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Microlise appoints Patrick Viney as Asia-Pacific director
Supply Chain

Microlise appoints Patrick Viney as Asia-Pacific director

Pressure on fleet operators to improve safety and compliance is driving Microlise's regional push as it expands sales across Australia and New Zealand.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last week
Gartner flags 10 tech trends for 2027 as AI governance
Robotics

Gartner flags 10 tech trends for 2027 as AI governance

Firms face rising risks from unchecked AI adoption, as the advisory group warns of breaches, compliance failures and vendor lock-in by 2028.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last week
Acronis names Tony Stratton as ANZ general manager
Data Protection

Acronis names Tony Stratton as ANZ general manager

The hire strengthens Acronis' push to grow its ANZ channel as MSPs demand simpler tools to manage rising cyber risk and IT complexity.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • 4 days ago
Snowflake launches AI control tools for business definitions
Data governance

Snowflake launches AI control tools for business definitions

The new features let enterprises audit AI agents' access, spending and definitions, as businesses struggle with inconsistent context across systems.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 6 min read • Last week
Australia & New Zealand firms struggle to prove AI ROI
Digital Transformation

Australia & New Zealand firms struggle to prove AI ROI

Most companies in Australia and New Zealand still cannot show AI has paid for itself, with 68% saying it has not justified the spend.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 5 days ago
Google launches Gemini training bundles for finance, law
Risk & Compliance

Google launches Gemini training bundles for finance, law

Free courses on Google Skills aim to help finance and legal staff use Gemini for tasks from bond issuance to contract review.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 2 min read • Last week
IRIS launches AI document management for accountants
Document Management

IRIS launches AI document management for accountants

The cloud-based system could cut manual filing and searching for firms still juggling emails, portals and spreadsheets.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Digital sovereignty in practice: three examples of balancing control with global reach
Data Protection

Digital sovereignty in practice: three examples of balancing control with global reach

Enterprises are reworking infrastructure to keep data and traffic under local control while still accessing global cloud and trading networks.

By Matthias Guenther and Ana Maria Ordonez • 5 min read • Last week
Hyland launches Teams integration for governed content
Document Management

Hyland launches Teams integration for governed content

It aims to cut the risk of files spreading across chats and channels by keeping regulated documents under existing governance controls in Teams.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week

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Beyond the Selfie: How EU AML Reform Could Reshape Customer Onboarding
Data Protection

Beyond the Selfie: How EU AML Reform Could Reshape Customer Onboarding

From July 2027, firms will face stricter proof-of-identity rules that could slow onboarding unless they adopt trusted digital credentials and better audit trails.

By Clive Bourke • 2 min read • Last week
Australian SMEs brace for fuel, power cost pressures
Housing

Australian SMEs brace for fuel, power cost pressures

Most Australian SMEs expect fuel and utility bills to squeeze margins over the next year, while 73% see the economy weakening.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
How Chinese AI Data Vendors Can Earn Global Trust in Healthcare
Data governance

How Chinese AI Data Vendors Can Earn Global Trust in Healthcare

International buyers will judge Chinese healthcare data vendors on provenance, privacy and auditability, not low prices, as trust becomes the real test.

By Edmund Ng • 5 min read • Last week
MathWorks R2026b adds AI tools for engineering teams
Robotics

MathWorks R2026b adds AI tools for engineering teams

Engineering teams can now automate verification and manage product variants more easily as the latest MATLAB and Simulink release adds AI tools.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
OwlQR launches QR code product platform for exporters
Risk & Compliance

OwlQR launches QR code product platform for exporters

Exporters can now keep labels, certificates and test results in one live record, as OwlQR rolls out QR codes built on GS1 Digital Link.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Fewer WoFs, greater responsibility. Is your fleet ready for the change?
Risk & Compliance

Fewer WoFs, greater responsibility. Is your fleet ready for the change?

Fleet managers face greater safety responsibility as New Zealand moves eligible newer vehicles to two-yearly WoFs from 1 November.

By Jason Land • 5 min read • Last week
Tairāwhiti forestry review: Crown urged to take greater responsibility
Risk & Compliance

Tairāwhiti forestry review: Crown urged to take greater responsibility

The review says local fixes will not be enough, with central government needing to help manage harvest risks and land-use transition in Tairāwhiti.

By Imogen Brophy • 5 min read • Last week
Mobile-First Banking: The Role of Identity Verification
Fintech

Mobile-First Banking: The Role of Identity Verification

Mobile verification can cut onboarding friction for banks while strengthening fraud checks and compliance as customers expect account opening in minutes.

By Bud Walker • 4 min read • Last week