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Verkada gains Australian IRAP approval for protected data
Australian agencies and critical infrastructure operators can now consider Verkada's cloud security platform for protected data after an IRAP assessment.
Australia's Reserve Bank tipped to raise rates again
Borrowers could face higher repayments as economists say the cash rate is likely to rise 25 basis points to an 18-year high.
SentinelOne adds Anthropic Claude Mythos to cyber defence service
Security teams facing AI-driven attack surges may get quicker triage, as SentinelOne widens its service with Anthropic's Claude Mythos 5.1.
Australia small business sales steady as jobs growth lifts
Hiring improved in the September quarter as small business jobs rose 3.9%, though wage growth slowed and sector performance stayed uneven.
Interactive urges workload-first cloud planning for firms
Poor workload choices can drive higher cloud bills and weaker governance as firms race to replace ageing kit and meet AI demands.
Zoho adds AI agent workflows to Campaigns platform
Marketers can now run email, SMS and WhatsApp from one workflow as Zoho also adds AI agent controls, while paid plans still start at $4 a month.
Exclusive investigation into the Aussie Infrastructure skills shortage
Australia risks leaving $242 billion of infrastructure work short of labour, with shortages already threatening delivery and driving up costs.
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Annexa: NetSuite Next is a flick of a switch. Rewiring the CFO takes longer
NetSuite partner Annexa's Matthew Owens said the NetSuite Next upgrade is nearly effortless, but finance is justifiably slower putting AI agents to work.
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Palo Alto Networks: AI hunting vulnerability in legacy systems
Critical infrastructure operators are being urged to merge IT and OT security as AI speeds up attacks on ageing industrial systems.
Yesterday
Oracle Fusion AI: Autonomy is earned, one outcome at a time
Oracle's Kaushal Kurapati says the pace of AI development is surpising even to those driving it.
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Reward Gateway: Perks are no substitute for pay, but they can stretch it
A Sydney mum saved more than $12,000 in eight years by stacking workplace discounts with retailer deals. Reward Gateway/Edenred says habit is the trick.
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Why strategic supply chains generate savings for FMCG companies
Long-term planning can cut freight, inventory and disruption losses for FMCG firms by avoiding design mistakes that short-term fixes miss.
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AI's data problem is governance in disguise
Most Australian executives want AI to pay back within a year, but weak data governance is already slowing deployment and hiding errors.
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What it takes to make warehouse automation work
Bottlenecks often shift to inbound and packing areas when a warehouse is automated without redesigning the surrounding processes and staffing.
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Google Cloud adds RemotiveTopology to Horizon platform
The move could speed up vehicle software integration by more than 10 times, cutting dependence on hardware benches and test rigs.
Nvidia launches RTX Spark laptops with local AI push
Premium Windows laptops with on-device AI now start at USD $2,399, as Nvidia extends its Blackwell RTX hardware into the consumer market.
Sweet launches virtual patching for cloud & AI workloads
Security teams can now block exploit attempts on live cloud and AI workloads while permanent fixes wait to clear testing and release processes.
Convera warns businesses to brace for FX swings in 2027
Businesses should prepare for wider currency swings in 2027 as competition for capital makes foreign exchange markets harder to predict.
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Yooz launches agentic AI for non-PO invoice coding
The update targets a stubborn manual task in accounts payable, letting finance teams automate line-level coding on invoices without purchase orders.
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Cloudinary named Gartner Leader in digital asset management
The shift boosts Cloudinary's standing as brands race to automate image and video management across websites, apps and marketing channels.
Today
Commvault adds identity resilience tools for IDRecover
The move targets a growing security gap, helping firms spot and roll back risky identity changes across Active Directory, Entra ID and Okta.
Yesterday
HKEX outlines move to T+1 settlement for cash market
Market participants have been warned they will have less time for trade matching and settlement checks as Hong Kong prepares to shorten its cycle.
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