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1. Securing a seat at the table
What if we told you that cybersecurity could be a game-changer for your business, not just a shield against threats? The 2025 EY Global Cybersecurity Leadership Insights Study reveals that effective cybersecurity can add an impressive median of US$36 million in value to every major project it supports. However, many Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) are often left out of the loop when important decisions are made. Here’s how CISOs can secure a seat at the table…
How can cybersecurity go beyond value protection to value creation?
2. All in on data
In the high-stakes world of gaming compliance, it’s not just the players who need to keep their cards close — compliance teams do too. At the Global Gaming Expo (G2E), it was clear that while 83% of companies are already stacking the deck with data analytics (and nearly half are cloud-based), only 21% are rolling the dice with machine learning. Meanwhile, a whopping 67% are still bluffing their way through AI adoption, wary of its unpredictability. The game’s changing fast, with flashy tools like real-time ID checks and dynamic risk scoring, but the challenge lies in keeping tech’s poker face honest and transparent. For compliance pros, the winning hand isn’t just about playing the AI card — it’s knowing when to call, when to fold, and when to double down on good old human smarts.
How technology is impacting gaming compliance programs
3. Tariffs chill M&A
April’s M&A action took a step back, with deal volumes for $100 million-plus transactions dropping 19% from March and values slashed by half. The reason? Tariff turmoil and economic uncertainty had decision-makers pumping the brakes. Private equity felt the pinch too — about a quarter of firms reported deals stalled by trade tensions, and nearly half feared tighter credit conditions could dampen financing. Yet, not everything is slowing down. Tech firms are still striking deals, especially in AI, cloud, and cybersecurity, where future competitiveness is on the line. While the U.S. economy shrank 0.3% in Q1 and inflation expectations surged, companies are adopting a watchful approach, streamlining portfolios and eyeing distressed opportunities. Even amid the tariff headwinds, there’s still room for bold moves in the months ahead…
M&A activity insights: May 2025
4. Houston, we have a profit
Why do we keep investing in space? Some say it’s just hype, a cosmic ad campaign. But space is already paying off big time here on Earth. The satellite industry alone is worth hundreds of billions, and costs to launch are dropping fast. Soon, owning a satellite could be cooler than owning a sports car. Space tech is shaking up everything from farming and finance to healthcare and telecom. It’s helping us grow better crops, predict risks, connect the unconnected, and even learn how to fight diseases. So no, it’s not just about Mars. It’s about making life better right here, right now…
Cosmic pursuits: Why we reach for the stars
5. Ctrl+Alt+AI
For tech companies, the age of tentative AI pilots is over. It’s time to turn bold ambition into bottom-line results. As agentic AI promises to run entire processes solo, companies must rethink business models, retrain teams, and revamp pricing — or risk being left behind. Customers won’t pay just for access; they want proven outcomes. With regulators tightening the screws and competition snapping at their heels, only those who can pivot fast will stay in the game. The stakes? Higher efficiency, sharper cybersecurity, and a future where AI isn’t just a buzzword — it’s the backbone of the business.
How tech companies can turn the promise of AI into bottom line reality
If you do one thing:
Look up and remember…space isn’t just out there; it’s working for us down here.
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