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xAI launches Grok 4.7 for coding & knowledge work
Large Language Models

xAI launches Grok 4.7 for coding & knowledge work

The new model is pitched at longer, harder coding jobs and arrives with broader safety checks as rivals vie for developer workflows.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Today
GuidePoint adds AI identity services as gaps widen
Digital Transformation

GuidePoint adds AI identity services as gaps widen

A widening blind spot in machine access is pushing security teams to rethink identity controls as AI agents and bots gain privileges.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Today
OpenSesame adds multi-topic AI search for training
eLearning

OpenSesame adds multi-topic AI search for training

Learning and development teams can now cut complex catalogue searches to minutes as OpenSesame expands its AI assistant across multiple topics.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Today
Legora launches legal research foundation for AI law
Software-as-a-Service

Legora launches legal research foundation for AI law

The new layer could help lawyers avoid relying on outdated or non-binding authorities as they use AI to research case law across jurisdictions.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Today
Anthropic expands Australia science push with AUD $10m
Space

Anthropic expands Australia science push with AUD $10m

Researchers and startups will gain Claude API credits as the new funding backs cancer, heart disease and rare-disease work across Australia.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Today
Peak has moved: Five ways Australian retailers can build a more agile supply chain
Digital Transformation

Peak has moved: Five ways Australian retailers can build a more agile supply chain

Australian retailers face higher costs and tighter margins as Black Friday demand spreads peak season earlier and makes supply chains harder to balance.

By Steve Blough • 8 min read • Today
ASUS launches Googlebook 14 in Australia for Gemini
Artificial Intelligence

ASUS launches Googlebook 14 in Australia for Gemini

A new premium 14-inch laptop is aimed at Australian buyers needing Gemini features, Android integration and up to 18 hours of battery life.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Today
Thrive bolsters NextGen platform with Elastic, Cato
Virtual Private Networks

Thrive bolsters NextGen platform with Elastic, Cato

Pressure on overstretched security teams is driving Thrive to add Elastic and Cato Networks to its NextGen platform, widening detection and access controls.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Today
Two-thirds of US telecoms in elevated cyber risk band
Ransomware

Two-thirds of US telecoms in elevated cyber risk band

Smaller operators are carrying much of the danger as a new study finds 66% of assessed US telecoms fall into an elevated risk band.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Today
Keyfactor tops USD $200 million in annual recurring revenue
Software-as-a-Service

Keyfactor tops USD $200 million in annual recurring revenue

Demand for machine identity security and digital trust tools lifted annual recurring revenue more than 35 per cent year on year.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Today
Spectra Logic launches AI tool for archive video search
Artificial Intelligence

Spectra Logic launches AI tool for archive video search

Broadcasters and studios can now preview archived footage before restore, cutting wasted transfers and speeding up reuse of stored content.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Today
Ayla launches Dealer Hub for connected device networks
Virtualisation

Ayla launches Dealer Hub for connected device networks

Manufacturers can now monitor dealer-installed devices across sites, aiming to cut service delays and spot faults before customers complain.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Today
AI drives bigger data storage needs, Western Digital study
Hybrid Cloud

AI drives bigger data storage needs, Western Digital study

AI adoption is pushing organisations to store far more data, with most now reactivating archives and prioritising cheaper long-term storage.

By Raphael Veloso • 4 min read • Yesterday
Virtual IT Group launches security services in ANZ
Digital Transformation

Virtual IT Group launches security services in ANZ

Mid-market firms in Australia and New Zealand can now buy round-the-clock threat monitoring as AI adoption widens security gaps.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • Yesterday
Climate & Decisions, Aera launch climate decision intelligence solution
Supply Chain

Climate & Decisions, Aera launch climate decision intelligence solution

The new software aims to turn climate data into day-to-day choices on supply chains, sourcing and carbon budgets as disclosure rules tighten.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Yesterday
Novated Lease Australia inks BYD finance partnership
Customer Experience

Novated Lease Australia inks BYD finance partnership

The tie-up could make salary-packaged EVs easier to buy, as BYD and DENZA buyers gain showroom access to novated leasing support.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Yesterday
AMD pitches AI laptops with dedicated processing power
Semiconductors

AMD pitches AI laptops with dedicated processing power

Local AI features could run faster, stay private and work offline as chipmakers push laptops with dedicated neural processors.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Yesterday
Wild Tech launches Dynamics 365 deal for AYS Hardware
Software-as-a-Service

Wild Tech launches Dynamics 365 deal for AYS Hardware

The Malaysian steel group is replacing a long-customised ERP system with a cloud platform to unify finance, stock and sales as it scales across ASEAN and APAC.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Yesterday
Australia urged to back sovereign defence prime firms
Robotics

Australia urged to back sovereign defence prime firms

Australia's defence spending surge will only build sovereign capability if procurement rules give local firms a genuine path to prime contracts.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Yesterday