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World Password Day shifts focus to AI identity risks
Firewalls

World Password Day shifts focus to AI identity risks

Passwordless logins and AI tools leave businesses facing new identity risks as experts warn phishing, session theft and quantum threats persist.

By Mark Tarre • 7 min read • 4 days ago
HPE adds autonomous networking functions to Mist & Aruba
Firewalls

HPE adds autonomous networking functions to Mist & Aruba

HPE rolls out autonomous networking tools across Mist and Aruba Central, adding self-healing actions, security checks and Wi-Fi optimisation.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • 4 days ago
Fast Simon names Shaun Lin to lead partner network
Software-as-a-Service

Fast Simon names Shaun Lin to lead partner network

Fast Simon hires Shaun Lin as Director of Partnerships to expand agency and technology ties in the US and Australia amid rising conversion pressure.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • 4 days ago
Karbon launches AI community platform for accountants
Software-as-a-Service

Karbon launches AI community platform for accountants

Karbon opens The Loft, an AI-focused forum with workshops, benchmarking and a readiness scorecard as accountants seek practical training.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 4 days ago
The 70% problem: Why checkout is still where eCommerce goes to die
Digital Transformation

The 70% problem: Why checkout is still where eCommerce goes to die

Merchants could win back lost sales as tokenised checkout trims friction, reduces card-not-present fraud and keeps payment data in bank rails.

By Suzana Kordumova • 3 min read • 4 days ago
AI linked to 83% of security breaches, Gigamon says
Hybrid Cloud

AI linked to 83% of security breaches, Gigamon says

Gigamon says security teams are backing AI tools, yet many still face breaches as visibility gaps and cloud risk undermine defences.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 4 days ago
Veolia keeps 2026 guidance after steady first quarter
Hyperscale

Veolia keeps 2026 guidance after steady first quarter

Veolia's chief executive says resilient water and energy demand, plus stronger cash flow, underpin the environmental services group's unchanged 2026 outlook.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • 4 days ago
PropellerAds flags cloaking in 2026 ad safety report
Malware

PropellerAds flags cloaking in 2026 ad safety report

PropellerAds report shows cloaking caused 68.1% of Q1 suspensions as 36,085 campaigns were rejected in the latest ad safety review.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • 4 days ago
GitHub adds moderation tools for open source maintainers
Supply Chain

GitHub adds moderation tools for open source maintainers

GitHub rolls out moderation controls to help open source maintainers curb spam and manage soaring pull request volumes.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 4 days ago
ECI names Adam Sklader industry president for manufacturing
Customer Relationship Management

ECI names Adam Sklader industry president for manufacturing

Manufacturers could gain tighter software integration and AI-driven oversight as ECI expands its North American and Australian portfolio.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • 4 days ago

Stories from Other Regions

Australian stories

How growing MSPs turn hosting into a steady revenue layer
Digital Transformation

How growing MSPs turn hosting into a steady revenue layer

MSPs can turn wholesale hosting into a steadier revenue layer by bundling services, tightening control and reducing churn as client demands rise.

By Lachlan Strike • 5 min read • 4 days ago
A smarter way to fund your next RV without the stress
Opinion

A smarter way to fund your next RV without the stress

Flexible finance can ease the upfront burden for Sydney buyers, making RV ownership more manageable while protecting long term budgets.

By Dominic Vivarini • 5 min read • 4 days ago
Closing the gap between where loss happens and where it's felt
Airlines

Closing the gap between where loss happens and where it's felt

Families in New South Wales face legal, logistical and emotional hurdles when a loved one dies overseas, making repatriation support vital.

By Dominic Vivarini • 5 min read • 4 days ago
Ranlytics adds P25 monitoring to KALLO network tester
Data Analytics

Ranlytics adds P25 monitoring to KALLO network tester

Operators can now track public safety radio faults alongside cellular coverage as Ranlytics expands KALLO into continuous P25 monitoring.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • 4 days ago
Samsung launches Mother's Day Galaxy deals in Australia
Wearables

Samsung launches Mother's Day Galaxy deals in Australia

Samsung rolls out Mother's Day Galaxy deals in Australia, with discounts on Buds4 Pro, Galaxy Watch8 and Buds3 FE through its online store.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • 4 days ago
Rubrik warns AI agents outpace security guardrails
Data Protection

Rubrik warns AI agents outpace security guardrails

Most Australian firms expect AI agents to outrun security controls within a year, as only 22 per cent say they can fully see them.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • 4 days ago
Australian firms adopt AI travel checks as bookings rise
Digital Transformation

Australian firms adopt AI travel checks as bookings rise

Australian finance teams are tightening oversight as AI tools flag risky trips before booking, following a near 10% rise in flight bookings.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • 5 days ago
Mars to invest AUD $200 million in Australian plants
Manufacturing

Mars to invest AUD $200 million in Australian plants

The spending will add 60 jobs in regional Victoria and bolster local supply chains as Mars expands Australian pet food production by 2027.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • 5 days ago