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Info-Tech: AI transformation needs real expectations, not speed
Digital Transformation

Info-Tech: AI transformation needs real expectations, not speed

Businesses must temper expectations, as high hallucination rates, weak multi-step reasoning, and architectural complexity continue to derail AI projects.

By Jake MacAndrew • 4 min read • Sat, 29th Nov 2025
Building mental scaffolding: Why AI makes subject knowledge more critical, not less
Artificial Intelligence

Building mental scaffolding: Why AI makes subject knowledge more critical, not less

AI in classrooms prompts debate on the need for deep subject knowledge, as teachers and students question learning versus easy information access.

By Chris Wiggin • 5 min read • Mon, 24th Nov 2025
Social media overtakes email as UK's top scam channel, study finds
Mobile Device Management

Social media overtakes email as UK's top scam channel, study finds

New research reveals social media now leads as the top scam channel in the UK, overtaking email with 34% of incidents reported amid rising AI concerns.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 14th Nov 2025
Supply chain risks overwhelm cybersecurity leaders, report finds
Phishing

Supply chain risks overwhelm cybersecurity leaders, report finds

A report reveals 60% of UK and US cybersecurity leaders find third-party supply chain risks overwhelming amid rising breaches and operational impacts.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Oct 2025
Deepfake threat grows as public & business struggle to keep up
Phishing

Deepfake threat grows as public & business struggle to keep up

Deepfake scams surge worldwide, with 49% of firms hit in 2024 as public and businesses struggle to spot convincing fake videos and audio.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Wed, 15th Oct 2025
Rising violence prompts firms to boost executive security spend
Physical Security

Rising violence prompts firms to boost executive security spend

A surge in violence threats against executives is driving global firms and investors to boost spending on physical security amid rising business risks.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 25th Sep 2025
Icertis launches Vera AI agents to transform contract management
Digital Transformation

Icertis launches Vera AI agents to transform contract management

Icertis launches Vera AI, an intelligent contract management tool addressing trust and security concerns amid growing C-suite demand for AI agents.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Fri, 12th Sep 2025

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What 2026 will demand from AI, CX, and payments, according to the people testing it
DevOps

What 2026 will demand from AI, CX, and payments, according to the people testing it

In 2026, firms must prioritise human-in-the-loop AI oversight, robust testing, and seamless payments to maintain trust and global customer satisfaction.

By Summer Weisberg • 4 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
How OSINT helps supply chain leaders map risk across borders
Supply Chain

How OSINT helps supply chain leaders map risk across borders

OSINT enables supply chain leaders to uncover hidden risks like forced labour and sanctions, ensuring ethical practices and regulatory compliance globally.

By Stuart Clarke • 5 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Clue Software launches AI tools to boost investigative efficiency
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Clue Software launches AI tools to boost investigative efficiency

Clue Software has launched new AI tools designed to enhance investigative efficiency by accelerating intelligence processing and improving threat detection.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Nov 2025
Compliance & education reshape influencer marketing in UK & EU
Application Performance Monitoring

Compliance & education reshape influencer marketing in UK & EU

UK and EU influencer marketing evolves with stricter compliance and education, boosting transparency and professionalism amid rising regulatory demands.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Nov 2025
Kiwis grow wary of AI, privacy risks & unreliable online info
Storage

Kiwis grow wary of AI, privacy risks & unreliable online info

New Zealanders show growing caution towards AI, privacy risks, and online misinformation, with 67% seeing misinformation as a serious issue, the 2025 survey finds.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Nov 2025
The worst-case cyber scenario: A call to action for Australian organisations
Ransomware

The worst-case cyber scenario: A call to action for Australian organisations

Australia faces a dire cyber threat scenario targeting its economy, infrastructure and government, urging organisations to enhance threat hunting and resilience now.

By David Shields • 6 min read • Mon, 3rd Nov 2025
Australians turn to AI & peers as trust in digital services lags
Digital Transformation

Australians turn to AI & peers as trust in digital services lags

Despite 90% of Australians being online, many prefer AI tools and peers over government websites, citing trust and ease of use concerns in digital services.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Tue, 7th Oct 2025
Singaporeans embrace AI but trust remains low, report finds
Generative AI

Singaporeans embrace AI but trust remains low, report finds

Nearly half of Singaporean online adults use generative AI, but a Forrester report finds consumer trust remains low amid concerns.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 26th Sep 2025
Headspace Invaders launched to help teens tackle online harms
Software Development

Headspace Invaders launched to help teens tackle online harms

Headspace Invaders, a free interactive platform, helps Kiwis aged 12-16 tackle online harm through games teaching resilience and critical thinking.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2025
Kiwi children face cyberbullying as more turn to AI support
Artificial Intelligence

Kiwi children face cyberbullying as more turn to AI support

New Zealand children face rising cyberbullying risks as 23% turn to AI companions for support, study finds amid earlier digital device use by youngsters.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 23rd Jul 2025