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LinkedIn ranks second in AI citations for B2B searches
Digital Transformation

LinkedIn ranks second in AI citations for B2B searches

Buyers relying on AI tools are more likely to see LinkedIn than brand websites, with member profiles driving most citations in B2B searches.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month
Centrica adopts SAP AI in long-term cloud overhaul
Digital Transformation

Centrica adopts SAP AI in long-term cloud overhaul

The cloud overhaul is meant to trim costs and modernise finance systems as Centrica adapts to tougher energy-market pressures.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • This month
EY and Microsoft launch US$1bn global AI program worldwide
Manufacturing

EY and Microsoft launch US$1bn global AI program worldwide

The five-year plan aims to move clients beyond pilot projects and into enterprise-wide AI use, targeting measurable returns across core functions.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month
Denodo puts Agora cloud service on Microsoft Marketplace
Software-as-a-Service

Denodo puts Agora cloud service on Microsoft Marketplace

Customers in Asia-Pacific can now buy Denodo's cloud data service through Microsoft's commercial channel, easing access to hybrid data for AI use cases.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Storm Technology names Conall O'Kane M365 Director
Digital Transformation

Storm Technology names Conall O'Kane M365 Director

The new role puts a seasoned Microsoft specialist in charge of Storm Technology's M365 practice as customers seek tighter governance and compliance.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
Gemini tops Floxy's AI coding assistant leakage risk
Data Protection

Gemini tops Floxy's AI coding assistant leakage risk

A Floxy study warns developers that Google's coding assistant keeps code for 540 days and defaults to training on user data.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Employees use personal AI accounts for work, study finds
Data Protection

Employees use personal AI accounts for work, study finds

Companies may be exposing sensitive data as staff use personal AI accounts for work nearly two-thirds of the time, researchers found.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
EY, Microsoft launch AI push with USD $1 billion plan
Data Protection

EY, Microsoft launch AI push with USD $1 billion plan

Organisations will get a single team to deploy AI across core functions, as EY and Microsoft commit more than USD $1 billion over five years.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Employees use personal AI accounts for work, study
Data Protection

Employees use personal AI accounts for work, study

Most workers are blurring the line between corporate and personal AI use, leaving employers blind to sensitive data shared outside approved accounts.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Canva launches Gemini Connected App for AI design workflows
Generative AI

Canva launches Gemini Connected App for AI design workflows

Users can now turn Gemini prompts into editable Canva graphics, with brand assets and layered image edits built into the workflow.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month
Miro adds AI agents & integrations for team workspaces
Digital Transformation

Miro adds AI agents & integrations for team workspaces

The new connectors let teams keep AI-generated work visible on a shared canvas, reducing siloed chats and manual rework across apps.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last month
HP launches AI PC range in Australia & New Zealand
Data Privacy

HP launches AI PC range in Australia & New Zealand

HP is betting buyers will pay more for local AI processing and premium portability as it rolls out pricier PCs across both markets.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last month
Bonfy launches AI data enforcement layer for enterprises
Data Protection

Bonfy launches AI data enforcement layer for enterprises

Security teams gain real-time control over what AI assistants can retrieve from Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace, closing a policy gap.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month
Canva launches Gemini app for branded design edits
Personalisation

Canva launches Gemini app for branded design edits

Users can now turn Gemini-made images into editable Canva files, giving businesses a quicker way to apply brand rules and refine drafts.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month

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Xero's Claude integration gives only read-only summaries
Financial Systems

Xero's Claude integration gives only read-only summaries

Accountants cannot yet use Claude to pull invoices or amend records, as Xero's new link is limited to read-only financial summaries.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • This month
Australians turn to AI as trust gap widens, study finds
Wearables

Australians turn to AI as trust gap widens, study finds

Adoption has surged to 17.4 million users, even as most Australians remain uneasy about tech firms' data use and ad-funded answers.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • This month
Logitech launches Comfort Plus peripherals for hybrid work
Fleet Management

Logitech launches Comfort Plus peripherals for hybrid work

Hybrid workers are the target as the new range adds quieter mice and keyboards with cushioned support for long desk days.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Is Google dead? How AI is rewriting the rules of search, and what it means for NZ businesses
Generative AI

Is Google dead? How AI is rewriting the rules of search, and what it means for NZ businesses

New Zealand businesses risk losing search traffic as AI summaries and chat tools increasingly answer customer queries without a click.

By Dominic Vivarini • 6 min read • Last month