand partnership to address APAC AI growth

DE-CIX has elevated Epsilon Telecommunications to Premium Reseller Partner, expanding AI-focused interconnection services across Asia-Pacific's booming market.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Digital Strategy stories

UK SMEs warned to prioritise AI, cyber & skills by 2026
Unified Communications

UK SMEs warned to prioritise AI, cyber & skills by 2026

UK SMEs told to stop 'dabbling' and urgently hardwire AI, cyber, skills and sustainability into tech strategy before 2026 crunch hits.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Tue, 23rd Dec 2025
AirTrunk to build second Osaka hyperscale data centre
Data Analytics

AirTrunk to build second Osaka hyperscale data centre

AirTrunk will build a second Osaka hyperscale data centre, lifting its Japan platform to 530MW and its regional investment to USD $8 billion.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Wed, 17th Dec 2025
The UK's efficiency ambitions face a quiet obstacle, software complexity
Digital Transformation

The UK's efficiency ambitions face a quiet obstacle, software complexity

UK firms chasing efficiency gains are finding staff lose a day a week to tangled software, undercutting productivity and morale.

By Simon Hayward • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Dec 2025
New coalition to steer Canada's digital infrastructure
Digital Transformation

New coalition to steer Canada's digital infrastructure

Tech giants and data centre groups form a national coalition to steer Canada's digital infrastructure, AI growth and investment strategy.

By Melania Watson • 7 min read • Wed, 10th Dec 2025
BT launches UK-based sovereign platform for secure cloud & AI
Data Protection

BT launches UK-based sovereign platform for secure cloud & AI

BT has launched a UK-based sovereign platform offering cloud, AI and voice services to enhance control, security and compliance for British organisations.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025
GPs in Greater Manchester gain rapid access to NHS specialists
Digital Transformation

GPs in Greater Manchester gain rapid access to NHS specialists

Over 2,000 GPs in Greater Manchester now access NHS specialists digitally within 30 seconds, reducing hospital visits and easing local healthcare demands.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025
IDHL acquires Vervaunt with GBP £1.5 million AI investment plan
Marketing Technologies

IDHL acquires Vervaunt with GBP £1.5 million AI investment plan

IDHL has acquired Vervaunt, adding over 70 experts and investing GBP £1.5 million in AI to boost eCommerce and digital marketing capabilities.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 1st Dec 2025
The internet's next frontier: Why new gTLDs are a once-in-a-generation shift
Identity and Access Management

The internet's next frontier: Why new gTLDs are a once-in-a-generation shift

In 2026, ICANN will reopen applications for new generic top-level domains, offering brands a rare chance to own and control their digital identity online.

By Michael Riedl • 4 min read • Mon, 24th Nov 2025
New book offers practical guide to digital transformation with AI
Digital Transformation

New book offers practical guide to digital transformation with AI

A new book by digital experts offers practical guidance on using generative AI to drive successful digital transformation amid global USD $3 trillion investments.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Sat, 22nd Nov 2025