Opinion stories
With exploit windows shrinking to under two days, AI could help Australian security teams decide what to patch first and cut delays.
Better forecasting is becoming a competitive necessity as AI lets firms test thousands of scenarios to protect margins and respond faster to shocks.
AI training is exposing network bottlenecks that can idle GPUs, raise costs and force operators to redesign data centres around lossless fabrics.
With UK shoppers planning GBP £17.9 billion of Golden Quarter spending, brands face tougher battles for cautious consumers' custom.
Channel jobseekers face a median five years' experience requirement, with only 41 of 362 live adverts open to candidates with two years or less.
Retailers could cut stockouts and queues as multi-shopper AI turns live store data into faster replenishment and staffing decisions.
Attackers are exploiting flaws before disclosure, leaving Australian organisations exposed for less time than patch cycles can keep up with.
Businesses risk falling behind as AI advances faster than workforce skills, forcing them to redesign roles, workflows and judgement.
Rising cyber budgets are failing to curb APAC losses, as Asahi's outage showed the real cost is business disruption, not breach headlines.
AI chatbots now outrank analyst reports for UK tech buying research, with 56% of CIOs using them instead of traditional sources.
New AI tools are exposing how often PR still mistakes output for impact, even as trust in corporate messaging keeps eroding.
PR firms risk a future talent gap as AI wipes out the junior tasks that once taught judgement, coaching and client skills.
Manufacturers risk losing sight of product condition after dispatch, as Asia's AI push exposes the gap between factory data and delivery.
Broadcast still reaches most New Zealanders daily, even as streaming grows, with free access and emergency resilience keeping it relevant.
A temporary fuel surcharge is helping ContainerCo pass on diesel costs without locking in higher prices if fuel markets ease.
The technology's next test is whether it can cut energy use and waste as firms face growing pressure to deploy AI more responsibly.
Wearable data may help drivers spot fatigue, but researchers warn sleep scores alone cannot judge fitness to drive safely.
Homes and businesses in Awatoto should be better protected from more common floods after a 3.6km stopbank upgrade got under way.
Flawed patient records are driving claim denials, delayed reimbursements and poorer trust as healthcare leans on AI and automation.
Poor data foundations are exposing firms to faster audits and costly errors as AI simply scales up existing gaps in compliance.
