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Doctor unveils AI governance test for human parity
Data Protection

Doctor unveils AI governance test for human parity

New checks could help firms prove AI decisions match qualified experts, as regulators and boards face rising scrutiny over automated calls.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Last month
Why enterprise AI must learn to act, not just talk
Digital Transformation

Why enterprise AI must learn to act, not just talk

Travel and banking customers could see faster resolutions as enterprises shift AI from answering queries to completing tasks end to end.

By Albert Nel • 6 min read • Last month
Insicon Cyber adds F5 AI tools to boost governance
Digital Transformation

Insicon Cyber adds F5 AI tools to boost governance

Weak public trust and tighter oversight are pushing Australian and New Zealand firms to add live AI security controls before systems go into production.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 14th Jul 2026
Financial firms face shadow AI risk, Nutanix finds
Hybrid Cloud

Financial firms face shadow AI risk, Nutanix finds

Most financial institutions now see unsanctioned AI use as a business risk, with 86% of IT executives warning of weak oversight.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Jun 2026

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SentinelOne brings Prompt Security to AWS Sydney for AI sovereignty
Data Protection

SentinelOne brings Prompt Security to AWS Sydney for AI sovereignty

Local hosting in Sydney eases compliance worries for Australian firms using AI tools that may expose prompts, code and credentials.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • This month
How CPS 230 will indirectly impact manufacturers through their customers and suppliers
Disaster Recovery

How CPS 230 will indirectly impact manufacturers through their customers and suppliers

Manufacturers supplying banks and other regulated firms face tougher contract demands on resilience, cyber risk and continuity as CPS 230 beds in.

By Adam Bowles • 4 min read • Last month
Interactive appoints Alfred Flokstra as Account Director
Disaster Recovery

Interactive appoints Alfred Flokstra as Account Director

The hire strengthens the provider's push into regulated finance as banks and insurers face tougher security, resilience and governance demands.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
AI cyber threats rise as Australian incidents surge
Disaster Recovery

AI cyber threats rise as Australian incidents surge

Average cybercrime losses for large Australian businesses jumped as AI-enabled attacks became a bigger worry than privacy for many boards.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Revolut launches Australian bank after licence win
Digital Transformation

Revolut launches Australian bank after licence win

Australia-based customers will soon get savings accounts and a credit card as Revolut commits nearly AUD $400 million to its local banking push.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Tue, 21st Jul 2026
Australian banks pay over AUD $4,000 a day for specialists
Digital Transformation

Australian banks pay over AUD $4,000 a day for specialists

Banks and insurers are scrambling for scarce regulatory experts as deadlines bite, even after cutting about 8,000 permanent roles this year.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 21st Jul 2026
How to prevent your AI agents from going rogue
Robotics

How to prevent your AI agents from going rogue

Poorly governed AI agents could trigger outages, compliance breaches and boardroom liability as Australian firms rush to deploy them.

By Sharryn Napier • 4 min read • Fri, 17th Jul 2026
Bank of Sydney goes live on Infosys Finacle on AWS
Software-as-a-Service

Bank of Sydney goes live on Infosys Finacle on AWS

Customers at Bank of Sydney should see faster payments and more self-service after its core banking systems moved to AWS.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Jul 2026
Why SMS authentication is exposing mortgage lenders to avoidable risk
Network Security

Why SMS authentication is exposing mortgage lenders to avoidable risk

Mortgage brokers face mounting breach and fraud risks as attackers exploit SMS codes to reach high-value client data, experts warn.

By Geoff Schomburgk • 5 min read • Thu, 2nd Jul 2026
Australian banks lag on strict DMARC email protection
Data Protection

Australian banks lag on strict DMARC email protection

Most customers still face avoidable phishing risk, as 59% of Australian banks lack the strict DMARC setting that blocks spoofed emails.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Jul 2026
Banking Circle appoints Cracknell as Chief Executive Officer
Fintech

Banking Circle appoints Cracknell as Chief Executive Officer

The planned handover aims to keep Australian clients steady as Banking Circle's local unit shifts to an internal Chief Executive Officer.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Jul 2026
How to meet APRA's demands for improved AI security
Privileged Access Management

How to meet APRA's demands for improved AI security

Financial firms face tighter oversight as the regulator warns current controls are not enough for fast-changing AI systems and machine identities.

By Vijay Chaudhari • 5 min read • Thu, 18th Jun 2026
Australia's big banks boost provisions as profits grow
Risk & Compliance

Australia's big banks boost provisions as profits grow

Rising margins pressure and a Middle East supply shock are testing lenders, even as provisions and capital buffers are lifted.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 20th May 2026
Using AI in your ERP? You should know where your data goes
Data Protection

Using AI in your ERP? You should know where your data goes

Finance teams need to know whether ERP AI queries cross borders, because model routing can affect sovereignty, compliance and audit trails.

By Annexa • 5 min read • Wed, 20th May 2026