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The deal gives agriculture and industrial clients broader communications support as specialist agencies chase scale in policy-driven sectors.
Australia critical infrastructure rules tighten risk
Operators of essential services will need to manage AI, legacy systems and supplier risks under staged obligations due in 2027 and 2028.
Webull Australia links trading & funding to Qantas points
Clients can now earn airline rewards for topping up accounts and trading, as Webull Australia links its platform to Qantas Frequent Flyer.
Australian banks lag on strict DMARC email protection
Most customers still face avoidable phishing risk, as 59% of Australian banks lack the strict DMARC setting that blocks spoofed emails.
Marketers lag as agentic AI surges across industry
Many marketers are still unclear how to use agentic AI, even as pilots remain limited and governance questions grow across the industry.
Bigdatr adds connected TV ad monitoring in Australia
Streaming budgets are becoming easier to track as marketers gain visibility into rival campaigns across Australia's fast-growing connected TV market.
Why Eftsure's original pitch is fading fast
Bank-led name checks in Australia and New Zealand are eroding the niche that made Eftsure easy to sell a decade ago.
Editor Interviews
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Visa strengthens AI defences amid new era of cyber threats
Visa is pouring billions into AI defences as regulators demand safer, auditable systems to counter faster cyber threats and fraud.
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TCL's new range features brighter flagship TVs, with certified high-end sound and Gemini features, targeting Sony and Samsung's premium turf.
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Phishing-resistant authentication can prevent tax-time fraud
Fraudsters are exploiting tax season by stealing credentials and filing bogus returns, putting Australian refunds and ATO accounts at risk.
4 days ago
Marketers turn to AI as personalisation revolution arrives
Australian marketers are turning to agentic AI to keep pace with fragmented customer journeys and rising demand for personalised content.
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Expert Opinions
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Public Wi-Fi, reused passwords and distracted fans are leaving travelling Australians open to cyber-attacks during World Cup nights abroad.
about 12 hours ago
Why SMS authentication is exposing mortgage lenders to avoidable risk
Mortgage brokers face mounting breach and fraud risks as attackers exploit SMS codes to reach high-value client data, experts warn.
about 13 hours ago
FIFA World Cup: Can sports bodies win fans with data?
Disjointed ticketing, commerce and app data are making it harder for clubs to spot churn, target offers and boost matchday revenue.
about 14 hours ago
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about 15 hours ago
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about 18 hours ago
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Zip adds THE ICONIC to Australian merchant network
Australian fashion shoppers can now split payments at checkout, as Zip secures a slot on THE ICONIC's online store.
Amazon EKS adds Kubernetes rollback option for clusters
Administrators can now reverse failed EKS upgrades within seven days, reducing rebuilds and easing pressure on teams running many clusters.
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Darren Price
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Interview Editor
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Interview Editor
Fascinated by the technology industry after a visit to a Computer Faire in 1998, Donovan Jackson first worked as a public relations consultant for enterprise software and hardware distribution companies in 2000, then as a journalist for IDG-affiliated channel and trade publications, and as a producer of commercial content as an agency owner through the 2000s and 2010s. He has served as ITBrief editor in the last days of the printed magazine, and has a long association with TechDay as a contributor to special projects. Donovan has wide interests spanning technology, philosophy, bicycles, literature, psychology, motorcycles, travel, geography, history, general knowledge, and various combinations of these and other subjects.
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Analyst Insights
Industry research and analysis from leading firms.
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Customers tracking assets beyond mobile coverage can now switch automatically between satellite and cellular on one Myriota contract, cutting costs.
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Nvidia launches vision AI agent blueprints for industry
Shortages of training data and engineering effort are slowing industrial vision AI projects, prompting Nvidia to package reusable blueprints for developers.
Yesterday
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