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How hybrid access control can smooth your shift to next-generation security solutions
Surveillance

How hybrid access control can smooth your shift to next-generation security solutions

Hybrid cloud access control helps Australian businesses modernise security gradually, blending on-premises systems with cloud features for flexible, cost-effective protection.

By Lee Shelford • 4 min read • Mon, 4th Aug 2025
How intelligent observability and FinOps fuel cloud cost optimisation
Data Analytics

How intelligent observability and FinOps fuel cloud cost optimisation

Australian firms face soaring cloud costs, with spending set to hit A$26.6 billion in 2025; intelligent observability and FinOps are key to cost control.

By Rob Newell • 3 min read • Mon, 4th Aug 2025
Cinven acquires majority stake in Smart Communications for growth
Digital Transformation

Cinven acquires majority stake in Smart Communications for growth

Cinven acquires majority stake in Smart Communications to boost global growth and innovation in regulated sectors using its cloud-based customer communication platform.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 4th Aug 2025
AI-driven cyber attacks surge as APAC risk leaders feel unprepared
Disaster Recovery

AI-driven cyber attacks surge as APAC risk leaders feel unprepared

APAC faces a 29% rise in AI-driven cyber attacks, with 98% of risk leaders feeling unprepared to tackle the surge in fraud and tech disruptions.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Mon, 4th Aug 2025
Exclusive: Denodo on why real-time data is key to AI success
Virtualisation

Exclusive: Denodo on why real-time data is key to AI success

Real-time data access is essential for AI-driven agility, as Denodo reveals how virtualisation boosts speed and governance in enterprise systems.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Mon, 4th Aug 2025
The bouncer at the door: Protecting your network from within
Malware

The bouncer at the door: Protecting your network from within

Outdated network hardware poses a hidden threat, turning your vital security 'bouncer' into a vulnerability that invites cyber-attacks and data breaches.

By Debasish Mukherjee • 6 min read • Fri, 1st Aug 2025
Colonial First State expands AI tools to boost service & advice
Digital Transformation

Colonial First State expands AI tools to boost service & advice

Colonial First State deploys GPT-4 AI tools to enhance customer service, advisor support, and efficiency for over three million clients in wealth management.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 1st Aug 2025
Hadean Energy's hydrogen tech named global New Energy finalist
Clean technologies

Hadean Energy's hydrogen tech named global New Energy finalist

Sydney startup Hadean Energy's hydrogen technology, cutting energy use by 30%, is named global finalist in the Shell-backed New Energy Challenge 2025.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Aug 2025
Boomi launches Sydney platform to boost secure data integration
Data Analytics

Boomi launches Sydney platform to boost secure data integration

Boomi launches a Sydney-based data integration platform to enhance fast, secure, and compliant data handling for regulated Australian sectors.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Aug 2025
ECI launches MES & APS tools for manufacturers in ANZ region
Manufacturing

ECI launches MES & APS tools for manufacturers in ANZ region

ECI Software Solutions has introduced MES and APS tools in Australia and New Zealand to help manufacturers enhance real-time planning and resource use.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Aug 2025
Aluminium Industries triples growth with SYSPRO system overhaul
Financial Systems

Aluminium Industries triples growth with SYSPRO system overhaul

Melbourne-based Aluminium Industries has tripled its growth after upgrading to the SYSPRO ERP system, boosting efficiency across multiple business divisions.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Aug 2025
Exclusive: How Glu.ai blends brand safety with AI-driven commerce
Encryption

Exclusive: How Glu.ai blends brand safety with AI-driven commerce

Glu.ai pioneers ethical AI in conversational commerce, blending brand integrity with scalable, user-trusted automation for seamless marketing experiences.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Fri, 1st Aug 2025
Exclusive: Sarah Richardson on AI, loyalty and global ALA push
Customer Experience

Exclusive: Sarah Richardson on AI, loyalty and global ALA push

AI is revolutionising Australia's loyalty sector, driving growth and innovation with a strong focus on ethics, data privacy and workforce transformation.

By Melania Watson • 6 min read • Fri, 1st Aug 2025
Small business tax refunds surge in first quarter to AUD $5,000
Phishing

Small business tax refunds surge in first quarter to AUD $5,000

Small business tax refunds surged by 75% in Q1 2024, with average returns reaching AUD $5,000, reveals CommBank data on Australian financial year start.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2025
PERSOL rebrands across 13 markets as workforce shifts accelerate
Partner Programmes

PERSOL rebrands across 13 markets as workforce shifts accelerate

PERSOLKELLY rebrands as PERSOL across 13 markets, uniting its Australian operations to meet rising workforce demands amid rapid tech and green energy shifts.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2025
Atturra to acquire Blue Connections for up to AUD $25.5 million
Virtualisation

Atturra to acquire Blue Connections for up to AUD $25.5 million

Atturra will acquire IT firm Blue Connections for up to AUD $25.5 million, expanding its managed services and national presence by August 2025.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2025
Whittlesea & Ipswich councils adopt Workday to streamline HR
Human Capital Management

Whittlesea & Ipswich councils adopt Workday to streamline HR

Whittlesea and Ipswich councils adopt Workday HCM to unify HR systems, boosting efficiency and service delivery for over 490,000 residents in Australia.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2025
Udemy launches AI MCP Server to boost upskilling in workflows
Digital Transformation

Udemy launches AI MCP Server to boost upskilling in workflows

Udemy has launched its AI-powered MCP Server to boost real-time upskilling, embedding learning directly into workflows without disrupting employees' tasks.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2025
Mambu unveils new Islamic banking tools
Mambu

Mambu unveils new Islamic banking tools

Mambu launches enhanced Islamic banking tools to help banks across APAC and MEA scale Shari'ah-compliant products as assets near USD $3.8 trillion by 2025.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2025