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AISA warns firms not to put AI before cyber basics
Risk & Compliance

AISA warns firms not to put AI before cyber basics

Rising attack volumes are exposing firms that still have unpatched systems, poor visibility and unnecessary internet connections, the industry body said.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Last week
Vanuatu signs AUD $10.47 million deal to modernise finance
Digital Transformation

Vanuatu signs AUD $10.47 million deal to modernise finance

The overhaul should improve controls and cut paperwork, while giving citizens, suppliers and public servants access to online services across the islands.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • Last week

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AI Compare Ninja launches free catalogue of 1,208 tools
Software-as-a-Service

AI Compare Ninja launches free catalogue of 1,208 tools

Businesses can now compare AI software costs and free-plan limits more easily, as the Berlin-based site bundles 1,208 tools in one free catalogue.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Today
Your next enterprise customer will ask an AI for a shortlist of IT partners. Here's what it reads
Manufacturing

Your next enterprise customer will ask an AI for a shortlist of IT partners. Here's what it reads

AI assistants are already shaping vendor shortlists for IT buyers, making third-party lists, specific service pages and reviews more decisive than search rankings.

By Joseph Tannous • 5 min read • Yesterday
Aera unveils six tools to automate enterprise decisions
Digital Transformation

Aera unveils six tools to automate enterprise decisions

Enterprises can now automate and govern more operational choices, as the software adds tools for policy checks, tracking and interoperability with other AI systems.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • 3 days ago
GNX+ joins Equinix Fabric Marketplace for EMEA access
Data centers

GNX+ joins Equinix Fabric Marketplace for EMEA access

Equinix customers across EMEA can now buy and manage local access links through one portal, reducing the need to juggle multiple carriers.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • Last week
Rimini Street wins French public sector support deal
Digital Transformation

Rimini Street wins French public sector support deal

Eligible French public bodies can now buy third-party software support without separate tenders, potentially cutting annual maintenance costs.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
OneAdvanced launches IQ platform in Australia & New Zealand
Data Protection

OneAdvanced launches IQ platform in Australia & New Zealand

Organisations in regulated sectors could gain productivity without losing oversight as the platform embeds governed AI into existing workflows.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
One in five firms hit by shadow AI security incident
Network Security

One in five firms hit by shadow AI security incident

Roughly one in five organisations have already suffered a breach tied to unapproved AI connections, as visibility lags behind spending plans.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Hitachi Energy expands Celonis AI partnership on supply
Manufacturing

Hitachi Energy expands Celonis AI partnership on supply

The move aims to help the power equipment maker spot supply snags sooner and speed delivery as demand for grid hardware keeps rising.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Beacon cuts importer's detention costs from USD $1.3m
Supply Chain

Beacon cuts importer's detention costs from USD $1.3m

A US importer of Southeast Asian foods could trim a material freight expense to near zero within months after deploying Beacon's software.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week
Zero100 launches Peerworks for agentic supply chains
Manufacturing

Zero100 launches Peerworks for agentic supply chains

The initiative aims to give supply chain teams practical guidance on agentic AI, as large firms seek to link planning, sourcing and inventory decisions.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Who Really Pays When a Supplier Payment Is Hijacked? Leveraging Your Procurement Software to Combat Fraud
Cybersecurity

Who Really Pays When a Supplier Payment Is Hijacked? Leveraging Your Procurement Software to Combat Fraud

Fraudsters are increasingly targeting supplier payments, leaving both buyers and suppliers out of pocket unless bank details are verified before funds move.

By Maurice Iwunze • 4 min read • Last month

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Vertice & EcoVadis embed ESG ratings in buying workflow
Supply Chain

Vertice & EcoVadis embed ESG ratings in buying workflow

The integration puts sustainability scores alongside supplier pricing and contract data, helping buyers weigh ESG risks in one workflow.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last week
Powerweave targets 30% growth as it expands AI use
Supply Chain

Powerweave targets 30% growth as it expands AI use

AI is cutting product development times at Powerweave, as the company aims for about 30% revenue growth this fiscal year.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
Custom Goods Logistics nearly doubles invoice processing
Procurement

Custom Goods Logistics nearly doubles invoice processing

The four-person finance team now handles work once done by eight, as invoice throughput at Custom Goods Logistics has nearly doubled.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Google launches Gemini for government services in preview
Generative AI

Google launches Gemini for government services in preview

By keeping data in place and adding citations, the preview could help agencies speed up records requests, compliance checks and policy research.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month