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Logitech launches first foldable mouse for mobile workers
Hybrid & Remote Work

Logitech launches first foldable mouse for mobile workers

Travelling professionals can now avoid laptop trackpads, as a pocket-sized foldable mouse cuts strain and works across multiple devices.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
Australia software programmers hit record 216,000 jobs
Generative AI

Australia software programmers hit record 216,000 jobs

AI fears have not dented demand for coders, with Australia's software and applications programmer workforce reaching a record 216,000.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Agiloft names Jason Barnwell chief product officer
Software-as-a-Service

Agiloft names Jason Barnwell chief product officer

The move signals Agiloft's push to tie contract AI to reliable data, with the former chief legal officer now steering product strategy.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
AI expansion lifts breach rate to 43%, Netwrix says
Data Protection

AI expansion lifts breach rate to 43%, Netwrix says

More than four in 10 firms where AI widened access were breached last year, underscoring a growing governance gap, Netwrix says.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
CIQ's Fuzzball 4.0 adds cloud & storage integration
Hybrid Cloud

CIQ's Fuzzball 4.0 adds cloud & storage integration

Research centres can now keep existing Lustre and GPFS data in place as Fuzzball 4.0 adds Azure support, caching and a registry.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Sequent adopts VoteSecure to boost election auditability
Multi-factor authentication

Sequent adopts VoteSecure to boost election auditability

Election officials and voters may gain independently checkable results as Sequent adds open-source VoteSecure to its digital voting platform.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
Ramp launches Applied AI Solutions for finance teams
Software-as-a-Service

Ramp launches Applied AI Solutions for finance teams

Finance teams could see faster automation as Ramp places engineers inside clients to build bespoke AI systems on its platform.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Anthropic suspends Fable 5 & Mythos 5 after US order
AI Security

Anthropic suspends Fable 5 & Mythos 5 after US order

Customers have lost access to Fable 5 and Mythos 5 after a US export control order, while other Anthropic models remain available.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
Tredence appoints Shashank Samant as independent director
Data Analytics

Tredence appoints Shashank Samant as independent director

Growth across Europe and the Middle East is increasing pressure on Tredence to turn AI trials into larger enterprise contracts.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Cash still to account for 9% of Australian payments
Digital Transformation

Cash still to account for 9% of Australian payments

Digital wallets are gaining ground in Australia, but cash is still expected to account for 9% of point-of-sale value by 2030.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week
Sandisk unveils FIFA World Cup 2026 USB-C flash drive
Sandisk

Sandisk unveils FIFA World Cup 2026 USB-C flash drive

Australian fans and creators will pay AUD $69 and up for a licensed flash drive aimed at storing the flood of World Cup content.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week
Yurika launches sovereign cloud service for Australia
Data Protection

Yurika launches sovereign cloud service for Australia

Australian agencies and regulated firms can now keep virtual machine workloads local, as Yurika and RackCorp target tighter data-residency rules.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last week
MYOB & Mastercard test AI payments for SMEs in Australia
Software-as-a-Service

MYOB & Mastercard test AI payments for SMEs in Australia

Small firms could ease cash flow pressure as the pilot lets owners set rules for paying bills, timing and payment methods.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Revolut launches Ultra plan in Australia for users
Crypto

Revolut launches Ultra plan in Australia for users

The fee-based tier is aimed at Australian customers seeking steadier rewards, travel perks and investing access as card points lose appeal.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
RBA set to hold as late business payments hit six-year high
Small Business

RBA set to hold as late business payments hit six-year high

Australian businesses face tighter cash flow as overdue invoices jump to a six-year high, reinforcing expectations the RBA will hold rates at 4.35%.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Samsung unveils Sky Portal film above Sydney Harbour
Samsung

Samsung unveils Sky Portal film above Sydney Harbour

Aerial screen stunt drew crowds to Sydney Harbour as Samsung used local footage to promote the Galaxy S26 series and its camera tools.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week
Perth Airport appoints DXC for new terminal systems
Digital Signage

Perth Airport appoints DXC for new terminal systems

The contract puts more than 70 airport systems under one roof as Perth's new terminal moves towards an expected 2031 opening.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week
B2Bpay adds Velocity & Qatar Avios for business users
Fintech

B2Bpay adds Velocity & Qatar Avios for business users

Australian SMEs can now earn Velocity and Qatar Avios on routine bills, as B2Bpay broadens its rewards platform beyond Qantas Frequent Flyer.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last week
Australian fleets turn to tech as fatigue & safety bite
Data Analytics

Australian fleets turn to tech as fatigue & safety bite

Driver fatigue is pushing Australian fleets towards video telematics, with more than half now using in-cab cameras to cut risks and costs.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week