Opinion stories - Page 3
The evolving role of the CSO: From technical guardian to business strategist
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data protection
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siem
CSOs are shedding their purely technical image as security chiefs are pushed into the boardroom to drive sales, trust and growth.
Why AI-powered security needs network telemetry across the hybrid cloud
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firewalls
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private cloud
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hybrid cloud
AI security tools are only as smart as the data they see, and network telemetry is emerging as the missing piece in hybrid cloud oversight.
Agent computers: The PC era, amplified
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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dc
AMD says a new class of always-on personal machine can run AI agents locally, promising more privacy, speed and productivity for users.
How Observability Serves as the Control Layer for AI Growth
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digital transformation
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cx
APAC organisations are turning observability into the guardrail for AI, using better visibility to curb outages, costs and compliance risk.
Why organisations need a version of 'HR' for AI agents
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digital transformation
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pam
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hcm
As AI agents spread through businesses, organisations are being urged to create HR-like oversight to manage access, risk and accountability.
Data governance vs. data quality: Which comes first in 2026?
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digital transformation
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risk & compliance
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ai
Governance alone is no safeguard as enterprises are urged to make data quality the proof of trustworthy information in 2026.
Why data infrastructure will decide which AI strategies succeed in 2026
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storage
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data protection
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dr
Data quality, resilience and sovereignty are emerging as the make-or-break factors for enterprises hoping to turn AI ambition into lasting advantage.
Pay your crypto taxes, just don't pay too much
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crypto
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blockchain
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risk & compliance
Crypto investors in New Zealand are being warned to track disposals, claim eligible costs and avoid overpaying as reporting rules tighten.
Construction claims are shaped before disputes begin
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devops
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digital transformation
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apm
Construction claims are often won or lost on everyday site records, yet most digital tools still prioritise delivery over evidential strength.
The next challenge for our energy transition is coordination
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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cartech
ANZ's clean energy shift now hinges on coordinating complex, data-driven grids as distributed resources strain ageing digital systems.
How cybersecurity partner programs are evolving in 2026
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firewalls
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network security
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cloud security
SonicWall overhauls SecureFirst for 2026, shifting to firm-level skills, role-based training and services to boost partners' recurring revenue.
Points, personalisation and innovation: How industry leaders are redefining loyalty
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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cx
AI is turning loyalty members into “segments of one”, as Asia Pacific leaders shift from flashy tech to invisible, always-relevant rewards.
How Sourcepass turns firewall upgrades into a competitive edge
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crm
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firewalls
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network security
Managing 600+ SonicWall firewalls, Sourcepass turns routine upgrades into a strategic weapon for security, efficiency and client trust.
KnowBe4 appoints Kawin Boonyapredee as APJ CISO advisor
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digital transformation
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cx
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phishing
KnowBe4 names Dr Kawin Boonyapredee APJ CISO advisor to steer human risk and AI cyber threat strategy from a new base in Singapore.
Norton launches Revamp AI for professional presence
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genai
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data privacy
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ai
Norton unveils Revamp, an AI tool to help professionals craft and schedule credible social posts while keeping full control of their voice.
NIIT MTS wins Training Industry top content honour again
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devops
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e-learning
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apm
NIIT MTS secures a sixteenth straight spot on Training Industry's Top 20 custom content developers list for 2026, citing AI-led design.
Adapting to change: How SEO specialists can leverage Google's generative AI update
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digital transformation
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martech
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genai
Google's generative AI update pushes SEO into a new era, forcing specialists to prioritise intent, E-E-A-T and NLP over rankings alone.
Datadog's $1bn investment in unifying data silos
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devops
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siem
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digital transformation
Datadog pours USD $1 billion into AI-driven tools to unify data silos, automate incident response and fuse security with observability.
The agentic evolution: Why high-fidelity data is the lifeblood of the modern SOC
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iot security
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phishing
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iot
As AI-powered attacks shatter old perimeters, SOCs race to agentic operations where high-fidelity data becomes security's vital lifeblood.
Game review: Resident Evil Requiem (PC)
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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survival-horror
Resident Evil Requiem expertly fuses classic survival horror with modern action flourishes, delivering a gripping, gore-soaked return to form.