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AskNicely & JAVLN partner to boost broker retention

The tie-up could help brokers spot at-risk clients earlier by linking service records with real-time feedback before renewals are due.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week

Global Stories

Australian stories

Artificial Intelligence

Talent Group COO Megan Woodbury makes global power list

The recognition highlights Talent Group's push to unite its brands, with cross-brand collaboration up 35% and integrated gross margin rising 24.6%.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last week

Encryption

LG and Apple launch seven new smart home accessories

Privacy-conscious homes get new choices as LG and Apple roll out seven connected devices, including cameras, a lock and a thermostat.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last week

Disaster Recovery

GFF AI appoints Meenakshi Arekar as chief risk officer

As AI moves into core operations, the hire is designed to strengthen governance and resilience for regulated customers in Australia.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last week

Digital Transformation

SMC launches AUD $20,000 AI grant for organisations

The consulting-only prize is aimed at organisations still struggling to turn existing AI spend into measurable returns, with vendor lock-in among the risks.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week

Disaster Recovery

'Cybersecurity birth certificate': Rockwell Automation's OT risk measures

Rising attacks on connected factories are pushing regulators to require proof of security from shipment through service, Rockwell says.

By Donovan Jackson • 4 min read • Last week

Customer Experience

netnumber & Kudosity strike APAC messaging partnership

The deal should help enterprise customers improve message delivery and cut fraud risk as the pair expand across APAC markets.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week

Private Cloud

Apple launches HomeView smart home screen with Siri AI

The new device blends smart home controls, FaceTime and personalised apps, while its EU launch is blocked by Siri AI's regional limits.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week

Stories from Other Regions

Australian stories

Not for profit

Epson backs OzHarvest CEO CookOff amid rising hunger

More charities are being turned away for food aid as OzHarvest warns demand is rising faster than supply across Australia.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last week

ASX

Selfwealth launches managed portfolios to fill advice gap

Rising advice fees and shrinking access are pushing more Australians towards low-cost managed portfolios that can be used without lock-ins.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week

Data sovereignty

Workato & Gulanga launch sovereign AI for Australia

Australian agencies and businesses could gain stricter data control as the partnership lets them choose sovereign or offshore AI models in governed workflows.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last week

Private Cloud

Trellix launches private cloud AI for security teams

Security teams can keep AI threat investigations inside their own environments, easing data sovereignty fears as 90% of Australian leaders flag new risks.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last week

Robotics

LinkedIn ranks Australia's top startups as AI booms

Health tech and AI firms took most of LinkedIn's 2026 Australian startup ranking, signalling where hiring and investor attention are shifting.

By Mara Sugue • 5 min read • Last week

Cloud Security

JFrog expands development lifecycle security for agentic era

Enterprises face fresh governance and compliance pressure as AI agents generate code faster than teams can secure and audit it.

By David Shilovsky • 6 min read • Last week

Software Updates

DroneShield update boosts counter-drone detection & tracking

The quarterly software release reaches more than 4,200 deployed systems, helping operators spot unfamiliar drones sooner without new hardware.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week

Manufacturing

Australian business invoice delays hit highest since 2018

Fewer than half of invoices were paid on time as cash flow pressure intensified, with overdue payments and tax defaults both climbing.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Last week

Artificial Intelligence

Shopify says AI-referred sessions convert 80% better

AI-referral is becoming a meaningful sales channel for merchants, with Shopify saying such sessions converted 80% better than organic search between April and June 2026.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week