Risk Management stories - Page 3

Asia Pacific firms are shifting AI budgets towards generative AI, focusing on boosting productivity and customer experience amid a move to AI-native cloud strategies.

A global survey reveals 71% of SMBs feel cyber ready, yet only 22% use advanced defences, exposing a risky gap in actual security measures worldwide.

CloudTech Group raises AUD $14 million, largely in Bitcoin and USDT, to launch institutional digital asset custody and expand its blockchain platform.

Survey shows 60% of UK public sector IT leaders see cyber-attacks as inevitable, with phishing and ransomware posing top threats amid weak defences.

dLocal and Juspay partner to simplify cross-border payments, offering access to 900+ local methods across Africa, Asia and Latin America with one integration.

KX and NVIDIA have launched the AI Banker Agent, an AI system designed to enhance real-time decision-making and client service in global trading markets.

LevelBlue will acquire Aon's Cybersecurity and IP consulting teams, including Stroz Friedberg, adding 300 experts and boosting global cyber defence services.

Sydney-based True Alliance partners with Celonis and TEC150 to revamp procurement, boosting compliance and controls using Celonis' Process Intelligence platform.

Diligent has enhanced its Entities software with AI tools for smarter governance, integrating features like AI report generation and Microsoft Teams access.

Guardian agent technologies are set to capture 15% of the AI market by 2030, ensuring secure and trustworthy AI interactions, says Gartner.

CyberArk launches its MSP Hub and partner programme to help Managed Services Providers enhance identity security offerings and boost profitability.

Organisations should treat data recovery as a strategic asset, using resilience and AI to swiftly bounce forward from cyberattacks, not just bounce back.

KnowBe4 has won six 2025 TrustRadius awards for its cybersecurity tools, including Security Awareness Training and PhishER, praised by user feedback.

ORO Labs has launched new AI tools, including a no-code Agent Builder, to boost secure automation and cut compliance times in procurement workflows.

Black Kite has launched an AI tool to automate third-party cyber risk assessments, speeding evaluations and improving risk insights in vendor ecosystems.

VinciWorks has launched Conversational Learning, an AI-driven compliance training tool using voice and text interactions to boost engagement and retention.

Canadian CIOs must reduce technical debt, harness AI, boost cyber resilience, manage third-party risks, and inspire cultural change to navigate ongoing uncertainty.

Optus has appointed Pieter van der Merwe as Chief Security & Risk Officer to bolster data protection and customer security in Australia’s competitive telecom sector.

Healthcare organisations face a surge in cyberattacks and AI-driven threats, with 46% reporting increased attacks and only 29% feeling prepared for AI risks.

In today’s volatile economy, CFOs who embrace AI, continuous forecasting, and cross-functional leadership are key to driving growth and profitability.