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EY, Microsoft launch AI push with USD $1 billion plan
Data Protection

EY, Microsoft launch AI push with USD $1 billion plan

Organisations will get a single team to deploy AI across core functions, as EY and Microsoft commit more than USD $1 billion over five years.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Mantel & Glean partner to expand Work AI in region
Digital Transformation

Mantel & Glean partner to expand Work AI in region

The deal targets banks, utilities and agencies seeking to turn AI pilots into secure workplace tools across Australia and New Zealand.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • 2 days ago
OWC launches Stack AI to boost local model running
Data Protection

OWC launches Stack AI to boost local model running

Businesses can now run larger AI models locally on existing Windows and Linux PCs, reducing cloud costs and keeping sensitive data on-site.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
The 6-step AI readiness checklist
Data Analytics

The 6-step AI readiness checklist

Poor data quality could cost supply chains millions a year, and AI will only magnify errors unless records are cleaned first.

By Edmund Ng • 5 min read • Last week
TripleLift finds AI standoff in advertising industry
Data Protection

TripleLift finds AI standoff in advertising industry

Most advertisers are still wary of handing creative work to AI, with trust and brand safety slowing adoption despite centralised plans.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
TD launches AI model to speed mortgage applications
Digital Transformation

TD launches AI model to speed mortgage applications

The bank says underwriters can now complete work in minutes rather than 15 hours, as it rolls out agentic AI across home lending.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
GoTo finds workers wary of AI overreliance at work
Data Protection

GoTo finds workers wary of AI overreliance at work

A GoTo survey finds many workers fear heavy AI use is eroding skills, while poor training and weak oversight are fuelling risks.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 6 min read • Last week
Zscaler launches AI-Guardian and expands Alstom partnerships
Software-as-a-Service

Zscaler launches AI-Guardian and expands Alstom partnerships

Businesses using AI agents may gain tighter controls as Zscaler adds new governance tools and deepens a decade-old partnership with Alstom.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last week

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Avoiding shadow AI requires strong enterprise governance
Data Protection

Avoiding shadow AI requires strong enterprise governance

Unmanaged AI use is exposing Australian firms to data leakage, compliance breaches and other risks as adoption outpaces oversight.

By Jamie Humphrey • 5 min read • Yesterday
Australian SMEs adopt AI but lag on workflow change
Digital Transformation

Australian SMEs adopt AI but lag on workflow change

Most Australian SMEs are still using AI for emails and drafting, leaving manual workflows intact despite growing board pressure for change.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Yesterday
Why AI governance starts with rethinking your people, processes, and technology
Digital Transformation

Why AI governance starts with rethinking your people, processes, and technology

Poor AI oversight can magnify workflow errors, expose firms to regulation and erode trust if CIOs do not redesign controls and roles.

By Jake Shepherd • 4 min read • Yesterday
Persistent & IIM Ahmedabad launch AI Value Compass
Digital Transformation

Persistent & IIM Ahmedabad launch AI Value Compass

Companies are being told to overhaul governance and readiness before scaling AI, as a new framework seeks better returns from spending.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
M37Labs launches MightyClaw for enterprise AI agents
Private Cloud

M37Labs launches MightyClaw for enterprise AI agents

The platform is aimed at regulated industries and sensitive data users, with on-premise and air-gapped deployment to keep control in-house.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week
HCLTech warns 43% of major AI initiatives may fail
Digital Transformation

HCLTech warns 43% of major AI initiatives may fail

Large firms face mounting execution risk as weak governance, legacy systems and poor change management threaten to derail AI spending.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Google expands Singapore AI pact across public sector
Cloud Security

Google expands Singapore AI pact across public sector

The pact will widen use of AI in Singapore's public services, schools and labs, while adding new tests on safety, governance and inclusion.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Australian budget AI push earns cautious tech support
Digital Transformation

Australian budget AI push earns cautious tech support

Cautious support from tech leaders hinges on whether Canberra can turn new AI and digital funding into real productivity gains.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 6 min read • Last week
Chief AI Officers: The next test of Australia's digital government leadership
Data Protection

Chief AI Officers: The next test of Australia's digital government leadership

Safely embedding AI into public services now hinges on clearer accountability, as only 22% of Australian organisations use advanced governance models.

By Ryan van Leent • 6 min read • Last week