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Most dealmakers say human-only M&A decisions untenable
Data Analytics

Most dealmakers say human-only M&A decisions untenable

With AI now embedded in most deal processes, 62% of senior M&A executives say human-only decision-making is no longer defensible.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month
Forrester warns OpenAI IPO & US stake cloud outlook
Data Protection

Forrester warns OpenAI IPO & US stake cloud outlook

Forrester says investors and buyers could face new risks and disclosures as OpenAI and Anthropic move towards listings and Washington weighs equity.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • This month
Software Combined names first Chief Technology Officer
Digital Transformation

Software Combined names first Chief Technology Officer

The appointment gives the acquirer a central technology lead as it tries to speed AI adoption across 13 independently run software businesses.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • This month
IDX appoints Clare Donald as Chief Production Officer
Digital Transformation

IDX appoints Clare Donald as Chief Production Officer

The agency is bolstering its global production capabilities as clients demand more integrated, digital and AI-enabled content.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • This month
Optimizely study finds marketers cut corners on AI
Digital Transformation

Optimizely study finds marketers cut corners on AI

Rushed teams are spending hours fixing AI copy, with most marketers saying the technology adds manual work rather than saving time.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Vanillasoft names Alex Terry Chief Executive Officer
Software-as-a-Service

Vanillasoft names Alex Terry Chief Executive Officer

David Hood is stepping back from day-to-day control as the sales software group seeks to broaden its AI tools and customer reach.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
KPMG says AI becomes an everyday work tool for 22%
Digital Transformation

KPMG says AI becomes an everyday work tool for 22%

More firms are tying AI spending to measurable results, yet just 7% have established a return on investment, KPMG says.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
SAP Concur says CFOs need strategic & people skills
Data Analytics

SAP Concur says CFOs need strategic & people skills

Most finance chiefs still need sharper strategic, people and commercial skills before boards will back them for the top job, a survey found.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
McKinsey says AI could transform marketing but firms lag
Digital Transformation

McKinsey says AI could transform marketing but firms lag

Despite heavy use of AI tools, fewer than 10% of firms have scaled them across marketing, leaving billions in potential gains unrealised.

By Regine Laguilles • 5 min read • Last month
Sapiens names Krish Datta as APAC Executive Vice President
Digital Transformation

Sapiens names Krish Datta as APAC Executive Vice President

Asia Pacific insurers are set to see more AI-driven system renewal as Sapiens steps up its regional push with a senior hire.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
IBM study finds executives struggle with AI sovereignty
Data Protection

IBM study finds executives struggle with AI sovereignty

Most executives lack visibility over AI suppliers and infrastructure, leaving core operations exposed to outages, compliance risks and vendor lock-in.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Jamf launches AI governance for Mac fleets in enterprises
Data Protection

Jamf launches AI governance for Mac fleets in enterprises

IT teams on Apple fleets can now set rules, spot unsanctioned tools and generate compliance reports as AI use spreads across Macs.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month

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Kinetic IT warns AI access is a business continuity risk
Disaster Recovery

Kinetic IT warns AI access is a business continuity risk

Temporary loss of access to a frontier model could disrupt service delivery, compliance and operations as AI enters core business systems.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month
One New Zealand names Nick Judd as Chief Executive
Chief Financial Officer

One New Zealand names Nick Judd as Chief Executive

The telecoms group is turning to an internal finance chief to keep strategy on track as Jason Paris steps down after nearly eight years.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month
ArvatoConnect appoints new leaders as AI reshapes service
Digital Transformation

ArvatoConnect appoints new leaders as AI reshapes service

UK regulated firms are rethinking customer service as AI cuts routine work and pushes more complex queries back to human teams.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
iCOUNTER names Ali Waezzadah as Chief Information Security Officer
Digital Transformation

iCOUNTER names Ali Waezzadah as Chief Information Security Officer

The hire comes as the cyber risk company expands into third-party and supply chain defence, with attacks on connected networks growing more persistent.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
Constl names Nidhi Pandey as Chief Information Officer
Network Infrastructure

Constl names Nidhi Pandey as Chief Information Officer

The hire supports Constl's fibre expansion in India, where better internal systems are becoming crucial for serving telecom and cloud customers.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month