Covee launches AI platform after USD $750,000 raise
about 3 hours agoSmaller insurance brokers could win larger corporate accounts as the platform cuts renewal work from more than 30 hours to under two.
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Australian stories
BlackLine launches Verity Prepare for governed finance AI
Finance teams risk losing auditability as BlackLine's new tool lets autonomous agents handle reconciliations under tighter controls.
Australian banks cut business card rewards & perks
Businesses using credit cards are losing insurance, longer grace periods and reward value as major lenders trim perks amid card reforms.
MYOB widens AI BAS beta to Australian small employers
The update adds payroll-linked compliance checks for an estimated 920,000 Australian small businesses as MYOB trials the tool with employers.
TechnologyOne pledges AUD $10,000 for Stars Foundation
Regional fans will be urged to wear yellow as the WNBL's Townsville Tip Off backs education and wellbeing programmes for First Nations girls.
Australia hiring gap leaves roles unfilled, revenue hit
Most Australian businesses are losing revenue as vacancies linger for 5.8 months on average, a survey has found.
Probe Group wins ISO 42001 AI certification across brands
Clients in regulated sectors may benefit from lower AI compliance risk after Probe Group completed independent certification across all its brands.
Question marks over valuation as Canva makes AI pivot
Lower revenues and higher AI costs are challenges for Australian design software company Canva to maintain growth as it mulls IPO.
Editor Interviews
Conversations with technology leaders, founders and operators.
Motorola Solutions brings cloud access control data onshore
Australian businesses can now keep access control records onshore as Motorola Solutions adds local hosting to its cloud security platform.
Today
Interview: Cloudera bets on hybrid AI growth in JAPAC
Banks and large enterprises in Asia-Pacific are rethinking cloud-first AI plans as costs, sovereignty and regulation favour hybrid deployments.
Today
Confluent: Data architecture gap impairing AI ambitions
Older systems may leave Australian firms unable to meet CDR demands, while modern data architecture is becoming crucial for real-time AI use.
Yesterday
Genetec: Open platforms key as physical security evolves
Businesses are prioritising hybrid, open security systems to protect existing hardware investments while adopting cloud and AI tools more gradually.
Yesterday
Expert Opinions
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The Next E-commerce Interface May Not Be a Screen
As AI agents begin handling purchases and deliveries, retailers face tougher questions over identity, authorisation and trust.
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Spend management is not a volume problem
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An open letter to the next gen of accountants and bookkeepers
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Opinion: Yes, AI is coming for your job
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Latest News
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CertIndex tops 120 verified MSP members in Australasia
Procurement teams in Australia and New Zealand now have a verified source for checking MSP ISO claims, after seven applications were rejected.
Wurth Australia taps Dematic for two-site automation
Automation will speed up order fulfilment and improve accuracy for more than 56,000 Wurth Australia customers across two sites.
Zendesk launches specialised AI agents for commerce
Australian retailers are set to benefit as Zendesk's new tools aim to settle orders, returns and refunds with fewer hand-offs.
Airrived launches observability for enterprise AI agents
As firms scale autonomous AI, Airrived's new control layer aims to expose agent ownership, permissions, data use and costs.
Our Editorial Team
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Features Editor
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Analyst Insights
Industry research and analysis from leading firms.
Oceania lags global AI trust benchmarks, SAS finds
Despite faster AI adoption, firms in Oceania are still missing out on bigger returns because trust, governance and skills are lagging.
Today
Gartner flags three key tech trends for governments
Public sector leaders face mounting pressure to modernise as AI, cyber risks and tighter budgets reshape government services.
Yesterday
Ripple Treasury expands GSmart AI for finance teams
Governance concerns are slowing corporate AI adoption, as the updated platform puts humans in control of treasury decisions and keeps actions auditable.
Last week
KAST launches Business stablecoin account for firms
Businesses trading internationally can now settle payments and payroll around the clock in stablecoins, as KAST targets 5,000 users by end-2026.
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