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Australians use AI widely, but trust & standards lag
Software-as-a-Service

Australians use AI widely, but trust & standards lag

But 56 per cent of users rely on unapproved tools, leaving Australian employers to tackle security, compliance and trust gaps.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Today

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Defence Australia puts data at core of national security
Hybrid Cloud

Defence Australia puts data at core of national security

Sovereign AI is becoming vital to mission readiness as Defence Australia builds a connected data ecosystem for faster decisions.

By David Shilovsky • 5 min read • Today
CISOs see AI as opportunity amid cyber threat fears
Malware

CISOs see AI as opportunity amid cyber threat fears

Most security leaders now see AI as a cybersecurity opportunity, even as concerns over supplier exposure and domain attacks remain high.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Cast AI integrates MiniMax M3 into Kimchi Coding agent
Hybrid Cloud

Cast AI integrates MiniMax M3 into Kimchi Coding agent

Developers using Kimchi can now route tasks to MiniMax M3, cutting costs and keeping code inside controlled enterprise environments.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
Varist launches DICOM engine to spot hidden malware
Data Protection

Varist launches DICOM engine to spot hidden malware

Healthcare providers face a new malware route as Varist's engine scans DICOM, HL7 and FHIR files for hidden threats in imaging systems.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
Fullstory launches AI tools to analyse user activity
Software-as-a-Service

Fullstory launches AI tools to analyse user activity

The launch aims to let firms spot user and employee problems faster, cutting manual analysis and speeding fixes for faults and bottlenecks.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Pathlock & NTT DATA launch global SAP cyber service
Data Protection

Pathlock & NTT DATA launch global SAP cyber service

Enterprises running SAP may gain around-the-clock protection as the partners target ransomware, fraud and staffing gaps in ERP security.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
Geotab launches AI connector for fleet data access
Software-as-a-Service

Geotab launches AI connector for fleet data access

Fleet operators can now query live vehicle data in ChatGPT, Claude and Copilot without leaving approved security and governance controls.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Vercel unveils agent tools as deployments turn AI-led
Software-as-a-Service

Vercel unveils agent tools as deployments turn AI-led

More than half of Vercel deployments are now triggered by coding agents, as monthly AI token traffic has jumped tenfold.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
Shufti named G2 leader in identity verification grid
Software-as-a-Service

Shufti named G2 leader in identity verification grid

Customer reviews have pushed Shufti into G2's top tier, signalling stronger demand for its identity checks and anti-money laundering tools.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week
AppViewX launches agent identity security for enterprises
Data Protection

AppViewX launches agent identity security for enterprises

Private preview access is now available as security teams race to govern AI agents and harden identity controls for a post-quantum era.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week

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Chameleon launches VWAN display for hard-to-connect homes
Internet of Things

Chameleon launches VWAN display for hard-to-connect homes

It could help bring smart metering to up to 350,000 homes left in Britain's connectivity black spots, using broadband instead of signal links.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
UK business travellers embrace shadow AI for trips
Customer Relationship Management

UK business travellers embrace shadow AI for trips

Unapproved AI use is widening a security and compliance gap, with 75% of UK business travellers saying they would use shadow tools for work trips.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
UK VPN searches jump after under-16 social media plan
Data Protection

UK VPN searches jump after under-16 social media plan

Search interest surged as ministers' under-16 social media plan prompted privacy fears, with UK VPN queries hitting their highest since early August.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
UK finance roles demand AI experience as skills lag
Data Protection

UK finance roles demand AI experience as skills lag

Only about one in 10 senior finance candidates can prove practical AI use, leaving UK employers short of leaders able to meet new hiring demands.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Everpure launches Data Stream for enterprise AI data
Software-as-a-Service

Everpure launches Data Stream for enterprise AI data

The launch targets firms struggling to keep AI projects fed with clean, unified data as fragmented storage can leave GPUs idle.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
Willis report says cyber cover meets most breach losses
Ransomware

Willis report says cyber cover meets most breach losses

Ransomware losses and third-party risks are testing policy limits as Willis data show most breach costs are still covered.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week