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Opinion stories

What a tech-integrated Australia can look like in 2050
Semiconductors

What a tech-integrated Australia can look like in 2050

By 2050, Australia will blend digital and physical worlds in homes, education, and leisure, driven by AI, smart tech, and seamless integration.

By Truman Zhang • 4 min read • Tue, 22nd Jul 2025
Agentic AI: The strategic shift no one's talking about
Digital Transformation

Agentic AI: The strategic shift no one's talking about

The rise of AI-augmented developers is reshaping business models, flipping 'build vs buy' and challenging procurement teams to adapt fast.

By Troy Ridgewell • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Jul 2025
AI will disrupt SaaS-But obsolescence is optional
Digital Transformation

AI will disrupt SaaS-But obsolescence is optional

Generative AI is set to transform SaaS by automating workflows, urging providers to adopt AI-first models or risk obsolescence in a rapidly changing market.

By David Crawford Chris McLaughlin Purna Doddapaneni and Greg Fiore • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Jul 2025

Global Stories

Opinion stories

Building digital trust: Why Australian retailers must prioritise EMM
Data Protection

Building digital trust: Why Australian retailers must prioritise EMM

Australian retailers face growing cyber threats; prioritising Enterprise Mobility Management is vital to protect customer data and maintain trust.

By Michael Dyson • 5 min read • Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
Cybersecurity starts within - empowering employees to defend against digital threats
Firewalls

Cybersecurity starts within - empowering employees to defend against digital threats

Businesses must empower employees through HR-led cybersecurity education and tech to prevent costly cyberattacks and safeguard company data and trust.

By Debasish Mukherjee • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
The Identity Epidemic: Why your business's digital front door is under siege
Firewalls

The Identity Epidemic: Why your business's digital front door is under siege

Identities have become the prime target in cybersecurity, with businesses urged to secure digital access through ownership, least privilege, MFA, and secret management.

By Morey Haber • 5 min read • Mon, 21st Jul 2025
Cloud AI's energy problem has a solution and it's closer than you think
Hyperscale

Cloud AI's energy problem has a solution and it's closer than you think

Cloud-based AI strains energy grids, but edge computing offers a nearer, greener solution to meet rising AI energy demands by 2030.

By Jags Kandasamy • 6 min read • Mon, 21st Jul 2025
Managed Services Providers: Six security trends it will pay to be across in FY2026
Hybrid Cloud

Managed Services Providers: Six security trends it will pay to be across in FY2026

In FY2026, managed services providers must harness AI, hybrid cloud, and data-driven security to grow and meet evolving client needs in a complex landscape.

By Djeffri Setiawn • 5 min read • Fri, 18th Jul 2025
How rugged technology is powering productivity in critical industries
Internet of Things

How rugged technology is powering productivity in critical industries

Rugged technology boosts productivity and cuts costs in critical industries by reducing downtime, enabling real-time data capture, and improving durability in harsh environments.

By Frank Baldrighi • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Jul 2025
Why your workplace 'perks' aren't perking
Human Capital Management

Why your workplace 'perks' aren't perking

Freebies alone won't build a strong workplace culture; employees seek purpose, recognition and clear development to stay motivated and committed.

By Neil Webster • 8 min read • Thu, 17th Jul 2025
The key levers of an enterprise's growth - AI focus, innovative culture, and strategic partners
Digital Transformation

The key levers of an enterprise's growth - AI focus, innovative culture, and strategic partners

Enterprises drive growth by aligning AI advancements with innovative cultures and strategic partnerships, unlocking real outcomes and long-term success.

By Andrew Borthwick • 7 min read • Wed, 16th Jul 2025
Qualtrics doubles down on global partner community to accelerate shared growth
Digital Transformation

Qualtrics doubles down on global partner community to accelerate shared growth

Qualtrics enhances its global Partner Network to boost experience management, offering new tracks, tiers, and investment to accelerate shared growth and customer impact.

By Sean Holcombe • 6 min read • Wed, 16th Jul 2025
The risks of using AI in the software development pipeline
Application Security

The risks of using AI in the software development pipeline

AI tools boost software development speed, but security flaws in code pose serious risks to organisations, urging leaders to manage AI use carefully.

By Pieter Danhieux • 4 min read • Wed, 16th Jul 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Opinion stories

Dynon is first New Zealander in global Top 40 security leaders
Surveillance

Dynon is first New Zealander in global Top 40 security leaders

Nicholas Dynon of Optic Security Group becomes first New Zealander named to Life Safety Association's global Top 40 Thought Leaders in Security & Life Safety 2025.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Jul 2025
Exclusive: Elevate meets increased DC demand with integrated solutions platform
Digital Transformation

Exclusive: Elevate meets increased DC demand with integrated solutions platform

Elevate has formed strategic partnerships to meet growing demand for data centres, aiming to expand its capacity and enhance service delivery.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Jul 2025
Cloud cost conundrum: Rising expenses hinder AI innovation in Europe
Digital Transformation

Cloud cost conundrum: Rising expenses hinder AI innovation in Europe

Rising cloud costs in Europe are forcing businesses to cut AI, cybersecurity and IT staff spending, risking innovation despite high AI investment plans.

By Natalie Billingham • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Jul 2025
Why orchestration is key to scaling AI agents in procurement
Unified Communications

Why orchestration is key to scaling AI agents in procurement

In procurement, the true challenge of AI agents lies in their orchestration within complex workflows, not just their individual intelligence or autonomy.

By Timothy Harfield • 5 min read • Thu, 17th Jul 2025