Opinion stories

In 2024, data breaches threaten business survival as regulators enforce stricter cybersecurity rules and firms must manage vast unstructured data with care.

CFOs now drive business transformation and resilience, leveraging AI and real-time data to lead strategy beyond traditional financial stewardship.

Many firms find legacy networks hinder AI goals, as outdated infrastructure can't handle the data speed, security and scale AI demands today.

Q2 2025 saw a 14.47% drop in active ransomware groups but a 41.18% rise year-on-year, with new alliances and arrests shaking the cybercrime landscape.

Retailers delaying technology investments amid tariffs risk lost market share and higher future costs as consumer demands rapidly evolve in 2025.

APAC is leading global tech adoption with advances in robotics, quantum networks, AI, and autonomous mobility, redefining innovation across multiple sectors.

ADMA has formed a new Advisory Committee with leaders from top Australian firms to advance ethical marketing and shape industry futures.

New Zealand faces mounting cyber threats from state-backed digital guerrilla warfare, urging urgent government action to safeguard critical infrastructure and national security.

Australian retailers face growing cyber threats; prioritising Enterprise Mobility Management is vital to protect customer data and maintain trust.

Businesses must empower employees through HR-led cybersecurity education and tech to prevent costly cyberattacks and safeguard company data and trust.

APRA's new rules make boards in Australia’s financial sector directly accountable for robust data governance and cyber risk management amid rising threats.

Nicholas Dynon of Optic Security Group becomes first New Zealander named to Life Safety Association's global Top 40 Thought Leaders in Security & Life Safety 2025.

By 2050, Australia will blend digital and physical worlds in homes, education, and leisure, driven by AI, smart tech, and seamless integration.

Elevate has formed strategic partnerships to meet growing demand for data centres, aiming to expand its capacity and enhance service delivery.

Identities have become the prime target in cybersecurity, with businesses urged to secure digital access through ownership, least privilege, MFA, and secret management.

The rise of AI-augmented developers is reshaping business models, flipping 'build vs buy' and challenging procurement teams to adapt fast.

Generative AI is set to transform SaaS by automating workflows, urging providers to adopt AI-first models or risk obsolescence in a rapidly changing market.

Cloud-based AI strains energy grids, but edge computing offers a nearer, greener solution to meet rising AI energy demands by 2030.

In FY2026, managed services providers must harness AI, hybrid cloud, and data-driven security to grow and meet evolving client needs in a complex landscape.

Rising cloud costs in Europe are forcing businesses to cut AI, cybersecurity and IT staff spending, risking innovation despite high AI investment plans.