Asset Management stories
Weak lending to software and other asset-light firms is, Colter Bay says, dragging on productivity as Australia's credit flows into property.
Connected coolers are becoming a key source of real-world data, helping bottlers predict failures and dispatch repairs before sales are lost.
Security teams want daily scanning and clearer risk rankings as cloud sprawl and third-party reliance widen attack surfaces, a survey found.
IT teams on Apple fleets can now set rules, spot unsanctioned tools and generate compliance reports as AI use spreads across Macs.
Secure GIS access across four countries will help Perigus Energy manage wind, solar and battery assets during its post-acquisition transition.
Institutional investors will now get faster, tailored analysis on technology disruption and AI adoption as Sentinel Global widens access to Sentinel Labs.
The new role reflects growing demand from banks and wealth managers for help modernising operations, data and security as systems grow more complex.
Retailers can now help brands launch ads faster as Adobe ties its GenStudio software to commerce media networks and customer data.
Hospitals, factories and warehouses could cut losses and delays as the upgraded system pinpoints people and equipment to within 10 centimetres.
Thousands of corporate devices may be exposed because many remain unpatched, unseen or missing endpoint protection, Arctic Wolf found.
Businesses deploying autonomous AI agents face tighter oversight as Zscaler adds controls for agent access, data flows and endpoint threats.
Rising downtime costs are pushing factories to use AI to capture veteran technicians' know-how before retiring staff take it with them.
Trade firms could get quicker setup and less disruption as the new network links AroFlo software with advisers, developers and accountants.
Banks using Universal Banking will see continued support as Pollen Street backs standalone growth and AI upgrades after the deal closes.
Security teams can now spot unmanaged devices and services on live traffic as Corelight extends Open NDR with passive asset classification.
Executives say the real productivity gain lies in cutting routine tasks, as firms use AI to free staff for higher-value work and judgement.
AI and emerging tech are becoming a growth priority for UK lenders and insurers, with 91% expecting higher spending over the next year.
Greater spare-parts cover should cut downtime for customers after the Reading-based IT support group lifted stock by almost a third.
Rising AI use is making cloud bills harder to predict, with 85% of organisations saying cost control is now their main cloud challenge.
The open beta targets creators and studios wary of fragmented AI tools, promising tighter workflow control and asset continuity across productions.