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Smart manufacturing gains speed in automotive plants
Robotics

Smart manufacturing gains speed in automotive plants

Measured gains from AI and automation are pushing automotive plants to cut downtime, lift output and close a widening performance gap.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week
2026 security trends mid-year check-in: What's accelerating, what's stalling, and what comes next
Hybrid Cloud

2026 security trends mid-year check-in: What's accelerating, what's stalling, and what comes next

Budget pressure is pushing security teams to prove ROI, while integration and staffing gaps continue to shape buying decisions this year.

By Rachel Akbar • 4 min read • Last week
Fortinet launches FortiSOC cloud security platform
Security Information and Event Management

Fortinet launches FortiSOC cloud security platform

The cloud service aims to cut alert overload and tool sprawl for security teams under pressure to investigate and respond faster.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
AI saves workers 11 hours, but botsitting eats gains
Software-as-a-Service

AI saves workers 11 hours, but botsitting eats gains

Despite productivity gains, workers are losing much of AI's time savings to checking, fixing errors and juggling multiple tools.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Last week
Cork Cyber wins Pax8 Startup Vendor of the Year award
Phishing

Cork Cyber wins Pax8 Startup Vendor of the Year award

MSPs may see fewer alerts and lower workloads as the security vendor expands its Pax8 channel reach after a startup award win.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Security teams are collecting more video than ever, but most of it still goes unused
Smart Cities

Security teams are collecting more video than ever, but most of it still goes unused

Most security teams still miss the value in their footage, as only incident-led reviews turn vast video archives into useful evidence.

By Freddy Kuo • 6 min read • Last week
How the 'human hour' mentality influences the future of tech
Digital Transformation

How the 'human hour' mentality influences the future of tech

AI pilots are faltering where firms still judge success by hours saved, leaving customer value and workforce design unresolved.

By Jake MacAndrew • 5 min read • Last week
Travel costs fuel surge in bank-led payment disputes
Data Analytics

Travel costs fuel surge in bank-led payment disputes

Rising fares and disruption are pushing more travellers to dispute payments through banks, putting travel merchants under heavier refund pressure.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
DSi Compliance launches DS-Investigator for audio analysis
Software-as-a-Service

DSi Compliance launches DS-Investigator for audio analysis

Law enforcement teams may cut review time as the platform tackles noisy, multilingual recordings and flags relevant evidence from $50.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
Skillsoft finds gulf between AI adoption & readiness
Digital Transformation

Skillsoft finds gulf between AI adoption & readiness

Only 24% of workers feel ready to use AI effectively, as firms roll out tools faster than training and governance can keep pace.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Manufacturers turn to AI as maintenance know-how fades
Manufacturing

Manufacturers turn to AI as maintenance know-how fades

Rising downtime costs are pushing factories to use AI to capture veteran technicians' know-how before retiring staff take it with them.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Last week
8x8 boosts workforce management adoption with free tools
Software-as-a-Service

8x8 boosts workforce management adoption with free tools

Mid-sized contact centres can now cut spreadsheets and manual scheduling as 8x8 folds workforce management into its platform at no extra charge.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Hotels urged to ditch disconnected software systems
Software-as-a-Service

Hotels urged to ditch disconnected software systems

Disconnected systems are costing hoteliers 322 hours a year and may be hampering guest service, according to new research.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Infios adds AI tools to warehouse management software
Supply Chain

Infios adds AI tools to warehouse management software

The new tools are aimed at cutting manual work and speeding up warehouse responses to errors, staff queries and coaching needs.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
AI to boost Asia Pacific property demand, says report
Data centers

AI to boost Asia Pacific property demand, says report

Stronger AI adoption could lift office, industrial and retail demand in Asia Pacific, Cushman & Wakefield says, despite automation fears.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Last week

Stories from Other Regions

Productivity stories

Australian firms shift core functions to offshore GCCs
Data Analytics

Australian firms shift core functions to offshore GCCs

Skills shortages and higher costs are pushing Australian companies to use offshore centres for HR, payroll, finance and technology.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Solving the retail generational buying gap one basket at a time
Digital Transformation

Solving the retail generational buying gap one basket at a time

Retailers risk missing out on Gen Z's rising spend unless they fix legacy systems and align stock, finance and service to changing habits.

By Oscar Strachen • 5 min read • Last week
Only 10% of Australian workers say AI runs core processes
Digital Transformation

Only 10% of Australian workers say AI runs core processes

Most firms are still trialling AI at the edges, leaving executives under pressure to prove productivity gains from technology spend.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Last week