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Six tech-led shifts transforming retail leadership - from inventory to insight
Data Analytics

Six tech-led shifts transforming retail leadership - from inventory to insight

Retail leadership is transforming through integrated systems that unify data, enabling real-time planning, AI-driven decisions and cross-functional collaboration.

By Annexa • 5 min read • Tue, 24th Jun 2025
Why privacy is everyone's business in 2025 - and what you can do about it
Data Protection

Why privacy is everyone's business in 2025 - and what you can do about it

In 2025, privacy is everyone's responsibility as Australian businesses face rising data breaches, emphasising training, multi-factor authentication, and cyber resilience.

By Ben Le Huray • 5 min read • Mon, 23rd Jun 2025
AI agents are more than just a tech trend, but we must balance innovation with responsibility
Digital Transformation

AI agents are more than just a tech trend, but we must balance innovation with responsibility

Nvidia's CEO calls AI agents a multi-trillion-dollar opportunity, highlighting their potential to transform tech with autonomy and emotional intelligence.

By Samudhra Sendhil • 5 min read • Mon, 23rd Jun 2025
What CISOs wish PR teams knew
Data Protection

What CISOs wish PR teams knew

CISOs urge PR teams to prioritise accuracy over speed in breach communications and to understand cybersecurity basics for better crisis cooperation.

By Christopher Zahn • 4 min read • Mon, 23rd Jun 2025
Is your NaaS future-proof? Creating Infrastructure foundations for a scalable future
Firewalls

Is your NaaS future-proof? Creating Infrastructure foundations for a scalable future

GenAI, automation and Machine Learning (ML) are driving generational change - reshaping the future of business and society as we know it.

By Ankur Jain • 5 min read • Fri, 20th Jun 2025
Rewiring innovation: The dynamic and diverse future of emerging tech is female
Unified Communications

Rewiring innovation: The dynamic and diverse future of emerging tech is female

Women and neurodiverse individuals are reshaping emerging tech, bringing empathy and fresh perspectives to innovation and engineering careers.

By Sowmiya Selvakumaraswamy • 5 min read • Fri, 20th Jun 2025
Why your tech partner is key to surviving AML Tranche 2
Data Analytics

Why your tech partner is key to surviving AML Tranche 2

Australia's AML Tranche 2 starts July 2026, requiring firms to adopt advanced tech for compliance or risk fines of AUD $19,000 daily per breach.

By John Ahern • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025

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Avoid these 3 common pitfalls when using AI to improve customer experience
Customer Relationship Management

Avoid these 3 common pitfalls when using AI to improve customer experience

Avoid three common pitfalls when using AI for customer experience: integrate with your systems, avoid costly overhauls, and balance speed with strategy for best results.

By Rob Tarkoff • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Jun 2025
ASIO's declassified insights send powerful messages on protecting people, data centres, and buildings
Physical Security

ASIO's declassified insights send powerful messages on protecting people, data centres, and buildings

ASIO Director warns of heightened 2025 threat level, urging enhanced physical and cyber security in buildings amid rising terrorism and sabotage risks.

By Michael Fisher • 6 min read • Mon, 23rd Jun 2025
Visibility matters: Amanda Spencer on breaking barriers in engineering
Cybersecurity

Visibility matters: Amanda Spencer on breaking barriers in engineering

Amanda Spencer highlights the crucial role of visibility and advocacy in breaking gender barriers and fostering inclusion in engineering leadership.

By Amanda Spencer • 4 min read • Mon, 23rd Jun 2025
The future of computing is quantum - how Australia can take the lead on its adoption
Encryption

The future of computing is quantum - how Australia can take the lead on its adoption

Australia aims to lead the $6 billion quantum computing sector by 2045 with major government support and international partnerships, boosting tech and jobs.

By Terry Maiolo • 4 min read • Mon, 23rd Jun 2025
The end of standalone CDPs?
Enterprise Content Management

The end of standalone CDPs?

Recent mergers in MarTech signal the end of standalone CDPs, as companies focus on unified customer data platforms for seamless experiences.

By Robin Grochol • 3 min read • Mon, 23rd Jun 2025
The delicate dance of user experience and security in the digital age
Data Protection

The delicate dance of user experience and security in the digital age

Businesses can harmonise user experience and cybersecurity through identity and access management, ensuring seamless yet secure digital interactions.

By Johan Fantenberg • 5 min read • Fri, 20th Jun 2025
Why your export business should adopt AI-infused tax tech in FY2026
Fintech

Why your export business should adopt AI-infused tax tech in FY2026

Australian exporters using outdated tax software risk fines and delays; adopting AI-infused compliance tech in FY2026 offers speed and accuracy benefits.

By Chris Calverley • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025
How smart companies - and candidates - are getting ahead in the job market using AI
Artificial Intelligence

How smart companies - and candidates - are getting ahead in the job market using AI

AI is revolutionising recruitment by boosting efficiency, fairness and candidate experience, benefiting both employers and jobseekers alike.

By Neil Webster • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025
The rise of agentic AI and what it means for ANZ enterprise
Digital Transformation

The rise of agentic AI and what it means for ANZ enterprise

69% of ANZ c-suite execs plan to adopt agentic AI within 12 months, automating tedious tasks to boost productivity and transform enterprise work.

By Alyssa Blackburn • 5 min read • Tue, 17th Jun 2025
Does anyone know what a CDP is anymore?
Customer Relationship Management

Does anyone know what a CDP is anymore?

Customer Data Platforms are evolving beyond marketing, becoming essential for unified data, AI readiness, and privacy compliance across enterprises.

By Steven Schuler • 5 min read • Tue, 17th Jun 2025

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