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UK CEOs boost AI spend but struggle to scale its value

UK bosses are ramping up AI spend, but PwC finds only a sliver are turning pilots into scaled value amid talent and bureaucracy hurdles.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Thu, 22nd Jan 2026

Digital Transformation

Firms warned AI spend will fail without orchestration

AI investment risks falling flat without better orchestration across workflows, Enate warns, as UK CEOs ramp up tech and data spending.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 22nd Jan 2026

Private Cloud

Polarise secures EUR €117m for European AI data hubs

Polarise lands EUR €117m financing from Macquarie to expand Munich AI data hub and fund GPU-driven data centre projects across Europe.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Jan 2026

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Data Protection

AI tools reshape accounting workflows & client work

AI has shifted from hype to an everyday tool for accountants, reshaping workflows, client work and skills as agentic systems loom.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Tue, 27th Jan 2026

Digital Transformation

V2 AI appoints Ian Nguyen as Partner to lead secure AI

V2 AI names cyber specialist Ian Nguyen as Partner to lead secure AI strategy amid rising demand from regulated industries across Asia Pacific.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 9th Dec 2025

Digital Transformation

Appian appoints Scott Van Valkenburgh to lead global alliances

Appian has appointed Scott Van Valkenburgh as Senior VP to lead global partnerships, aiming to expand its AI-powered automation platform adoption worldwide.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Aug 2025

Hyperscale

Arcanum AI inks deal with AWS, expands into Australian market

Arcanum AI, a New Zealand AI firm, has inked a three-year deal with Amazon Web Services, joining tech heavyweights IBM and PwC, and expanding into Australia.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Jul 2024

Artificial Intelligence

CEOs fear AI & climate change could sink firms – report

Global CEOs voice rising concern over long-term corporate sustainability, citing advancements in AI and climate disruption, as per PwC survey.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jan 2024

Breach Prevention

Monetary Authority of Singapore launches Cyber Security Advisory Panel

The Monetary Authority of Singapore has set up its own Cyber Security Advisory Panel that includes global security experts and thought leaders.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 21st Sep 2017

Hybrid Cloud

New sales MD for ANZ as F5 revitalises channel focus

F5 Networks hires ANZ managing director, Rob Malkin, to strengthen sales focus on its partners and drive growth in the region.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 16th Aug 2016

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Deloitte

Deloitte Ireland hires Ron Doyle to boost aviation tax

Deloitte Ireland hires aviation finance tax specialist Ron Doyle from PwC as partner to strengthen aircraft leasing advisory work.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 27th Jan 2026

Interactive

Sony Interactive New Zealand reports stronger annual profit despite lower cash reserves

Sony Interactive Entertainment New Zealand reported a rise in annual profit to NZD $1.22 million despite lower cash reserves and increased costs in 2025.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Oct 2025

Power / Energy

Schneider Electric IT's NZ branch posts strong revenue growth amid shift in contract mix

Schneider Electric IT Australia's New Zealand branch posted a 37.7% revenue rise to NZ$21.73m in 2024, driven by maintenance and equipment sales growth.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Aug 2025

PwC

Ofload appoints Harmen Fredrikze as new Chief Financial Officer

Ofload has appointed Harmen Fredrikze as its new CFO to strengthen leadership amid growth, bringing over 20 years' experience in global tech and software firms.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Tue, 29th Jul 2025

Supply Chain

Toshiba Australia reports modest growth for the year ending March 2024

Toshiba reports modest growth for the year ending March 2024, with steady revenue increases balancing rising operational costs and strategic investments.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Sep 2024

Supply Chain

Sony New Zealand shares steady financial performance for FY23

Sony New Zealand has reported steady financial performance for FY23, maintaining robust revenue streams and a solid asset base despite market fluctuations.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Sep 2024