vendor management

  1. CEOs Fear AI Replacement Yet Accelerate Copilot Adoption in Governance

    A new executive paradox is reshaping corporate strategy: while a large majority of CEOs privately fear that artificial intelligence could unseat them, those same leaders are aggressively folding advanced models into core operations—testing AI on the tasks that matter most to governance, finance...
  2. ANZ Restructuring: 3,500 Jobs Cut, 1,000 Contractors Under Review

    ANZ’s incoming restructuring will cut about 3,500 permanent roles and review a further ~1,000 managed‑services contractor engagements, with the bank’s retail and technology divisions set to shoulder much of the impact—moves the company says are aimed at removing duplication, simplifying...
  3. AI Adoption Without Governance: Visibility Gaps Elevate Security and Compliance Risk

    As organizations race to exploit generative AI and broaden their third‑party ecosystems, a startling pattern is emerging: mass adoption without adequate visibility is creating a cascade of security, compliance, and financial risks that many firms are poorly equipped to handle. New survey data...
  4. From AI Enchantment to Execution: A Practical Enterprise Framework

    Artificial intelligence is no longer a boardroom novelty; it is a strategic frontier most companies feel they must cross — yet too many remain stranded at the shore, gripped by a mix of enthusiasm and uncertainty. In a recent opinion piece, Chris Badenhorst, Head of Azure Core, Data and AI...
  5. Guernsey Replaces Non-Windows 11 Laptops in Major IT Modernisation

    The States of Guernsey has told staff that anyone who needs a laptop for their job will be issued a new machine if their existing device cannot run Windows 11, part of a wider, government‑wide upgrade to modernise endpoints and retire legacy systems — a move that coincides with the States’...
  6. Tanzania Airport IT Supervisor Hiring Signals Growth in On-Site Biometric Systems

    CVPeople Tanzania’s recent IT Airport Supervisor recruitment notice doubles as a signal: Tanzania’s airports are deepening their commitment to on‑site technical teams to support biometric enrollment and immigration control systems, and the advertised role frames that expansion as both an...
  7. Windows 10 EOL 2025: A Senior Living Migration Playbook

    Let’s be blunt: the clock is ticking on Windows 10, and senior living executives who treat this as “an IT problem” risk turning a predictable technology lifecycle event into an operational, regulatory, and reputational crisis. Microsoft ends support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025, and that...
  8. Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central Payables Agent: Automate Accounts Payable with AI

    Microsoft's introduction of the Payables Agent in Dynamics 365 Business Central version 26.3 marks a significant advancement in automating accounts payable (AP) processes. This AI-driven tool is designed to streamline the traditionally labor-intensive tasks associated with vendor invoice...
  9. Revolutionizing IRS 1099 Reporting in Business Central with New Digital Forms App

    IRS 1099 reporting stands as a fundamental pillar of transparency and accountability within the U.S. tax system, compelling businesses to disclose a myriad of non-employee compensation streams—from freelance and contractor payments to interest, dividends, and rental income. For organizations...
  10. Microsoft Outlook Outage Highlights Cloud Dependency Risks and Crisis Management

    The abrupt service disruption experienced by Microsoft Outlook has cast a sharp spotlight on the fragility and critical importance of digital communication infrastructure. Known globally as a staple for personal and enterprise email management, Outlook—integral to the Microsoft 365...
  11. Microsoft 365 DNS Misconfiguration Disrupts OTP Email Delivery: Lessons & Prevention

    For many organizations relying on Microsoft 365, even brief interruptions to core service components can have a ripple effect on productivity, security, and trust. Recently, Microsoft was forced to confront yet another challenge related to the Domain Name System (DNS)—a core pillar of internet...
  12. Navigating Windows 10's End-of-Life: A Guide to Upgrading to Windows 11

    Windows 10 is reaching the twilight of its lifespan, and as midnight draws near on its support era, Microsoft is calling on millions of users to make a critical jump. The end-of-life date is set for October 14, 2025, and while Windows 10 has been the bedrock of productivity for nearly a decade...
  13. Martinus Rail Saves $1 Million with Strategic IT Overhaul & Partnership

    Martinus Rail, a prominent player in the rail infrastructure sector, has recently embarked on a strategic partnership with A1 Technologies, an IT solutions provider, to overhaul its information technology framework. This collaboration has led to a comprehensive cost consolidation and the...
  14. Harnessing Multicloud Strategies for Business Flexibility and Innovation

    In the dynamic world of business IT, more organizations are adopting a multicloud strategy to maximize the flexibility and performance of their technological landscapes. This shift isn’t simply about scattering workloads across various providers—it's a deliberate, nuanced response to the...