Mila stories - Page 22
Mila is a research institute and innovation hub focused on advancing artificial intelligence from the lab into real-world impact. Stories under this tag explore how Mila collaborates with industry, investors and policymakers to turn strong AI research foundations into thriving startup ecosystems and practical applications.
By reading Mila-tagged articles, you’ll gain insight into how AI research organizations are shaping investment priorities, influencing venture capital flows and advocating for the infrastructure needed to scale cutting-edge ideas. These stories highlight the strategies, partnerships and policy recommendations that can help transform scientific advances in AI into sustainable companies and long-term economic value.
AI transforms sports engagement as fans seek personalisation
Tue, 1st Jul 2025
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surveillance
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digital transformation
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martech
AI reshapes sports fandom, with 54% preferring AI tools for info and 67% seeking a single platform for personalised, interactive experiences.
Browser AI agents seen as bigger security risk than employees
Tue, 1st Jul 2025
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data protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
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physical security
SquareX warns that Browser AI Agents now pose greater security risks to firms than employees, due to their limited awareness and lack of training in spotting threats.
Japan enacts Active Cyber Defense Law to neutralise threats
Mon, 30th Jun 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
Japan has passed the Active Cyber Defense Law, allowing pre-emptive action against cyber threats while safeguarding privacy and civil liberties.
Java Independence is now a board-level priority - Driving cost savings, cloud efficiency and strategic agility
Fri, 27th Jun 2025
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digital transformation
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digital entertainment
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open source
Enterprises face rising Oracle Java costs, prompting a shift to OpenJDK for up to 70% savings, improved cloud efficiency, and greater strategic control by 2025.
Josys launches AI SaaS risk tool & boosts identity automation
Thu, 26th Jun 2025
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data protection
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cloud security
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mdm
Josys launches AI-powered SaaS Risk Analyzer to automate software risk assessments, plus new identity workflows, enhancing IT control and governance.
Harness launches AI Test Automation for faster DevOps testing
Thu, 26th Jun 2025
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devops
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apm
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risk & compliance
Harness launches AI Test Automation to speed up DevOps testing, cutting test creation time by 90% and boosting automation coverage for faster releases.
Growing gap revealed between AI innovation & enterprise security
Thu, 26th Jun 2025
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devops
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supply chain
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apm
A new report reveals a widening gap between AI innovation and enterprise security, with 36% of firms struggling to keep up with generative AI risks.
ANZ organisations see high engagement with sophisticated email scams
Thu, 26th Jun 2025
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email security
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cybersecurity
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threat intelligence
ANZ organisations face high engagement with business and vendor email compromise scams, with low reporting rates highlighting a growing cybersecurity risk.
Organisations lag in AI policies & skills as workplace use surges
Thu, 26th Jun 2025
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ai security
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risk & compliance
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genai
A global survey reveals 81% of staff use AI at work but only 28% of firms have formal AI policies, highlighting a critical gap in skills and risk management.
Over 40% of agentic AI projects set for cancellation by 2027
Wed, 25th Jun 2025
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digital transformation
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rpa
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risk & compliance
Over 40% of agentic AI projects are predicted to be cancelled by 2027 due to costs, unclear value, and risk issues, finds Gartner research.
Ericsson unveils revamped partner programme for enterprise wireless
Wed, 25th Jun 2025
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data analytics
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planning
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partner programmes
Ericsson is revamping its Enterprise Wireless Solutions partner programme, simplifying tiers and boosting earnings, effective from 1 July 2025.
Ecommpay wins two Retail Systems Awards for payment innovation
Tue, 24th Jun 2025
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fintech
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api
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payment technologies
Ecommpay won Payments Innovation and Fraud Prevention of the Year at the Retail Systems Awards 2025 for pioneering eCommerce payout and fraud detection solutions.
The lost art of writing things down
Tue, 24th Jun 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai
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cybersecurity
In cybersecurity and coding, slowing down to write ideas by hand fosters deeper thinking and clarity, countering today's rush for AI-driven automation.
Awarua Quadrant to become NZD $2.5 billion South Island hub
Mon, 23rd Jun 2025
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supply chain
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clean technologies
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engineering
The Awarua Quadrant near Invercargill will become a NZD $2.5 billion hub, linking exporters with major ports and boosting South Island's logistics and manufacturing.
Poor cloud security leaves secrets & data at risk, report finds
Thu, 19th Jun 2025
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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cloud security
A report finds poor cloud security and misconfigurations put sensitive data and secrets at risk across major public cloud providers worldwide.
NiCE & AWS deepen AI partnership to power CX automation
Thu, 19th Jun 2025
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uc
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
NiCE expands its AI partnership with AWS to enhance CXone Mpower, bringing advanced AI-powered automation to customer experience workflows at enterprise scale.
Open banking in New Zealand advances with NZD $13.77m spent
Thu, 19th Jun 2025
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fintech
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payments nz
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open data
New Zealand's open banking has advanced with NZD $13.77m spent over six years, delivering API standards adopted by major banks covering 80% of accounts.
New Zealanders switch providers as broadband & power costs rise
Thu, 19th Jun 2025
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uc
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power / energy
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genesis energy
New Zealanders face rising broadband and power costs this winter, prompting a surge in provider switches as households seek to cut bills amid the cost-of-living crisis.
Why your export business should adopt AI-infused tax tech in FY2026
Wed, 18th Jun 2025
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fintech
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supply chain
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ai
Australian exporters using outdated tax software risk fines and delays; adopting AI-infused compliance tech in FY2026 offers speed and accuracy benefits.
Adobe launches Firefly app, bringing AI image & video to mobile
Wed, 18th Jun 2025
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martech
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genai
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ai
Adobe launches Firefly mobile app for iOS and Android, enabling AI-powered image and video creation with seamless Creative Cloud integration.