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MSI ships WS300 deskside AI system for local workloads
Data centers

MSI ships WS300 deskside AI system for local workloads

Businesses can keep larger AI models and proprietary data in-house as MSI's new deskside system targets local development and inference.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Yesterday
Google Cloud urges fallback planning for AI workloads
Virtualisation

Google Cloud urges fallback planning for AI workloads

Enterprises facing AI demand spikes are being told to secure spare capacity and automate backups to avoid outages and overspending.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Yesterday
Wipro expands Google Cloud deal for Gemini Enterprise
Digital Transformation

Wipro expands Google Cloud deal for Gemini Enterprise

More than 10,000 Wipro specialists will gain access as the wider partnership aims to move Google Cloud's AI from pilots into daily enterprise workflows.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Atsign adds post-quantum crypto to SDKs for legacy data
Data Protection

Atsign adds post-quantum crypto to SDKs for legacy data

Long-lived data could be exposed to harvest-now, decrypt-later attacks, as Atsign bakes NIST-approved quantum-safe algorithms into its SDK layer.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Mphasis lifts CRISIL ESG rating to 73 on green gains
Data centers

Mphasis lifts CRISIL ESG rating to 73 on green gains

Higher renewable energy use and cleaner governance helped Mphasis lift its CRISIL Core ESG Rating to 73 in FY26, from 69 a year earlier.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • 2 days ago
Four in five AI tools lack IT oversight, Reco finds
Data Protection

Four in five AI tools lack IT oversight, Reco finds

Enterprise teams are exposing data and workflow systems as AI agents spread without approval, leaving most tools outside IT control.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 2 days ago
AI visibility becoming the new boardroom blind spot
Robotics

AI visibility becoming the new boardroom blind spot

As autonomous tools spread through workplaces, security teams are struggling to track who can access HR, finance and customer data.

By James Ross • 4 min read • 2 days ago

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EY Ireland & CrowdStrike launch cyber resilience tie-up
Digital Transformation

EY Ireland & CrowdStrike launch cyber resilience tie-up

Critical sectors in Ireland are under growing pressure to keep services running as AI-driven cyberattacks outpace traditional defences.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Yesterday
Tech Data expands CloudCasa distribution in Malaysia
Software-as-a-Service

Tech Data expands CloudCasa distribution in Malaysia

Businesses in Singapore and Malaysia will gain access to Kubernetes backup and recovery tools as cloud-native spending lifts demand for resilience.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Yesterday
Australian AI training gap becomes cost, productivity burden
Customer Relationship Management

Australian AI training gap becomes cost, productivity burden

Poor training is leaving Australian firms unable to turn AI licences into gains, with productivity slipping and shadow AI risks rising.

By David Shilovsky • 4 min read • Yesterday
Omnissa ONE 2026 to focus on trust in workplace AI
Robotics

Omnissa ONE 2026 to focus on trust in workplace AI

Enterprises face a growing oversight gap, as Omnissa says 75% of managed devices carry unsanctioned AI tools before policies catch up.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Yesterday
DXC launches AI-led workplace service for employees
Digital Transformation

DXC launches AI-led workplace service for employees

Employees could see fewer support tickets and more uptime as DXC's new service aims to cut workplace complexity without replacing existing systems.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Yesterday
10ZiG and Leostream team up after the HP Anyware exit
Manufacturing

10ZiG and Leostream team up after the HP Anyware exit

Organisations exiting HP Anyware can now migrate with fewer hardware changes, as 10ZiG and Leostream offer a vendor-neutral alternative.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Filigran launches XTM One to speed threat response
Digital Transformation

Filigran launches XTM One to speed threat response

Cybersecurity teams could cut manual handoffs as Filigran ties intelligence, validation and remediation together in one AI workflow.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • 2 days ago
La Trobe launches Australia's first AI engineering degree
Robotics

La Trobe launches Australia's first AI engineering degree

Demand for engineers who can link AI to industrial systems is rising as manufacturers race to automate safely and stay competitive.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • 2 days ago
Shadow AI becomes security headache as workers outpace governance
Software-as-a-Service

Shadow AI becomes security headache as workers outpace governance

Unchecked use of consumer AI tools is exposing sensitive company data, forcing executives to balance productivity gains against compliance and security risk.

By David Shilovsky • 5 min read • 2 days ago
MSP buyers focus on margins as AI reshapes M&A market
Semiconductors

MSP buyers focus on margins as AI reshapes M&A market

Private equity buyers are valuing managed service providers on recurring revenue and gross margins as AI uncertainty slows technology dealmaking.

By Mark Tarre • 7 min read • 2 days ago