ICT sector stories
AI growth is straining enterprise cloud budgets, with 88% of firms saying underinvestment now puts modernisation and migration plans at risk.
Boards across software are seeking directors with AI and governance expertise as New Relic adds Wendi Sturgis to oversee its next phase of growth.
A voluntary regional framework aims to ease scrutiny of data centre power and water use as cloud and AI demand surges across Asia-Pacific.
The funding gives the warehouse robotics firm more firepower to expand overseas as logistics operators seek tighter control of stock and space.
The contest underlines how virtual creators are moving into a more structured business, with brand deals and subscriptions now at stake.
Brief, high-volume floods are increasingly overwhelming businesses, with technology, financial services and gaming among the hardest hit sectors.
Longer AI-generated tracks are now available to businesses, developers and subscribers as Google widens access to its music model across products.
The appointments are designed to bolster Cover Genius as it expands embedded protection across international markets and more digital platforms.
The acquisition gives the advisory group an Auckland base and adds digital strategy and content expertise as clients rethink growth plans.
Gamma urges firms to phase AI customer experience rollouts, boosting governance and testing to cut disruption and data quality risks.
Kong hires veteran finance chief Bruce Felt, whose record of steering three software groups to IPOs bolsters its expansion in API and AI tools.
Equinix is rolling out its Pathways to Tech scheme in Australia as part of a global drive to tackle data centre skills shortages.
Most UK organisations lack full visibility of AI tools in use, leaving security teams slower to spot breaches and respond to incidents.
Telecoms legal teams could cut contract review times by up to 70% as 360 Business Law targets high-volume deal workflows with AI.
UK startups can tap about GBP £45,000 in credits and mentoring as the five-year-old programme helps them avoid building communications systems from scratch.
The Scottish tech body will keep continuity in place as Nicola Taylor takes over and recruitment for a permanent boss starts in April.
The fintech now handles NZ$2.4 billion in annual payments in New Zealand, as it adds the former prime minister to local governance.
Music rights holders say AI firms should pay for access, as ARIA’s Sydney conference argued licensing can protect artists and fans alike.
Boards face mounting pressure to prove AI and automation improve service, resilience and compliance as Manchester Tech Week opens in Manchester Central.
Synnex New Zealand lifts annual profit to NZD $2.49 million on stronger margins, despite minimal revenue growth and weaker cash flow.
