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Australian finance departments accelerate AI & automation use
Data Analytics

Australian finance departments accelerate AI & automation use

Most Australian finance departments now widely use AI and automation, with 86% adopting AI and 99% employing automation in core operations, says study.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Sep 2025
Infotrust unifies cyber security & IT services nationwide
Data Protection

Infotrust unifies cyber security & IT services nationwide

Infotrust unites Spirit Technologies and Infotrust services to offer nationwide cyber security and IT support, backed by 250+ experts and a 24/7 Australian SOC.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Sep 2025
Insignia Financial partners with Google Cloud to drive AI rollout
Data Analytics

Insignia Financial partners with Google Cloud to drive AI rollout

Insignia Financial partners with Google Cloud to modernise infrastructure and boost AI, enhancing service for 1.5 million Australian customers and staff skills.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 25th Sep 2025
Open Banking could boost Australia by AUD $10 billion annually
Digital Transformation

Open Banking could boost Australia by AUD $10 billion annually

Open Banking in Australia could boost the economy by AUD $10 billion annually as consumer data sharing and digital services usage rapidly grow.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 25th Sep 2025
PayPal provides $1.5 billion in flexible loans to Aussie SMBs
Fintech

PayPal provides $1.5 billion in flexible loans to Aussie SMBs

PayPal Australia has loaned over AUD $1.5 billion to 13,000+ SMBs via its flexible Working Capital programme, offering swift funding without collateral.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Sep 2025
Regulations & AI reshape customer experience in Australia
Digital Transformation

Regulations & AI reshape customer experience in Australia

Recent APRA rules and rising outages have pushed Australian firms to prioritise reliable, AI-driven customer experiences over mere interface design.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 25th Sep 2025
Young Australians awarded for innovative STEM & AI solutions
Artificial Intelligence

Young Australians awarded for innovative STEM & AI solutions

Young Australians have won Samsung's Solve for Tomorrow 2025, using STEM and AI to create solutions enhancing Auslan education and sports participation.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Thu, 25th Sep 2025
Splunk partners with ASD to boost cyber intelligence sharing
Security Information and Event Management

Splunk partners with ASD to boost cyber intelligence sharing

Splunk teams with Australian Signals Directorate to integrate cyber intelligence sharing, aiding government and private sectors in boosting cybersecurity and compliance.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 25th Sep 2025
South Australia's tech workforce to double, adding AUD $5 billion
Data Analytics

South Australia's tech workforce to double, adding AUD $5 billion

South Australia's tech workforce is set to nearly double by 2035, boosting the economy by AUD $5 billion and creating 49,000 new skilled jobs.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Wed, 24th Sep 2025
Teens charged in SCATTERED SPIDER cyber attacks as experts warn of ongoing risks
Ransomware

Teens charged in SCATTERED SPIDER cyber attacks as experts warn of ongoing risks

Two UK teenagers linked to SCATTERED SPIDER have been charged for cyberattacks disrupting Transport for London, amid ongoing global cyber threats.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 24th Sep 2025

Global Stories

Australian stories

AI boosts UK dental practice revenues by GBP £9 million & cuts missed calls
Customer Relationship Management

AI boosts UK dental practice revenues by GBP £9 million & cuts missed calls

AI receptionist boosts revenues by GBP £9 million and cuts missed calls across 65 UK dental practices, improving patient access and staff efficiency.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 25th Sep 2025
Australian mid caps risk falling behind as large firms lead in AI
Open source

Australian mid caps risk falling behind as large firms lead in AI

Only 27% of ASX 200 firms reported AI use in 2025, lagging behind US and UK; large caps lead while mid caps risk falling behind in adoption.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 25th Sep 2025
Global volatility exposes intercompany risks in Asia Pacific
Supply Chain

Global volatility exposes intercompany risks in Asia Pacific

Global volatility is revealing key risks in Asia Pacific firms' finance operations, with fragmented intercompany processes causing cash and compliance issues.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Sep 2025
AI-driven cyber threats rise as human error & outdated systems persist
Malware

AI-driven cyber threats rise as human error & outdated systems persist

AI-driven cyber threats in Australia have doubled, with human error and outdated systems leaving critical infrastructure vulnerable to attacks in 2025.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 25th Sep 2025
Red Hat celebrates partner excellence in AI & open source awards
Hybrid Cloud

Red Hat celebrates partner excellence in AI & open source awards

Red Hat honoured six partners at its 2025 Ecosystem Awards in Sydney, celebrating collaboration in AI and open source driving enterprise transformation.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 25th Sep 2025
Libertas launches as major SAP partner in Australia & New Zealand
Digital Transformation

Libertas launches as major SAP partner in Australia & New Zealand

Libertas launches as a leading independent SAP partner in Australia and New Zealand, offering end-to-end services amid growing S/4HANA migration demand.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Sep 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Australian stories

UK online retailers lose revenue as returns outpace exchanges
Data Analytics

UK online retailers lose revenue as returns outpace exchanges

UK online retailers face revenue losses as returns hit 17.5%, highest globally, while exchanges lag at 5.8%, signalling urgent need for improved post-purchase strategies.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 26th Sep 2025