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Your annual conference is running on a data stack IT never reviewed
Data Protection

Your annual conference is running on a data stack IT never reviewed

Thousands of attendee records can now trigger privacy claims, as event platforms collect sensitive data, go offshore and stay undeleted.

By The Conference Group • 6 min read • This month
Revolut wins US bank approval in key expansion step
Crypto

Revolut wins US bank approval in key expansion step

Conditional approval from US regulators brings Revolut closer to offering loans, cards and FDIC-insured deposits to American customers by 2027.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • This month
Okta launches Auth0 tools for AI agents & B2B logins
Software-as-a-Service

Okta launches Auth0 tools for AI agents & B2B logins

AI shopping and enterprise logins are driving Okta's latest Auth0 roll-out, as businesses seek tighter identity controls without slowing sales.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • This month
ACAM launches global AI in marketing benchmark in US
Digital Transformation

ACAM launches global AI in marketing benchmark in US

US marketers will gain a new yardstick for AI readiness as the benchmark seeks to show where investment, governance and skills are lagging.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month
The KYC blind spot hiding in your email validation stack
Fintech

The KYC blind spot hiding in your email validation stack

Auditors are finding that email verification alone leaves institutions exposed to synthetic identities, weak records and KYC compliance gaps.

By Bobby Joseph • 6 min read • This month
Bazaarvoice launches AI visibility package for retailers
Software-as-a-Service

Bazaarvoice launches AI visibility package for retailers

Brands risk being overlooked in AI-led shopping unless customer reviews and ratings are readable by crawlers, Bazaarvoice said.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month
Peacock Bros rebrands Organic Bay Distillery packaging
Small Business

Peacock Bros rebrands Organic Bay Distillery packaging

The redesign is already helping the Bonbeach distiller draw more attention in shops and at trade shows, lifting its perceived value.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • This month

Stories from Other Regions

Australian stories

Austroads issues guidance linking road design & safety
Road Safety

Austroads issues guidance linking road design & safety

The new framework aims to stop safety being considered too late by keeping design, traffic and planning decisions aligned from the outset.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month
Equifax Australia & Occubuy launch Open Score for renters
Fintech

Equifax Australia & Occubuy launch Open Score for renters

Renters' on-time payments could now count towards mortgage applications, as a new pilot aims to help thin-file borrowers prove creditworthiness.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • This month
The risk you thought you transferred
Supply Chain

The risk you thought you transferred

Claims can still land on the principal if a contractor's insurance lapses or the statutory duty remains with the engager, despite the paperwork.

By Site360 • 5 min read • This month
Canberra cyber awards honour women & inclusion efforts
Cloud Security

Canberra cyber awards honour women & inclusion efforts

Skills shortages in Canberra's cyber sector are being tackled through awards for women, mentors and employers boosting inclusion.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month
Women in Digital names finalists for 2026 national awards
Digital Transformation

Women in Digital names finalists for 2026 national awards

A record shortlist across 20 categories spotlights women, non-binary people and allies shaping Australia's banking, health and education systems.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • This month
DingGo enters commercial phase with Guidewire deal
Software-as-a-Service

DingGo enters commercial phase with Guidewire deal

The partnership could open access to more than 570 insurers in 43 countries as DingGo seeks live deployments of its crash management tools.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • This month
blueAPACHE expands Huntress tie-up with reseller option
Cloud Security

blueAPACHE expands Huntress tie-up with reseller option

Australian mid-market firms gain a second way to buy Huntress security tools as blueAPACHE adds direct resale alongside managed services.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month
HTC VIVE launches Eagle AI smart glasses in Australia
Data Protection

HTC VIVE launches Eagle AI smart glasses in Australia

Privacy safeguards and live translation features are designed to ease consumer concerns as the AUD $799 glasses enter Australia's smart eyewear market.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month
Bunnings partners with TAXIBOX on moving & storage
Customer Experience

Bunnings partners with TAXIBOX on moving & storage

Bunnings customers can now book TAXIBOX storage and interstate moves online, adding a new option for renovation and relocation jobs.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • This month
Okta & Deloitte join forces on AI identity controls
Digital Transformation

Okta & Deloitte join forces on AI identity controls

Rising regulatory pressure in Australia is forcing firms to tighten oversight as AI agents and automated systems gain broader access to enterprise networks.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month
Synology launches first Australia symposium on AI data
Data Protection

Synology launches first Australia symposium on AI data

Australian businesses face growing pressure to secure fragmented data as AI adoption outpaces the infrastructure needed to support it.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month