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KPMG & INSEAD launch AI governance principles for boards
Digital Transformation

KPMG & INSEAD launch AI governance principles for boards

KPMG and INSEAD urge boards to tighten AI oversight as they warn that weak expertise could leave directors exposed to rising risk and scrutiny.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
AI shifts IT roles towards orchestration, SolarWinds says
Hybrid Cloud

AI shifts IT roles towards orchestration, SolarWinds says

SolarWinds research finds AI is pushing IT staff into more strategic oversight, as governance and trust become key to using new tools effectively.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Qlik adds AI agents in order to turn analytics into action
Data Analytics

Qlik adds AI agents in order to turn analytics into action

Qlik adds new AI agents to its analytics platform, aiming to move enterprise users from spotting data changes to triggering workflows and predictions.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Last month
UK boards still see cybersecurity as top risk, survey finds
Data Protection

UK boards still see cybersecurity as top risk, survey finds

UK boards still see cybersecurity as a top risk, but a five-year flat reading suggests awareness has not translated into stronger oversight.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Last month
Kyndryl launches sovereignty services as concerns grow
Private Cloud

Kyndryl launches sovereignty services as concerns grow

Kyndryl rolls out a new sovereignty advisory and managed service to help firms control data, systems and AI across complex IT estates.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Last month
akto named Boomi Platinum Partner in AI readiness push
Data Analytics

akto named Boomi Platinum Partner in AI readiness push

akto wins Boomi Platinum Partner status as enterprises in Australia and New Zealand seek stronger integration, governance and data foundations for AI.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Last month
KnowBe4 launches Agent Risk Manager for AI agent security
Data Protection

KnowBe4 launches Agent Risk Manager for AI agent security

KnowBe4 unveils Agent Risk Manager to monitor autonomous AI agents in real time, flag prompt injections and curb rogue data access.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Stop pouring money into cloud providers: The cost of inaction
Digital Transformation

Stop pouring money into cloud providers: The cost of inaction

Britain's organisations are being urged to tackle cloud waste before cutting jobs, as FinOps discipline and independent oversight could trim costs by up to 30%.

By Mark Graham • 5 min read • Last month
The AI risk hiding in your finance team's browser tabs
Data Protection

The AI risk hiding in your finance team's browser tabs

Finance chiefs warned over shadow AI as staff paste ERP data into consumer tools, risking model training and bypassing governance.

By Annexa • 7 min read • Last month
What organisations need to know about Microsoft EA licensing heading into 2026
Digital Transformation

What organisations need to know about Microsoft EA licensing heading into 2026

Microsoft's enterprise licensing landscape is shifting fast, with tighter EA access, slimmer discounts and new models forcing organisations to rethink 2026 renewals.

By Fran Smaller • 8 min read • Last month
Inde appoints Chris Beckett as technology strategist
Digital Transformation

Inde appoints Chris Beckett as technology strategist

Inde names Chris Beckett as Chief Technology Strategist to steer long-term roadmaps as New Zealand firms seek clearer guidance on investment and architecture.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month
Inde wins ISO 27001 certification after security audit
Data Protection

Inde wins ISO 27001 certification after security audit

Inde's security chief says the certification will boost customer confidence as the cloud services provider expands across Australia and New Zealand.

By Mark Tarre • 2 min read • Last month
Splashtop launches unified IT platform for endpoints
Endpoint Protection

Splashtop launches unified IT platform for endpoints

Splashtop unveils AI-assisted endpoint platform for IT teams, blending patching, remote support and security alerts in one console.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Last month
N-able launches MCP server and N-zo AI for UEM ops
Digital Transformation

N-able launches MCP server and N-zo AI for UEM ops

N-able adds an MCP server and in-product assistant for N-central and N-sight, aiming to bring real-time AI action to managed IT operations.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month

Stories from Other Regions

UK firms urged to bolster cyber security after breaches
Malware

UK firms urged to bolster cyber security after breaches

Business Hub warns UK firms to tighten basic cyber defences as government figures show 43% hit by breaches, phishing and ransomware in past year.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Last month
The hidden risk in New Zealand's digital transformation
Firewalls

The hidden risk in New Zealand's digital transformation

New Zealand organisations are urged to tighten controls on third-party access and identity management as digitisation and AI reshape risk.

By Dr Steven Woodhouse • 4 min read • Last month
NASCAR uses AI to speed race analysis & fan feedback
Data Analytics

NASCAR uses AI to speed race analysis & fan feedback

NASCAR expands AI use to cut race analysis from hours to minutes, sharpen fan feedback reviews and guide decisions on competition quality.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Last month
Kyndryl launches sovereignty assessment amid cloud concerns
Data Protection

Kyndryl launches sovereignty assessment amid cloud concerns

Kyndryl's new sovereignty readiness assessment targets cloud, AI and data risks as firms face rising pressure over control, resilience and continuity.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month