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TeamSystem names Cohen Chief Executive in leadership shift
Software-as-a-Service

TeamSystem names Cohen Chief Executive in leadership shift

TeamSystem elevates Tommaso Cohen to Chief Executive Officer and shifts Federico Leproux to Executive Chairman as AI-driven demand surges.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
UK financial planners see AI boosting efficiency, not cuts
Digital Transformation

UK financial planners see AI boosting efficiency, not cuts

UK financial planning firms expect AI to lift efficiency through admin and support work, with only 3% planning staff cuts this year.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
UK firms see weak AI returns as skills lag adoption
Digital Transformation

UK firms see weak AI returns as skills lag adoption

AI skills shortages are limiting business returns, with QA warning that training gaps are leaving many workers using the tools only for basic tasks.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month

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Gartner: AI layoffs do not improve returns on investment
Digital Transformation

Gartner: AI layoffs do not improve returns on investment

Gartner survey finds AI-driven layoffs fail to lift ROI, as better returns come from firms investing in skills, roles and operating models.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 4 days ago
ANZ firms shift cloud workloads to private & hybrid
Private Cloud

ANZ firms shift cloud workloads to private & hybrid

ANZ businesses are shifting more cloud workloads back to private and hybrid systems as cybersecurity, compliance and AI needs reshape strategy.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week
Boomi gains analyst praise across integration & AI
Software-as-a-Service

Boomi gains analyst praise across integration & AI

Boomi wins fresh analyst backing in integration, API management and AI, as firms seek platforms to connect data, apps and automation.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
AI response management lifts revenue, says Responsive
Digital Transformation

AI response management lifts revenue, says Responsive

AI use lifts revenue for strategic response leaders as mature firms turn bids, questionnaires and due diligence into faster sales and stronger returns.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Last week
eCommerce AI spending rises as leaders fear readiness gap
Data Protection

eCommerce AI spending rises as leaders fear readiness gap

eCommerce firms boost AI budgets as 73% of leaders say they are not ready, with UK and US groups citing culture, rules and old systems.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Last week
Turning security into a story: How managed service providers use reporting to drive retention and revenue
Firewalls

Turning security into a story: How managed service providers use reporting to drive retention and revenue

Managed service providers can boost renewals and upsell revenue by turning hidden security work into clear, customer-ready reports that prove value.

By Scott Jenkins • 5 min read • Last month
IP Fabric launches MCP server for network operations
Firewalls

IP Fabric launches MCP server for network operations

IP Fabric unveils a governed MCP server for network operations, aiming to let enterprises use AI safely for troubleshooting, compliance and change planning.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Last month
Gigamon launches AI tools as observability market grows
Virtualisation

Gigamon launches AI tools as observability market grows

Gigamon rolls out AI traffic intelligence and agentic observability software as IDC sees the network monitoring market reaching USD $4.39 billion by 2029.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Exclusive: Adobe ANZ chief on AI adoption trends
Digital Transformation

Exclusive: Adobe ANZ chief on AI adoption trends

Adobe ANZ chief says AI is moving into production as customers in regulated sectors balance caution with rapid deployment and productivity gains.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last month

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Atlas warns of AI reputation breach for businesses
Software-as-a-Service

Atlas warns of AI reputation breach for businesses

Atlas says businesses face an AI reputation breach as ChatGPT, Google Gemini and Claude spread incorrect company details across major platforms.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Last week
Canadian small business sales fall 4% in March quarter
Partner Programmes

Canadian small business sales fall 4% in March quarter

Canadian small businesses see sales slide 4% in the March quarter as Xero flags longer payment times and fresh fuel cost pressure.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
360 Privacy expands C-suite with four executive appointments
Data Protection

360 Privacy expands C-suite with four executive appointments

360 Privacy adds four top executives as it eyes enterprise expansion, with new leadership set to boost operations, strategy, partnerships and sales.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Canada tech boards urged to tackle growing climate risk
Hyperscale

Canada tech boards urged to tackle growing climate risk

Canadian tech boards told to treat climate change as a financial risk, as new guidance flags AI, data centres and supply chain pressures.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Last month
MYOB says AI-using SMEs are growing 2.8 times faster
Data Analytics

MYOB says AI-using SMEs are growing 2.8 times faster

MYOB data shows Australian SMEs using AI are expanding 2.8 times faster, as the software firm flags a widening adoption gap and skills shortage.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Last month