CFOtech Australia - Technology news for CFOs & financial decision-makers
Australia

Optimisation Stories - Page 2

Australian Stories

Optimisation stories

Archer signs IonQ deal to test Australian quantum hub
Data centers

Archer signs IonQ deal to test Australian quantum hub

The deal could bring Australia its first sovereign quantum computer, as Archer tests local demand for secure access in defence and banking.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 3rd Jul 2026

Global Stories

Optimisation stories

AWS Builder Centre expands with free sandbox workshops
Software-as-a-Service

AWS Builder Centre expands with free sandbox workshops

Free workshop sandboxes should make it easier for developers to try AWS training without a personal account, credit card or cleanup.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Tue, 14th Jul 2026
Google Cloud tests AI agents with ambiguity-based benchmarks
Data governance

Google Cloud tests AI agents with ambiguity-based benchmarks

A single benchmark score may be hiding sharp failures when users phrase data queries more vaguely, Google Cloud says.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Mon, 13th Jul 2026
Payhawk hits USD $100 million ARR on AI-driven growth
Software-as-a-Service

Payhawk hits USD $100 million ARR on AI-driven growth

Autonomous AI agents helped the London spend management firm reach USD $100 million in ARR while trimming sales staff and lifting efficiency.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Jul 2026
Google sets out 20-question framework for AI agents
DevOps

Google sets out 20-question framework for AI agents

The framework aims to help IT leaders control security, governance and costs as agent-based systems move from pilot projects into production.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Jul 2026
Dropbox launches three Claude integrations for work
Software-as-a-Service

Dropbox launches three Claude integrations for work

The integrations let teams pull Dropbox files into Anthropic's AI tools and save outputs back, reducing app-switching and lost context.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Jul 2026
Why CFOs are becoming the new owners of operational intelligence
Data Analytics

Why CFOs are becoming the new owners of operational intelligence

Disconnected procurement and logistics data is leaving finance chiefs exposed to slower decisions, hidden costs and weaker forecasts across businesses.

By Juanjo Mestre • 4 min read • Tue, 23rd Jun 2026
OpenAI adds usage analytics for ChatGPT Enterprise
Software-as-a-Service

OpenAI adds usage analytics for ChatGPT Enterprise

Enterprise users can now see credit spend by person, product and model, helping finance teams spot adoption trends and control costs more tightly.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Jun 2026
Perion launches Ask Perion for self-serve ad planning
Software-as-a-Service

Perion launches Ask Perion for self-serve ad planning

Marketers juggling multiple ad channels may cut planning time as Perion rolls out AI tools that turn briefs and data into media plans.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Mon, 22nd Jun 2026
Dun & Bradstreet puts business graph into Amazon Quick
Software-as-a-Service

Dun & Bradstreet puts business graph into Amazon Quick

Sales, finance and compliance teams can now query verified company records in Amazon Quick, helping them assess risk and target prospects faster.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Jun 2026
QuEra to launch Libra quantum computer on AWS in 2028
High Performance Computing

QuEra to launch Libra quantum computer on AWS in 2028

Cloud users could gain access to fault-tolerant quantum computing in 2028, as QuEra and AWS expand their collaboration.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Thu, 18th Jun 2026
Enterprises spend USD $2.5 million on logging tools
DevOps

Enterprises spend USD $2.5 million on logging tools

AI workloads are pushing log volumes up 93%, yet most large companies still leave 86% of data unanalyzed to keep costs down.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Jun 2026
OVHcloud adds Quobly quantum computer & Welinq tie-up
Data centers

OVHcloud adds Quobly quantum computer & Welinq tie-up

The additions broaden access to mixed quantum systems as OVHcloud seeks to build Europe's quantum infrastructure around its sovereign cloud.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Jun 2026
Cork Cyber wins Pax8 Startup Vendor of the Year award
Phishing

Cork Cyber wins Pax8 Startup Vendor of the Year award

MSPs may see fewer alerts and lower workloads as the security vendor expands its Pax8 channel reach after a startup award win.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Jun 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Optimisation stories

Khova launches platform for retail & hospitality sites
Software-as-a-Service

Khova launches platform for retail & hospitality sites

Retail and hospitality groups are being offered a single daily briefing to turn scattered site data into faster action on the shop floor.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 10th Jul 2026
HiBob launches Slack integration for HR data access
Software-as-a-Service

HiBob launches Slack integration for HR data access

Employees can now query HR records in Slack, as HiBob says workforce data will help AI agents make better workplace decisions.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Tue, 23rd Jun 2026
QuEra's Libra fault-tolerant quantum computer due in 2028
High Performance Computing

QuEra's Libra fault-tolerant quantum computer due in 2028

AWS customers could access error-corrected quantum computing on Amazon Braket from 2028, as QuEra widens its cloud partnership.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Thu, 18th Jun 2026