Tech debt stories

Australian subscription brands are turning to hyper-automation to replace clunky billing, scale complex pricing and stay ahead of rivals.

Uncoordinated AI rollouts risk creating costly “AI sprawl” and waste by 2026, with Nintex warning trust and governance are lagging.

Forrester forecasts a slowdown in AI spending for 2026 as firms prioritise governance and risk amid increased scrutiny from CFOs and tech leaders.

New Zealand must close its AI divide by boosting digital maturity and investing in skills to reverse its productivity decline and compete globally.

Forrester urges tech leaders to plan cautiously for 2026, advising careful AI investment and flexible budgets amid ongoing economic uncertainty and regional shifts.

Four in five businesses plan to rebalance cloud workloads, aiming to cut costs, boost compliance, and sharpen their competitive edge by shifting to the right platforms.

As cloud ERPs reshape the CFO agenda in 2025, AI and automation will drive smarter operations, transforming how businesses manage their growth.

Forrester's 2025 Predictions reports forecast AI and tech trends, highlighting AI investment pitfalls and increased AIOps adoption to manage tech debt.

With tech giants grappling with data breaches and security flaws, experts stress the urgent need for multifactor authentication and stronger identity security to protect against rising cyber threats.

DXC Technology reveals that technical debt may cost businesses billions, hindering innovation and growth. 46% of IT executives say it is severely restrictive.