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European banks see AI cutting jobs mainly via attrition
Digital Transformation

European banks see AI cutting jobs mainly via attrition

European banks expect AI to shrink staff only slightly, with most projected job losses coming through routine attrition, not mass cuts.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Mon, 19th Jan 2026
academyEX names Glenn Elith as Group Chief Executive
EduTech

academyEX names Glenn Elith as Group Chief Executive

academyEX appoints Glenn Elith as its first Group Chief Executive to drive trans-Tasman growth in AI-focused tertiary education.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 9th Dec 2025
Cloudflare outage spotlights systemic risks in cloud resilience
Firewalls

Cloudflare outage spotlights systemic risks in cloud resilience

Yesterday's Cloudflare outage triggered widespread 5xx errors, exposing systemic risks in cloud resilience and sparking calls for stronger multi-cloud strategies.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Cloudflare widens Project Galileo to help media control AI access
Physical Security

Cloudflare widens Project Galileo to help media control AI access

Cloudflare expands Project Galileo, giving independent media and nonprofits free control over AI access to protect content and sustain journalism.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 24th Sep 2025
Cloudflare expands Project Galileo to shield media from AI misuse
Artificial Intelligence

Cloudflare expands Project Galileo to shield media from AI misuse

Cloudflare expands Project Galileo, offering free AI and bot protection to 750 independent media and non-profits to safeguard original content from misuse.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Wed, 24th Sep 2025
Blue Yonder unveils AI-driven upgrades for resilient logistics
Data Analytics

Blue Yonder unveils AI-driven upgrades for resilient logistics

Blue Yonder launches AI-enhanced Transportation Management system to boost supply chain resilience, efficiency and sustainability amid rising operational pressures.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Fri, 19th Sep 2025
Algomarketing appoints Graeme Hubert to drive global AI growth
Artificial Intelligence

Algomarketing appoints Graeme Hubert to drive global AI growth

Algomarketing has appointed Graeme Hubert to its board to expand its AI-focused marketing talent solutions and drive global growth.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Sep 2025
Sophos & Rubrik launch integrated Microsoft 365 backup service
Unified Communications

Sophos & Rubrik launch integrated Microsoft 365 backup service

Sophos and Rubrik have launched an integrated Microsoft 365 backup service in Sophos Central to strengthen cyber resilience against ransomware and data loss.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 8th Aug 2025
Rubrik & Sophos launch advanced Microsoft 365 resilience tool
Firewalls

Rubrik & Sophos launch advanced Microsoft 365 resilience tool

Rubrik and Sophos launch a new Microsoft 365 backup and recovery tool integrated into Sophos Central, enhancing cyber resilience for MDR customers.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 6th Aug 2025
Exclusive: How APAC hotels are adopting AI & automation for growth
Customer Relationship Management

Exclusive: How APAC hotels are adopting AI & automation for growth

Asia Pacific hotels race to adopt AI and automation, aiming to boost revenues by up to 15% amid rising online competition and mobile-first travellers.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Fri, 18th 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
IDC's Chris Marshall reveals why tech needs to scale smart
Digital Transformation

IDC's Chris Marshall reveals why tech needs to scale smart

IDC's Chris Marshall urges firms to prioritise practical tech solutions delivering cost savings and scalability over flashy innovation at Sydney summit.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Jun 2025
EY launches Studio+ to boost growth with AI & digital focus
Digital Transformation

EY launches Studio+ to boost growth with AI & digital focus

EY has launched Studio+, a global service combining 37 agencies and AI tech to help businesses boost growth through digital transformation and customer focus.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Jun 2025
EY launches Studio+ to drive customer-centric AI transformation
Digital Transformation

EY launches Studio+ to drive customer-centric AI transformation

EY launches Studio+, combining design, sales, marketing, and AI expertise to help businesses transform customer experiences and drive growth amid digital shifts.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Jun 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Digital disruption stories

From chaos to clarity: How to get AI delivering value
Generative AI

From chaos to clarity: How to get AI delivering value

Australian businesses face challenges in managing rapid AI advances; a structured roadmap is key to turning AI adoption chaos into lasting value.

By Ravi Gumpu • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Oct 2025
Gartner hype cycle 2025 highlights four key trends in automation
Data Analytics

Gartner hype cycle 2025 highlights four key trends in automation

Gartner's 2025 Hype Cycle spotlights four automation trends-machine customers, AI agents, decision intelligence and programmable money-reshaping business.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Sep 2025
Exclusive: Autodesk's Daron Green warns of AI 'disintermediation'
Digital Transformation

Exclusive: Autodesk's Daron Green warns of AI 'disintermediation'

Autodesk is harnessing AI to reshape design workflows, boosting productivity and user experience amid rising digital disruption across industries.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Mon, 1st Sep 2025
Generative AI tops digital disruption ranking, study reveals
Digital Transformation

Generative AI tops digital disruption ranking, study reveals

Generative AI leads digital disruption with a score of 89.45, nearly doubling descriptive AI, as ESSEC's study ranks six key technologies across 11 sectors.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 3rd Jul 2025