AWS Glue 6.0 cuts prices 30% with Iceberg v3 support
about 6 hours agoLower ETL bills and broader open-table support may tempt data teams as AWS Glue 6.0 adds Iceberg v3 and new runtimes.
Australian stories
PEXA flags drop in scam confidence among homebuyers
Fewer Australians can spot property settlement scams, with confidence in identifying them falling to 41% as AI voice fraud worries grow.
Otto & Restoke join forces on restaurant AI ordering
The deal should help restaurants steer phone orders towards higher-margin dishes while easing pressure on staff and margins.
Australian firms rush to plan real-time payments shift
Nearly three-quarters of large Australian companies now know the shift is coming, as real-time payments promise better cash flow and controls.
Australian businesses turn to Revenue-as-a-Service
With hiring tight and costs rising, firms are outsourcing sales and customer retention to lift revenue without adding permanent headcount.
Australian finance teams warned over payment scam risks
Finance teams are being urged to tighten checks as scammers exploit weak controls, with mid-sized firms, charities and public bodies most exposed.
OpenAI gives AUD $5.5m credits to Australian founders
The credits could help Australian startups offset early AI costs as OpenAI races rivals to win long-term loyalty from founders.
Data centre influx applies pressure on AU emissions targets
Australia's net zero goal faces fresh strain as billions flow into data centres that could lift power demand, water use and emissions.
Editor Interviews
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Jamf launches AI Governance to enhance visibility, security
IT teams can now track AI models on Apple fleets to curb data leaks and token spend as businesses wrestle with shadow AI.
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Zendesk's outcome-based pricing balances AI with human touch
Businesses will pay only for closed support cases under Zendesk's new model, as the software group ties AI automation to human fallback.
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Cvent says event success lies in genuine human interaction
Hybrid formats are helping organisers broaden reach without losing the in-room relationships that still drive trust, leads and donations.
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ClickHouse customer base soars on back of AI demand
AI agents are driving a sharp rise in demand for the real-time data platform, which added 1000 customers early in 2026 to top 4000.
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Expert Opinions
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Cross-border checkout has a data quality problem
Poor data at checkout is fuelling cost surprises, missed deliveries and fraud fears that are turning many cross-border shoppers away.
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Mobile licenses are becoming Australia's digital identity test case
Trust is shifting from plastic cards to phones as states align mobile licences with international standards for everyday identity checks.
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The Great Content Collapse is already here. Is your marketing team ready?
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AgProcure wins Qlik award for contract analytics platform
The award underscores how AgProcure's automation could speed contract checks and reporting for retailers handling large volumes of purchasing data.
Akamai maps distributed cloud shift for APAC AI workloads
Enterprises in Asia-Pacific are moving AI from trials to production, driving demand for low-latency, distributed computing closer to users and data.
xTool opens Australian pre-orders for O1 Omni Printer
Small businesses could cut equipment costs as xTool's desktop O1 combines four print methods in one machine, with Australian pre-orders now open.
Dreame launches T16 Pro TriForce vacuum in Australia
Australian households can tackle spills, pet mess and hard floors with one machine, as Dreame's T16 Pro TriForce sells for AUD $1,499.
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Analyst Insights
Industry research and analysis from leading firms.
Infosys Aster named leader in marketing transformation
The recognition bolsters Infosys' pitch to enterprises seeking measurable returns as budget pressure and AI adoption reshape marketing services.
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Jamf launches native AI governance controls for Mac in ANZ
IT teams in Australia and New Zealand can now police AI apps on managed Macs as Jamf adds endpoint-level controls and audit reporting.
Last week
SAP Concur launches AI tools for travel & expenses
Finance teams could cut manual work and tighten oversight as SAP Concur rolls out AI tools for approvals, cards and meeting planning.
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Infios named a leader in IDC MarketScape assessments
Rising fulfilment complexity is pushing manufacturers and retailers towards AI tools that can route stock, orders and delivery promises more effectively.
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