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Exclusive: AWS outlines agentic AI strategy for enterprises
Unified Communications

Exclusive: AWS outlines agentic AI strategy for enterprises

AWS is ramping up autonomous AI agents, chips and on-prem AI factories as it bets agentic systems will redefine everyday enterprise work.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Thu, 18th Dec 2025
Cohesity deepens Google Cloud alliance for across ANZ
Storage

Cohesity deepens Google Cloud alliance for across ANZ

Cohesity deepens its Google Cloud alliance to boost AI, cyber resilience and data sovereignty for tightly regulated ANZ enterprises.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Thu, 18th Dec 2025
JAVLN buys organiseit to boost APAC insurtech reach
Software-as-a-Service

JAVLN buys organiseit to boost APAC insurtech reach

JAVLN acquires Australian document manager organiseit after AUD $6 million raise, deepening its APAC insurtech footprint and cloud offering.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Dec 2025
From 3am deployments to AI-native HR: building intelligent, human-centred systems
DevOps

From 3am deployments to AI-native HR: building intelligent, human-centred systems

ELMO Software is shifting from reactive HR to AI-native, human-centred systems that predict needs, boost productivity and preserve trust.

By Ramesh Thiagalingam • 5 min read • Thu, 18th Dec 2025
Coalition adds global deepfake cover to cyber policies
Ransomware

Coalition adds global deepfake cover to cyber policies

Coalition launches deepfake response cover in key cyber markets, offering forensic, legal and PR support for AI-fuelled impersonation risks.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Dec 2025

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SMA backs AEMO plan, touts grid-forming inverters
Clean technologies

SMA backs AEMO plan, touts grid-forming inverters

SMA backs AEMO's 2025 transition plan, saying grid-forming inverters are vital to keep Australia's renewables-heavy power system stable.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Dec 2025
Employment Hero launches real-time Payday Super pilot
Digital Transformation

Employment Hero launches real-time Payday Super pilot

Employment Hero debuts real-time Payday Super pilot, processing Australia's first in-payroll super payment ahead of 2026 mandate.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Dec 2025
How AI is re-shaping financial reporting
Data Analytics

How AI is re-shaping financial reporting

AI is turning CFOs from backward-looking reporters into real-time strategists, reshaping financial and sustainability reporting alike.

By Narain Viswanathan • 7 min read • Thu, 18th Dec 2025
Security architecture for critical infrastructure: stabilising what cannot stop
Firewalls

Security architecture for critical infrastructure: stabilising what cannot stop

Australia's critical infrastructure faces rising state-backed cyber threats, forcing a shift to integrated, cloud-first security architectures.

By Nicole Henry • 6 min read • Thu, 18th Dec 2025
Basware buys Redmap to boost AP automation in APAC
Data Analytics

Basware buys Redmap to boost AP automation in APAC

Basware acquires Australian AP software provider Redmap to accelerate AI-driven invoice automation growth across the Asia-Pacific mid-market.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Dec 2025
Seeing Machines challenges BAC with in-vehicle tech
Health Technologies

Seeing Machines challenges BAC with in-vehicle tech

Seeing Machines says BAC tests miss real-time alcohol risk and backs in-vehicle driver monitoring to capture shifting impairment behind the wheel.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Dec 2025
Gallagher expands Gold Coast training hub with new hires
Digital Transformation

Gallagher expands Gold Coast training hub with new hires

Gallagher boosts its Gold Coast training hub with two new hires and expanded digital learning tools for security technicians and end users.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Dec 2025
Peacock Bros predicts shifts in supply chain tech for 2026
Digital Transformation

Peacock Bros predicts shifts in supply chain tech for 2026

Peacock Bros flags AI, digital workflows and stricter traceability as key trends set to reshape Australian supply chain tech in 2026.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Thu, 18th Dec 2025
Exclusive: KuCoin's James Pinch on regulation pivot
Crypto

Exclusive: KuCoin's James Pinch on regulation pivot

Crypto exchange KuCoin is opening a Sydney HQ, ramping up local hiring and regulation-first products as it chases Australian growth.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Thu, 18th Dec 2025
Energy bills bite as SMEs turn to digital & AI tools
Data Analytics

Energy bills bite as SMEs turn to digital & AI tools

Energy bills surge for Australian SMEs as federal rebates end, driving cost cuts, delayed investment and a pivot to digital and AI tools.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Wed, 17th Dec 2025
AI's double-edged role in Australia's burnout paradox
Digital Transformation

AI's double-edged role in Australia's burnout paradox

Australian bosses split on burnout as AI both piles on pressure and eases strain, exposing a deep workplace wellbeing paradox.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Wed, 17th Dec 2025
CBA data shows wage growth lifts, jobs market steady
Inflation

CBA data shows wage growth lifts, jobs market steady

CBA data shows wage growth nudging higher while jobs remain steady, reinforcing expectations the RBA will stay cautious on interest rates.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Dec 2025