Cloudera adds GPU acceleration to Apache Spark 4.1 pipelines
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Semperis launches global tour for cyber war documentary
The documentary's global rollout will take its account of cyber attacks on vital services to more than 30 cities, including Sydney.
Australia jobless rise does not signal labour weakening
The slight lift to 4.5% in July was mostly rounding, with labour demand still holding up enough to avoid signalling a broad slowdown.
KernWi-Fi expands MeshCore observers in South Australia
Coverage of MeshCore activity will widen in South Australia as new observer nodes in Port Lincoln and the Adelaide Hills come online.
Amber Technology launches Sonance VX52R UTL in Australia
Shallow ceiling cavities in apartments and office retrofits can now be fitted with a 6-inch Sonance speaker through Amber Technology's dealer network.
Amber Technology adds James by Sonance Wedge X speakers
Australian integrators now have a custom-built option for discreet wall-ceiling audio, with mounting hardware included to simplify installations.
Nexo launches crypto-backed credit lines in Australia
Eligible Australians can now borrow against cryptocurrency without selling it, as the product sits under the country's consumer credit rules.
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.
Editor Interviews
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Glean: AI creating hidden workload for Australian employees
Australian knowledge workers are spending 6.5 hours a week on AI oversight, with the hidden burden linked to burnout and higher churn risk.
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Zendesk's outcome-based pricing balances AI with human touch
Businesses will pay only for closed support cases under Zendesk's new model, as the software group ties AI automation to human fallback.
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Cvent says event success lies in genuine human interaction
Hybrid formats are helping organisers broaden reach without losing the in-room relationships that still drive trust, leads and donations.
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AI will fade, says Dell Technologies' ephemeral Chief AI Officer
Dell says agentic AI should shift routine tasks below the machine line, freeing staff for expert work while making the role temporary.
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Constellation names three Bizzdesign tools to ShortList
The recognition may help Bizzdesign gain traction with buyers under pressure to align IT spending, risk and AI-led change with business priorities.
PlanRadar launches AI agents for project workflows
Manual follow-up on construction and property projects could be cut from hours to minutes as the software rolls out automated task agents.
Canon Singapore launches cyber suite amid threat surge
More than two-thirds of Singapore firms suffered a major cyber incident last year, sharpening demand for faster detection and response.
Abnormal joins OpenAI's Daybreak cyber partner programme
The tie-up will push AI defences into existing enterprise workflows as security teams try to monitor autonomous agents and limit risk.
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Analyst Insights
Industry research and analysis from leading firms.
Infosys Aster named leader in marketing transformation
The recognition bolsters Infosys' pitch to enterprises seeking measurable returns as budget pressure and AI adoption reshape marketing services.
Today
Jamf launches native AI governance controls for Mac in ANZ
IT teams in Australia and New Zealand can now police AI apps on managed Macs as Jamf adds endpoint-level controls and audit reporting.
Today
Daon wins Frost & Sullivan recognition for biometric model
The award highlights rising pressure on identity vendors to stop fraud that now slips between login checks, account recovery and contact-centre calls.
Yesterday
Unit4 wins public sector deals as demand for cloud grows
Tight budgets and ageing back-office systems are driving more public bodies to cloud software, as Unit4 adds new customers across Europe and North America.
Yesterday