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Why disconnected data is quietly holding Canadian business back
Manufacturing

Why disconnected data is quietly holding Canadian business back

Disconnected systems are slowing decisions, masking costs and forcing Canadian firms to reconcile data manually before they can trust it.

By Dan Miller • 5 min read • Last month

Global Stories

Procurement stories

Akamai names Louis Tague to lead Australia, New Zealand
Hybrid Cloud

Akamai names Louis Tague to lead Australia, New Zealand

The appointment comes as Akamai seeks to deepen local ties in Australia and New Zealand, where customers are combining cloud, security and AI spending.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Coupa launches largest AI release for procurement teams
Software-as-a-Service

Coupa launches largest AI release for procurement teams

Procurement teams could cut sourcing and payment cycle times as Coupa widens AI agents across spending workflows and opens links to external systems.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
AgProcure wins Qlik award for contract analytics platform
Data Analytics

AgProcure wins Qlik award for contract analytics platform

The award underscores how AgProcure's automation could speed contract checks and reporting for retailers handling large volumes of purchasing data.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month
Google adds Antigravity to Gemini Enterprise subscriptions
DevOps

Google adds Antigravity to Gemini Enterprise subscriptions

Enterprises can now give developers the coding agent via Google Cloud controls, with pooled budgets, audit logs and IDE support included.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
OpenSSL conference 2026 to focus on post-quantum security
Cloud Security

OpenSSL conference 2026 to focus on post-quantum security

Businesses could face years of costly upgrades as OpenSSL brings developers and policymakers together in Prague to plot post-quantum encryption.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Basware report finds AI & automation gap in finance
Software-as-a-Service

Basware report finds AI & automation gap in finance

Large finance teams are still lagging on AI and automation, with Basware's data showing a 12-point gap between average and top performers.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Siren appoints cybercrime experts to advisory board
Data Analytics

Siren appoints cybercrime experts to advisory board

The appointments strengthen Siren's links to law enforcement and intelligence customers as demand grows for faster cybercrime investigations.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
SAP names Rachel Hunter ANZ Head of AI amid growing adoption
Software-as-a-Service

SAP names Rachel Hunter ANZ Head of AI amid growing adoption

AI use in Australia and New Zealand is shifting from pilots to routine finance and marketing tasks, SAP said in a regional review.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Liverton Security wins CREST ANZ member company status
Data Protection

Liverton Security wins CREST ANZ member company status

Customers in Australia and New Zealand may now see Liverton Security as a lower-risk supplier after the Wellington firm won CREST ANZ membership.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Rippling launches AI Spend Console to track AI costs
Software-as-a-Service

Rippling launches AI Spend Console to track AI costs

Employers can now link AI bills to team output as Rippling's new console aims to show whether model use is worth the cost.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Last month

Stories from Other Regions

Procurement stories

Transport Minister Chris Bishop defends commissioning another Auckland harbour crossing report
Auckland Council

Transport Minister Chris Bishop defends commissioning another Auckland harbour crossing report

More than NZD $106 million has already been spent on the project, as ministers insist a detailed business case is needed before work can start.

By RNZ • 6 min read • Last month
SAP study warns of AI sprawl across big businesses
Software-as-a-Service

SAP study warns of AI sprawl across big businesses

SAP's survey of 2,600 executives finds fragmented AI use is limiting returns, with data gaps and weak governance slowing rollout.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
CollectivIQ launches AI workers for workplace roles
Digital Transformation

CollectivIQ launches AI workers for workplace roles

Businesses could soon hand routine office tasks to named AI agents, as CollectivIQ rolls out software that works inside existing workplace systems.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Australian firms plan price rises amid supply strain
Agricultural Technology

Australian firms plan price rises amid supply strain

Shoppers could face higher prices, fewer choices and longer waits as Australian companies pass on rising supply chain costs.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Globant launches Glob.AI marketplace for AI services
Data Protection

Globant launches Glob.AI marketplace for AI services

Enterprises can now buy AI work by output, as the new marketplace aims to cut project costs and speed delivery across functions.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Civil Contractors New Zealand conference heads to Wellington
Digital Transformation

Civil Contractors New Zealand conference heads to Wellington

With more than 600 delegates expected, the event will put transport, procurement and pipeline concerns in front of election-year politicians.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month