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Legacy tech stalls United Kingdom government drive for AI
Digital Transformation

Legacy tech stalls United Kingdom government drive for AI

Legacy systems and skills gaps mean 69% of UK public bodies say outdated tech is blocking AI plans, Cloudhouse research reveals.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Feb 2026
Unit4 hits 100th ERPx go-live & boosts AI investment
Data Protection

Unit4 hits 100th ERPx go-live & boosts AI investment

Unit4 marks 100th ERPx go-live, ramps up AI learning and security as more public and private sector customers move to its cloud ERP.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Mon, 12th Jan 2026

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ISACA launches AI risk certification amid governance gap
Data Protection

ISACA launches AI risk certification amid governance gap

Many firms cannot pause AI systems quickly or explain failures to regulators, according to ISACA's European survey of 681 professionals.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Freshworks boosts Freshservice with live asset mapping
Digital Transformation

Freshworks boosts Freshservice with live asset mapping

IT teams could spot outage risks sooner as Freshservice now continuously maps cloud, hybrid and on-premises assets and dependencies.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Liquibase launches database governance tools for enterprise
DevOps

Liquibase launches database governance tools for enterprise

More teams can now track database change risk and audit evidence in one place as Liquibase adds AI analysis and workflow connectors.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026
Diligence the watchword as oversight lags AI governance
Data Protection

Diligence the watchword as oversight lags AI governance

Most boards are using AI for routine tasks, but only 3% have woven it into risk oversight, leaving organisations exposed to fresh hazards.

By Donovan Jackson • 5 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2026
How Sourcepass turns firewall upgrades into a competitive edge
Customer Relationship Management

How Sourcepass turns firewall upgrades into a competitive edge

Managing 600+ SonicWall firewalls, Sourcepass turns routine upgrades into a strategic weapon for security, efficiency and client trust.

By Gaëlle Perrin • 4 min read • Tue, 24th Mar 2026
SAP Basis emerges as weakest link in new CRIS index
Data Protection

SAP Basis emerges as weakest link in new CRIS index

A new Securitybridge index finds SAP Basis the weakest security layer, with just 58% of checks compliant across hardened systems.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2026
AI drives rapid database change, outpacing governance
DevOps

AI drives rapid database change, outpacing governance

AI now touches production databases in most firms, but Liquibase warns governance controls lag far behind the velocity of change.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Mar 2026
Data security tops IT modernisation worries in survey
Data Protection

Data security tops IT modernisation worries in survey

Data security is now the biggest modernisation pressure for IT leaders, as AI, cloud adoption and hybrid sprawl strain legacy systems.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Feb 2026
UK CIOs struggle to govern surge in business AI agents
Data Protection

UK CIOs struggle to govern surge in business AI agents

UK CIOs embed AI agents in critical workflows but lack real-time oversight as board pressure mounts for provable returns and tighter audits.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Sat, 14th Feb 2026
Kyowon, Instagram cases expose APAC identity flaws
Privileged Access Management

Kyowon, Instagram cases expose APAC identity flaws

Kyowon outage and an Instagram bug expose entrenched identity security gaps across APAC, from credential hygiene to privileged access.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Wed, 14th Jan 2026
Codific sets 2026 priorities for boards on cyber risk
Data Protection

Codific sets 2026 priorities for boards on cyber risk

Codific urges boards to prioritise preemptive cyber defence, identity and supply-chain control as 2026 scrutiny and rules tighten.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Tue, 13th Jan 2026

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Tenable debuts AI exposure tool for unified cyber risk
Digital Transformation

Tenable debuts AI exposure tool for unified cyber risk

Tenable launches Tenable One AI Exposure to map, govern and reduce AI-driven cyber risk across cloud, SaaS, APIs and on-prem estates.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Jan 2026
SMEs warned of hidden 'productivity tax' from IT sprawl
Digital Transformation

SMEs warned of hidden 'productivity tax' from IT sprawl

Australian SMEs risk a hidden productivity tax as fragmented IT oversight and tool sprawl quietly erode day-to-day business performance.

By Shannon Williams • 6 min read • Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
Atlanta Hawks partner with ManageEngine on IT overhaul
Data Analytics

Atlanta Hawks partner with ManageEngine on IT overhaul

Atlanta Hawks tap ManageEngine to unify IT across State Farm Arena, boosting live event reliability and real-time visibility for fans.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
Ingram Micro on why Australian MSPs are betting on hyperautomation
Network Infrastructure

Ingram Micro on why Australian MSPs are betting on hyperautomation

Hyperautomation helps MSPs boost margins, overcome skills shortages and unlock new revenue by automating audits, compliance and network management.

By Melania Watson • 6 min read • Wed, 14th Jan 2026