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Cambridge Consultants says barriers stifle deep tech
Robotics

Cambridge Consultants says barriers stifle deep tech

Deep tech projects are being slowed by risk-averse governance and short funding horizons, leaving many ideas stuck before commercialisation.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • This month
Beyond badge-scans: why tech events should be designed for trust
Software-as-a-Service

Beyond badge-scans: why tech events should be designed for trust

For enterprise tech buyers, in-person events now matter most as a way to reduce risk, build confidence and speed deals.

By Sophie Crosby • 5 min read • This month

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PwC UK appoints Jeremy Bassinder as Chief AI Officer
Digital Transformation

PwC UK appoints Jeremy Bassinder as Chief AI Officer

The hire comes as clients seek advice on moving AI from trials into core operations and proving returns on investment.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week
HR leaders grapple with AI ethics & performance reviews
Data Protection

HR leaders grapple with AI ethics & performance reviews

Rising executive pressure is pushing HR teams to use AI, even as most leaders still worry about ethics, governance and failed software buys.

By Raphael Veloso • 4 min read • Last week
Delinea appoints Tim Regan as Chief Financial Officer
Software-as-a-Service

Delinea appoints Tim Regan as Chief Financial Officer

The hire comes as the identity security company passes USD $500 million in annual recurring revenue and faces sharper scrutiny on profitability.

By Raphael Veloso • 3 min read • Last week
Rockwell study flags cybersecurity as industrial growth risk
Data Protection

Rockwell study flags cybersecurity as industrial growth risk

More than a third of industrial decision-makers now see cyber risk as a top barrier to growth, a Rockwell survey found.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
MYOB appoints Deepesh Banerji as Chief Product Officer
Software-as-a-Service

MYOB appoints Deepesh Banerji as Chief Product Officer

The hire signals MYOB's push to simplify bookkeeping and add AI tools for small businesses and accountants across Australia and New Zealand.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
WealthAi appoints Lynn Räbsamen as Chief Markets Officer
Data Protection

WealthAi appoints Lynn Räbsamen as Chief Markets Officer

The hire signals growing pressure on wealth managers to adopt AI with tighter controls as firms look for clearer governance and oversight.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • This month
Diligent adds agentic AI tools to risk & audit platform
Software-as-a-Service

Diligent adds agentic AI tools to risk & audit platform

Boards will get faster visibility into shifting risks as Diligent's new AI agents automate audit and governance tasks across its platform.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month
Adaptovate study finds AI readiness gap in executives
Digital Transformation

Adaptovate study finds AI readiness gap in executives

Only 19% of North American executives say their companies have a plan to scale AI, exposing a sharp gap between intent and delivery.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Last week
Diligent adds agentic AI to governance risk platform
Software-as-a-Service

Diligent adds agentic AI to governance risk platform

Risk and audit teams could cut days of manual reporting as the new tools automate assessments, evidence gathering and board updates.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Workday names Sarah Kennedy Ellis as chief marketing officer
Software-as-a-Service

Workday names Sarah Kennedy Ellis as chief marketing officer

The appointment underscores Workday's push to sharpen its AI message as it battles rivals for corporate HR and finance spending.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month

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The C-Suite Playbook: 11 Lessons for emerging tech leaders
Software-as-a-Service

The C-Suite Playbook: 11 Lessons for emerging tech leaders

Emerging tech leaders were urged to focus on storytelling, risk and resilience as four C-suite mentors shared practical career advice in Auckland.

By Tom Chan • 3 min read • 2 days ago
PR is measuring the wrong things. AI just made the old metrics indefensible
Risk & Compliance

PR is measuring the wrong things. AI just made the old metrics indefensible

New AI tools are exposing how often PR still mistakes output for impact, even as trust in corporate messaging keeps eroding.

By Terence Lyons • 5 min read • Last week
Ledger appoints Oded Blatman as Chief Information Officer
Fintech

Ledger appoints Oded Blatman as Chief Information Officer

The hire underlines Ledger's push into institutional digital asset security as AI-driven attacks and tokenised assets raise the stakes for breaches.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • This month
Australian executives embrace AI but eye job moves
Digital Transformation

Australian executives embrace AI but eye job moves

Most Australian leaders are using AI daily, but two-thirds are now planning to change jobs as flexibility and wellbeing outweigh pay.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • This month
Canadian firms struggle to turn AI spending into returns
Manufacturing

Canadian firms struggle to turn AI spending into returns

Only 18% of Canadian organisations have embedded AI into daily operations, leaving many still chasing productivity gains amid rising costs and uncertainty.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month