Opinion stories
Poorly governed data can quickly turn agentic AI into an operational risk, as autonomous systems begin executing decisions without human confirmation.
Attackers are exploiting help functions to reset credentials and bypass defences, putting entire networks at risk through a single call.
Poor-quality data is costing organisations nearly USD $13 million a year, making a formal charter crucial for consistent gains and lower risk.
Modernisation is becoming faster and less risky, helping organisations cut maintenance costs, improve security and sustain service delivery.
UK businesses face a growing data security dilemma as US laws can force American tech giants to hand over customer information.
Stolen passwords can still leave companies safe if access controls check device trust, location and context before letting anyone in.
Poor address data can raise fraud losses, trigger compliance failures and slow onboarding, making identity checks less reliable.
Frontline device outages are costing logistics and healthcare teams hours a month, pushing mobility from support tool to data source.
Ransomware and data theft can follow a single click, making verified access and threat containment critical for organisations.
Log bills are rising fast as cloud-native systems swamp legacy tools and drag incident resolution, and Australian firms are paying over USD $1 million a year.
AI search is turning brand coverage into a direct driver of discoverability, making earned media far more valuable than backlinks for buyers.
Avoiding costly crashes and scrap, manufacturers are using live machine data to test CNC jobs virtually before a single cut is made.
App-based marketplaces and telehealth tools are easing Australia’s doctor shortage, giving locums more control while improving care in remote areas.
Small businesses can stretch tight budgets further as email, design and analytics platforms help them attract customers and cut manual work.
Contact centres are using AI to cut admin, explain demand spikes and help agents, with savings and faster resolutions already visible.
Integrated finance and inventory systems are helping MAAP avoid operational drag as the cycling brand expands across eight countries.
AI tools now favour recent, credible coverage over paid media, leaving B2B tech firms with a growing visibility gap in search results.
B2B tech firms are wasting budget on one-off assets as tighter content systems help extend reach, sharpen messaging and improve ROI.
For many B2B firms, a hybrid communications model is cheaper than hiring in-house specialists and offers sharper market insight across Southeast Asia.
Legacy systems are raising costs and slowing claims and quoting, leaving insurers at risk of missing out on AI and growth opportunities.