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Australian cyber experts warn of third-party risk surge
Digital Transformation

Australian cyber experts warn of third-party risk surge

Recent breaches have exposed how weak vendor oversight is leaving schools and businesses more vulnerable to supply chain attacks.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Last week
Nine signs Microsoft Copilot deal for Australian news
Digital Transformation

Nine signs Microsoft Copilot deal for Australian news

Australian readers will see Copilot responses grounded in Nine's mastheads, with snippets and links back to the original reporting.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month
Zoho doubles Adelaide headcount as growth shifts regional
Software-as-a-Service

Zoho doubles Adelaide headcount as growth shifts regional

Adelaide is now the centre of Zoho's Australian operations, after the software group doubled local staff as revenue and customers climbed.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month
Zip adds THE ICONIC to Australian merchant network
Fintech

Zip adds THE ICONIC to Australian merchant network

Australian fashion shoppers can now split payments at checkout, as Zip secures a slot on THE ICONIC's online store.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month
Hays warns of AI training gap in Australia tech jobs
Data Analytics

Hays warns of AI training gap in Australia tech jobs

Only 22% of tech staff have formal AI training, leaving Australian employers exposed to skills gaps as adoption races ahead.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Dematic unveils FD Shuttle at CeMAT Australia in Melbourne
Digital Transformation

Dematic unveils FD Shuttle at CeMAT Australia in Melbourne

Warehouse operators facing storage bottlenecks saw Dematic's FD Shuttle debut in Melbourne, aimed at boosting density without expanding sites.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month
Australian firms boost AI spend despite weak returns
Data Analytics

Australian firms boost AI spend despite weak returns

One in three firms overshot AI budgets last year, yet only 8% track revenue or productivity gains, exposing weak returns.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Last month

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Amazon Ads names L'Oréal Paris sponsor of Prime Video's Elle
eCommerce

Amazon Ads names L'Oréal Paris sponsor of Prime Video's Elle

Streaming ads are being tied more closely to sales as Amazon links Prime Video's Elle to shoppable campaigns for L'Oréal Paris and Swisse.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Open Point buys Converlens to boost public sector engagement
Software-as-a-Service

Open Point buys Converlens to boost public sector engagement

Councils and planners will get a single system for consultation data as the deal links engagement software with analytics amid rising scrutiny.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Fortinet appoints Luca Simonelli as Asia Pacific chief
Digital Transformation

Fortinet appoints Luca Simonelli as Asia Pacific chief

The move puts a seasoned executive in charge of Fortinet's Asia Pacific push as cybersecurity spending accelerates across the region.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • This month
Ramco names Sandesh Bilagi as chief executive officer
Digital Transformation

Ramco names Sandesh Bilagi as chief executive officer

Six straight quarters of operational profit have paved the way for Sandesh Bilagi to steer global expansion and an AI-focused overhaul at Ramco Systems.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • This month
Dell names ANZ partner award winners as AI focus grows
Hybrid Cloud

Dell names ANZ partner award winners as AI focus grows

Partners across Australia and New Zealand will gain more AI-linked incentives and tools as Dell reshapes its programme around customer demand.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month
SAP appoints Verena Siow as Asia Pacific President
Software-as-a-Service

SAP appoints Verena Siow as Asia Pacific President

Asia Pacific customers will get a new regional lead as SAP doubles down on AI-linked growth across one of its biggest markets.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • This month
Geotab launches AI dash cam for fleets in Australia
Surveillance

Geotab launches AI dash cam for fleets in Australia

Rising fatigue and safety concerns are pushing Australian fleets towards in-cab video, with 53% already using it to cut risk.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month
CorPlan launches CoreEPM: Rapid return AI-powered Business Intelligence
Software-as-a-Service

CorPlan launches CoreEPM: Rapid return AI-powered Business Intelligence

By replacing spreadsheets and manual finance work, the new platform aims to cut months-long implementation times and free staff for higher-value tasks.

By Donovan Jackson • 5 min read • This month
Logicalis wins Microsoft Frontier Partner, Copilot status
Digital Transformation

Logicalis wins Microsoft Frontier Partner, Copilot status

The status should help Logicalis win more AI deployment work as organisations move from pilots to wider use of Microsoft tools.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month
blueAPACHE launches managed human risk service with Mimecast
Digital Transformation

blueAPACHE launches managed human risk service with Mimecast

The monthly offer bundles training, controls and remediation for Australian mid-market firms facing staff-driven cyber risk and AI-related exposure.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • This month
Mable moves marketing site to Contentful for growth
Software-as-a-Service

Mable moves marketing site to Contentful for growth

The move gives the disability and aged care platform tighter compliance controls and faster publishing as it scales across Attain Healthtech's brands.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month