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Illumio warns AI authority is outpacing security controls

Most firms now hand AI decisions once reserved for staff, but fewer than half can fully audit its actions, a new survey found.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Yesterday

Artificial Intelligence

HP appoints Emma Walmsley as Chief Executive Officer

The board handover gives HP continuity as Emma Walmsley prepares to steer the group through its next AI-led growth phase from January.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • 2 days ago

Gaming

More Australian parents are gaming with their children

The survey suggests video games are becoming a mainstream family pastime, with 51% of parents saying their children really enjoy playing along.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Today

Clean technologies

Kinewell opens Newcastle head office & creates five jobs

Demand for offshore wind software has driven Kinewell to expand in Newcastle, as £1 million-plus of investment funds five new roles.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • 3 days ago

Quantum Computing

The quantum revolution is quietly happening

Businesses could soon see gains from quantum computing, with Fujitsu saying utility-scale systems may arrive within five years and 5% route savings already found.

By Anthony Caruana • 5 min read • 4 days ago

YouTube

Half of Australians now listen to podcasts monthly

The audience has swelled to 10.3 million, with podcasts now reaching half of Australians aged 15 and over at least monthly.

By Shadda Lie Catugal • 4 min read • Last week

Robotics

Germany signs Nvidia deal to boost industrial AI

The move could help German manufacturers and mid-sized suppliers widen AI use across factories, cars and research, officials said.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week

Risk & Compliance

Model ML hires former Evercore Managing Director to lead Tokyo push

Japanese financial institutions are driving Model ML's Asia Pacific hiring push as the AI software provider opens a Tokyo office and expands its regional team to 30.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week

Government

Nexer Digital hires six to boost public sector team

The additions will help the agency deliver more public sector work, including Defra programmes that need stronger service design, research and accessibility.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • Last week

Stories from Other Regions

Research and Development (R&D) stories

Malware

Trade Me dominates NZ cyber awards with triple win

Trade Me's security work has been recognised for helping keep its platform safer, as judges honoured its team, leader and AI project.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • Yesterday

Storage

Cainiao opens warehouse network to AI & robotics partners

The move could help robotics firms test and scale machines in real warehouses, while easing customs, storage and delivery bottlenecks overseas.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Today

Digital Transformation

Lifecycle Software appoints Ross Devereux as Chief Executive

The telecoms software group is shifting towards a more product-led model as it seeks to give customers greater control over platform configuration and use.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Yesterday

Data Protection

Gong adds ex-Monday.com executives to senior leadership

The appointments deepen Gong's push into AI for sales teams, with security and governance becoming more central as it serves more than 5,000 customers.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • 3 days ago

Data centers

Amogy to pilot ammonia cracking technology in Singapore

The pilot could help Singapore assess whether ammonia can be turned into reliable industrial hydrogen for data centres and heavy industry.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 2 days ago

Semiconductors

Australia's first semiconductor roadmap calls for growth

Australia could forgo AUD $20 billion in economic value and nearly 12,500 jobs by 2040 unless it backs the sector's new growth plan.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 6 min read • Last week

Social Media

UK business owners worry branding is not strong enough

Branding gaps may be hurting small firms' customer appeal, with 88% of UK business owners saying their design is not strong enough.

By Regine Laguilles • 4 min read • Last week

Robotics

Firebird signs Kazakhstan deal to expand AI infrastructure

The project could bring 45,000 NVIDIA Grace Blackwell GPUs to Kazakhstan by 2027, bolstering the country's bid for domestic AI models.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week

Manufacturing

ERP event shows firms need basics before AI adoption

Businesses were urged to fix data, processes and governance first, as AI in ERP was shown to depend on stronger operational basics.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week

Artificial Intelligence

UK business leaders urge Budget support for founders

Business leaders say the Budget must ease costs and boost investment or UK start-ups could lose talent, funding and growth momentum.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week

Higher education

Rodrigo elected first Asian woman to AI in education post

Her election strengthens Southeast Asia's voice in global AI-in-education research, as schools worldwide weigh training, infrastructure and equity concerns.