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APJ enterprises face infrastructure gap for AI adoption
Storage

APJ enterprises face infrastructure gap for AI adoption

APJ enterprises race to adopt AI but outdated infrastructure, data rules and edge demands threaten to stall ambitions at scale.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2026
New Relic names Michael Frendo CTO to drive AI observability
Virtualisation

New Relic names Michael Frendo CTO to drive AI observability

New Relic names veteran engineering leader Michael Frendo CTO to steer its AI-strengthened intelligent observability platform strategy.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026
How less can be more for bootstrapped AI startups
Digital Transformation

How less can be more for bootstrapped AI startups

For bootstrapped AI startups, resisting scale and mastering a tight niche can build stronger products, brands and finances.

By Genia Cheskidova • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026
ECI Software Solutions hires Jack Wood to drive AI push
Software-as-a-Service

ECI Software Solutions hires Jack Wood to drive AI push

ECI names Jack Wood chief technology officer to spearhead platform modernisation and embed secure, workflow-native AI across its products.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2026
Why Australian leaders are losing faith in IT spend
Digital Transformation

Why Australian leaders are losing faith in IT spend

With 88% of Australian tech leaders doubting IT ROI, IT financial management emerges as the missing link between spend and value.

By Anthony Caruana • 5 min read • Mon, 2nd Mar 2026
AI ambitions collide with legacy integration problems
EduTech

AI ambitions collide with legacy integration problems

AI is racing into business plans, but NashTech research finds brittle legacy systems and poor integration are quietly throttling progress.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Sat, 28th Feb 2026
AI is rewriting the B2B marketing playbook for CIOs, CTOs & CMOS
Data Analytics

AI is rewriting the B2B marketing playbook for CIOs, CTOs & CMOS

AI assistants are reshaping B2B discovery, forcing CIOs, CTOs and CMOs to rebuild content for zero‑click, conversational buying journeys.

By James Foote • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Feb 2026
MarketAxess names William Quan Chief Technology Officer
Software-as-a-Service

MarketAxess names William Quan Chief Technology Officer

MarketAxess has appointed William Quan as chief technology officer to drive global platform modernisation and expand AI across its systems.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Feb 2026
Horizon3.ai names Dan Bird MBE Field CTO for EMEA cyber push
DevOps

Horizon3.ai names Dan Bird MBE Field CTO for EMEA cyber push

Horizon3.ai appoints defence veteran Dan Bird MBE as EMEA field CTO to sharpen offensive security amid rising regional cyber threats.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 25th Feb 2026
Snowflake expands Cortex Code CLI with dbt, Airflow
DevOps

Snowflake expands Cortex Code CLI with dbt, Airflow

Snowflake adds dbt and Apache Airflow support to Cortex Code CLI and unveils its first standalone subscription for non-Snowflake users.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 24th Feb 2026
Kong & Solace unite control plane for AI connectivity
Digital Transformation

Kong & Solace unite control plane for AI connectivity

Kong adds Solace to its premium partner programme, unifying control of APIs, event streams and AI calls for centralised governance.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Feb 2026
Rubrik launches Agent Cloud to govern enterprise AI
Data Protection

Rubrik launches Agent Cloud to govern enterprise AI

Rubrik unveils Agent Cloud, promising real-time oversight, guardrails and rollback for risky AI agents embedded in enterprise systems.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Feb 2026
Big firms slowly unwind VMware reliance after Broadcom deal
Virtualisation

Big firms slowly unwind VMware reliance after Broadcom deal

Big firms edge away from VMware after Broadcom deal, shifting select workloads to cloud while keeping core systems in place for now.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Feb 2026
Sphera appoints Chris Gutheil as CTO to drive AI push
Software-as-a-Service

Sphera appoints Chris Gutheil as CTO to drive AI push

Sphera names Chris Gutheil CTO to lead its global tech strategy and accelerate Sphera AI development for risk and compliance customers.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Feb 2026

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Women in tech: curiosity, courage & backing yourself
Artificial Intelligence

Women in tech: curiosity, courage & backing yourself

On IWD 2026, a senior tech leader urges women to back themselves, embrace 'squiggly' careers and bring their own seat to the table.

By Renée Hector • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026
Expanding technology leadership to include client services will accelerate digital adoption
Digital Transformation

Expanding technology leadership to include client services will accelerate digital adoption

Recognising client services as tech leaders is key to driving digital adoption, managing change and turning tools into tangible value.

By Colleen Clark • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026
Red Helix names Simon Michie to lead Risk Crew unit
Data Protection

Red Helix names Simon Michie to lead Risk Crew unit

Red Helix has appointed veteran technologist Simon Michie to lead its Risk Crew cyber governance and assurance unit amid rising scrutiny.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Feb 2026