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Rockwell hosts OT cybersecurity roundtable in Hamilton

Industrial operators face mounting cyber risks as the roundtable will focus on keeping critical services running while tightening OT defences.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week

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Data Protection

WealthAi appoints Lynn Räbsamen as Chief Markets Officer

The hire signals growing pressure on wealth managers to adopt AI with tighter controls as firms look for clearer governance and oversight.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Today

Software-as-a-Service

Diligent adds agentic AI tools to risk & audit platform

Boards will get faster visibility into shifting risks as Diligent's new AI agents automate audit and governance tasks across its platform.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 2 days ago

Digital Transformation

Adaptovate study finds AI readiness gap in executives

Only 19% of North American executives say their companies have a plan to scale AI, exposing a sharp gap between intent and delivery.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • 3 days ago

Software-as-a-Service

Diligent adds agentic AI to governance risk platform

Risk and audit teams could cut days of manual reporting as the new tools automate assessments, evidence gathering and board updates.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 3 days ago

Software-as-a-Service

Workday names Sarah Kennedy Ellis as chief marketing officer

The appointment underscores Workday's push to sharpen its AI message as it battles rivals for corporate HR and finance spending.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week

Fintech

bolttech names new Chief Executive Officers for regions

Leadership continuity is aimed at steadying bolttech's expansion across 39 markets as Emma Butler and Philip Weiner take over key regions.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week

Digital Transformation

UiPath survey says enterprises still piloting agentic AI

Most large firms are yet to embed AI fully, as data, integration and governance issues keep agentic projects stuck in pilots.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week

Software-as-a-Service

Concentric AI names Olson & Saso to top sales roles

The hires are aimed at strengthening sales as demand rises for tools that help firms govern and protect sensitive data in AI systems.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week

Data Protection

Ransomware attacks rise as backup recovery worsens

Only 39% of organisations recovered at least three-quarters of their data after ransomware, as outages and data loss worsened.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week

Customer Experience

Marketing leaders fret over AI brand discovery gaps

A growing measurement gap has left Australian marketers most worried about AI misrepresenting their brands, the research found.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Last week

Software-as-a-Service

Layercake appoints former Fox Sports Executive as Chair

A broader international push and tighter governance are behind the appointment of former Fox Sports and Network Ten executive Jon Marquard to Layercake's board.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • This month

Malware

Immutable backup gap leaves firms exposed to ransomware

Ransomware recovery is worsening as most organisations lack backup storage that cannot be altered or deleted, Omdia says.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • This month

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Robotics

Cambridge Consultants says barriers stifle deep tech

Deep tech projects are being slowed by risk-averse governance and short funding horizons, leaving many ideas stuck before commercialisation.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Yesterday

Fintech

Ledger appoints Oded Blatman as Chief Information Officer

The hire underlines Ledger's push into institutional digital asset security as AI-driven attacks and tokenised assets raise the stakes for breaches.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 3 days ago

Software-as-a-Service

Beyond badge-scans: why tech events should be designed for trust

For enterprise tech buyers, in-person events now matter most as a way to reduce risk, build confidence and speed deals.

By Sophie Crosby • 5 min read • 4 days ago

Digital Transformation

Australian executives embrace AI but eye job moves

Most Australian leaders are using AI daily, but two-thirds are now planning to change jobs as flexibility and wellbeing outweigh pay.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Last week

Manufacturing

Canadian firms struggle to turn AI spending into returns

Only 18% of Canadian organisations have embedded AI into daily operations, leaving many still chasing productivity gains amid rising costs and uncertainty.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week