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Vertiv & SUSE warn AI data centres face energy strain
Semiconductors

Vertiv & SUSE warn AI data centres face energy strain

Rising AI workloads are forcing Australian operators to rethink cooling, power and software as electricity use becomes a binding constraint.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
Check Point launches AI Defence Plane for enterprise
Data Protection

Check Point launches AI Defence Plane for enterprise

The platform aims to curb risks from AI agents accessing data and triggering workflows inside businesses, with runtime controls now in place.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
Vorlon launches tools for AI agent security response
Data Protection

Vorlon launches tools for AI agent security response

Security teams gain a forensic trail and workflow hub as Vorlon adds incident response tools for AI agents across SaaS apps and APIs.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
Smartsheet launches AI server for work management data
DevOps

Smartsheet launches AI server for work management data

Customers can now use AI tools to update live project records in Smartsheet, with early adoption topping 4,000 users and 1.74 million actions.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
Vorlon survey finds SaaS AI security gaps among CISOs
Data Protection

Vorlon survey finds SaaS AI security gaps among CISOs

Nearly all surveyed CISOs said they faced SaaS or AI security incidents in 2025, even as most rated their controls as strong.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
Cloud Security Alliance launches CSAI for agentic AI
Cloud Security

Cloud Security Alliance launches CSAI for agentic AI

The move aims to curb access and trust risks as companies deploy autonomous AI agents across internal systems and third-party services.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
ControlMonkey adds observability recovery for cloud tools
Software-as-a-Service

ControlMonkey adds observability recovery for cloud tools

The update could help teams restore dashboards and alerts after outages, reducing the risk of losing visibility when systems fail.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
Zetifi's connectivity solutions drive fleet and worker safety
Unified Communications

Zetifi's connectivity solutions drive fleet and worker safety

Remote crews can now stay connected and monitored through Zetifi’s multi-network system, reducing risk and unnecessary check-ins in the field.

By Anthony Caruana • 6 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
Meliora buys Backchat Media to expand into New Zealand
Software-as-a-Service

Meliora buys Backchat Media to expand into New Zealand

The acquisition gives the advisory group an Auckland base and adds digital strategy and content expertise as clients rethink growth plans.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
Miro acquires Reforge to boost AI product strategy
Digital Transformation

Miro acquires Reforge to boost AI product strategy

The acquisition gives Miro a bigger role in AI-era product planning, adding Reforge's training and tools alongside its collaboration software.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
ARIA conference backs licensing over AI copyright carve-outs
Gaming

ARIA conference backs licensing over AI copyright carve-outs

Music rights holders say AI firms should pay for access, as ARIA’s Sydney conference argued licensing can protect artists and fans alike.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
Nectr launches cheaper electricity rates in NSW, Qld
Digital Transformation

Nectr launches cheaper electricity rates in NSW, Qld

Households and businesses in New South Wales and Queensland could cut power bills as the retailer pitches some plans below benchmark prices.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
Grundfos solar pumps slash diesel use at Outback hideaway
Agricultural Technology

Grundfos solar pumps slash diesel use at Outback hideaway

Solar pumping at a remote Northern Territory property is set to cut diesel use by 100,000 litres a year and save more than AUD $210,000.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
Samsung launches Galaxy A57 5G & A37 5G in Australia
Unified Communications

Samsung launches Galaxy A57 5G & A37 5G in Australia

More choice in Australia’s mid-range phone market comes with prices from AUD $599, longer software support and AI tools aimed at everyday users.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
HP unveils AI security tools for workplace PCs & printers
Data Protection

HP unveils AI security tools for workplace PCs & printers

Businesses using encrypted PCs face a new hardware threat as HP rolls out TPM Guard, designed to block physical attacks that can bypass BitLocker.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
Miggo expands runtime defence for AI agents & tools
Firewalls

Miggo expands runtime defence for AI agents & tools

Security teams will gain visibility into AI agents in production, with new runtime controls aimed at spotting misuse, shadow AI and compromise paths.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
OpenAI adds shopping tools to ChatGPT with visual discovery
Marketing Technologies

OpenAI adds shopping tools to ChatGPT with visual discovery

Shoppers using ChatGPT can now compare products side by side as OpenAI widens access to merchant-supplied pricing, reviews and features.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
RSA expands Microsoft tie-up with passwordless access
Hybrid Cloud

RSA expands Microsoft tie-up with passwordless access

Organisations can now extend passwordless logins to desktops, servers and AI agents, tightening identity checks across hybrid systems.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
Organisations boost browser security spend as attacks rise
Malware

Organisations boost browser security spend as attacks rise

Rising phishing and malware risks are pushing browser protection into mainstream security budgets, with most firms now treating it as a top priority.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026