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UK unveils GBP £210m plan to bolster cyber defences
Ransomware

UK unveils GBP £210m plan to bolster cyber defences

UK vows Cyber Action Plan with GBP £210m for public-sector defences, as tech leaders warn success hinges on long-term reform and culture.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 13th Jan 2026
Cutting costs, not corners: Reducing technical debt through smarter Microsoft licensing
Microsoft

Cutting costs, not corners: Reducing technical debt through smarter Microsoft licensing

UK businesses often incur technical debt and inflate IT costs due to underutilised Microsoft licences, missing out on built-in features and optimisation opportunities.

By Justin Sharrocks • 4 min read • Tue, 29th Apr 2025
New report reveals EMEA firms struggle with critical security debt
Application Security

New report reveals EMEA firms struggle with critical security debt

New Veracode research reveals 68% of EMEA organisations have software vulnerabilities unaddressed for over a year, with 46% facing critical risks.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Sep 2024

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AI coding boom deepens cognitive debt, says Thoughtworks
DevOps

AI coding boom deepens cognitive debt, says Thoughtworks

Rising use of AI assistants is making software harder to understand, prompting teams to revive stricter testing, controls and oversight.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month
Rimini Street: SaaS-pocalypse spells opportunity to escape AI lock-in
Hybrid Cloud

Rimini Street: SaaS-pocalypse spells opportunity to escape AI lock-in

Rimini Street hails a looming “SaaS‑pocalypse”, pitching its Smart Path as an AI-era escape route from costly cloud and platform lock-in.

By Donovan Jackson • 4 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2026
Hyper-automation is here: how Australian subscription brands stay ahead
Software-as-a-Service

Hyper-automation is here: how Australian subscription brands stay ahead

Australian subscription brands are turning to hyper-automation to replace clunky billing, scale complex pricing and stay ahead of rivals.

By Tarik Faouzi • 4 min read • Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
AI sprawl to create waste as firms chase tools, not trust
Digital Transformation

AI sprawl to create waste as firms chase tools, not trust

Uncoordinated AI rollouts risk creating costly “AI sprawl” and waste by 2026, with Nintex warning trust and governance are lagging.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Thu, 15th Jan 2026
Forrester: AI spending slows as tech leaders face scrutiny in 2026
Digital Transformation

Forrester: AI spending slows as tech leaders face scrutiny in 2026

Forrester forecasts a slowdown in AI spending for 2026 as firms prioritise governance and risk amid increased scrutiny from CFOs and tech leaders.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2025
Forrester advises cautious tech budgets & AI investment for 2026
Data Analytics

Forrester advises cautious tech budgets & AI investment for 2026

Forrester urges tech leaders to plan cautiously for 2026, advising careful AI investment and flexible budgets amid ongoing economic uncertainty and regional shifts.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 18th Jul 2025
Right work, right place: cloud rebalancing holds potential for every enterprise
Private Cloud

Right work, right place: cloud rebalancing holds potential for every enterprise

Four in five businesses plan to rebalance cloud workloads, aiming to cut costs, boost compliance, and sharpen their competitive edge by shifting to the right platforms.

By Chris Weber • 4 min read • Wed, 28th May 2025
Cloud ERP trends set to reshape the CFO agenda in 2025
Data Analytics

Cloud ERP trends set to reshape the CFO agenda in 2025

As cloud ERPs reshape the CFO agenda in 2025, AI and automation will drive smarter operations, transforming how businesses manage their growth.

By Annexa • 5 min read • Wed, 18th Dec 2024
Forrester's 2025 predictions reveal mixed trends in AI & tech
Digital Transformation

Forrester's 2025 predictions reveal mixed trends in AI & tech

Forrester's 2025 Predictions reports forecast AI and tech trends, highlighting AI investment pitfalls and increased AIOps adoption to manage tech debt.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Sep 2024
Experts urge tech firms to prioritise secure-by-design principles
Multi-factor authentication

Experts urge tech firms to prioritise secure-by-design principles

With tech giants grappling with data breaches and security flaws, experts stress the urgent need for multifactor authentication and stronger identity security to protect against rising cyber threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Jun 2024

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How integrations can drive SaaS growth
DevOps

How integrations can drive SaaS growth

SaaS firms turning integrations from cost burdens into growth drivers see faster sales, larger contracts, and stronger customer loyalty through seamless connectivity.

By Tanner Burson • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
If New Zealand wants productivity gains, it must close its AI divide
Digital Transformation

If New Zealand wants productivity gains, it must close its AI divide

New Zealand must close its AI divide by boosting digital maturity and investing in skills to reverse its productivity decline and compete globally.

By Justin Mowday • 5 min read • Tue, 12th Aug 2025
Zeller app launches mobile invoicing to tackle AUD $115bn debt
Financial Systems

Zeller app launches mobile invoicing to tackle AUD $115bn debt

Zeller launches mobile invoicing in its app to help Australian SMEs tackle AUD $115bn in late payments, boosting cash flow with faster invoice settlements.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 26th May 2025
Tech leaders struggle as technology costs soar & visibility drops
Software-as-a-Service

Tech leaders struggle as technology costs soar & visibility drops

Tech leaders are under strain as tech costs surge and visibility plummets, with transparency falling from 73% to 53% in two years, Cognizant reports.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Wed, 28th Aug 2024