Asian Stories

Google unveils new AI tools for brands, marketers in SEA

Google launches new AI tools to boost ad targeting and creative output for brands and marketers across Southeast Asia's diverse digital landscape.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Tue, 15th Jul 2025

Hybrid Cloud

Singaporean CEOs invest in AI but struggle to realise returns

Despite growing AI investments, only 23% of Singaporean CEOs have seen expected returns, hindered by data and talent challenges, says IBM study.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Fri, 4th Jul 2025

Global Stories

DevOps

Aurigo launches AI platform to transform data centre planning

Aurigo Software unveils AI-powered Primus platform to enhance data centre capital planning, boosting efficiency amid rising global infrastructure investment.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Jul 2025

Virtualisation

Financial sector ramps up GenAI use but skills & risks remain

Financial firms widely adopt generative AI beyond chatbots, enhancing fraud detection and cybersecurity despite concerns over skills and security risks.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 16th Jul 2025

Digital Transformation

Celonis names Dilipkumar Khandelwal to lead customer success

Celonis has appointed Dilipkumar Khandelwal as Chief Customer Officer and India Advisory Board Chairman to boost global AI-driven customer success.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Jul 2025

Data Analytics

Steve Mills steps up as Chief Operating Officer at DoiT

Steve Mills is appointed Chief Operating Officer at DoiT, expanding his role after driving 2.5x revenue growth and a USD $5bn AWS partnership as Chief Revenue Officer.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Jul 2025

Hybrid Cloud

Teradata VantageCloud delivers 427% ROI & cuts costs with AI

Organisations using Teradata VantageCloud achieved a 427% ROI and USD $7.9 million annual benefits, cutting costs and boosting AI model accuracy by up to 15%.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Jul 2025

Software-as-a-Service

BillingPlatform named overall leader in 2025 ISG buyers guide

BillingPlatform named Overall Leader and Exemplary Vendor in ISG's 2025 Revenue Recognition Buyers Guide, excelling in usability and ROI among 18 vendors.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 10th Jul 2025

Data Analytics

Creditsafe wins 2025 ROI award after 234% boost from BlackLine

Creditsafe won the 2025 Nucleus Research ROI Award after achieving a 234% ROI and faster cash cycles using BlackLine's financial platform.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Jul 2025

Semiconductors

Exabeam Nova unveils AI agent to empower CISOs with insights

Exabeam launches its AI-powered Nova Advisor Agent to help CISOs turn complex security data into strategic insights for board-level presentations.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Wed, 2nd Jul 2025

Digital Transformation

APAC leaders show lowest AI confidence but see steady ROI gains

Asia-Pacific leaders show the lowest confidence in AI effectiveness globally, yet 70% report steady ROI gains from current AI investments.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 1st Jul 2025

Customer Relationship Management

Celonis named global process mining leader by Everest Group assessment

Celonis has been named a Leader in process mining by Everest Group for the sixth year running, praised for AI innovations and strong market impact globally.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Jun 2025

Digital Transformation

Forrester warns AI costs to surge from USD $2.3bn to USD $13.8bn

Forrester forecasts global generative AI spending to soar from USD $2.3bn in 2023 to USD $13.8bn in 2024, urging firms to optimise escalating costs strategically.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025

Digital Transformation

Over 40% of agentic AI projects set for cancellation by 2027

Over 40% of agentic AI projects are predicted to be cancelled by 2027 due to costs, unclear value, and risk issues, finds Gartner research.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Jun 2025

Ransomware

Reality check: Lenovo's enterprise predictions for 2025 under the microscope

Organisations in ANZ rapidly boost AI spending and sustainability efforts, while cybersecurity becomes a top priority amid rising threats and regulations.

By Sean Mitchell • 7 min read • Mon, 23rd Jun 2025

Stories from Other Regions

DevOps

Digital transformation projects see GBP £8m spend amid AI impact

Businesses invest an average of GBP £8 million in digital transformation, yet over one third struggle with delays, cost overruns, and proving ROI amid AI impacts.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Jul 2025

Digital Transformation

Digital transformation projects see GBP £8 million average spend

Businesses invest an average of GBP £8 million in digital transformation projects, yet over one in three initiatives face failure or costly overruns amid AI-driven changes.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 9th Jul 2025

Digital Transformation

Australian IT leaders see data streaming as key to AI growth

Most Australian IT leaders see data streaming as vital for AI growth, with 93% planning increased investment to supply real-time, trustworthy data for AI systems.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Mon, 30th Jun 2025