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Fergus launches tap-to-pay for instant trade payments via mobile
Crypto

Fergus launches tap-to-pay for instant trade payments via mobile

Fergus has launched tap-to-pay on mobiles, letting tradespeople accept instant contactless payments without extra hardware, boosting convenience and cash flow.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Oct 2025
Our biggest security risk isn't our software - it's our thinking
Application Security

Our biggest security risk isn't our software - it's our thinking

Cybersecurity's biggest risk lies not in software flaws, but in uniform thinking; diversity of mind is key to stronger digital defences.

By Suzy Clarke • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Oct 2025
Why enterprise AI keeps looking backwards instead of moving forward
Digital Transformation

Why enterprise AI keeps looking backwards instead of moving forward

Many enterprise AI systems mimic human tasks, limiting innovation; experts urge shifting to machine-native designs for transformative potential beyond imitation.

By Karthik Sj • 4 min read • Tue, 14th Oct 2025
Atturra partners with APA to boost payroll compliance & support
Human Capital Management

Atturra partners with APA to boost payroll compliance & support

Atturra has partnered with the Australian Payroll Association to enhance payroll compliance and support, helping businesses meet changing awards legislation.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 14th Oct 2025
Australian drone breakthrough enables fourfold heavier payloads
Drones

Australian drone breakthrough enables fourfold heavier payloads

Australian firm Freespace Operations unveils a drone system that lets multiple drones carry 100kg together, quadrupling single drone payloads.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 14th Oct 2025
PayPal launches PayPal Open for unified business payments in Australia
Data Protection

PayPal launches PayPal Open for unified business payments in Australia

PayPal launches PayPal Open in Australia, a unified platform offering global payments, lending, and insights for businesses of all sizes.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Oct 2025
DroneShield launches RfPatrol plugin to enhance TAK drone alerts
Data sharing

DroneShield launches RfPatrol plugin to enhance TAK drone alerts

DroneShield's new RfPatrol plugin integrates real-time drone detection into the TAK ecosystem, enhancing situational awareness for over 250,000 global users.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Oct 2025
Datadog launches advanced GPU & cost tools for Oracle Cloud
Hybrid Cloud

Datadog launches advanced GPU & cost tools for Oracle Cloud

Datadog launches advanced GPU monitoring, cost management, and security tools for Oracle Cloud, boosting AI workload performance and cost optimisation.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Oct 2025
SHARON AI & VAST Data launch sovereign AI supercluster in Melbourne
Smart Cities

SHARON AI & VAST Data launch sovereign AI supercluster in Melbourne

SHARON AI and VAST Data launch a sovereign AI supercluster in Melbourne, boosting secure, scalable AI for Australian enterprises and government bodies.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Oct 2025
Gap revealed between safety perception & reality in Australian workplaces
Risk & Compliance

Gap revealed between safety perception & reality in Australian workplaces

Avetta research reveals 90% of Australian workers feel safe, yet over half say their high-risk workplaces lack full risk management systems.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Oct 2025
Dayforce unveils AI-driven workforce planning with Agentnoon merge
Digital Transformation

Dayforce unveils AI-driven workforce planning with Agentnoon merge

Dayforce launches Strategic Workforce Planning tool, integrating Agentnoon platform to enhance AI-driven workforce planning and streamline business decisions.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Oct 2025
Young Aussies drive AI adoption despite job security fears
Artificial Intelligence

Young Aussies drive AI adoption despite job security fears

Despite fears of job losses, young Australians lead AI adoption at work, boosting visibility and reshaping workplace practices across industries.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Tue, 14th Oct 2025
Netskope expands Universal ZTNA for enhanced device security
Firewalls

Netskope expands Universal ZTNA for enhanced device security

Netskope enhances its Universal ZTNA solution with AI-driven policy automation and extended device security for diverse IT and operational technology environments.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Oct 2025
Boomi named leader in 2025 Gartner Quadrant for API management
Digital Transformation

Boomi named leader in 2025 Gartner Quadrant for API management

Boomi has been named a Leader in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for API Management and iPaaS, reflecting its innovation and scalable performance.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Oct 2025
Microlise & Logmaster team up to boost transport safety tools
Fleet Management

Microlise & Logmaster team up to boost transport safety tools

Microlise and Logmaster have integrated fatigue management tools to boost safety and simplify compliance for Australian transport operators.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Oct 2025
Most Australians fear AI impact, urge action on tech trust gap
Robotics

Most Australians fear AI impact, urge action on tech trust gap

Most Australians fear losing control amid AI advances, urging urgent government action to build trust and manage the technology's societal impact.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Tue, 14th Oct 2025
Australian workers face mounting burnout as mental distress rises
Mental Health

Australian workers face mounting burnout as mental distress rises

Almost 59% of Australian employees report work-related mental distress, amid rising burnout and calls for improved workplace wellbeing measures.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Tue, 14th Oct 2025
Rubrik recognised as leader in global IDC cyber-recovery report
Data Protection

Rubrik recognised as leader in global IDC cyber-recovery report

Rubrik has been named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape 2025 report for its advanced AI-driven cyber-recovery and identity resilience solutions.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Oct 2025
Oracle expands Defence Ecosystem with new global AI startups
Unified Communications

Oracle expands Defence Ecosystem with new global AI startups

Oracle broadens its Defence Ecosystem, adding AI startups from Australia, New Zealand and allies to enhance cybersecurity and national security technologies.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Oct 2025