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Coursera launches AI series for role-based workplace skills
Data Analytics

Coursera launches AI series for role-based workplace skills

Professionals in business, finance and healthcare will get structured AI training, as demand grows for role-specific workplace skills.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Today
Assurity finalist for Tasman council testing project
Customer Relationship Management

Assurity finalist for Tasman council testing project

The nomination highlights how the council cut testing time to 4.5 hours from eight while reducing rollout risk on its CRM overhaul.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Today
Axway launches AI platform to rein in costs & risk
Digital Transformation

Axway launches AI platform to rein in costs & risk

Rising AI bills and stricter oversight are pushing enterprises to seek tools that can track usage, data access and compliance.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Today
Google Cloud previews blue-green upgrades for Cloud SQL
IT Department

Google Cloud previews blue-green upgrades for Cloud SQL

Businesses using Cloud SQL for MySQL can now test major upgrades in parallel, with sub-second downtime for some customers during cutover.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Today
XREAL launches AURA Android XR glasses for workplaces
Mobile Device Management

XREAL launches AURA Android XR glasses for workplaces

The tethered design could make hands-free workplace apps easier to deploy, with Google tying the device into Android Enterprise controls.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Today
IBM index finds sovereignty proof gap in enterprise AI
Data governance

IBM index finds sovereignty proof gap in enterprise AI

Fewer than a third of firms could resolve their toughest sovereignty problem without disruption, highlighting weak proof of control in AI and data governance.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Today
Capgemini warns AI spending is running well over budget
Artificial Intelligence

Capgemini warns AI spending is running well over budget

Most large companies are overspending on AI, with 59% of executives saying costs were significantly higher than expected over the past year.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Today
Kyndryl launches sovereignty plan for critical IT continuity
Data sovereignty

Kyndryl launches sovereignty plan for critical IT continuity

The move is aimed at helping firms keep critical systems running as geopolitical and regulatory pressures over data control intensify.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Today
SAP honours Woolworths & Zespri in ANZ tech awards
Data Analytics

SAP honours Woolworths & Zespri in ANZ tech awards

Projects from Woolworths and Sigma Healthcare were among awards highlighting faster upgrades, shorter hiring cycles and better returns from digital overhaul.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Today
Fleet launches AI governance push for endpoint GitOps
Open source

Fleet launches AI governance push for endpoint GitOps

Endpoint teams could cut manual work and speed up fixes as Fleet's Git-based device management push won backing from Cisco and others.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • 3 days ago
FluidCloud launches vHOP to speed VMware exit plans
Disaster Recovery

FluidCloud launches vHOP to speed VMware exit plans

Enterprises under pressure to leave VMware can now map security rules and dependencies before cutover, with plans generated in as little as three days.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Dell expands headset range with AI noise-cancelling mics
Unified Communications

Dell expands headset range with AI noise-cancelling mics

The new range targets hybrid and office workers needing clearer calls, with AI mics, centralised IT controls and up to 115 hours' battery life.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • 3 days ago

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Irish AI Awards name 60 finalists across 15 categories
Digital Transformation

Irish AI Awards name 60 finalists across 15 categories

The shortlist underscores Ireland's growing AI ecosystem, with entries ranging from healthcare to cybersecurity and public services across 15 categories.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Today
ServiceNow launches tool to speed legacy CRM migrations
Customer Relationship Management

ServiceNow launches tool to speed legacy CRM migrations

The software could cut enterprise CRM migration projects from months or years to weeks, easing a costly barrier for businesses modernising customer service.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Yesterday
UK firms confident on AI, but lack proof of control
Data governance

UK firms confident on AI, but lack proof of control

Despite high confidence in oversight, only 27% of UK leaders can show their AI governance works under audit or testing.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Yesterday
HGC names Frédéric Schepens as Chief Executive Officer
Network Infrastructure

HGC names Frédéric Schepens as Chief Executive Officer

The Hong Kong telecoms provider is betting on an executive with decades of global experience to steer growth as demand for secure connectivity rises.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Rockwell says AI adoption outpaces data use in factories
Manufacturing

Rockwell says AI adoption outpaces data use in factories

Although nearly 90% of food and beverage manufacturers are using or planning AI, only about 45% of collected data is used effectively.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 3 days ago
SUSE updates platform to manage AI & Linux workloads
Virtualisation

SUSE updates platform to manage AI & Linux workloads

The update aims to help businesses run AI and traditional systems together as security concerns and operational complexity rise across hybrid estates.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Today