Opinion stories - Page 27

Security complexity calls for frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK and SonicWall solutions to build resilient defences, consolidating vendors and enhancing response.

AI is evolving beyond ERP and CRM tools to become the operational backbone, integrating systems and automating workflows across organisations by 2026.

We turned down a US$5 million acquisition for our pre-revenue start-up, choosing global scale and long-term value over an early exit offer.

AI-led cloud migration cuts banking downtime by 45%, boosts transaction reliability and halves migration timelines, easing regulatory concerns.

Maintaining accurate, validated addresses is key to smooth New Zealand mail deliveries, cutting costs and boosting customer satisfaction for businesses.

CFOs are taking a lead in cybersecurity, viewing it as a vital business risk and investment, to shield organisations from growing digital threats and financial fallout.

Australian organisations are reassessing cloud strategies amid rising costs and AI demands, balancing public cloud, private servers, and data sovereignty concerns.

Australian and New Zealand energy and transport firms embrace AI-driven loyalty platforms for faster, personalised customer rewards and operational efficiency in 2025.

AI in classrooms prompts debate on the need for deep subject knowledge, as teachers and students question learning versus easy information access.

Established tech firms thrive in innovation hubs like Silicon Valley and New Zealand's Waikato by accessing fresh ideas, talent, and collaboration opportunities.

AI is revolutionising payments in Australia, enabling scale, smarter risk management, and seamless customer experiences beyond mere system upgrades.

Procurement teams face rising risks and data overload; agentic AI, like Agent Bob, offers instant intelligence beyond static dashboards to boost strategic decisions.

Bitcoin is shedding its rebellious roots as institutional investors and governments embrace it, marking a transformative shift in 2025's digital asset landscape.

Despite billions invested in AI, financial firms see slow adoption as solutions must prioritise trust, transparency, and augment human judgement over automation.

Cyber fraud in Australia targets international students via gift card scams, with retailers often failing to intervene during purchases worth hundreds or thousands.

Small businesses are cutting back on costly martech subscriptions, favouring simpler, local Australian software that better fits their needs and budgets.

Tech leaders must upgrade their nervous system, not just their tools, to lead resilient teams and thrive amid relentless efficiency and stress.

Boards must rethink risk governance as AI aids fleet safety, combining vehicle tech and driver behaviour in a hybrid world of semi-autonomous and human drivers.

In 2026, the AI economy emerges as autonomous agents redefine work, forcing cybersecurity to evolve with new threats and governance challenges.

As AI matures, the focus shifts to consistent, cost-effective infrastructure and unified platforms, moving beyond hype to reliable, explainable AI systems at scale.