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Australian firms race ahead on AI despite oversight gaps
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Australian firms race ahead on AI despite oversight gaps

8 minutes ago

Only 9% of Australian organisations can fully trace AI behaviour in production, leaving boards exposed as systems move into live use.

Mara Sugue
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Digital Transformation

Xero study says AI unlikely to cut Australian jobs

Most Australian accounting firms expect AI to reshape hiring and services, rather than reduce headcount, the Xero survey found.

about 2 hours ago · Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin
Customer service

GENERAL Australia names 2026 partner awards winners

Ambience Air Airconditioning emerged as the top winner as the rebranded air-conditioning group used its first annual awards to reward sales and service.

about 3 hours ago · Sofiah Nichole Salivio
IT Department

Heidi II expands AI scribe into clinical admin work

Clinicians could see less after-visit paperwork as the new system takes on referrals, forms and follow-up tasks, while keeping judgement with doctors.

about 3 hours ago · Sofiah Nichole Salivio
Cloud Services

xAmplify buys Accelerate IT in Western Australia push

The deal gives the technology services group a Western Australian foothold and broadens its ServiceNow reach as buyers seek fewer suppliers.

about 20 hours ago · Raphael Veloso
IT services

Com-X named APAC finalist in 2026 MSP Titans Awards

The finalist nod could boost Com-X's visibility as businesses seek advisers on cyber risk, compliance and hybrid workplace technology.

about 20 hours ago · Raphael Veloso
Gaming

Samsung launches three foldables in Australia for users

Australians can now pick from slimmer foldables as Samsung broadens the category beyond early adopters with three models for work, media and portability.

about 20 hours ago · Raphael Veloso
Investigation

Question marks over valuation as Canva makes AI pivot

Lower revenues and higher AI costs are challenges for Australian design software company Canva to maintain growth as it mulls IPO.

about 1 month ago • 4 min read
Question marks over valuation as Canva makes AI pivot

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