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ParaScript & ABBYY team up on document intelligence

Users of ABBYY systems will be able to add handwriting recognition and fraud checks without replacing existing document workflows.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Yesterday

Digital Transformation

Wordly launches ROI calculator after USD $200m savings

Finance teams are being given a clearer way to test whether AI translation can cut meeting costs, as Wordly unveils a new ROI calculator.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Yesterday

Malware

BlackFog says only one in nine ransomware attacks go public

BlackFog finds ransomware groups kept 2,160 attacks under wraps in the first quarter as healthcare and government remained prime targets.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 2 days ago

Partner Programmes

Panasonic TOUGHBOOK launches ELEVATE partner programme

Resellers across the UK and Ireland gain clearer pricing and deal protection as Panasonic TOUGHBOOK adds tiers, training and incentives.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • 2 days ago

Digital Transformation

MTX appoints Sri Gazula as Global Growth Officer

The hire bolsters MTX’s push into AI, data centres and energy as it seeks deeper government and enterprise ties across APAC and beyond.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • 3 days ago

Digital Transformation

WaveMaker sees early adoption for agentic AI coding tool

Enterprise teams in banking, retail and government are testing WaveMaker's AI tool as it promises faster builds without sacrificing control or compliance.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 3 days ago

Firewalls

Cursor names Simon Green APJ President for expansion

Cursor appoints Simon Green as President for Asia Pacific and Japan to build its Singapore headquarters and drive AI coding expansion.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • 3 days ago

Data Protection

Weak passwords expose systems and infrastructure risks

Experts warn weak passwords are putting data and critical infrastructure at risk on World Password Day, as firms push MFA, automation and secure storage.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • 4 days ago

Firewalls

HPE adds autonomous networking functions to Mist & Aruba

HPE rolls out autonomous networking tools across Mist and Aruba Central, adding self-healing actions, security checks and Wi-Fi optimisation.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • 4 days ago

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Digital Transformation

EY Canada finds public sector AI stuck in pilot stage

Most Canadian public bodies have yet to move beyond trials, leaving service gains, cost savings and trust benefits from AI largely unrealised.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Yesterday

DevOps

Foxway Circular UK wins King's Award for SMART software

Foxway Circular UK's SMART software wins King's Award as more than 800 refurbishers in 50 countries use it to simplify Windows licensing.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 2 days ago

Data Analytics

Altis appoints Craig Chapman as ACT regional leader

Canberra agencies are under pressure to modernise data systems as Altis adds former Deloitte specialist director Craig Chapman to lead its ACT push.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • 2 days ago

DevOps

Vertesia & Florence Consulting Group strike AI deal

Enterprise AI projects across Europe will move beyond pilots as the tie-up targets secure deployment inside core business processes.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • 3 days ago

Unified Communications

What AI tools did the CRA use in the 2025 tax season?

CRA used 19 AI systems this tax season, with a generative chatbot handling 445,000 chats as online tax filing topped 95.6 per cent.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • 3 days ago

Private Cloud

Argyll launches UK sovereign AI cloud for organisations

UK organisations can now keep sensitive AI workloads onshore as Argyll’s new cloud aims to ease compliance, trust and energy concerns.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 3 days ago

EduTech

ICS.AI appoints Andy Logan as Head of Education Sales

Universities and colleges facing budget strain may get more AI support as the company expands its education push with a senior hire.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • 3 days ago

Cloud Security

Most firms use IT tools for OT security, study finds

Yet only 15 per cent have deployed OT-specific visibility tools, even as cyber incidents have already disrupted critical systems for most respondents.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 3 days ago

Firewalls

Hammer Distribution signs UK firewall deal with Stormshield

Hammer Distribution adds Stormshield to its UK portfolio, giving resellers and systems integrators access to certified next-generation firewall products.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • 3 days ago