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Snowflake hits USD $2 billion in AWS Marketplace sales
Storage

Snowflake hits USD $2 billion in AWS Marketplace sales

Snowflake doubles AWS Marketplace sales to top USD $2 billion in 2025, underscoring surging enterprise demand for integrated data and AI tools.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Thu, 11th Dec 2025
AI reshapes cloud spend as firms shift from SaaS to agents
Software-as-a-Service

AI reshapes cloud spend as firms shift from SaaS to agents

AI is set to end SaaS dominance by 2026 as firms pay for domain-specific agents and governed cloud usage instead of per-seat software.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Wed, 10th Dec 2025
4 real AI shifts that will define procurement in 2026
Data Privacy

4 real AI shifts that will define procurement in 2026

By 2026, AI will transform procurement with specialised models, transparent governance, autonomous agents, and new security standards boosting trust and efficiency.

By Keith McFarlane • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025
Zinit raises USD $8M to drive AI-led procurement change
Digital Transformation

Zinit raises USD $8M to drive AI-led procurement change

Zinit has raised USD $8 million to expand its AI-driven platform that automates procurement, cutting cycle times by 40% and boosting savings by 30%.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Nov 2025
How Chief Financial Officers are redefining financial leadership in cybersecurity
Financial Systems

How Chief Financial Officers are redefining financial leadership in cybersecurity

CFOs are taking a lead in cybersecurity, viewing it as a vital business risk and investment, to shield organisations from growing digital threats and financial fallout.

By Jonathan Beeby • 4 min read • Mon, 24th Nov 2025
SAP and DalRae: Why standardisation isn't an enemy of innovation but an enabler
Digital Transformation

SAP and DalRae: Why standardisation isn't an enemy of innovation but an enabler

SAP's adaptive AI architecture and clean core focus are driving flexible digital transformation in public and private sectors across Australia and New Zealand.

By Catherine Knowles • 9 min read • Mon, 24th Nov 2025
RobobAI unveils Agent Bob to transform procurement insights
Private Cloud

RobobAI unveils Agent Bob to transform procurement insights

RobobAI launches Agent Bob, an AI tool transforming procurement by delivering instant strategic insights via natural language interaction with spend data.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Squadron Energy wins award for rapid SAP cloud ERP rollout
Data Analytics

Squadron Energy wins award for rapid SAP cloud ERP rollout

Squadron Energy won the ERP Fast Growth award for swiftly deploying SAP's Public Cloud ERP, boosting operations and cutting reconciliation time by 70%.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Nov 2025
Emirates Flight Catering transforms data management for efficiency
Data Analytics

Emirates Flight Catering transforms data management for efficiency

Emirates Flight Catering adopts Informatica's cloud-based data platform to boost efficiency, supplier collaboration and sustainability in its meal production.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Nov 2025

Stories from Other Regions

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UK anti-corruption plan blasted for sidelining fraud
Risk & Compliance

UK anti-corruption plan blasted for sidelining fraud

UK unveils GBP £15 million anti-corruption drive, but experts warn sidelined fraud strategy leaves main source of dirty money unchecked.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Wed, 10th Dec 2025
Karmo gains exclusive spot in Queensland's Local Buy fleet scheme
Cartech

Karmo gains exclusive spot in Queensland's Local Buy fleet scheme

Karmo is now the sole provider in Queensland's Local Buy fleet scheme, offering councils and agencies easy access to flexible vehicle subscription services.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025
Huawei Cloud leads AI shift in Singapore with new alliance launch
Data Analytics

Huawei Cloud leads AI shift in Singapore with new alliance launch

Huawei Cloud launches AI Pioneer Partner Ecosystem Alliance in Singapore to boost practical AI adoption across industries with new infrastructure and partnerships.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 3rd Dec 2025
Crossroads, crossfire, or a $60bn productivity opportunity?
Data Analytics

Crossroads, crossfire, or a $60bn productivity opportunity?

Australian businesses could unlock a USD $60bn productivity gain by saving 8%-10% on external supplier spend without job or performance cuts.

By Simon Geale • 4 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Singapore firms set to boost AI spend to SGD $18.9m amid data gaps
Data Analytics

Singapore firms set to boost AI spend to SGD $18.9m amid data gaps

Singapore firms plan to boost AI spending to SGD $18.9m this year, with rising ROI but face challenges in workforce skills and data integration.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
US defence firms race to meet strict new DoD cybersecurity rules
Procurement

US defence firms race to meet strict new DoD cybersecurity rules

US defence contractors face a tight deadline to meet new DoD cybersecurity rules or risk losing contracts as enforcement phases in by 2028.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
AI reshapes procurement as Australian organisations seek agility
Unified Communications

AI reshapes procurement as Australian organisations seek agility

Australian procurement leaders adopt AI to enhance sourcing and agility amid supply chain challenges, blending technology with human expertise for strategic gains.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Nov 2025
UK firms lose nearly one in five SaaS pounds to waste & risk
Digital Transformation

UK firms lose nearly one in five SaaS pounds to waste & risk

UK firms lose nearly one in five SaaS pounds to wasted or duplicate licences, with 63% facing uncontrolled adoption risking security and overspending.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Nov 2025