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CMap launches Chat AI tool for professional services
Software-as-a-Service

CMap launches Chat AI tool for professional services

Professional services firms can now query their own data in plain English, with early users already checking cash flow, staffing and overdue invoices.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week

Global Stories

Data Security stories

Businesses urged to adopt AI deliberately, with oversight
Digital Transformation

Businesses urged to adopt AI deliberately, with oversight

Corporate boards are being urged to slow AI roll-outs, as executives warn that poor governance and weak oversight could erode trust and security.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Today
Lufthansa Cargo adopts IATA ONE Record in live use
Digital Transformation

Lufthansa Cargo adopts IATA ONE Record in live use

Shipment data can now move between major air cargo systems in live use, a step that could improve visibility and cut manual handling.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Today
Google named IDC MarketScape Leader in AI software
Digital Transformation

Google named IDC MarketScape Leader in AI software

The ranking could help Google win enterprise AI contracts as buyers demand secure, governed tools rather than standalone chatbots.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Today
Fortinet adds AI oversight & data controls to FortiEndpoint
Data Protection

Fortinet adds AI oversight & data controls to FortiEndpoint

Security teams gain tighter endpoint oversight of shadow AI and sensitive data, as Fortinet folds new controls into FortiEndpoint from the third quarter.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Today
WatchGuard warns of shadow AI & weak security habits
Malware

WatchGuard warns of shadow AI & weak security habits

Persistent gaps in basic cyber hygiene are leaving small businesses exposed, with most staff reusing passwords and many using unauthorised AI tools.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Today
Cloudera, VAST Data team up to tackle AI bottlenecks
Private Cloud

Cloudera, VAST Data team up to tackle AI bottlenecks

Enterprises could see better GPU use as the partnership aims to cut data delays that slow AI training, inference and analytics.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Today
AI's next phase hinges on data, governance & infra
Robotics

AI's next phase hinges on data, governance & infra

As enterprises push AI into production, weak data pipelines, governance gaps and rising energy costs are emerging as the real bottlenecks.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Today
Amazon SQS marks 20 years with new AI & scaling tools
DevOps

Amazon SQS marks 20 years with new AI & scaling tools

Developers are using the queue to smooth AI traffic and protect services from spikes, as AWS adds higher throughput, security and recovery tools.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Yesterday
Beyond opens Manila delivery centre with 200 roles
Digital Transformation

Beyond opens Manila delivery centre with 200 roles

The move expands its cloud delivery network in Asia-Pacific as demand for AI and transformation projects drives hiring for engineers.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Yesterday
Keeper adds AI agent governance to endpoint manager
Data Protection

Keeper adds AI agent governance to endpoint manager

Businesses using autonomous AI on endpoints face new oversight gaps, as Keeper extends its privilege controls to agent actions and approvals.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Yesterday
Plaud launches Plaud App in ChatGPT for meeting transcripts
Data Protection

Plaud launches Plaud App in ChatGPT for meeting transcripts

Plaud has launched a ChatGPT app that lets users search, summarise and analyse meeting recordings stored in their Plaud accounts.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Yesterday
Dropbox expands AI integrations with ChatGPT & Claude
Software-as-a-Service

Dropbox expands AI integrations with ChatGPT & Claude

Users can now pull Dropbox files into ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini Spark, keeping AI output tied to existing permissions and team workflows.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Yesterday
Executives warn AI adoption outpaces governance & ROI
Robotics

Executives warn AI adoption outpaces governance & ROI

Wider use of AI is raising fresh concerns over security, skills and ROI as businesses race ahead of governance and controls.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • 2 days ago

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AI reshapes data & cyber risk for Australian firms
Ransomware

AI reshapes data & cyber risk for Australian firms

Boards are being pushed to rethink data platforms and cyber controls as AI adoption exposes Australian firms to faster attacks and stricter governance demands.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Today
Biza wins four CDR lenders & adds three executives
Software-as-a-Service

Biza wins four CDR lenders & adds three executives

Its early lead in Australia's Consumer Data Right non-bank lending rollout now spans more than half of the first wave of lenders, while adding three executives.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 2 days ago
HCS launches governance & compliance practice with Whelan
Data Protection

HCS launches governance & compliance practice with Whelan

Irish firms face tighter cyber oversight as HCS expands advisory services for regulated sectors and mid-sized businesses lacking in-house compliance teams.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week