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Australian executives & workers split on AI progress

The 17-point divide suggests many firms may be overestimating AI gains, especially in larger organisations where workers see weaker execution.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week

Data sovereignty

Australian CIOs blamed when AI agents make mistakes

In larger firms, 78% of Australian CIOs said they are personally on the hook when an AI agent fails, survey results show.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week

Ransomware

AI drives sharper cyber threats, tech leaders warn

Attackers are using AI to speed up, scale and automate probes, forcing organisations to tighten governance, data flow and incident testing.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Last week

Robotics

Firms urged to tighten AI agent oversight as threats rise

Autonomous systems are exposing governance gaps, leaving companies scrambling to monitor access, review decisions and curb machine-speed attacks.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last week

Multi-factor authentication

AI attacks demand operational change in the post Mythos era

Only 5% of Australian companies are ready for AI-driven attacks, leaving most exposed as threat actors move at machine speed.

By Anthony Caruana • 4 min read • Last week

Artificial Intelligence

Auckland startup Capiche seeks backers for dyslexia tool

Backed by more than 1,000 users and 75 schools, the startup is now chasing investors to turn its free tool into a paid business.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week

Supply Chain

FedEx expands import tool across Asia Pacific with payments

Importers in nine Asia Pacific markets can now clear shipments and pay duties and taxes in one place as border delays intensify.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week

DevOps

CloudCon Sydney to tackle AI & Kubernetes in production

The two-day event will address mounting pressure on Australian teams to secure AI and Kubernetes workloads as trials move into live production.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • Last week

Stories from Other Regions

Australian stories

Software-as-a-Service

Australia lags on tech modernisation as AI pressure grows

Nearly half of Australian organisations are behind on technology upgrades, with AI adoption exposing ageing systems and increasing security and governance risks.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week

Telephony

Adactin completes ABS Census paper form service testing

The assurance exercise helped ensure Australians needing a non-digital option could request Census paper forms reliably during peak 2026 demand.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week

Artificial Intelligence

Australian SMEs warned of hidden AI costs as agents spread

Australian small firms could face bill shock as AI agents turn chatbot use into a recurring operating expense, analysts warn.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Last week

Human Capital Management

HR Crowd launches SAP tool to check worker compliance

It aims to reduce safety and audit risks in sectors such as mining and care by showing whether workers are actually cleared for each job.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last week

Samsung

Footy finals drive surge in Samsung's giant TV sales

The seasonal boost has made 75-inch-plus sets a bigger profit driver, with Samsung Australia reporting a 20% lift in TV sales before last year's finals weekend.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week

Fintech

LoanOptions.ai & Unbound add debt analysis to HAILO

Brokers using HAILO can now assess a client's full debt position in one workflow, helping them meet Best Interests Duty obligations more easily.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week

Manufacturing

Australian businesses warn of supply chain & cost pressure

Supply shortages and inflation are squeezing Australian design and construction firms, while more than half now say geopolitical tensions are making their chains fragile.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week

Customer Experience

Australia healthcare shifts focus to patient experience

Ageing patients and staff shortages are forcing providers to redesign services around easier booking, faster follow-up and more personal care.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week

Digital Transformation

UBS picks BT to modernise global trader communications

The rollout gives more than 2,400 traders a single cloud-based voice platform, replacing fragmented systems across 17 countries and improving compliance.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week