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Machine learning (ML) stories

A subset of Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning describes the process by which a computer is ‘trained’ to recognise and react to inputs or situations without being explicitly told what those reactions should be. Applied ML in business is referred to as ‘predictive analytics’ because the analytics software is trained to respond to incoming data and provide adaptive insights. ML is among the techniques being used in pursuit of AI mimicking the human brain.
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AI speeds coding but costs Singapore teams a day weekly

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AI is speeding up coding for Singapore’s software teams, but fragmented tools and poor workflows are costing them a day each week.
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Safe AI coaches staff to cut cyber attack errors

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Safe AI “coaches” embedded in workplace tools are cutting repeat cyber incidents by up to 95%, as firms race to counter AI-driven attacks.
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Oxylabs experts forecast AI bubble risks & browser wars

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Oxylabs experts warn AI hype could swell into a bubble by 2026 as new ‘agent’ browsers challenge Chrome and Europe tightens data rules.
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AI images skew UK jobs towards white, male workers

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A study finds AI image tools depicting UK jobs in 2025 heavily favour white, male workers, deepening existing gender and racial imbalances.
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Networking as a financial catalyst: Unlocking true cost efficiency

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AI-native, cloud-first networking is turning enterprise connectivity from a sunk cost into a strategic, measurable driver of financial value.
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Australian firms to treat AI like staff by 2026, experts say

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Australian businesses are tipped to treat AI like human staff by 2026, tightening control of machine identities and data risks.
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AI-driven cyber threats spur surge in intel spending

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Fears over AI-fuelled cyberattacks and state-backed hacking are pushing organisations to ramp up threat intelligence spending in 2026.
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TXP warns on low code, AI overload & supplier risk in 2026

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TXP warns 2026 will bring a low-code legacy crunch, AI-fuelled cognitive overload and tougher scrutiny of cybersecurity in supply chains.
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BlueCat predicts AI will reshape networks & security

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BlueCat leaders say AI, rising security threats and IT modernisation will force enterprises to rethink how they design and defend networks.
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Driving the future of Australia’s fleet management in 2026 and beyond

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AI, safety tech and sustainability are set to reshape Australia’s fleets by 2026, as managers race to integrate data and retain drivers.
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Data infrastructure, not models, now holds back AI

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New research finds just 6% of enterprise AI leaders say their data infrastructure is ready, making data the key brake on AI progress.
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CFOs tighten grip on soaring cloud & AI spend risks

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CFOs seize direct control of cloud and AI bills as start-ups see infrastructure swallow up to 40% of revenue and squeeze margins.
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Accenture & Snowflake launch joint AI data unit

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Accenture and Snowflake form a 5,000-strong AI data unit for enterprises, with Caterpillar among early clients and a new global CoE planned.
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AI-native attacks drive shift to continuous cyber tests

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AI-native cyber attacks and synthetic IDs are forcing firms to shift from periodic checks to continuous, AI-driven security testing by 2026.
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Cybersecurity, AI set to shake IT leaders in 2026

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Cybersecurity threats and fast-evolving AI are set to be the biggest disruptors for global IT leaders in 2026, new research warns.
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Advancing our secure by design pledge: What’s new in SonicOS 7.3 and NSM 3.1

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SonicWall’s SonicOS 7.3 and NSM 3.1 harden networks with secure-by-default passwords, auto patching and stronger encrypted management.
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AI won’t fix a messy ERP: ASOS’s £130m stock write-off proves it

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ASOS’s GBP £130m stock write-off shows AI gloss cannot mask a broken ERP, as messy data turns clever tools into costly liabilities.
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Vertiv to build AI-focused data centre plant in Johor

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Vertiv will build a Johor plant to make AI-focused data centre gear, creating up to 500 skilled jobs as demand soars across Asia.
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AI shifts cybersecurity priorities amid rising threats

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AI-fuelled cyberattacks are forcing more than a third of organisations to rewrite security strategies as identity threats and audits surge.
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Atturra, Comtrac partner on AI-driven investigation tools

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Atturra teams with Comtrac to roll out AI-powered investigation tools for Australian law enforcement and regulators via a single service channel.