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Equinix & Cisco expand secure AI factory in Singapore
Private Cloud

Equinix & Cisco expand secure AI factory in Singapore

Singapore businesses can now deploy secure AI systems in private data centres, easing sovereignty concerns as demand rises across regulated sectors.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
LevelFive launches with fixed-price AI software model
Digital Transformation

LevelFive launches with fixed-price AI software model

Mid-market buyers could get software in eight to 12 weeks as the Newcastle studio bets AI will make fixed-fee delivery viable.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Enterprise AI use grows but readiness lags: survey
Digital Transformation

Enterprise AI use grows but readiness lags: survey

Legacy systems are slowing enterprise AI gains, with only 10% of large firms saying the technology is core to operations.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Microsoft survey warns Australian firms lag on AI governance
Software-as-a-Service

Microsoft survey warns Australian firms lag on AI governance

Only 28% of Australian workers say leaders are aligned on AI strategy, underscoring a governance gap as adoption races ahead.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Last week
OpenAI launches partner network with USD $150 million
Digital Transformation

OpenAI launches partner network with USD $150 million

Businesses struggling to embed AI in day-to-day operations will get help from a new OpenAI partner network backed by USD $150 million.

By Mark Tarre • 6 min read • Last week
Wipro launches Applied AI centre for Claude models
Manufacturing

Wipro launches Applied AI centre for Claude models

The move aims to help Wipro turn AI pilots into client workflows, as it trains 10,000 staff to deploy Claude across industries.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
AI adoption rises as cybersecurity staff feel squeezed
Digital Transformation

AI adoption rises as cybersecurity staff feel squeezed

Pressure is mounting on security teams as AI spending rises, with 68% saying the job has become harder over two years.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
Skillsoft finds gulf between AI adoption & readiness
Digital Transformation

Skillsoft finds gulf between AI adoption & readiness

Only 24% of workers feel ready to use AI effectively, as firms roll out tools faster than training and governance can keep pace.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Ramp launches Applied AI Solutions for finance teams
Software-as-a-Service

Ramp launches Applied AI Solutions for finance teams

Finance teams could see faster automation as Ramp places engineers inside clients to build bespoke AI systems on its platform.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week

Stories from Other Regions

AI Strategy stories

Australia has high AI agency in eight capabilities
Semiconductors

Australia has high AI agency in eight capabilities

The findings suggest Canberra should target funding where it has leverage, as the country ranks highly in just eight of 103 AI capabilities.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Canada unveils Bill C-36 to tighten private sector data rules
Data Protection

Canada unveils Bill C-36 to tighten private sector data rules

The bill would give Canadians stronger control over personal data, as Ottawa seeks tougher oversight of AI, children's privacy and surveillance pricing.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Last week
Scotiabank gives CAD $2.5 million for Queen's AI work
Data Analytics

Scotiabank gives CAD $2.5 million for Queen's AI work

The five-year gift aims to close Canada's AI skills gap by funding scholarships, research and training for students, professionals and small businesses.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
UK tech leaders back AI, but skills & governance lag
Digital Transformation

UK tech leaders back AI, but skills & governance lag

Many large UK firms are still struggling to embed AI into daily operations, despite strong demand and rising governance spend.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week
Manchester tops UK's AI-ready cities for third year
Smart Cities

Manchester tops UK's AI-ready cities for third year

Regional competition for AI talent and investment is intensifying as Manchester keeps the UK's top spot, ahead of Bristol and Glasgow.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Last week
Dataiku launches Cobuild to speed governed AI projects
Software-as-a-Service

Dataiku launches Cobuild to speed governed AI projects

Enterprises can now turn plain-language requests into reviewable AI workflows, as Dataiku seeks to close the gap between prototypes and production.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Only 10% of Australian workers say AI runs core processes
Digital Transformation

Only 10% of Australian workers say AI runs core processes

Most firms are still trialling AI at the edges, leaving executives under pressure to prove productivity gains from technology spend.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Last week
HCLTech leads Sarvam's USD $150 million Series B close
Software-as-a-Service

HCLTech leads Sarvam's USD $150 million Series B close

The round values the sovereign AI start-up at USD $1.5 billion as it seeks funding for research and compute to expand across key sectors.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
Tes appoints Wayne Strydom as Head of AI innovation
Software-as-a-Service

Tes appoints Wayne Strydom as Head of AI innovation

The hire puts responsible automation and data governance at the heart of Tes360 as schools demand clearer benefits from AI tools.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week