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AI in the workplace: Hype, hesitation and what's actually happening
Digital Transformation

AI in the workplace: Hype, hesitation and what's actually happening

A survey of 864 ANZ leaders reveals AI's hype often outpaces reality, with many firms stuck without clear strategy amid security and job concerns.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 10th Jul 2025
AI needs us: Why human oversight is crucial for realising AI's potential
Digital Transformation

AI needs us: Why human oversight is crucial for realising AI's potential

Human oversight is vital for AI's success, ensuring ethical use, optimised performance, and unlocking its true potential in business and innovation.

By Terry Smagh • 4 min read • Thu, 10th Jul 2025
Agentic AI places a fresh set of data demands on enterprises
Digital Transformation

Agentic AI places a fresh set of data demands on enterprises

Agentic AI demands richer, connected data, pushing firms to upgrade infrastructures beyond generative AI to unlock smarter, more explainable outcomes.

By Kris Payne • 4 min read • Wed, 9th Jul 2025
July Patch Tuesday reveals 137 vulnerabilities
Cybersecurity

July Patch Tuesday reveals 137 vulnerabilities

Microsoft's July Patch Tuesday addresses 137 vulnerabilities, including 11 critical remote code execution flaws, with no zero-day exploits reported.

By Adam Barnett • 5 min read • Wed, 9th Jul 2025
What is agentic AI and why does it matter for finance?
Data Analytics

What is agentic AI and why does it matter for finance?

Agentic AI is revolutionising finance by automating data analysis and decision-making, enabling smarter, faster financial operations and strategy.

By Annexa • 4 min read • Wed, 9th Jul 2025
When emergency strikes, it's time for a native zero-trust network
Robotics

When emergency strikes, it's time for a native zero-trust network

NetFoundry pioneers native zero-trust networks to securely orchestrate autonomous vehicles during emergencies, preventing cyberattacks and ensuring swift response.

By Guy Matthews • 7 min read • Wed, 9th Jul 2025
Why expense reporting is a strategic lever for business resilience and growth
Digital Transformation

Why expense reporting is a strategic lever for business resilience and growth

Expense reporting is evolving from a compliance task to a strategic tool, boosting business resilience, efficiency, and growth through real-time insights and automation.

By Fabian Calle • 4 min read • Tue, 8th Jul 2025
Game review: Death Stranding 2: On the Beach (PS5)
Gaming

Game review: Death Stranding 2: On the Beach (PS5)

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach for PS5 greatly improves on its predecessor with enhanced gameplay, new enemies, fast travel, and stunning photorealistic graphics.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Fri, 4th Jul 2025
As Microsoft Exchange 2016 and 2019 sunset, how can privacy-conscious organisations future-proof their email?
Data governance

As Microsoft Exchange 2016 and 2019 sunset, how can privacy-conscious organisations future-proof their email?

With Microsoft Exchange 2016 and 2019 ending support in 2025, organisations face critical choices over email privacy, cost, and data control in Australia.

By Rex Huang • 4 min read • Fri, 4th Jul 2025
How AI-based simulation testing is revolutionising healthcare
Artificial Intelligence

How AI-based simulation testing is revolutionising healthcare

AI-enhanced simulation testing is transforming Australian healthcare by improving training and assessments, helping bridge skill gaps and boost patient outcomes.

By Dr Edward Li • 7 min read • Thu, 3rd Jul 2025

Stories from Other Regions

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Fraud, friction, and the future: Prioritising trust in a high-stakes market
Data Protection

Fraud, friction, and the future: Prioritising trust in a high-stakes market

A major Australian financial institution lost A$23m from unauthorised transactions, prompting a nationwide push to prioritise trust and fraud prevention in 2024.

By Ljubiša Velikić • 5 min read • Thu, 10th Jul 2025
Scaling smart: why scheduling should be at the heart of your growth strategy
Data Analytics

Scaling smart: why scheduling should be at the heart of your growth strategy

UK service SMEs scaling up must embrace automated scheduling to boost efficiency, reduce errors and enhance customer experience for sustainable growth.

By Rut Steinsen • 4 min read • Thu, 10th Jul 2025
Empowering educators in an AI world
EduTech

Empowering educators in an AI world

Over 60% of UK educators use AI to personalise learning and streamline tasks, with universities supporting them to lead creatively in the AI-driven future.

By Dom Gore • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Jul 2025
How AI is revolutionising malware detection to fortify Australia's cyber defences
Ransomware

How AI is revolutionising malware detection to fortify Australia's cyber defences

Australia is embracing AI-driven malware detection to combat a 23% rise in cybercrime, enhancing defences against fast-evolving digital threats.

By DVS Shiv Kumar • 4 min read • Mon, 7th Jul 2025
Three reasons why flexible engine power plants are a crucial technology for Australia's energy transition
Clean technologies

Three reasons why flexible engine power plants are a crucial technology for Australia's energy transition

Flexible engine power plants, alongside renewables and storage, are key to Australia's energy transition, balancing supply and enabling coal station retirements.

By Kari Punnonen • 4 min read • Mon, 7th Jul 2025
Why streaming ETL is the key to next-gen machine learning: Feeding the AI beast in real time
Data Analytics

Why streaming ETL is the key to next-gen machine learning: Feeding the AI beast in real time

Streaming ETL enables real-time AI insights, letting companies prevent fraud, boost sales, and improve customer retention instantly, transforming competitiveness.

By Ben Gamble • 6 min read • Mon, 7th Jul 2025
Pushing the boundaries: how the channel powers hybrid and remote working
Unified Communications

Pushing the boundaries: how the channel powers hybrid and remote working

With 67% of UK adults hybrid working, Channel partners are key to supporting flexible work through cloud, cybersecurity and unified communications solutions.

By Matthew Worboys • 5 min read • Thu, 3rd Jul 2025