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Datarails launches Google Sheets integration for finance
Software-as-a-Service

Datarails launches Google Sheets integration for finance

Finance teams on Google Workspace can now keep reports and forecasts governed in one data layer without leaving Sheets.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Today
Stack Overflow adds free starter for internal knowledge
Software-as-a-Service

Stack Overflow adds free starter for internal knowledge

A free starter workspace for up to three knowledge sources aims to help firms test Stack Internal before wider deployment.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Yesterday
Trust to decide winners in AI assessment technology
Software-as-a-Service

Trust to decide winners in AI assessment technology

Reliability and compliance are emerging as the real differentiators in e-assessment, as schools and professional bodies scrutinise AI-driven exam tools.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Today
Employees fear blame over AI mistakes, survey finds
Digital Transformation

Employees fear blame over AI mistakes, survey finds

A lack of AI policies is leaving many staff afraid to use the tools safely, as 83% worry a mistake could cost them their jobs.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Today
Sectigo launches quantum readiness tool for enterprises
Data Protection

Sectigo launches quantum readiness tool for enterprises

Governments and standards bodies are pushing firms to map cryptography now, as missing assets could leave them exposed to post-quantum risks.

By Raphael Veloso • 4 min read • Today
StackHawk launches Wingman to fix flaws in AI coding
Cloud Security

StackHawk launches Wingman to fix flaws in AI coding

The tool aims to close security gaps left by AI-written code before vulnerabilities reach security backlogs or pull requests.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Yesterday
TCS launches custom chip design for software-led cars
Semiconductors

TCS launches custom chip design for software-led cars

Bespoke chips are becoming central to vehicle performance and safety as automakers race to build software-defined cars.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Today
iManage links ChatGPT Enterprise to governed knowledge
Document Management

iManage links ChatGPT Enterprise to governed knowledge

Law firms can now use ChatGPT Enterprise to search governed iManage files without losing permissions, audit trails or version history.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Yesterday
Inside McDonald's push to have AI price your Big Mac
Data Analytics

Inside McDonald's push to have AI price your Big Mac

The shift could widen gaps in what customers pay for the same meal and sharpen scrutiny of how far the chain can steer franchisee prices.

By RNZ • 8 min read • Today
How to cut public sector jobs? A much more aggressive approach to AI
Digital Transformation

How to cut public sector jobs? A much more aggressive approach to AI

The proposed cuts could deepen service risks, as officials urged ministers to back a much more aggressive push into AI and digitisation.

By RNZ • 7 min read • Today
Sony Interactive Entertainment NZ posts higher profit
Gaming

Sony Interactive Entertainment NZ posts higher profit

Higher profit came despite a 6.7% drop in revenue, as lower finance costs and sales expenses helped Sony Interactive Entertainment New Zealand hold margins.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Yesterday
Fluent is not factual: Why AI needs verified data in APAC
Data Protection

Fluent is not factual: Why AI needs verified data in APAC

Unverified AI outputs can quietly drive failed deliveries, compliance noise and customer-record errors across Asia Pacific businesses.

By Edmund Ng • 5 min read • Yesterday
Exclusive: Castrol puts data centre experts behind CORE
Edge Computing

Exclusive: Castrol puts data centre experts behind CORE

The shift towards AI-ready liquid cooling is prompting Castrol to target new-build data centres and costly retrofits across Asia Pacific.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Today
Three technology myths CIOs should stop believing
Digital Transformation

Three technology myths CIOs should stop believing

Many firms are wasting AI spend by tackling the technology before defining the business problem, leaving CIOs to rethink old assumptions.

By Tal Nathan • 4 min read • Today
The Hidden Risks of Bandwidth Sharing
Malware

The Hidden Risks of Bandwidth Sharing

Millions of blocked phishing and scam attacks have been traced to residential proxy traffic, putting home internet users at risk without realising it.

By Jeremy Coppock • 13 min read • Today
Drones, thermal imaging and LiDAR: The technology reshaping building inspections in New Zealand
Drones

Drones, thermal imaging and LiDAR: The technology reshaping building inspections in New Zealand

Buyers could face fewer post-settlement surprises as drones, thermal cameras and LiDAR expose hidden defects in New Zealand homes.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Today
Logitech blends style, work practicality with Zone Vibe Pro
Unified Communications

Logitech blends style, work practicality with Zone Vibe Pro

Hybrid workers will soon be able to effortlessly swap between calls and music without changing headsets, as Logitech's new model lands in October.

By David Shilovsky • 4 min read • Yesterday
Hexnode XDR adds macOS support & faster remediation
Security Information and Event Management

Hexnode XDR adds macOS support & faster remediation

MacOS users can now be covered by Hexnode's XDR as the update aims to cut alert overload and speed up threat response for IT teams.

By Raphael Veloso • 4 min read • Today
A10 launches AI Gateway to control model use & cost
Data Protection

A10 launches AI Gateway to control model use & cost

Organisations using several AI models will get spending, access and policy controls in one place, as use of generative tools spreads across departments.

By Raphael Veloso • 4 min read • Yesterday