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Cloudera forecasts disposable apps & AI governance shift
Data Protection

Cloudera forecasts disposable apps & AI governance shift

Cloudera predicts 2026 will bring disposable AI-built apps, tougher scrutiny of patchwork systems and AI agents policing data governance.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Wed, 17th Dec 2025
From AI pilots to productions: Why 2026 will be the year APAC organisations go all-in on real-time
Gaming

From AI pilots to productions: Why 2026 will be the year APAC organisations go all-in on real-time

APAC firms are shifting from AI pilots to real-time, scaled deployments in 2026 as data, ROI demands and regulation rapidly converge.

By Nick Dearden • 5 min read • Wed, 17th Dec 2025
Dell predicts surge in agentic & sovereign AI in APAC
Data Protection

Dell predicts surge in agentic & sovereign AI in APAC

Dell forecasts APAC shift from AI pilots to agentic and sovereign platforms, with tighter governance and large-scale production rollouts.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Tue, 16th Dec 2025
AI to redefine eCommerce discovery, emotion & subs by 2026
Digital Transformation

AI to redefine eCommerce discovery, emotion & subs by 2026

AI is set to reshape eCommerce by 2026, powering discovery, emotional journeys and flexible subscriptions built on cleaner product data.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Fri, 12th Dec 2025
Accenture & Snowflake launch joint AI data unit
Data Analytics

Accenture & Snowflake launch joint AI data unit

Accenture and Snowflake form a 5,000-strong AI data unit for enterprises, with Caterpillar among early clients and a new global CoE planned.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Dec 2025
F5 & NetApp boost AI data security for quantum era
Storage

F5 & NetApp boost AI data security for quantum era

F5 and NetApp are deepening their alliance to harden AI data pipelines with quantum-resistant encryption and higher S3 throughput.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Dec 2025
Canada & UK sign new MOU on AI, quantum, digital partnerships
Digital Transformation

Canada & UK sign new MOU on AI, quantum, digital partnerships

Canada and the UK have struck a new digital pact to deepen cooperation on AI safety, quantum communications and public-sector tech.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Dec 2025
Gartner warns of AI slowdown & divide among carmakers
Data Analytics

Gartner warns of AI slowdown & divide among carmakers

Gartner warns most carmakers will rein in AI spending within five years, leaving a small, software-led elite to dominate the industry.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 9th Dec 2025
AI delivers returns for wealth managers, FNZ study finds
Digital Transformation

AI delivers returns for wealth managers, FNZ study finds

AI has gone mainstream in wealth management, with most firms reporting positive returns and faster payoffs from early adoption, FNZ study shows.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Mon, 8th Dec 2025
AI supply chain to mature with trust & oversight by 2026
Data Protection

AI supply chain to mature with trust & oversight by 2026

AI supply chains will consolidate by 2026, with tight human oversight, integrated infrastructure and trust becoming key differentiators.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Sat, 6th Dec 2025
AI-driven data & supply chain innovation to reshape retail in 2026
DevOps

AI-driven data & supply chain innovation to reshape retail in 2026

AI and predictive analytics are set to transform retail supply chains in 2026, enhancing customer experience and operational efficiency.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025

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Data infrastructure, not models, now holds back AI
Software-as-a-Service

Data infrastructure, not models, now holds back AI

New research finds just 6% of enterprise AI leaders say their data infrastructure is ready, making data the key brake on AI progress.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Dec 2025
TransCrypts founder joins Forbes 30 under 30 list for 2026
Encryption

TransCrypts founder joins Forbes 30 under 30 list for 2026

TransCrypts founder Zain Zaidi joins Forbes 30 Under 30 after a CAD $20M seed round fuels growth in HR, healthcare and humanitarian tech.

By Jake MacAndrew • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Dec 2025
NetApp names Ranjit Kumar Singh India HR site leader
Data Protection

NetApp names Ranjit Kumar Singh India HR site leader

NetApp appoints Ranjit Kumar Singh as India HR site leader and senior director, underscoring the country's growing global strategic role.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Dec 2025
OCBC AI veteran Donald MacDonald launches advisory firm
Data Analytics

OCBC AI veteran Donald MacDonald launches advisory firm

OCBC AI veteran Donald MacDonald leaves after 22 years to launch Colourcode.AI, advising boards and leaders on AI strategy and governance.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 8th Dec 2025
Agentic AI to reshape Southeast Asian businesses by 2026
Customer Experience

Agentic AI to reshape Southeast Asian businesses by 2026

Agentic AI, featuring localised language models, will transform Southeast Asian businesses by 2026, enhancing customer engagement and operational workflows.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025
AI, data governance & automation to reshape business by 2026
Hyperscale

AI, data governance & automation to reshape business by 2026

By 2026, AI, data governance, and automation will transform business practices, driving transparency, trust, and proactive finance management across industries.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 3rd Dec 2025
Autumn Budget criticised for vague AI plans & lack of cyber focus
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Autumn Budget criticised for vague AI plans & lack of cyber focus

The Chancellor's Autumn Budget faces criticism over vague AI plans, insufficient cyber focus, unclear police tech funding, and gaps in SME support.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 28th Nov 2025