ICT sector stories
Nearly two-thirds of major ERP and digital transformation programmes face critical delivery risk, with weak resourcing and planning the main threats.
AI startups drove 57% of UK equity funding by value in Q2, as eight large rounds accounted for almost 80% of disclosed investment.
Rising complexity is pushing enterprise buyers to demand clearer outcomes, as AI and shifting expectations reshape technology decisions.
Investor demand for AI-linked listings helped lift global IPO proceeds to USD $186.8 billion in the first half of 2026, EY said.
Demand for regional AI compute is tightening as Sharon AI's New Zealand contract lifts its contracted capacity to 116MW and revenue starts in 2027.
The tie-up gives Airbus an extra layer of protection for sensitive industrial data as Europe's sovereignty push reshapes cloud buying decisions.
Investors are likely to focus on firmer demand as the IT services group booked its third straight quarter of deals above USD $1 billion.
Businesses are weighing AI's impact on staffing, governance and cyber risk as leaders push beyond pilot projects and into production systems.
Working output from the latest AI coding tools was secure barely a third of the time, exposing a widening risk for software teams.
Rising AI workloads are forcing APAC firms to invest more in data centres, fibre and energy, while also reshaping customer service and cyber defence.
The move signals Adyen's push to deepen local ties in Asia-Pacific as payment providers compete for merchants across the region.
Consumers in Australia and New Zealand are facing longer waits and repeated handovers as companies rush to deploy agentic AI, Genesys found.
The accolade highlights Western Australia's growing health-tech sector, with his AI cardiac diagnostics work spanning hospitals, universities and start-ups.
Critical infrastructure and healthcare lag peers on basic cyber controls, leaving essential services more exposed than financial firms and technology groups.
Smaller firms in India could cut manual work and unify sales, messaging and reporting within six weeks under the new bundled offer.
The certification comes as New Zealand tech employers battle skills shortages, with staff praising support, inclusion and career development.
Asia's fund investors shifted towards shares in the first half of 2026, with bond funds sliding to net outflows of USD $3.1 billion.
Businesses may get security test results in hours as ITSEC Asia's new platform flags risks and keeps human consultants in the loop.
The new agency could shape how Australian firms adopt AI, with leaders warning that standards and security will decide whether gains outweigh risk.
Indian firms and schools face a widening AI skills gap as leaders warn of productivity gains, job disruption and ethical risks.