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Public CBC reporting: new transfer pricing obligations in Australia
Taxation

Public CBC reporting: new transfer pricing obligations in Australia

Australia enforces Public Country-by-Country Reporting from 1 July 2024, requiring large multinationals with AUD $10M+ revenue to disclose tax data publicly.

By Daphne Lee • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd Oct 2025
CFOs, it's time to retire your on-premises systems
Data Analytics

CFOs, it's time to retire your on-premises systems

CFOs are urged to retire outdated on-premises ERP systems, embracing cloud solutions to boost productivity, security and access to AI tools.

By Annexa • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Oct 2025

Global Stories

Opinion stories

BatShade: Vietnamese threat actor expands its digital operations
Malware

BatShade: Vietnamese threat actor expands its digital operations

Vietnamese threat actor BatShade targets job seekers with malware disguised as recruitment documents, using new tactics for stealth and persistent infection.

By Aditya K Sood • 2 min read • Wed, 8th Oct 2025
How RCS can solve the trust and customer experience tension
Encryption

How RCS can solve the trust and customer experience tension

RCS offers Australian businesses a secure, interactive way to boost customer engagement and trust, tackling data privacy concerns amid rising scams.

By Chris Connolly • 4 min read • Tue, 7th Oct 2025
How finance leaders can harness AI to thrive
Digital Transformation

How finance leaders can harness AI to thrive

Finance leaders are harnessing AI and automation to boost agility, cut costs, and drive growth amid rising interest rates and supply chain woes.

By Scott Wiltshire • 4 min read • Sat, 4th Oct 2025
Beyond Google: When AI tells your story - A crisis recovery roadmap for C-suite & boards
Breach Prevention

Beyond Google: When AI tells your story - A crisis recovery roadmap for C-suite & boards

C-suite leaders must now manage reputations shaped by AI narratives from ChatGPT and others, facing both misinformation and unavoidable truths.

By Dwayne Alexander • 8 min read • Fri, 3rd Oct 2025
Five key cyber security tips for cyber security awareness month
Phishing

Five key cyber security tips for cyber security awareness month

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, urging all to stay vigilant online with five key tips to guard against evolving digital threats and scams.

By Jeremy Fuchs • 5 min read • Fri, 3rd Oct 2025
Integrating AppSec for efficient DevSecOps
DevOps

Integrating AppSec for efficient DevSecOps

Integrating application security into DevSecOps is vital for managing risks and speeding AI-driven software delivery without overwhelming developers.

By Steven Zimmerman • 6 min read • Fri, 3rd Oct 2025
How edge became an indispensable part of modern application design
Edge Computing

How edge became an indispensable part of modern application design

More developers now integrate edge infrastructure from the start, enhancing application performance by caching content closer to users globally.

By Mandy Scott • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
Future made in Australia: Reimagining manufacturing as a catalyst for national prosperity
Robotics

Future made in Australia: Reimagining manufacturing as a catalyst for national prosperity

Australia's manufacturing sector, employing 930,000 people and worth AUD $137bn, is evolving to drive innovation, resilience and national prosperity.

By Paul Whiffin • 5 min read • Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
AZK Media unveils AI search-focused PR solution for B2B tech
Marketing Technologies

AZK Media unveils AI search-focused PR solution for B2B tech

AZK Media launches a PR solution tailored for B2B tech firms to boost visibility in AI-driven search by focusing on third-party endorsements over traditional SEO.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
Google Workspace isn't built to handle shadow SaaS
Cloud Security

Google Workspace isn't built to handle shadow SaaS

Google Workspace's native tools struggle to manage unapproved SaaS apps, exposing firms to data risks amid rising shadow IT use.

By Dakshitaa Babu • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
Block ransomware proliferation and easily restore files with AI in Google Drive
Storage

Block ransomware proliferation and easily restore files with AI in Google Drive

Google Drive for desktop now uses AI to detect ransomware, halt file syncing, and help users quickly restore files to prevent data loss and disruption.

By Kristina Behr and Luke Camery from Google Workspace • 5 min read • Wed, 1st Oct 2025
From rosters to retention: How smarter scheduling can tackle skills shortages in logistics and manufacturing
Supply Chain

From rosters to retention: How smarter scheduling can tackle skills shortages in logistics and manufacturing

Smarter digital rostering in manufacturing and logistics is easing skills shortages by boosting worker flexibility, morale and retention amid tight labour markets.

By Damien Durston • 5 min read • Wed, 1st Oct 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Opinion stories

AI for SMBs: Turning big tech advantages into small business strengths
Digital Transformation

AI for SMBs: Turning big tech advantages into small business strengths

Generative AI is empowering 62% of small UK businesses to innovate and compete, unlocking growth without the major costs faced by larger firms.

By Claudio Corbetta • 4 min read • Sat, 4th Oct 2025
AI in cyber security: A double-edged sword
Malware

AI in cyber security: A double-edged sword

AI is reshaping cyber security, boosting defence yet enabling advanced threats; Canadian organisations must balance innovation with heightened vigilance.

By Jane Arnett • 4 min read • Fri, 3rd Oct 2025
Shaping the future of learning and work: A new partnership with the University of Waterloo
EduTech

Shaping the future of learning and work: A new partnership with the University of Waterloo

Google partners with the University of Waterloo, donating CAD $1 million to advance AI-driven learning and work readiness through a new Google Chair and student labs.

By Mira Lane • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Oct 2025