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CIOs say AI is outpacing governance, Thoughtworks finds
Digital Transformation

CIOs say AI is outpacing governance, Thoughtworks finds

Most organisations lack clear AI oversight, leaving CIOs responsible for failures, compliance risks and workforce disruption as adoption races ahead.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 2 days ago
UK organisations hit harder by cyberattacks on operations
Disaster Recovery

UK organisations hit harder by cyberattacks on operations

UK firms are seeing more cyber incidents disrupt production, with 65% reporting operational impact in the past year, the highest among markets surveyed.

By Mara Sugue • 5 min read • 2 days ago
PSE conference to tackle AI-led commerce in London
Software-as-a-Service

PSE conference to tackle AI-led commerce in London

Senior payments executives will weigh who carries risk when shoppers use AI assistants to start purchases but still finish them elsewhere.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 5 days ago

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Nearly 70% of mobile market now backs satellite deals
Internet of Things

Nearly 70% of mobile market now backs satellite deals

GSMA Intelligence says satellite has moved into telecoms mainstream, as operators covering nearly 70% of global subscribers sign up for partnerships.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 7 min read • 2 days ago
Australia cyber rules tighten as reporting deadlines bite
Ransomware

Australia cyber rules tighten as reporting deadlines bite

Australian firms face faster reporting clocks and penalties of up to AUD $50 million, as regulators step up scrutiny after cyber attacks.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • 3 days ago
EU cloud sovereignty rules could cost €115bn, study says
Power / Energy

EU cloud sovereignty rules could cost €115bn, study says

The proposed law could add €115 billion in costs over a decade, with banks, energy firms and hospitals among those facing higher bills.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Dell study says EMEA AI rollout hit by security concerns
Data Protection

Dell study says EMEA AI rollout hit by security concerns

Security and compliance worries are slowing AI deployment across EMEA, where 55% of IT leaders say they have already delayed rollouts.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 3 days ago
World Gold Council sees USD $700 billion digital gold demand
Blockchain

World Gold Council sees USD $700 billion digital gold demand

Nearly nine in 10 investors would consider digital gold, with the market potentially reaching USD $700 billion if trust and access improve.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Aon warns New Zealand firms on Asia-Pacific cyber rules
Data Protection

Aon warns New Zealand firms on Asia-Pacific cyber rules

Cross-border data breaches could force New Zealand companies to notify multiple regulators, as Asia Pacific rules tighten and deadlines vary widely.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Financial firms deploy AI agents unmonitored, study warns
Risk & Compliance

Financial firms deploy AI agents unmonitored, study warns

A compliance gap is leaving 22% of financial services firms running AI agents in production without monitoring, a New Relic study warns.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • 4 days ago
The future of iGaming belongs to operators that can scale trust, not transactions
Gaming

The future of iGaming belongs to operators that can scale trust, not transactions

Peak betting events are exposing fraud and compliance gaps, forcing operators to balance faster growth with player protection and customer trust.

By Regina Viadro • 6 min read • 4 days ago
AI moves fast: are you training your people to use it wisely?
Risk & Compliance

AI moves fast: are you training your people to use it wisely?

Poorly designed compliance courses leave staff unprepared for AI-era judgement calls, increasing the risk of privacy, cyber and fraud lapses.

By Deborah Coram • 4 min read • 4 days ago
Noah wins EU licences for stablecoin & fiat payments
Fintech

Noah wins EU licences for stablecoin & fiat payments

The approvals let businesses move stablecoins and euros across all 27 EU states without juggling separate local licences or banking set-ups.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week

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Jack Henry expands Google Cloud AI security tie-up
Cloud Security

Jack Henry expands Google Cloud AI security tie-up

The tie-up aims to help 7,400 US community banks and credit unions spot AI-enabled cyber threats earlier and speed up responses.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 3 days ago
What's going on with retirement village share prices?
New Zealand Labour Party

What's going on with retirement village share prices?

Policy uncertainty and a stagnant housing market have deepened the slump in retirement village shares, even as analysts see recovery potential.

By Susan Edmunds • 4 min read • 3 days ago
monday.com launches Harmony voice AI for Australian sales
Customer Relationship Management

monday.com launches Harmony voice AI for Australian sales

Australian sales teams face closer scrutiny over automated calls as monday.com rolls out a voice AI platform built for lead qualification and handovers.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Cicada appoints venture growth experts amid tax concern
Manufacturing

Cicada appoints venture growth experts amid tax concern

The hires come as the incubator warns a mooted tax offset age limit could shut out pre-revenue deep tech firms still facing heavy R&D costs.

By Mara Sugue • 5 min read • 4 days ago