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B2B buyers rebel against 'discovery theatre' sales
Virtualisation

B2B buyers rebel against 'discovery theatre' sales

B2B buyers are rebelling against scripted 'discovery theatre' sales, accusing vendors of wasting time, misusing AI and eroding trust.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Dec 2025
Veeam brings integrated data resilience to ServiceNow
Virtualisation

Veeam brings integrated data resilience to ServiceNow

Veeam launches a ServiceNow app that embeds backup, recovery and compliance workflows for regulated industries at no extra cost.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Dec 2025
AI surge to bring chaos before control, warns CEO
Digital Transformation

AI surge to bring chaos before control, warns CEO

AI will unleash short-term chaos and “shadow AI” risks before governance tools restore control, warns OutSystems chief Woodson Martin.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Wed, 17th Dec 2025
Exclusive: Cybrary on cyber training as tailored defence, not checkbox
Phishing

Exclusive: Cybrary on cyber training as tailored defence, not checkbox

Cybrary warns that current cyber training methods are outdated, urging the industry to adopt more advanced and effective learning approaches.

By Jake MacAndrew • 4 min read • Tue, 16th Dec 2025
NashTech boosts UK & US leadership to meet rising AI demand
Digital Transformation

NashTech boosts UK & US leadership to meet rising AI demand

NashTech adds five senior UK and US leaders to sharpen AI and digital transformation expertise as global client demand accelerates.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 15th Dec 2025
Exclusive: SAS says trust gap slows ANZ AI rollout
Digital twins

Exclusive: SAS says trust gap slows ANZ AI rollout

Australia and New Zealand lead global generative AI adoption with 92% of firms prioritising trust, governance and decision efficiency over cost savings.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Mon, 15th Dec 2025
AI seen shifting to local edge models under stricter rules
Data Protection

AI seen shifting to local edge models under stricter rules

AI developers predict 2026 pivot to compressed, device-based models as energy rules tighten and governments tighten data control.

By Catherine Knowles • 6 min read • Fri, 12th Dec 2025
Safe AI coaches staff to cut cyber attack errors
Firewalls

Safe AI coaches staff to cut cyber attack errors

Safe AI “coaches” embedded in workplace tools are cutting repeat cyber incidents by up to 95%, as firms race to counter AI-driven attacks.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 12th Dec 2025
Snowflake, Anthropic expand USD $200m Claude AI deal
Software-as-a-Service

Snowflake, Anthropic expand USD $200m Claude AI deal

Snowflake and Anthropic deepen Claude tie-up with a USD $200m deal to push compliant AI agents across Snowflake's global data cloud.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Dec 2025
UiPath & Talkdesk unite agentic AI for healthcare CX
Unified Communications

UiPath & Talkdesk unite agentic AI for healthcare CX

UiPath and Talkdesk are teaming up to fuse agentic AI, streamlining document-heavy healthcare contact centre workflows and cutting errors.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Dec 2025
When music and AI make 'Medtech Magic'
Physical Security

When music and AI make 'Medtech Magic'

AI-powered music therapies promise relief for dementia and Parkinson's patients, but tangled licensing rules could stall life-changing apps.

By Tune Global • 10 min read • Thu, 11th Dec 2025
Exclusive: UiPath sees ROI pressure in ANZ AI shift
Digital Transformation

Exclusive: UiPath sees ROI pressure in ANZ AI shift

Australian and New Zealand firms rapidly adopt agentic AI, now demanding real ROI and robust governance for sustainable, scaled deployment.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Thu, 11th Dec 2025
Exclusive: Andrew Foo reveals the future of AI and data in APAC
Smart Cities

Exclusive: Andrew Foo reveals the future of AI and data in APAC

Asia Pacific firms are urged to prioritise real-time, high-quality data and robust governance to unlock AI's full potential and avoid costly errors.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Dec 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Peacock Bros predicts shifts in supply chain tech for 2026
Digital Transformation

Peacock Bros predicts shifts in supply chain tech for 2026

Peacock Bros flags AI, digital workflows and stricter traceability as key trends set to reshape Australian supply chain tech in 2026.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Thu, 18th Dec 2025
Interweave wins HFMA award for shared NHS care record
Digital Transformation

Interweave wins HFMA award for shared NHS care record

NHS-owned Interweave wins HFMA digital value award after saving GBP £4.1 million, 166,000 staff hours and cutting ambulance journeys.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Dec 2025
Oracle brings Database@Google Cloud service to Canada
Disaster Recovery

Oracle brings Database@Google Cloud service to Canada

Oracle has launched its Database@Google Cloud service in Montreal and Toronto, targeting Canadian multicloud and data sovereignty needs.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Fri, 12th Dec 2025
TransCrypts founder joins Forbes 30 under 30 list for 2026
Encryption

TransCrypts founder joins Forbes 30 under 30 list for 2026

TransCrypts founder Zain Zaidi joins Forbes 30 Under 30 after a CAD $20M seed round fuels growth in HR, healthcare and humanitarian tech.

By Jake MacAndrew • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Dec 2025
Telstra expands satellite messaging to remote workers
Unified Communications

Telstra expands satellite messaging to remote workers

Telstra is extending satellite SMS to enterprise staff in remote Australia, adding an extra connectivity layer for dispersed workforces.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Dec 2025