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A second brain to maximise your digital life
Artificial Intelligence

A second brain to maximise your digital life

AI assistants can help tame information overload by turning scattered notes, meetings and ideas into an organised system for faster action.

By Staff Writer • 14 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025

Global Stories

AI Adoption stories

Agentic AI adoption in application security sees cautious growth
DevOps

Agentic AI adoption in application security sees cautious growth

A Cycode study reveals cautious yet growing adoption of agentic AI in application security, with 60% early adopters reporting improved productivity and risk mitigation.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025
C-suite divisions slow GenAI adoption due to security worries
Unified Communications

C-suite divisions slow GenAI adoption due to security worries

NTT DATA report reveals C-suite divisions hinder generative AI adoption, as security worries and unclear policies alarm many CISOs globally.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025
Cloud Security Alliance launches pledge for responsible AI use
Cloud Security

Cloud Security Alliance launches pledge for responsible AI use

The Cloud Security Alliance has launched the AI Trustworthy Pledge to promote responsible, transparent, and ethical AI development and usage globally.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025
C-suite split on GenAI as CEOs push ahead & CISOs flag risks
Digital Transformation

C-suite split on GenAI as CEOs push ahead & CISOs flag risks

CEOs are eager to boost GenAI investments, while CISOs raise security concerns, revealing a significant divide in C-Suite views on AI adoption in business.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025
NiCE & Snowflake partner to boost secure AI-driven data sharing
Unified Communications

NiCE & Snowflake partner to boost secure AI-driven data sharing

NiCE teams up with Snowflake to enable secure, AI-driven sharing and automation of customer data, enhancing efficiency and personalisation across enterprises.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Jun 2025
Gartner: AI agents set to automate half of decisions by 2027
Data Analytics

Gartner: AI agents set to automate half of decisions by 2027

By 2027, AI agents will automate or augment half of all business decisions, driving faster, smarter outcomes but requiring strong governance, says Gartner.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 17th Jun 2025
The rise of agentic AI and what it means for ANZ enterprise
Digital Transformation

The rise of agentic AI and what it means for ANZ enterprise

69% of ANZ c-suite execs plan to adopt agentic AI within 12 months, automating tedious tasks to boost productivity and transform enterprise work.

By Alyssa Blackburn • 5 min read • Tue, 17th Jun 2025
AI: The future belongs to those who put the humans in the machine first
Generative AI

AI: The future belongs to those who put the humans in the machine first

AI in law is evolving to amplify human judgment, using curated data and reasoning to enhance legal advice, not just recall case law.

By Jamie Ng • 9 min read • Tue, 17th Jun 2025
Kore.ai & TeKnowledge partner to deliver scalable AI at enterprise level
Digital Transformation

Kore.ai & TeKnowledge partner to deliver scalable AI at enterprise level

Kore.ai and TeKnowledge have partnered to help enterprises scale AI adoption beyond pilots, enhancing customer service and business operations globally.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Tue, 17th Jun 2025
Vertiv names Mike Giresi as global CIO to drive AI strategy
Digital Transformation

Vertiv names Mike Giresi as global CIO to drive AI strategy

Vertiv appointed Mike Giresi as global CIO from 30 June 2025 to drive AI adoption, cybersecurity, and digital productivity across its worldwide operations.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Jun 2025
UK AI maturity drops despite continued high investment
Data governance

UK AI maturity drops despite continued high investment

UK organisations' AI maturity score dropped 9 points to 35 despite rising investments and over 100 AI projects launched by 56% of businesses surveyed.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Mon, 16th Jun 2025
APAC leads with USD $11.3m average AI spend as global gap widens
Hybrid Cloud

APAC leads with USD $11.3m average AI spend as global gap widens

Asia Pacific leads global AI investment with an average spend of USD $11.3m, as companies worldwide increase AI budgets by 250%, widening the adoption gap.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Mon, 16th Jun 2025

Stories from Other Regions

AI Adoption stories

Agentic AI market set to soar as firms drive automation growth
Customer Experience

Agentic AI market set to soar as firms drive automation growth

Agentic AI market set to grow from USD $7.28 billion in 2025 to over $41 billion by 2030, driving automation and transforming sectors from cybersecurity to customer service.

By Shannon Williams • 6 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025
UK marketers lead in AI adoption while retaining creative control
Marketing Technologies

UK marketers lead in AI adoption while retaining creative control

UK marketers lead global AI adoption at 84%, saving time and boosting creativity while retaining human control over outputs, says HubSpot report.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025
Australian public sector ramps up GenAI amid security, skills gap
Virtualisation

Australian public sector ramps up GenAI amid security, skills gap

Australian public sector rapidly adopts generative AI, with 94% using it, but faces challenges in infrastructure, security, and skills development for success.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025
Amazon to invest AUD $20 billion in Australian AI expansion
Hyperscale

Amazon to invest AUD $20 billion in Australian AI expansion

Amazon will invest AUD $20 billion to expand its Australian data centres from 2025-29, aiming to boost AI adoption and create skilled jobs nationwide.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Mon, 16th Jun 2025