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Windows was the OS that made PCs usable, the agentic OS is what makes the enterprise intelligent
Security Information and Event Management

Windows was the OS that made PCs usable, the agentic OS is what makes the enterprise intelligent

Enterprises that adopt agentic AI early could gain an edge as governance, integration and deployment hurdles keep most firms stuck in pilots.

By Anurag Gurtu • 6 min read • Last month
Finance chiefs demand proof before boosting AI spend
Robotics

Finance chiefs demand proof before boosting AI spend

Most finance teams want clearer returns and tighter controls before committing more budget, despite broad plans to raise AI investment.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Finance leaders back AI spending in accounts payable
Software-as-a-Service

Finance leaders back AI spending in accounts payable

Most finance teams want AI in accounts payable to prove its worth before widening use, with only 39% ready to scale it.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Saviynt launches Zuma as AI identity security platform
Software-as-a-Service

Saviynt launches Zuma as AI identity security platform

Rising demand for AI security helped Saviynt top USD $300 million in annual recurring revenue as enterprises seek control over non-human identities.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Cognizant deepens Anthropic tie-up as Claude rollout grows
Data Protection

Cognizant deepens Anthropic tie-up as Claude rollout grows

The expansion signals Cognizant's push to turn AI trials into production work for clients amid tighter scrutiny of governance and risk.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Last month
AI in action: From conversations to real business outcomes
Unified Communications

AI in action: From conversations to real business outcomes

AI is starting to cut admin, speed up workflows and improve customer service as businesses shift from pilots to enterprise-wide use.

By Richard McPhee • 4 min read • Last month
Kellton Tech revenue rises 6.8% as AI push expands
Software-as-a-Service

Kellton Tech revenue rises 6.8% as AI push expands

AI-led work lifted Kellton Tech's first-quarter revenue, though profit stayed well below turnover as it expanded across energy and finance.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
SAS urges human oversight in agentic AI deployments
Data Analytics

SAS urges human oversight in agentic AI deployments

Businesses risk weaker AI returns unless staff retain control over high-risk decisions, SAS says, as agentic tools spread.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Last month
ERP's next evolution isn't automation, it's creativity
Digital Transformation

ERP's next evolution isn't automation, it's creativity

Enterprise software is shifting as AI lets firms create new workflows on the fly, while keeping core data standardised and auditable.

By Matthew Rodgers • 4 min read • Last month
Akkodis named specialist in Gartner physical AI services
Robotics

Akkodis named specialist in Gartner physical AI services

The recognition reflects rising demand for safer, production-ready AI in robotics and industry, where testing and reliability now matter most.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month
FPT launches MediSight AI framework for healthcare
Data Protection

FPT launches MediSight AI framework for healthcare

Healthcare providers could reduce manual administration and compliance work as FPT's new framework targets regulated workflows and fragmented data.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
North American firms delay investment on policy uncertainty
Manufacturing

North American firms delay investment on policy uncertainty

Policy uncertainty is forcing 90% of North American corporates to delay investment, as US dollar swings reshape hedging and supply chains.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Tech chiefs urge safer, sector-specific AI adoption
Software-as-a-Service

Tech chiefs urge safer, sector-specific AI adoption

Businesses face mounting pressure to curb unsafe AI rollouts as executives warn that general-purpose tools are outpacing governance and controls.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
AI shifts from hype to resilient business infrastructure
Software-as-a-Service

AI shifts from hype to resilient business infrastructure

Boards are now judging AI on resilience and return on investment as firms embed it in security, tax and finance workflows.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 7 min read • Last month
Why AI and composable architectures are changing the ERP playbook
Digital Transformation

Why AI and composable architectures are changing the ERP playbook

Enterprise buyers can sidestep disruptive ERP overhauls by layering AI and orchestration onto existing systems, reducing risk and freeing budget.

By Joe Locandro • 4 min read • Last month
APAC executives back practical AI as infrastructure grows
Malware

APAC executives back practical AI as infrastructure grows

Rising AI workloads are forcing APAC firms to invest more in data centres, fibre and energy, while also reshaping customer service and cyber defence.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last month
MindBridge names Maziarz Chief Product & Marketing Officer
Software-as-a-Service

MindBridge names Maziarz Chief Product & Marketing Officer

Demand for AI oversight tools is rising as finance teams automate more processes, prompting MindBridge to expand its leadership structure.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month

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Kritmatta launches AI agent platform for SME businesses
Software-as-a-Service

Kritmatta launches AI agent platform for SME businesses

Small businesses could cut manual admin as the new tool links emails, CRM records and chats into one workflow for review.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month