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GreenSquare signs Sharon AI deal for Sydney campus
Edge Computing

GreenSquare signs Sharon AI deal for Sydney campus

The first stage of SYD1 now has an anchor customer, as Australia's AI data centre market moves from planning to deployment.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Yesterday
Are you still panning? There is a better way to extract mainframe gold
Data Analytics

Are you still panning? There is a better way to extract mainframe gold

Real-time mainframe data is becoming crucial for faster lending, fraud checks and insurance quotes, as stale feeds can mislead AI systems.

By Kaushik Bagchi • 5 min read • Yesterday
Healthcare finance is lean and complex. Its spend controls have to keep up
Software-as-a-Service

Healthcare finance is lean and complex. Its spend controls have to keep up

Tighter controls could stop overspend, speed approvals and cut audit chasing for lean healthcare finance teams juggling complex funding streams.

By Tanu Kaushik • 5 min read • Yesterday
AI transforming B2B discovery - but human trust endures
Data Analytics

AI transforming B2B discovery - but human trust endures

AI is changing how B2B buyers make decisions - but an expert warns that it is not a substitute for effective human comms strategies.

By David Shilovsky • 5 min read • Yesterday
Databricks AI helping telcos prevent churn, predict fraud
Digital Transformation

Databricks AI helping telcos prevent churn, predict fraud

By linking customer, network and operational data, telcos can spot churn and fraud sooner, while also speeding service and support decisions.

By David Shilovsky • 6 min read • Today
Google Cloud launches Filestore agent volumes for AI
Virtualisation

Google Cloud launches Filestore agent volumes for AI

The service aims to cut storage overheads for firms running thousands of AI agents, while keeping workspaces isolated and quick to spin up.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week
OpenSSL names keynote speakers & sponsors for Prague
Data Protection

OpenSSL names keynote speakers & sponsors for Prague

Growing scrutiny of cryptographic supply chains is pushing maintainers, researchers and regulators into the same room in Prague this year.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
GSMA warns rising handset costs could widen AI divide
Semiconductors

GSMA warns rising handset costs could widen AI divide

Billions already within coverage risk missing AI-era services as entry-level smartphones become less affordable in low-income markets.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Bank blocks confidential data leaks to public AI tools
Data Protection

Bank blocks confidential data leaks to public AI tools

Hundreds of attempted uploads were stopped as a regional investment bank moved to curb analysts' use of public AI tools for sensitive data.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Cook Islands trust boom opens fintech & regtech market
Data Protection

Cook Islands trust boom opens fintech & regtech market

Rising trust registrations are forcing Cook Islands firms to invest in compliance, payments and cybersecurity systems to serve overseas clients.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
AI speeds up cyber attacks on ageing systems, experts warn
Digital Transformation

AI speeds up cyber attacks on ageing systems, experts warn

Ageing technology is leaving critical services exposed as AI lets attackers exploit known weaknesses at machine speed, experts say.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Only 2% trust AI-ready cyber recovery, survey finds
Data Protection

Only 2% trust AI-ready cyber recovery, survey finds

Australian firms face rising cyber risk, with 80% hit in the past year and only 2% confident their recovery plans can withstand frontier AI threats.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week

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Hong Kong retailers face fraud & licensing hurdles
Data Protection

Hong Kong retailers face fraud & licensing hurdles

Nearly 88% of Hong Kong retailers surveyed reported payment fraud in the past year, as expansion abroad brought added costs and compliance strain.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Yesterday
Westpac approved to issue digital IDs
Digital Transformation

Westpac approved to issue digital IDs

Business customers will soon be able to share bank details with fewer fraud risks, after the bank became the first in New Zealand cleared to issue digital IDs.

By RNZ • 3 min read • Last week
Gen Z shoppers embrace AI but switch brands over trust
Data Protection

Gen Z shoppers embrace AI but switch brands over trust

Retailers risk losing Gen Z buyers quickly, as 43% have switched brands over AI use despite widespread adoption of recommendations.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Insight backs Scotland's AI scaling adoption programme
Digital Transformation

Insight backs Scotland's AI scaling adoption programme

Scottish firms will get support to move from AI trials to day-to-day use, with readiness checks and consultancy aimed at boosting productivity.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Westpac first New Zealand bank to issue digital ID
Data Protection

Westpac first New Zealand bank to issue digital ID

Business customers can now verify bank account details faster and with less fraud risk as digital credentials debut through Govt.nz's app wallet.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week