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Global 2000 downtime costs rise to USD $600 billion
Software-as-a-Service

Global 2000 downtime costs rise to USD $600 billion

Outages are now costing Global 2000 firms USD $600 billion a year, as a single incident can wipe 3.4% off share prices.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 20th May 2026
US tops global eSIM readiness index as UK ranks high
Network Infrastructure

US tops global eSIM readiness index as UK ranks high

US market readiness, simpler activation and open rules have propelled it to the top of a 50-market eSIM ranking for 2026.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Fri, 15th May 2026
Iron Mountain raises guidance after record quarterly revenue
Digital Transformation

Iron Mountain raises guidance after record quarterly revenue

Record first-quarter gains in data centres and storage pushed Iron Mountain to lift its full-year outlook for revenue, profits and cash flow.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 14th May 2026
Alentr appoints Richard Jackson as Chief Revenue Officer
Software-as-a-Service

Alentr appoints Richard Jackson as Chief Revenue Officer

The hire signals Alentr's push into enterprise retail, as pricing pressure forces retailers to tighten control over margins across channels.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 14th May 2026
Ericsson study finds telecom operators lag on AI & 5G
Software-as-a-Service

Ericsson study finds telecom operators lag on AI & 5G

Most operators are still not deploying the AI and 5G tools they say will drive new revenue, according to Ericsson's global survey.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 14th May 2026
Triton launches Db2 hybrid cloud HADR clusters service
Disaster Recovery

Triton launches Db2 hybrid cloud HADR clusters service

Outages at major cloud providers have sharpened demand for database resilience as firms seek failover across on-premise and cloud systems.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Mon, 11th May 2026
Why trust is the bottleneck for AI-driven operations
DevOps

Why trust is the bottleneck for AI-driven operations

The shift to autonomous IT is stalling because teams will only let AI act when its decisions are transparent, explainable and controlled.

By Karthik SJ • 4 min read • Fri, 8th May 2026
Digital identity: How it powers APAC's fintech boom
Data Protection

Digital identity: How it powers APAC's fintech boom

Digital identity is helping APAC fintechs cut fraud, speed onboarding and expand access for millions of unbanked users across the region.

By Edmund Ng • 6 min read • Fri, 8th May 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Digital services stories

NAB redesigns app & online banking for retail customers
Digital Transformation

NAB redesigns app & online banking for retail customers

Customers will spend less time hunting for bills and security settings as the bank rolls out a simpler mobile and online layout.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd May 2026
Australian budget AI push earns cautious tech support
Digital Transformation

Australian budget AI push earns cautious tech support

Cautious support from tech leaders hinges on whether Canberra can turn new AI and digital funding into real productivity gains.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 6 min read • Thu, 21st May 2026
RWS opens Adelaide office with state government win
Enterprise Resource Planning

RWS opens Adelaide office with state government win

The contract gives the group its first dedicated foothold in Australian government and regulatory content as states modernise aging legislative systems.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 19th May 2026
Sage, Gary Neville back tax digital push for traders
Digital Transformation

Sage, Gary Neville back tax digital push for traders

More than half a million UK sole traders risk missing the first Making Tax Digital deadline, with just 30% saying they understand the rules.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Mon, 18th May 2026
NHS CIOs urge stronger national digital leadership
Digital Transformation

NHS CIOs urge stronger national digital leadership

NHS technology teams are facing mounting pressure as leaders warn that patchy standards and duplication are slowing better patient care.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Thu, 14th May 2026
Flashscore named UK's fastest sports results platform
Data centers

Flashscore named UK's fastest sports results platform

A UK fan survey found 46% rate the app quickest for sports scores, as demand grows for live data services alongside broadcasts.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 14th May 2026
Budget AI boost hailed as CGT changes draw criticism
Data Protection

Budget AI boost hailed as CGT changes draw criticism

Critics warned the tax changes could deter long-term investment, while fresh funding for AI and digital ID was welcomed as a boost to productivity.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 13th May 2026
Scam losses more than double as fraud hits consumers
Fintech

Scam losses more than double as fraud hits consumers

More consumers are losing larger sums to fraud as fake invoice and investment scams drive the biggest financial harm, F-Secure says.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Tue, 12th May 2026
Argyll launches UK sovereign AI cloud for regulated firms
Data Protection

Argyll launches UK sovereign AI cloud for regulated firms

Argyll Data Development launches UK sovereign AI inference cloud with SambaNova, targeting regulated firms seeking local control over data and systems.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 11th May 2026
TrueID launches Android cloud gaming hub in Thailand
Gaming

TrueID launches Android cloud gaming hub in Thailand

Thai gamers can now stream Android titles on phones and set-top boxes, as the new service targets TrueID's millions of users.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Sat, 9th May 2026