UK Stories

UK public sector shifts to office work, raising staff concerns

More UK public sector bodies are mandating office work, with 51% fully office-based in 2025, sparking concerns over recruitment and staff retention.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Tue, 19th Aug 2025

Global Stories

Private Cloud

GlobalLogic unveils VelocityAI Testing to boost software quality

GlobalLogic launches VelocityAI Testing, a GenAI-driven tool designed to enhance software quality and speed up delivery for complex digital projects.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Aug 2025

Data Analytics

Oracle expands AI features with GPT-5 integration across cloud apps

Oracle integrates OpenAI's GPT-5 across its cloud apps, boosting AI-driven automation, coding, and data analysis for businesses worldwide.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Aug 2025

Human Capital Management

Deel launches AI Workforce to streamline global HR & payroll

Deel launches AI Workforce, offering seven AI agents to automate HR and payroll tasks across 150+ countries, easing understaffing pressures globally.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Aug 2025

Firewalls

Ingram Micro partners with AlgoSec to boost hybrid cloud security

Ingram Micro partners with AlgoSec to enhance cybersecurity for hybrid and multi-cloud environments in Australia and New Zealand, boosting MSPs' efficiency and compliance.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Aug 2025

Fintech

AfricAI launches to drive sovereign AI innovation across Africa

AfricAI, a joint venture led from Nigeria, launches to develop and deploy sovereign AI solutions across Africa, starting with healthcare and public services.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 19th Aug 2025

Digital Transformation

Only 30% of firms ready for AI scale despite rising investments

Only 30% of firms are ready to scale AI despite 71% piloting technologies and 89% planning to boost AI investments in 2025, a global study reveals.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Aug 2025

EduTech

Anchora marks Asia-Pacific growth with La Trobe University win

Anchora celebrates its fourth anniversary with a major win at La Trobe University, boosting its digital transformation footprint across the Asia-Pacific region.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025

Network Infrastructure

Fast is just the beginning: How Wi-Fi 7 will reshape the connected workplace

Wi-Fi 7 is set to transform workplaces by enabling innovative services and real-time agility, making connectivity a key driver of business growth and strategy.

By RUCKUS Networks • 4 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025

Unified Communications

Why a confidence-inspiring contact centre is one of your organisation's greatest assets

A responsive, seamless contact centre is vital for Australian firms to rebuild customer trust amid rising cyber threats, says Kore.ai's Paul Rilstone.

By Michael Clark from CXTT Consulting and Paul Rilstone from Kore.ai • 4 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025

Security Information and Event Management

Trend Micro unveils Agentic SIEM to automate & streamline security

Trend Micro launches Agentic SIEM, an AI-driven security solution automating threat detection and streamlining workloads across over 900 data sources.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025

DevOps

SquadStack.ai unveils autonomous AI agent to boost sales at scale

SquadStack.ai has launched a voice-first autonomous AI agent to automate sales, doubling lead connectivity and cutting acquisition costs across various industries.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025

Data Analytics

JLL introduces Prism AI to boost property management efficiency

JLL launches Prism AI, enhancing its Prism platform with predictive analytics and automation to boost property management efficiency and tenant satisfaction.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Data Analytics

AI adoption boosts productivity across New Zealand businesses

A Datacom survey reveals 88% of New Zealand firms using AI report productivity gains, with adoption rising to 87% overall in 2025 from 48% in 2023.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Tue, 19th Aug 2025

Firewalls

The future of Digital Infrastructure in Australia, according to Kinetic IT

Kinetic IT highlights modernisation, security and sustainability as vital for Australia's digital infrastructure amid AI-driven challenges and rising energy needs.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Tue, 19th Aug 2025

Data Analytics

New Zealand firms see AI boost but scaling hurdles remain

Nearly 90% of New Zealand firms using AI report productivity gains, but only 12% have scaled adoption across entire enterprises, says Datacom research.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Tue, 19th Aug 2025

Rockwell Automation

Rockwell & Applied Robotics partner to deploy OTTO AMRs

Rockwell Automation names Applied Robotics its first South Pacific partner to deploy OTTO Motors' autonomous mobile robots in manufacturing logistics.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Aug 2025

Security Information and Event Management

AI transforms security operations centres with faster responses

AI is revolutionising security operations centres by enabling faster, autonomous responses to cyber threats and reducing reliance on human analysts.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Aug 2025

Financial Systems

FloQast secures place on Inc. 5000 fastest-growing list again

FloQast ranked No. 1503 on the Inc. 5000 list for the third year, highlighting its rapid growth in accounting software amid challenging economic conditions.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025

Marketing Technologies

Fluent Commerce partners with Intelo.ai to enhance AI logistics

Fluent Commerce partners with Intelo.ai to integrate AI agents into its order system, boosting efficiency and cutting costs amid rising US tariffs.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025