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Guidewire showcases GenAI's capabilities in insurance risks
Data Analytics

Guidewire showcases GenAI's capabilities in insurance risks

Guidewire touts 'insurance-grade AI' as it uses generative tools to speed risk, claims and pricing decisions for cautious insurers.

By Adam Zuchetti • 5 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2026
The importance of succession planning and mentoring future female leaders from day one in a new role
Software-as-a-Service

The importance of succession planning and mentoring future female leaders from day one in a new role

Succession planning from day one and intentional mentoring are vital to grow future female leaders and safeguard continuity in business.

By Malika Siyali • 5 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2026
JCDecaux offers matched media to First Nations firms
JCDecaux

JCDecaux offers matched media to First Nations firms

JCDecaux launches Nurture for Country, doubling ad spend and support for eligible First Nations-owned firms across its Australian network.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2026
Atlassian brings AI agents to Jira with MCP support
Software-as-a-Service

Atlassian brings AI agents to Jira with MCP support

Atlassian launches Jira AI agents with MCP support, embedding governed automation in existing workflows rather than separate chat tools.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Tue, 3rd Mar 2026
ECI buys Drypowder to boost ERP payments & AR tools
Software-as-a-Service

ECI buys Drypowder to boost ERP payments & AR tools

ECI acquires Drypowder to embed AI-driven AR and digital payments into its ERP platforms for construction and building materials users.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 3rd Mar 2026
Cyber extortion tops 2025 attacks as AI risks escalate
Data Protection

Cyber extortion tops 2025 attacks as AI risks escalate

Cyber extortion has overtaken email scams as the top 2025 attack, as AI-powered threats grow and financial firms become prime targets.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Tue, 3rd Mar 2026
Commvault urges identity-first cyber resilience in AI age
Storage

Commvault urges identity-first cyber resilience in AI age

Commvault tells SHIFT Melbourne that identity integrity and proven recovery must underpin cyber resilience as AI reshapes enterprise risk.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 3rd Mar 2026
AI, women in tech & why progress demands a human lens
Digital Transformation

AI, women in tech & why progress demands a human lens

As AI reshapes tech, women still battle entrenched bias; only a deliberately human lens can turn this revolution into real inclusion.

By Pauline Pangan • 4 min read • Tue, 3rd Mar 2026

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Why IT leaders need to give their support to recruiters looking to even the numbers
Digital Transformation

Why IT leaders need to give their support to recruiters looking to even the numbers

IT leaders must back recruiters and foster inclusive cultures if they want to fix tech's gender gap and unlock performance gains.

By Catherine Larroche • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2026
IWD 2026 - Progress isn't accidental: What it takes to keep women in tech
Cybersecurity

IWD 2026 - Progress isn't accidental: What it takes to keep women in tech

On International Women's Day, tech leaders warn progress for women is no accident and urge deliberate action to fix systemic bias.

By May Mitchell • 5 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2026
The female economy isn't niche - It's the growth engine
Gaming

The female economy isn't niche - It's the growth engine

Women are driving explosive growth in digital fitness and sports tech, turning female-first design from side initiative into core strategy.

By Kate Veronneau • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2026
EcoFlow DELTA 3 Max Plus brings 2kWh off‑grid power
Power / Energy

EcoFlow DELTA 3 Max Plus brings 2kWh off‑grid power

EcoFlow's DELTA 3 Max Plus debuts in Australia, a 2kWh LFP power station promising fast charging and 3kW off‑grid output for homes and 4WDs.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2026
AI pilots stall in Australian healthcare amid data gaps
Digital Transformation

AI pilots stall in Australian healthcare amid data gaps

AI pilots in Australian healthcare languish in trials, as fragmented data and poor integration block scale and threaten a USD $13 billion payoff.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 3rd Mar 2026
AI supercharges LinkedIn phishing risks in Australia
Phishing

AI supercharges LinkedIn phishing risks in Australia

AI tools let attackers mine Australians' LinkedIn activity in under 30 minutes, rapidly generating tailored phishing profiles at scale.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Mar 2026
Kinatico unveils AI-driven platform for workforce compliance
Software-as-a-Service

Kinatico unveils AI-driven platform for workforce compliance

Kinatico launches AI-powered Compliance platform to simplify workforce checks, promising real-time oversight for Australian employers.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Mar 2026
Skills shortages persist despite surge in job applicants
Digital Transformation

Skills shortages persist despite surge in job applicants

Australia's hiring market swells with applicants, yet firms still battle to secure scarce finance, data, AI and cybersecurity skills.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Tue, 3rd Mar 2026
Slipstream Cyber joins Atmos incident response panel
Disaster Recovery

Slipstream Cyber joins Atmos incident response panel

Slipstream Cyber joins Atmos' First Response and Remediation Panel to bolster early-stage digital forensics and incident response support.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 3rd Mar 2026
Tech firms that win on talent get the everyday right
Human Capital Management

Tech firms that win on talent get the everyday right

In a tight tech talent market, firms win on retention by nailing everyday culture, clarity, fairness and truly flexible work.

By Nicole Ivory • 5 min read • Tue, 3rd Mar 2026