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Agentic AI: Redefining how we work with technology
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Agentic AI is transforming Australian businesses, enabling smarter, faster decisions and reshaping innovation, productivity and growth strategies.
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Panaseer launches tool to automate enterprise compliance tasks
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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enterprise security
Panaseer has launched the Cyber Frameworks Catalog to automate compliance management, easing security reporting for firms in regulated sectors.
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Kiwis embrace AI but call for tighter rules & greater trust
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digital transformation
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risk & compliance
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A global study finds 69% of New Zealanders use AI regularly, but only 34% trust it, with 44% concerned about its risks versus benefits.
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FICO launches Marketplace to link firms with AI data partners
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data analytics
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fintech
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physical security
FICO has launched FICO Marketplace, a platform connecting businesses with data and analytics providers to boost AI-driven decision-making and operations.
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Survey shows enterprises shift towards software-driven pentesting
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devops
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advanced persistent threat protection
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breach prevention
Over 50% of enterprises now use software-driven penetration testing as their primary method to identify IT vulnerabilities, reveals Pentera survey.
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Nozomi integrates with NVIDIA BlueField to boost AI cyber defences
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iot security
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edge computing
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Nozomi Networks and NVIDIA have partnered to integrate AI-powered cybersecurity on BlueField DPUs, enhancing threat detection for industrial and critical infrastructure systems.
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Haast raises AUD $6 million to expand AI compliance platform
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risk & compliance
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Australian AI compliance startup Haast has raised AUD $6 million to expand globally and enhance its platform used by Telstra, Aviva, and Zurich for faster, automated compliance.
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New platform aims to fix gaps in corporate cyber response plans
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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okta
Semperis launches Ready1, a platform improving cyber crisis response, addressing major communication and coordination gaps revealed in new global report.
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Businesses turn to quantum AI despite high costs & confusion
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dr
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data analytics
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data science
A SAS survey reveals 60% of businesses are exploring quantum AI, despite barriers like cost, knowledge gaps, and lack of regulation hindering adoption.
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UK retailers face £1 million daily losses after cyberattacks
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data protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
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physical security
Recent cyberattacks on UK retailers like M&S and Harrods threaten sales and trust, costing M&S up to GBP £1 million daily amid growing ecommerce risks.
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The rationale for positioning businesses to thrive in an increasingly conscious economy
2 days ago
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saas
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data analytics
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dei
Embracing ESG is now essential; businesses thriving in the conscious economy align performance, talent management and procurement for lasting success.
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Genetec meets Australian Essential Eight cybersecurity standards
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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australian government
Genetec has been verified by CyberCX for alignment with Australia's Essential Eight cybersecurity framework, boosting trust in its physical security solutions.
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Abitha Arunachalam named AI test lead at Avocado Consulting
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risk & compliance
Avocado Consulting appoints AI expert Abitha Arunachalam as Test Automation Practice Lead to enhance AI-driven software testing across Australia.
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Australian firms lag in attack surface risk management tools
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data analytics
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iot
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soc
Research finds 60% of Australian firms faced security breaches from unmanaged assets, yet less than half use specialised tools to manage these risks.
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Fleet safety overlooked as AI adoption lags among HSE leaders
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data analytics
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risk & compliance
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ai
Despite 84% of HSE leaders prioritising fleet safety, 60% have yet to adopt AI-powered safety technologies, risking incidents and compliance issues.
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Arohan wins CRIF award for data-driven financial inclusion in India
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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martech
Arohan Financial Services wins CRIF Data Excellence Award 2025 for leveraging data analytics to enhance microfinance and financial inclusion in India.
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Cloud Security Alliance report urges new defences for cloud
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devops
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cloud security
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iam
The Cloud Security Alliance's 2025 report reveals repeated cloud security failures, urging firms to bolster identity controls and shared defence measures.
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Australian enterprises increase investment in digital trust
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cx
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martech
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risk & compliance
Australian businesses lead globally in boosting investment in digital trust, focusing on fraud detection and identity verification to protect customers.
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Forrester warns of deepfakes & AI extortion in 2025 threats
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ransomware
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phishing
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email security
Forrester's report reveals top cybersecurity threats in 2025, including regulatory upheavals, deepfakes, AI risks, insider threats, and GenAI-driven extortion.
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Six cybersecurity trends you can't afford to ignore in 2025
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data protection
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ransomware
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cloud security
Vulnerability exploitation surged 34% in 2025, with edge devices targeted; enterprises must prioritise risk-based vulnerability management to combat rising cyber threats.