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Asia Pacific leaders warn AI adoption brings fresh risks

Fresh warnings in Asia Pacific point to AI boosting productivity while widening cyber exposure, data risks and workforce disruption.

By Mark Tarre • 8 min read • Last month

Data Protection

A/NZ tech leaders warn AI governance lags adoption

Boards are rushing into AI deployments, but leaders say weak data governance and security gaps are now threatening trust and returns.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Last month

Data Protection

Asia-Pacific firms urged to govern AI agents better

Governance gaps are exposing firms to higher AI agent risks, as most now use them daily and many lack policies to control access.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last month

Digital Transformation

Australia & New Zealand lead in agentic AI adoption

Consumers in Australia and New Zealand are facing longer waits and repeated handovers as companies rush to deploy agentic AI, Genesys found.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month

Private Cloud

Cloudera, VAST Data team up to tackle AI bottlenecks

Enterprises could see better GPU use as the partnership aims to cut data delays that slow AI training, inference and analytics.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month

Digital Transformation

Dicker Data launches CrowdStrike MSSP model in ANZ

Small and mid-market customers could get simpler access to CrowdStrike's Falcon platform as Dicker Data adds monthly billing and support for partners.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month

Genomics

Illumina appoints Susan Martin to lead ANZ operations

Rising demand for genomic medicine in Australia and New Zealand is prompting the company to step up local partnerships and market expansion.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month

Fintech

Swift readies blockchain ledger for bank payment pilots

Seventeen banks will test whether tokenised deposits can speed cross-border payments and extend settlement beyond normal market hours.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Last month

eCommerce

Amazon Ads names L'Oréal Paris sponsor of Prime Video's Elle

Streaming ads are being tied more closely to sales as Amazon links Prime Video's Elle to shoppable campaigns for L'Oréal Paris and Swisse.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month

Software-as-a-Service

Open Point buys Converlens to boost public sector engagement

Councils and planners will get a single system for consultation data as the deal links engagement software with analytics amid rising scrutiny.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month

Digital Transformation

Fortinet appoints Luca Simonelli as Asia Pacific chief

The move puts a seasoned executive in charge of Fortinet's Asia Pacific push as cybersecurity spending accelerates across the region.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month

Digital Transformation

Ramco names Sandesh Bilagi as chief executive officer

Six straight quarters of operational profit have paved the way for Sandesh Bilagi to steer global expansion and an AI-focused overhaul at Ramco Systems.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month

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Australia & New Zealand stories

Smart Home

ECOVACS returns DEEBOT NEO 2.0 to ALDI at AUD $279 price

Households seeking cheaper help with chores can buy a robot vacuum and mop at ALDI for AUD $279, while stocks last.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month

Digital Transformation

Australia creates Office of AI under Prime Minister

The new framework puts AI policy at the centre of Canberra's productivity and security agenda as businesses brace for tighter governance.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month

Digital Transformation

Australian firms race ahead of AI security controls

Most Australian businesses lack full oversight of AI systems, leaving incidents and hidden vulnerabilities to outpace governance efforts.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month

Data Science

New Zealand households cut spending as confidence falls

Falling confidence is pushing households to trim discretionary purchases, with 65% cutting non-essential spending as essentials stay dear.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month

Risk & Compliance

AML Partners signs 300 firms as property rules tighten

Smaller agencies face steep new compliance costs as Australia widens anti-money laundering rules to property businesses ahead of a 29 July deadline.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month

Digital Transformation

Productivity tops CEOs' concerns in Australia & NZ

Rising pressure to lift output without burning out staff has overtaken economic uncertainty as the chief concern for executives in Australia and New Zealand.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month