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AI adoption grows in Australia & New Zealand but skills lag
Artificial Intelligence

AI adoption grows in Australia & New Zealand but skills lag

AI adoption is rising fast in Australia and New Zealand, but most workers lack training, hindering businesses from realising true benefits of the technology.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2025
Nord Security & ACA Pacific partner to boost APAC cyber defence
Malware

Nord Security & ACA Pacific partner to boost APAC cyber defence

Nord Security partners with ACA Pacific to deliver cutting-edge cybersecurity tools across APAC, enhancing defences amid rising regional cyber threats.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2025
SAP Best Tech Awards 2025 celebrate digital innovation in ANZ
Data Analytics

SAP Best Tech Awards 2025 celebrate digital innovation in ANZ

The SAP Best Tech Awards 2025 honoured ANZ organisations, including Telstra and Woolworths, for excellence in digital transformation and innovative SAP technology use.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Oct 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Australian stories

Experts urge data focus as Payday Super reform nears launch
Human Capital Management

Experts urge data focus as Payday Super reform nears launch

Experts urge focus on robust data systems for Australia's Payday Super reform, aiming for timely, accurate super payments from July 2026 launch.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2025
AI-driven cyberattacks surge, targeting Australian organisations
Malware

AI-driven cyberattacks surge, targeting Australian organisations

AI-driven cyberattacks have surged in Australia, targeting major firms like Qantas and CommBank as attackers exploit browser flaws and stolen credentials.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2025
Coalition appoints Trent Nihill to lead Australian operations
Risk & Compliance

Coalition appoints Trent Nihill to lead Australian operations

Coalition has named Trent Nihill as General Manager to drive growth in its Australian cyber insurance sector, leveraging his 15 years of specialist experience.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2025
Australians embrace Black Friday as key event for festive savings
Millennials

Australians embrace Black Friday as key event for festive savings

Over half of Australians plan to shop on Black Friday, with many parents using the event to get an early start on Christmas gifts and festive savings.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2025
Kytec rebrands & expands managed IT services for SMB AI growth
Digital Transformation

Kytec rebrands & expands managed IT services for SMB AI growth

Kytec has rebranded and expanded its managed IT services to help Australian SMBs adopt AI-driven transformations and stay competitive in the evolving market.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2025
AI Strata alliance to automate & modernise strata management
Data Analytics

AI Strata alliance to automate & modernise strata management

AI Strata alliance of ActiumAI and Michael Teys aims to automate Australia's strata management, improving speed, cost, and transparency for owners and managers.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2025
Australian firms face new risks as AI & threats reshape cyber landscape
Security Information and Event Management

Australian firms face new risks as AI & threats reshape cyber landscape

Australian firms face rising cyber risks as AI reshapes threats; experts urge stronger resilience and real-time defences amid growing attacks on major organisations.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Oct 2025
Australian firms top cyber threat detection but face alert fatigue
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Australian firms top cyber threat detection but face alert fatigue

Australian firms lead globally in spotting cyberattacks with lateral movement but struggle with alert fatigue, false positives, and costly downtime.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Oct 2025
Australian businesses overestimate cyber recovery as losses soar
Malware

Australian businesses overestimate cyber recovery as losses soar

A survey reveals Australian businesses greatly overestimate cyber recovery abilities, facing frequent attacks and costly downtime amid rising AI-related risks.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Oct 2025
Two in five devices still use Windows 10 as support nears end
Human Capital Management

Two in five devices still use Windows 10 as support nears end

Over 40% of devices globally, including 38% in Australia, still run Windows 10 as Microsoft support ends in mid-October, raising cybersecurity risks.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Oct 2025
Port Phillip moves core IT to private cloud for resilience boost
Firewalls

Port Phillip moves core IT to private cloud for resilience boost

The City of Port Phillip has migrated its IT systems from a heritage-listed site to a private cloud with Interactive, boosting resilience and security.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Oct 2025
Australians increase spending as entertainment subscriptions surge
Gaming

Australians increase spending as entertainment subscriptions surge

Despite rising living costs, Australians boosted spending on entertainment subscriptions, growing the market 5% to 54.6 million services by June 2025.

By Melvin Hipolito • 6 min read • Wed, 8th Oct 2025
Lifeline & SANE use digital channels to boost mental health care
Robotic Process Automation

Lifeline & SANE use digital channels to boost mental health care

Lifeline and SANE are enhancing mental health support in Australia using digital tools like SMS and online chat for timely, accessible care.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Oct 2025
Australians demand human touch as trust in AI & data use wanes
Customer Experience

Australians demand human touch as trust in AI & data use wanes

Only 23% of Australians trust companies to use AI responsibly, preferring human interaction over automation amid growing data privacy concerns.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Oct 2025