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TrendAI deploys Claude Opus 4.8 for vulnerability hunts
Cloud Security

TrendAI deploys Claude Opus 4.8 for vulnerability hunts

Security teams in Australia and New Zealand may soon triage flaws faster as TrendAI uses Claude Opus 4.8 to assess exploitability and impact.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
ACCA survey finds finance workers drawn to social impact
Artificial Intelligence

ACCA survey finds finance workers drawn to social impact

Finance teams face rising retention risks as most professionals want roles that tackle social and environmental issues, ACCA said.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week
UK businesses lose a quarter of AI budgets to complexity
Digital Transformation

UK businesses lose a quarter of AI budgets to complexity

Complexity is wiping out GBP £11.7 billion a year in wasted UK AI spending, as most IT leaders say outputs are creating daily rework.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Degreed appoints Elizabeth Tan Levy as Chief Product Officer
Human Capital Management

Degreed appoints Elizabeth Tan Levy as Chief Product Officer

The hire signals Degreed's push to turn workforce data into actionable AI tools as employers demand clearer skills insights and training results.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
CFOs risk falling behind without scalable AI strategy
Digital Transformation

CFOs risk falling behind without scalable AI strategy

Many finance chiefs are still treating AI as isolated pilots, leaving stronger returns for firms that build it into one operating system.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
Infosecurity Europe adds startup awards to 2026 show
Ransomware

Infosecurity Europe adds startup awards to 2026 show

Start-ups will get a bigger role at the London event as organisers court investors and buyers amid rising AI-driven cyber risk.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Storm Technology names Conall O'Kane M365 Director
Digital Transformation

Storm Technology names Conall O'Kane M365 Director

The new role puts a seasoned Microsoft specialist in charge of Storm Technology's M365 practice as customers seek tighter governance and compliance.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
Dematic marks 60 years of warehouse automation in ANZ
Robotics

Dematic marks 60 years of warehouse automation in ANZ

Rising warehouse automation demand is boosting local engineering jobs as Dematic expands its Australian and New Zealand operations.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week

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Securonix partners GRAMAX on India critical cyber defence
Security Information and Event Management

Securonix partners GRAMAX on India critical cyber defence

Indian airports and other vital infrastructure will gain round-the-clock threat monitoring as Securonix and GRAMAX extend managed cyber defence services.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week
Australian AI marketing benchmark expands with Kantar
Digital Transformation

Australian AI marketing benchmark expands with Kantar

Rising participation shows Australian marketers are now focusing on governance, workforce readiness and scaling AI beyond early trials.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
ATS launches subscription thermal engineering service
Data centers

ATS launches subscription thermal engineering service

Electronics makers under pressure from heat-related redesigns can now buy monthly access to senior thermal engineers instead of hiring full-time staff.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week
Kanata North adds CAD $17.9 billion to Canada's economy
Semiconductors

Kanata North adds CAD $17.9 billion to Canada's economy

The tech cluster supports more than 63,000 jobs and could help Canada strengthen domestic supply chains for semiconductors and photonics.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Byron launches AI tax platform with USD $6.5m seed
Digital Transformation

Byron launches AI tax platform with USD $6.5m seed

Staffing shortages and rising tax complexity could make the platform's automation a timely boost for CPA firms under pressure.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Being offensive in your defense - How threat hunting assists
Data Protection

Being offensive in your defense - How threat hunting assists

Security teams can spot risky data movement before alerts fire, helping stop sensitive information from leaving approved channels.

By Adam Burns • 5 min read • Last week
Phoenix ranks seventh in UK Best Workplaces for development
Digital Transformation

Phoenix ranks seventh in UK Best Workplaces for development

Employee feedback has lifted Phoenix to seventh place in Great Place to Work's UK development rankings, up from 11th last year.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week
Antaris launches academy to boost Irish business skills
Supply Chain

Antaris launches academy to boost Irish business skills

Irish companies are under pressure to meet tighter rules and sustainability demands, prompting Antaris to add training for in-house teams.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week
Singapore CEOs see geopolitical risk as top concern
Digital Transformation

Singapore CEOs see geopolitical risk as top concern

Singapore boardrooms are shifting towards disciplined growth, as 71% of CEOs rank geopolitical uncertainty above all other business risks.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 6 min read • Last week