AI factories are transforming how governments and enterprises operate—unlocking new levels of automation, intelligence, and efficiency. From streamlining citizen services to accelerating innovation in regulated industries, AI is no longer a future vision—it’s today’s imperative.
In the new security, compliance, and reliability-driven world of operations, one of the most pressing needs of IT Teams today is managing various types of credentials securely across systems. Cybercrime has skyrocketed with the growth of malware and the increasing demand for data protection as a service. This post examines several best practices that IT teams employ to safeguard their credentials.
COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENT: By embedding AI agents and MCP servers into enterprise compliance workflows, Avalara is evolving compliance into a smart, interoperable global framework, that operates at unprecedented scale
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GUEST OPINION: Unstructured data now accounts for up to 90 percent of enterprise information and is typically spread across a wide range of systems, locations, formats, and protocols. This creates significant complexity and poses major challenges not only for storage teams but also for those tasked with extracting meaningful value from a highly valuable but unwieldy asset.
Cloudera’s focus on its hybrid data management model for enterprises is paying off as compliance and complexity in highly regulated industries and government agencies drive its growth.
GUEST OPINION: New Zealand’s food and beverage industry is not only a cornerstone of the nation’s economy but it’s also a key player in a global market.
COMPANY NEWS: Robust Identity Trifecta answers dynamic business needs within a centralised platform
GUEST OPINION: The unfortunate reality for Australian businesses today is that software failures are inevitable. What determines whether that failure becomes a major issue is an organisation’s ability to detect it, diagnose it, and recover in real time. Traditional monitoring characterised by fragmented data silos and distinct organisational silos won’t provide the safety barrier for enterprises.
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As digital transformation accelerates across industries, the need for robust IT infrastructure becomes increasingly vital. Businesses are rapidly scaling operations, integrating cloud technologies, and deploying high-performance applications that demand seamless data transfer and connectivity. At the heart of this technological evolution lies an often underappreciated yet critical component: structured network cabling.
In the age of VPNs, encrypted messaging, and zero-trust architecture, proxies often get overlooked. But for businesses, researchers, developers, and even marketers, proxies remain one of the most practical and versatile tools in the digital landscape. Especially when you need location-based access, speed, and control — proxies stand their ground.
GUEST RESEARCH: 73% of enterprises have experienced an Oracle Java audit within the last three years and almost 8 in 10 organisations have migrated, or plan to migrate, to open-source Java alternatives
Yubico is introducing the YubiKey 5 – Enhanced PIN, available exclusively via YubiKey as a Service, providing enterprises with seamless flexibility to roll out device-bound passkeys with impactful cost savings at scale to 175 countries and 24 territories.
GUEST RESEARCH: Most financial services leaders believe GenAI solutions help improve levels of productivity, automation, and efficiency. Real value lies beyond chatbots and content tools.
GUEST OPINION: As technology leaders, AI Appreciation Day is a timely moment to reflect – not just on how far artificial intelligence has come, but on what it takes to keep scaling it responsibly and sustainably. Because at the heart of successful AI adoption are two non-negotiables: strong governance and strategic leadership.
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An app developed for financial institutions will enable them to optimise Know Your Customer (KYC) workflows, reduce compliance costs and enhance customer satisfaction.
GUEST RESEARCH: Trained on Avalara’s trusted tax content, Avi for Tax Research is the latest AI solution from Avalara, providing instant, more accurate answers to complex tax questions