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SonicWall acts after backup breach as state actors target cloud files
Firewalls

SonicWall acts after backup breach as state actors target cloud files

SonicWall confirmed state actors accessed backup cloud files via an API, prompting swift investigation and enhanced security for partners and customers.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Time to converge networks, security and AI to beat the CISO blues
Software-as-a-Service

Time to converge networks, security and AI to beat the CISO blues

Enterprises must converge networking, security and AI into one platform for true visibility, protection and control in the evolving digital landscape.

By Guy Matthews • 6 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
ROI pressure & market reckoning to reshape AI strategies in 2026
Hyperscale

ROI pressure & market reckoning to reshape AI strategies in 2026

In 2026, AI projects will face tough ROI demands and governance scrutiny, forcing firms to prioritise measurable results and responsible innovation.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
AI spend to focus on cost, outcomes & data in 2026 shift
Firewalls

AI spend to focus on cost, outcomes & data in 2026 shift

In 2026, firms will shift AI investment towards cost-efficiency, data governance, and measurable outcomes amid rising scrutiny of AI returns, says OpenText.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Fri, 14th Nov 2025
2026 to bring AI reckoning as value & trust trump hype
Hyperscale

2026 to bring AI reckoning as value & trust trump hype

In 2026, AI adoption must prioritise value, trust and governance as firms face a reckoning over ROI, ethics and operational costs amid fading hype.

By Melvin Hipolito • 7 min read • Fri, 7th Nov 2025
CFOs drive AI investment but only one in three succeed at scale
Fintech

CFOs drive AI investment but only one in three succeed at scale

CFOs lead AI investment strategies in finance, yet only one in three achieve successful large-scale deployment amidst challenges like talent shortages and ROI doubts.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 31st Oct 2025
CIOs forecast all IT work will involve AI-human collaboration by 2030
Digital Transformation

CIOs forecast all IT work will involve AI-human collaboration by 2030

By 2030, all IT work is forecast to involve AI, with CIOs predicting 75% will be human-AI collaboration and 25% fully autonomous AI tasks.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 21st Oct 2025
Dayforce unveils AI-driven workforce planning with Agentnoon merge
Digital Transformation

Dayforce unveils AI-driven workforce planning with Agentnoon merge

Dayforce launches Strategic Workforce Planning tool, integrating Agentnoon platform to enhance AI-driven workforce planning and streamline business decisions.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Oct 2025
Boomi Agentstudio drives surge in global AI agent deployments
Digital Transformation

Boomi Agentstudio drives surge in global AI agent deployments

Boomi's Agentstudio has seen over 50,000 AI agents deployed globally this year, driving a tenfold rise in enterprises operationalising AI at scale.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2025
Mature AI adopters see higher ROI as firms invest USD $5.4m yearly
Digital Transformation

Mature AI adopters see higher ROI as firms invest USD $5.4m yearly

Enterprises investing USD $5.4m yearly in AI see higher ROI when mature adopters focus on secure, well-governed information management.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
Exclusive: Salesforce says Agentic Maturity Model is key to CIO success
Digital Transformation

Exclusive: Salesforce says Agentic Maturity Model is key to CIO success

Salesforce's Agentic Maturity Model is emerging as a crucial tool for CIOs striving to drive success and innovation within their organisations.

By Jake MacAndrew • 4 min read • Thu, 25th Sep 2025
Infoblox appoints Justin Kappers as Chief Information Officer
Firewalls

Infoblox appoints Justin Kappers as Chief Information Officer

Infoblox has appointed Justin Kappers as Chief Information Officer to lead global IT and boost AI-driven growth efforts.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Sep 2025

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Chief Information Officer (CIO) stories

The evolving role of the CIO
Digital Transformation

The evolving role of the CIO

CIOs are evolving from tech reporters to changemakers, driving innovation and embedding IT as a core element of business strategy and growth.

By Hriday Ravindranath • 5 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
The increasing role of channel partners for optimising hyperscale investments
Partner Programmes

The increasing role of channel partners for optimising hyperscale investments

UK CTOs and CIOs increasingly rely on channel partners to optimise hyperscale cloud investments once initial provider incentives end.

By Mike DeSouza • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Retail's AI Revolution: Why personalisation is the game-changer
Customer Experience

Retail's AI Revolution: Why personalisation is the game-changer

Retailers are rapidly adopting AI to personalise shopping experiences, boosting customer loyalty and handling £30bn in UK click-and-collect orders in 2025.

By Ian Tickle • 4 min read • Sat, 25th Oct 2025
RAIDS AI unveils beta for real-time AI safety monitoring tool
Risk & Compliance

RAIDS AI unveils beta for real-time AI safety monitoring tool

RAIDS AI launches a beta version of its platform to monitor AI systems in real time, aiming to enhance safety and compliance ahead of EU regulations.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Oct 2025
Peel Ports Group welcomes Gavin Laybourne as technology chief
Data Analytics

Peel Ports Group welcomes Gavin Laybourne as technology chief

Peel Ports Group has named Gavin Laybourne as its first Chief Technology and Information Officer to lead digital transformation across its UK port operations.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Tue, 30th Sep 2025
UK firms push for Chief Trust Officer amid AI & cyber risks
Data Protection

UK firms push for Chief Trust Officer amid AI & cyber risks

UK firms overwhelmingly back creating Chief Trust Officer roles to tackle rising AI, data privacy, and cybersecurity risks, a new study shows.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 25th Sep 2025