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Episode 347 Deep Dive: Rajesh Ganesan | AI Anxiety and the Global Cyber Balancing Act
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In this episode, we sit down with Rajesh Ganesan, CEO of ManageEngine, as he explores the complexities of AI anxiety within organisations and the global challenges of balancing cybersecurity, privacy, and rapid technological change. Rajesh discusses the uneven pace of AI adoption among businesses of different sizes, the critical role of regulation and capital investment by region, and the growing necessity for upskilling in an evolving digital environment. He highlights the persistent anxiety surrounding job displacement, the shift in workforce requirements, and emphasises the importance of resilience and adaptability. Rajesh concludes by stressing the need for businesses to keep customer needs at the centre and to use technology as an enabler to solve real problems in an age defined by both opportunity and uncertainty.

Rajesh Ganesan is the CEO of ManageEngine, a division of Zoho Corp. and a leading provider of enterprise IT management solutions. With over two decades of experience at the company, he plays a pivotal role in shaping ManageEngine’s strategy, direction, and product management while also serving as a key evangelist for the brand. Beyond strategy, his day-to-day work involves being a mentor and coach to teams across various business functions. With deep institutional knowledge and market insight, he helps them navigate decisions with clarity and perspective, ensuring they are equipped to handle the challenges of today’s IT market.

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Five Telecom Habits Of Smart Small Businesses

Five Telecom Habits Of Smart Small Businesses

Introduction Small businesses often grow quickly, but if their telecommunications setup doesn’t support this growth, productivity and service can suffer. With a few strategic habits, SMEs can avoid tech growing pains. Here are the top telecom habits that the savviest Australian small businesses adopt early on. Consolidate Where It Makes Sense It’s easy for businesses to end up with multiple vendors for phone, mobile, internet and IT services. While price-shopping can yield short-term savings, managing too many bills and support lines is ...
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Trust, Power, People: Hybrid AI’s 2026 Imperative 

Over the past year across Asia Pacific, conversations with customers, from fast-growing digital natives to highly regulated banks and healthcare providers, all have shared a common thread: AI has moved from experimentation to execution. The question is no longer “if” but “how” to scale responsibly, efficiently, and with clear business outcomes. As we look to 2026, the organisations that lead will be those that...

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It’s Time to Hack the Hackers

It’s Time to Hack the Hackers

Introduction Cybercrime in Australia is rising rapidly. From the major breachers that held headlines hostage for months, ...
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