Kiwi Stories

LAB3 wins Microsoft NZ Partner Award for cloud & AI services

LAB3 has won the 2025 Microsoft New Zealand Partner of the Year Award for its cloud and AI services, chosen from over 4,600 nominees globally.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025

IT Automation

How ontology turns business information into AI Advantage

Ontology transforms raw data into actionable insights, giving businesses a unique AI edge beyond common commoditised tools.

By Darryl Grauman • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025

Global Stories

Data Analytics

Datadobi unveils StorageMAP 7.4 update to reduce storage costs

Datadobi launches StorageMAP 7.4 with Advanced Storage Optimizer, enhancing data visibility and cutting storage costs for enterprises handling unstructured data.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025

Digital Transformation

Asia Pacific faces trust gap as AI adoption outpaces governance

Nearly half of Asia Pacific organisations trust AI more than warranted, as rapid adoption outpaces governance, risking inefficiencies and compliance gaps.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025

Artificial Intelligence

IT contracting market steadies as AI demand grows but skills gap stays

Australia and New Zealand's IT contracting market steadies with steady project demand and growing AI use, yet skills shortages and short contracts persist.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025

Hybrid Cloud

Hybrid cloud adoption rises as AI & data sovereignty reshape IT

Most global firms have cloud setups from tactical choices, but hybrid models and AI are driving stronger strategies amid rising security and sovereignty concerns.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025

Digital Transformation

Progress unveils Agentic RAG for Sitefinity to drive AI-led content

Progress Software launches Agentic RAG for Sitefinity, an AI-driven tool for real-time, personalised content delivery with compliance controls, now in early access.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025

Risk & Compliance

UK firms show AI overconfidence without robust safeguards in place

Nearly a third of UK firms fully trust AI without proper governance or safeguards, risking flawed decisions and lagging behind global competitors in AI maturity.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025

Human Capital Management

Sensitive data uploads to AI tools rise as personal account use grows

Uploads of sensitive data to AI tools rose to 26.4% in Q3 2025, with personal accounts contributing 12%, raising concerns over data security in UK and US firms.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Nov 2025

Data Protection

Wrap up of Commvault Cloud Unity unifies data, cyber & identity resilience

Commvault launches Cloud Unity, a unified platform enhancing data security, cyber recovery and identity resilience for cloud, hybrid and on-premises environments.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Nov 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Digital Transformation

6 lessons from IT leaders on their AI adoption journeys

A surge in AI adoption sees 72% of firms integrating AI by 2024; IT leaders share six key lessons for successful journeys and avoiding pitfalls.

By Jenni Klinger • 6 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025

Data Analytics

Unlocking GenAI and cloud effectiveness with intelligent archiving

Intelligent archiving enables businesses to optimise data for generative AI and cloud use, ensuring clean, accessible datasets and reducing storage costs.

By Steve Leeper • 5 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025

Internet of Things

Tech trends 2026: Where innovation meets resilience

Tech Trends 2026 highlights resilience as essential amid supply chain issues, AI risks, and rising customer demands for trusted, stable partners.

By Will Morey • 4 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025

Digital Transformation

Why the 'edge' will define your construction business in 2026

In 2026, construction firms must prioritise edge technology and AI integration to boost productivity, safety, and sustainability on the jobsite front.

By Soeren Brogaard • 7 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025

Digital Transformation

Building smarter deals in a fragmented world

Corporate banks are streamlining deal-making by uniting fragmented systems, cutting approval times from days to hours and boosting pricing accuracy and compliance.

By Balagopal Ravibalan • 5 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025

Artificial Intelligence

Australia's AI adoption surges as spending set to reach USD $12.3bn

Australian AI spending is set to reach USD $12.3bn by 2028, as firms embrace advanced AI and automation for major business gains.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025

Firewalls

From awareness to action: Building a cyber-resilient India in the digital age

India's digital boom demands more than cyber awareness; it calls for a culture of proactive digital responsibility to withstand rising AI-driven cyber threats.

By Karmendra Kohli • 5 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025

DevOps

Why Verification Matters When It Comes to Configuration

Verification ensures manufacturers avoid costly errors by aligning product configurations across design, sales and production systems amid growing complexity.

By Jesper Blak Møller • 7 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025