Strategic IT stories

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

Thoughtworks says AI is lowering the cost of custom software, but its APAC boss Steven Yurisich warns enterprises must still protect core systems.

Cisco report finds firms are ramping up wireless budgets as AI, security pressures and staff shortages push networks into a strategic role.

Kyndryl unveils a governance toolkit to help firms supervise autonomous AI agents across IT operations, as enterprises move beyond pilot projects.

Rimini Street clinches triple Stevie Awards for AI-powered support and stellar service, as judges hail GBP £10B client savings impact.

Managing 600+ SonicWall firewalls, Sourcepass turns routine upgrades into a strategic weapon for security, efficiency and client trust.

Evergreen seals 47 deals in 2025 and snaps up its first UK B Corp MSP, Optimising IT, to deepen global managed services expansion.

Weak data governance is squandering an estimated $154bn of global AI investment each year, Hitachi Vantara warns in new research.

Riverbed launches Aternity Self-Service, an Agentic AI tool that automates diagnosis and fixes for common workplace IT issues.

ManageEngine's Endpoint Central saved users $4.5 million with a 442% ROI and payback in under six months, per Forrester's three-year economic impact study.

Freepik launches Enterprise AI plan offering secure, scalable creative tools with centralised controls, legal protections, and unlimited users for large firms.

LG Electronics has acquired a controlling 51% stake in Bear Robotics, enhancing its AI-driven robotics capabilities as part of a strategic growth initiative.

Fujitsu has partnered with Linius Technologies to enhance global video data analysis, aiming to transform how businesses harness video insights.

CryptoLab and Niobium have formed a strategic partnership to enhance privacy and performance in AI applications, raising over USD$20 million in funding.

GoCardless and ICE InsureTech collaborate to streamline bank payment collections for insurance firms in Australia and New Zealand, enhancing efficiency and reducing costs.

Organisations are rethinking HR, focusing on agility and strategic alignment. The Access Group's Kerry Agiasotis highlights essential steps in HR transformation.

APhone and Aethir announce a partnership to decentralise cloud smartphone and GPU cloud computing, enhancing full node deployment accessibility.

Reveille Software partners with Court Square Group to optimise user experience and efficiency for the life science industry software, RegDocs365, aiming to reduce downtime and swiftly resolve content-related issues.

Hygraph, a Berlin-based enterprise, fortifies its leadership with strategic appointments of Dr Mario Lenz and Edan Gottlib.

Auvik partners with Jenne to deliver advanced network management and SaaS monitoring solutions to small and medium-sized businesses.