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UK Autumn Budget welcomes FinTech boost but needs AI & cyber plan
Fintech

UK Autumn Budget welcomes FinTech boost but needs AI & cyber plan

The UK Autumn Budget boosts FinTech investment but lacks long-term plans for AI, cybersecurity, and manufacturing resilience, say industry leaders.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Fri, 28th Nov 2025
UK budget sets GBP £26 billion tax rise & new AI investment
Digital Transformation

UK budget sets GBP £26 billion tax rise & new AI investment

The UK budget unveils GBP £26 billion in tax rises alongside new AI investments, including AI Growth Zones and a national supercomputer, sparking mixed business reactions.

By Kaleah Salmon • 6 min read • Fri, 28th Nov 2025
Sustainable IT surges: UK tech leaders make ESG a business imperative
Digital Transformation

Sustainable IT surges: UK tech leaders make ESG a business imperative

UK tech leaders now make sustainability a key business focus, with 67% demanding green credentials from partners and 51% linking ESG to better customer satisfaction.

By Sujata Kukreja • 4 min read • Thu, 27th Nov 2025
Cybersecurity leaders criticise UK budget for neglecting resilience
Ransomware

Cybersecurity leaders criticise UK budget for neglecting resilience

UK cyber leaders criticise Budget for lacking dedicated cybersecurity funding, risking economic growth and resilience amid rising cyber threats.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 27th Nov 2025
EU delays AI Act, sparking uncertainty & compliance concerns
Data Protection

EU delays AI Act, sparking uncertainty & compliance concerns

The EU has delayed key provisions of its AI Act, raising concerns over regulatory clarity, compliance burdens, and Europe's competitive edge in AI technology.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 26th Nov 2025
AI openness: From success to sovereignty
Hyperscale

AI openness: From success to sovereignty

India has overtaken the US in new open source contributors, poised to lead globally by 2030, highlighting open source as key to digital sovereignty and AI innovation.

By Amanda Brock • 6 min read • Mon, 24th Nov 2025
Budget 2026 proposals prompt concerns from tech & construction
Partner Programmes

Budget 2026 proposals prompt concerns from tech & construction

UK Budget 2026 sparks concern in tech and construction over investment, tax changes, and public spending's impact on growth and business confidence.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Sun, 23rd Nov 2025
Crossroads, crossfire, or a $60bn productivity opportunity?
Data Analytics

Crossroads, crossfire, or a $60bn productivity opportunity?

Australian businesses could unlock a USD $60bn productivity gain by saving 8%-10% on external supplier spend without job or performance cuts.

By Simon Geale • 4 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025

Global Stories

Rethinking cloud choices in the age of AI
Private Cloud

Rethinking cloud choices in the age of AI

Australian organisations are reassessing cloud strategies amid rising costs and AI demands, balancing public cloud, private servers, and data sovereignty concerns.

By Pieter Kraan • 4 min read • Mon, 24th Nov 2025

Stories from Other Regions

The systems driving the brands appearing in Australia's fastest-growing lists
Digital Transformation

The systems driving the brands appearing in Australia's fastest-growing lists

Australian digital firms topping growth charts rely on robust cloud ERP systems like NetSuite to manage scaling revenue, operations and expansion.

By Annexa • 4 min read • Thu, 27th Nov 2025
HP New Zealand honours partners for excellence & sustainability
Customer Experience

HP New Zealand honours partners for excellence & sustainability

HP New Zealand has honoured standout partners like PB Tech, JB Hi-Fi, and Cyclone for excellence and sustainability in its 2025 Partner Awards.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Nov 2025
AI sovereignty - Divisive or just inconvenient?
Hyperscale

AI sovereignty - Divisive or just inconvenient?

Australia faces an inconvenient truth in AI sovereignty; reliance on overseas data and services challenges true local control over AI technology and data.

By Simon Kriss • 6 min read • Tue, 25th Nov 2025
Beau Tydd elected ACS President to lead technology profession
Deakin University

Beau Tydd elected ACS President to lead technology profession

Beau Tydd has been elected President of the Australian Computer Society for 2026-27, succeeding Helen McHugh to lead Australia's tech profession forward.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Nov 2025
AI assistants to surpass humans in causing corporate data leaks
Data Protection

AI assistants to surpass humans in causing corporate data leaks

By 2026, AI assistants in businesses are predicted to cause more internal data leaks than human employees, raising new cybersecurity and compliance challenges.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Nov 2025
Firmus Technologies adds Mike Ferraro to Board amid AI growth push
Artificial Intelligence

Firmus Technologies adds Mike Ferraro to Board amid AI growth push

Firmus Technologies appoints Mike Ferraro to its Board as it accelerates growth and innovation in the artificial intelligence and industrial technology sectors.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Nov 2025
India urged to assert data sovereignty amid foreign cloud risk
Data Protection

India urged to assert data sovereignty amid foreign cloud risk

India faces growing calls to boost data sovereignty by investing in local cloud infrastructure and reducing reliance on foreign providers amid national security concerns.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
Pluralsight warns of AI market correction and skill erosion
Digital Transformation

Pluralsight warns of AI market correction and skill erosion

AI investments face a market correction as 95% of firms see no 2025 returns, amid rising skills gaps and declining entry-level tech roles, says report.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Sat, 22nd Nov 2025