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Future of AI is distributed infrastructure built on open source
Hybrid Cloud

Future of AI is distributed infrastructure built on open source

Rising AI demand is exposing cloud bottlenecks, as firms eye in-house open source systems to cut costs and limit vendor lock-in.

By Anthony Caruana • 4 min read • 4 days ago
AI transforms CX to go beyond the chatbot
Digital Transformation

AI transforms CX to go beyond the chatbot

Consumers now expect faster, more automated support as AI agents handle complex customer journeys, though many firms still struggle to prove ROI.

By Anthony Caruana • 4 min read • 4 days ago
Open source is powering the next generation of frontier AI
Semiconductors

Open source is powering the next generation of frontier AI

Rising inference demand and custom hardware needs are pushing AI infrastructure beyond standard cloud setups, boosting open source tools.

By Anthony Caruana • 5 min read • 4 days ago
Governance controls are crucial for AI adoption and modernisation
Data Protection

Governance controls are crucial for AI adoption and modernisation

Trusted partners and tighter guardrails are becoming essential as AI agents expand the attack surface and put data sovereignty on the line.

By Anthony Caruana • 5 min read • 4 days ago
Exclusive: Cloudera builds Hadoop-free future platform
Private Cloud

Exclusive: Cloudera builds Hadoop-free future platform

Existing customers get six years of support as Cloudera shifts new AI and analytics workloads to a Hadoop-free platform due in November.

By Sean Mitchell • 7 min read • Last week
Managing energy, water constraints critical to Australia's AI ambitions
DataCentre infrastructure

Managing energy, water constraints critical to Australia's AI ambitions

Policy should focus on technology inside new data centres, as an expert says smarter regulation could curb power and water strain while supporting AI growth.

By David Shilovsky • 5 min read • Last week
The Aussie AI Data Centre debate: profit, power & public trust
Edge Computing

The Aussie AI Data Centre debate: profit, power & public trust

Australia's AI boom could add GBP £58 billion, but energy shortages, bubble fears and local backlash are clouding the data centre rush.

By Anthony Caruana • 9 min read • Last week
Datadog targets enterprise risk with AI and automation
DevOps

Datadog targets enterprise risk with AI and automation

Australian enterprises are under pressure to tame AI-driven complexity, compliance risk and rising technology costs as Datadog broadens its platform.

By David Shilovsky • 6 min read • Last month
Mimecast CEO: Agentic AI threat novel but not entirely new
Robotics

Mimecast CEO: Agentic AI threat novel but not entirely new

Hidden AI risks are already widespread in workplaces, with Mimecast saying users are driving shadow tools and most exposure still starts with people.

By Donovan Jackson • 5 min read • Last month

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AI transforming physical security into enterprise data solution
Semiconductors

AI transforming physical security into enterprise data solution

AI and cloud tools are turning cameras into live operational data sources, helping firms cut costs, spot errors and manage fleets centrally.

By David Shilovsky • 5 min read • 3 days ago
QBE: Mooted critical infrastructure penalties hint at cyber regulatory future
Data Protection

QBE: Mooted critical infrastructure penalties hint at cyber regulatory future

Proposed fines of up to $5 million pushes more New Zealand firms to consider cyber cover as regulatory certainty emerges.

By Donovan Jackson • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Equinix Americas head on the Canadian data centre advantage
Hybrid Cloud

Equinix Americas head on the Canadian data centre advantage

Canada has become a bigger focus for Equinix as demand grows for data hubs that link cloud, hospital and vehicle systems.

By Jake MacAndrew • 4 min read • 4 days ago
Confluent: Stale, unreliable data could impair enterprise AI
Data Protection

Confluent: Stale, unreliable data could impair enterprise AI

Fresh data and tighter controls are becoming critical as businesses push AI into production, with weak lineage and quality seen as a major risk.

By David Shilovsky • 5 min read • 4 days ago
Logitech evolves MX Series for hybrid work and AI era
Digital Transformation

Logitech evolves MX Series for hybrid work and AI era

Hybrid workers and creatives are driving demand for Logitech's MX range, as the company adds AI-focused controls and greater customisation.

By David Shilovsky • 4 min read • 4 days ago
Cameras evolve as physical security becomes part of IT stack
Data Analytics

Cameras evolve as physical security becomes part of IT stack

Retailers and IT teams are using networked cameras for analytics and automation, but each new device also widens cyber risk.

By David Shilovsky • 6 min read • 4 days ago
AU manufacturing sector faces robotics investment shortfall
Robotics

AU manufacturing sector faces robotics investment shortfall

Australia's manufacturing push could stall unless public and private funding closes the gap with rivals investing heavily in AI and robotics.

By David Shilovsky • 5 min read • Last week
AI gives criminals speed boost, but basic security failures persist
Ransomware

AI gives criminals speed boost, but basic security failures persist

Australian firms still face email compromise and poor security hygiene, even as AI helps criminals move faster and hide harder.

By David Shilovsky • 6 min read • Last week
Australian AI training gap becomes cost, productivity burden
Customer Relationship Management

Australian AI training gap becomes cost, productivity burden

Poor training is leaving Australian firms unable to turn AI licences into gains, with productivity slipping and shadow AI risks rising.

By David Shilovsky • 4 min read • Last month