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Security leaders warn as AI bot traffic overtakes humans
Robotics

Security leaders warn as AI bot traffic overtakes humans

Automated requests now make up most web traffic, raising costs for sites and sharpening fears over AI-driven fraud and phishing.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Gorilla launches pre-billing layer for energy retailers
Software-as-a-Service

Gorilla launches pre-billing layer for energy retailers

By automating complex contract logic, the software aims to cut billing errors, disputes and margin leakage for energy retailers.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Hands-on review: OPPO Bubble adds a smarter viewfinder
Content Creation

Hands-on review: OPPO Bubble adds a smarter viewfinder

A live rear-camera preview and remote shutter make selfies and group shots easier for compatible OPPO phone owners.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Hello Clever launches Clever Connect for platforms
Software-as-a-Service

Hello Clever launches Clever Connect for platforms

Platforms handling multi-party payments could cut delays and reconciliation work as Hello Clever ties funds to real-time domestic rails.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
WRISE launches AI Labs with HKD $30m & new scientist
Data Analytics

WRISE launches AI Labs with HKD $30m & new scientist

The wealth manager will use the funds to build AI tools for advisers and client service, as firms race to lift productivity and engagement.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Gallagher forum brings WA security professionals together
Security Operations Centres

Gallagher forum brings WA security professionals together

More than 70 security professionals met in Perth to discuss industry challenges, technology developments and integrated security solutions.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week

Stories from Other Regions

Australian stories

Amazon backs Coxs River restoration for Sydney water
Data centers

Amazon backs Coxs River restoration for Sydney water

The work is expected to boost Sydney's drinking water supply by nearly 400 million litres a year while helping curb erosion and pollution.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Furniture Trader revenue rises 30% to more than AUD $30m
Customer Experience

Furniture Trader revenue rises 30% to more than AUD $30m

A store-led strategy has helped the Melbourne family retailer outpace a shaky sector, with demand holding up for bulky, in-person purchases.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Last week
Australian fintechs warn of tougher AI & payments scrutiny
Fintech

Australian fintechs warn of tougher AI & payments scrutiny

Rising regulatory pressure could force banks, merchants and payment firms to tighten controls on AI and card costs as Australia reforms payments.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Last week
RBC & TD launch Swift's new payment scheme in Canada
Fintech

RBC & TD launch Swift's new payment scheme in Canada

Canadians getting money from abroad should see fewer deductions and faster arrivals as the new scheme is rolled out on selected routes.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Origin Energy probes alleged cyber incident over data
Data Protection

Origin Energy probes alleged cyber incident over data

Customers face heightened scam risks as Origin Energy investigates claims that a hacker accessed two million records and alerted regulators.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
Australia breach costs hit AUD $4.22 million, IBM says
Data Protection

Australia breach costs hit AUD $4.22 million, IBM says

Malicious attacks are growing costlier as AI-generated elements feature in nearly a third of incidents, IBM's study found.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week
Media companies advised to ink AI licensing deals - or risk mass scraping
Digital Transformation

Media companies advised to ink AI licensing deals - or risk mass scraping

Australian publishers face a fresh revenue squeeze unless paid licensing agreements are struck with AI firms using journalism to train their LLMs.

By David Shilovsky • 5 min read • Last week
Sharesight warns investors against AI tax calculations
Data Protection

Sharesight warns investors against AI tax calculations

Investors risk misreporting gains, offsets and foreign income if they rely on chatbots instead of current Australian tax rules and records.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
CEFC adds AUD $150 million to ANZ SME green finance
Supply Chain

CEFC adds AUD $150 million to ANZ SME green finance

The top-up will lower borrowing costs for small firms buying solar, batteries and electric vehicles as energy bills and inflation bite.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Hands-on review: Apple Watch For Your Kids - Affordable phone substitute
Data Privacy

Hands-on review: Apple Watch For Your Kids - Affordable phone substitute

Children can stay connected without the need to purchase a more expensive smartphone, with a range of parental controls available on Apple Watch SE 3.

By David Shilovsky • 3 min read • Last week
Australian heavy fleets could save AUD $4.5m on electric
Supply Chain

Australian heavy fleets could save AUD $4.5m on electric

Rising diesel costs are pushing Australian freight operators to accelerate depot charging plans, as JET Charge says savings could reach AUD $4.5 million.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Australians use apps to track home solar & batteries
Internet of Things

Australians use apps to track home solar & batteries

Rising battery uptake is turning household power use into a daily task, with Australians shifting appliance use to cut bills and grid reliance.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Last week