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Why data infrastructure will decide which AI strategies succeed in 2026
Storage

Why data infrastructure will decide which AI strategies succeed in 2026

Weak foundations could leave AI programmes exposed to security, compliance and scaling risks, as data quality becomes a boardroom priority in 2026.

By Dave Wardrop • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
Construction claims are shaped before disputes begin
DevOps

Construction claims are shaped before disputes begin

Construction claims are often won or lost on everyday site records, yet most digital tools still prioritise delivery over evidential strength.

By Jenna Farrell • 6 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2026
The next challenge for our energy transition is coordination
Data Analytics

The next challenge for our energy transition is coordination

ANZ's clean energy shift now hinges on coordinating complex, data-driven grids as distributed resources strain ageing digital systems.

By Thomas Deschler • 5 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2026
How cybersecurity partner programs are evolving in 2026
Firewalls

How cybersecurity partner programs are evolving in 2026

SonicWall overhauls SecureFirst for 2026, shifting to firm-level skills, role-based training and services to boost partners' recurring revenue.

By Allison Clarke • 5 min read • Tue, 24th Mar 2026
Points, personalisation and innovation: How industry leaders are redefining loyalty
Data Analytics

Points, personalisation and innovation: How industry leaders are redefining loyalty

AI is turning loyalty members into “segments of one”, as Asia Pacific leaders shift from flashy tech to invisible, always-relevant rewards.

By Eagle Eye • 4 min read • Tue, 24th Mar 2026
How Sourcepass turns firewall upgrades into a competitive edge
Customer Relationship Management

How Sourcepass turns firewall upgrades into a competitive edge

Managing 600+ SonicWall firewalls, Sourcepass turns routine upgrades into a strategic weapon for security, efficiency and client trust.

By Gaëlle Perrin • 4 min read • Tue, 24th Mar 2026
KnowBe4 appoints Kawin Boonyapredee as APJ CISO advisor
Digital Transformation

KnowBe4 appoints Kawin Boonyapredee as APJ CISO advisor

KnowBe4 names Dr Kawin Boonyapredee APJ CISO advisor to steer human risk and AI cyber threat strategy from a new base in Singapore.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Mon, 23rd Mar 2026
Prophet bolsters Australian team with two key hires
Digital Transformation

Prophet bolsters Australian team with two key hires

Prophet hires Lia Carruthers and Becky McMillan in Australia as it scales from start-up to growth phase and boosts marketing and customer teams.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 23rd Mar 2026

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Why AI is still delivering in parts of finance, not across it
Customer Relationship Management

Why AI is still delivering in parts of finance, not across it

Poor data and patchy workflows are limiting AI in finance, leaving teams with quick wins in reporting but little wider transformation.

By Annexa • 6 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
Pay your crypto taxes, just don't pay too much
Crypto

Pay your crypto taxes, just don't pay too much

New Zealand investors can offset crypto losses and claim some fees, as tougher reporting rules make overpaying on tax easier to spot.

By Paul Quickenden • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
From chaos to control: Building a unified data security posture
Firewalls

From chaos to control: Building a unified data security posture

Drowning in noisy alerts and fractured tools, security teams are turning to unified data security posture management for real visibility.

By John Grancarich • 5 min read • Tue, 24th Mar 2026
Cyber security that works with humans, not against them
Data Protection

Cyber security that works with humans, not against them

As AI-fuelled social engineering rises, firms are urged to adopt phishing-resistant MFA that supports, not undermines, human behaviour.

By Michael Downs • 6 min read • Tue, 24th Mar 2026
Black in Fintech launches speaker index & advisory board
Fintech

Black in Fintech launches speaker index & advisory board

Black in Fintech unveils a new speaker index for Black professionals and installs a five-strong advisory board to drive sector-wide change.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Tue, 24th Mar 2026
Why DevOps transparency matters more than speed in cloud-native scale
Virtualisation

Why DevOps transparency matters more than speed in cloud-native scale

In cloud‑native DevOps, transparency-not raw speed-now determines how safely, cheaply and reliably teams can scale complex systems.

By Aman Aggarwal • 5 min read • Tue, 24th Mar 2026
How hosting impacts Google Core Web Vitals
Hyperscale

How hosting impacts Google Core Web Vitals

Fast, well-placed hosting can dramatically boost Google Core Web Vitals, improving load speed, responsiveness and visual stability.

By Thomas Thatcher • 7 min read • Tue, 24th Mar 2026
Does data define the retail winners and losers in 2026?
Data Analytics

Does data define the retail winners and losers in 2026?

Australian retailers face rising insolvencies and online giants; those failing to harness delivery data risk becoming 2026's biggest losers.

By Shweta Murdeshwar • 5 min read • Mon, 23rd Mar 2026
Norton launches Revamp AI for professional presence
Generative AI

Norton launches Revamp AI for professional presence

Norton unveils Revamp, an AI tool to help professionals craft and schedule credible social posts while keeping full control of their voice.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Sat, 21st Mar 2026