Machine learning (ML) stories - Page 25
A subset of Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning describes the process by which a computer is ‘trained’ to recognise and react to inputs or situations without being explicitly told what those reactions should be. Applied ML in business is referred to as ‘predictive analytics’ because the analytics software is trained to respond to incoming data and provide adaptive insights. ML is among the techniques being used in pursuit of AI mimicking the human brain.
BMC & AWS deepen Control-M cloud AI orchestration deal
Sat, 14th Feb 2026
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
BMC signs five-year AWS deal to host Control-M SaaS, deepening cloud and AI orchestration for hybrid data and workflow automation.
AI-driven ransomware attacks surge, most go unreported
Fri, 13th Feb 2026
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firewalls
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data protection
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ransomware
AI-fuelled ransomware hit record levels in 2025, with BlackFog warning that around 86% of attacks worldwide are never publicly disclosed.
Okta unveils tools to detect & govern shadow AI risks
Fri, 13th Feb 2026
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pam
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cloud security
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application security
Okta launches Agent Discovery to uncover and rein in shadow AI agents, mapping risky app access and tightening identity-based controls.
Hands-on review: Avast Deepfake Guard and Scam Guardian
Fri, 13th Feb 2026
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mdm
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edge computing
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phishing
Avast rolls out Deepfake Guard for Windows and expands Scam Guardian on mobile, promising real-time protection from AI-powered scams.
Simbian touts AI SOC growth as automation race intensifies
Fri, 13th Feb 2026
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firewalls
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digital transformation
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cloud security
Simbian claims 15-fold customer surge as its AI-driven SOC agents vie to replace rules-based automation in the cyber defence arms race.
Matia raises $21m to grow AI-first data pipeline operations platform
Fri, 13th Feb 2026
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cartech
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erp
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ai
Matia raises $21m to expand its AI-native data stack, betting on an all-in-one platform as data engineering consolidates.
Qodo brings AI-powered code review into Azure DevOps
Fri, 13th Feb 2026
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devops
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martech
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application security
Qodo launches a beta Azure DevOps integration that embeds its AI-driven, context-aware code review directly into pull request workflows.
Emburse unveils AI tool to tighten expense controls
Thu, 12th Feb 2026
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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fintech
Emburse launches AI-powered Assurance tool to spot expense errors and fraud earlier, easing audit workloads and speeding reimbursements.
Oracle NetSuite unveils AI tools & integration push
Thu, 12th Feb 2026
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saas
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Oracle NetSuite launches AI tools and a low-code integration platform to automate finance, planning and customer workflows across its suite.
Hectre raises NZD $12m to power AI fruit data push
Thu, 12th Feb 2026
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agricultural technology
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devops
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data analytics
Auckland agritech firm Hectre raises NZD $12m in an oversubscribed Series A to scale its AI-powered fruit data platform globally.
Synsira unveils Kind, a private desktop AI search tool
Thu, 12th Feb 2026
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data protection
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hyperscale
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martech
Synsira launches Kind, an AI desktop app that privately searches users' own files for grounded answers instead of trawling the open web.
Contented raises NZD $4.1m to fuel AI expansion
Thu, 12th Feb 2026
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crm
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Christchurch AI startup Contented raises NZD $4.1m seed round to grow its meeting-minutes platform and push into Australia, UK and US.
Geotab unveils AI telematics roadmap for ANZ fleets
Thu, 12th Feb 2026
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smart cities
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Geotab has unveiled an AI-led telematics roadmap for Australia and New Zealand fleets, promising smarter safety and broader asset visibility.
NetSuite unveils AI finance tools & low-code integration
Thu, 12th Feb 2026
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digital transformation
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hcm
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physical security
NetSuite debuts AI finance tools and a low-code integration platform to streamline closes, pricing, reporting and cross-app workflows.
Genetec adds AI tools to speed video incident review
Thu, 12th Feb 2026
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digital transformation
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cloud security
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it automation
Genetec adds AI-powered natural language search and movement tracking to Security Centre SaaS to cut multi-site video reviews from hours to minutes.
Java use surges in AI as Oracle pricing drives shift
Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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devops
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digital transformation
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public cloud
Java's role in AI is surging as 62% of firms build AI in Java, while Oracle's pricing push drives mass migration to OpenJDK.
How five digital forces will redefine banking by 2026
Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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dr
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digital transformation
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biometrics
Banks are shifting from product sellers to trusted digital infrastructure, fusing AI, mobile, embedded finance, identity and digital currencies.
Late payments make up over a third of global pay cycles
Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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manufacturing
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data analytics
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fintech
Late payments now make up 37% of global pay cycles, with firms waiting 51 days on average to be paid, Sidetrade data reveals.
Fluent Cargo, Sea Sentinel AI team to cut port risk
Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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saas
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data analytics
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supply chain
Fluent Cargo links Sea Sentinel AI to give Australian shippers early alerts on strikes, storms and congestion threatening port operations.
Xero Analytics adds AI cash forecasts & ops metrics
Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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uc
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Xero is boosting its Analytics tool with AI cash flow forecasts, behavioural insights and operational metrics on shareable visual dashboards.