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Closing the gap between where loss happens and where it's felt
Airlines

Closing the gap between where loss happens and where it's felt

Families in New South Wales face legal, logistical and emotional hurdles when a loved one dies overseas, making repatriation support vital.

By Dominic Vivarini • 5 min read • This month
Why 'strong passwords' can't save you from AI
Ransomware

Why 'strong passwords' can't save you from AI

AI has made stolen credentials and careless copy-paste habits a bigger risk than password strength, with scams and breaches accelerating.

By Raymond Schippers • 4 min read • This month
Why simplicity is becoming more important in final arrangements
Opinion

Why simplicity is becoming more important in final arrangements

Families are finding that simpler farewells can ease grief, cut costs and make room for more personal, meaningful tributes.

By Dominic Vivarini • 5 min read • This month
How custom cupcakes bring personality to every celebration
Marketing Technologies

How custom cupcakes bring personality to every celebration

Hosts are using personalised desserts to make celebrations feel more thoughtful, while giving guests easier serving and more flavour choice.

By Dominic Vivarini • 5 min read • This month
Why Australian enterprises can no longer afford to ignore the log management problem
Virtualisation

Why Australian enterprises can no longer afford to ignore the log management problem

Log bills are rising fast as cloud-native systems swamp legacy tools and drag incident resolution, and Australian firms are paying over USD $1 million a year.

By Raymond McCullagh • 5 min read • This month
The death of the backlink: Why PR is now the most powerful SEO tool you have
Marketing Technologies

The death of the backlink: Why PR is now the most powerful SEO tool you have

AI search is turning brand coverage into a direct driver of discoverability, making earned media far more valuable than backlinks for buyers.

By Cooper Frost • 4 min read • This month
Spinning to success: MAAP CFO reveals growth strategy with Annexa
Digital Transformation

Spinning to success: MAAP CFO reveals growth strategy with Annexa

Integrated finance and inventory systems are helping MAAP avoid operational drag as the cycling brand expands across eight countries.

By Annexa • 8 min read • Last month
Australia insurers urged to modernise core technology
Digital Transformation

Australia insurers urged to modernise core technology

Legacy systems are raising costs and slowing claims and quoting, leaving insurers at risk of missing out on AI and growth opportunities.

By Shaji Sethu • 4 min read • Last month
Modern slavery reporting is forcing manufacturers to rethink labour practices at home
Digital Transformation

Modern slavery reporting is forcing manufacturers to rethink labour practices at home

Tighter disclosure rules are exposing pay, hours and subcontracting gaps in Australian factories, raising exploitation and reputational risks.

By Damien Durston • 5 min read • Last month
The real-time data solution to the AI energy problem
Data Analytics

The real-time data solution to the AI energy problem

Real-time streaming could curb the soaring electricity use of AI data centres, helping Australia’s sector grow without bigger energy bills.

By Simon Laskaj • 4 min read • Last month
World IP Day: Why IP is the backbone of sporting brands' success
Gaming

World IP Day: Why IP is the backbone of sporting brands' success

Lapsed marks, imprecise registrations and unresolved NFT disputes are exposing sports brands to costly legal fights and lost exclusivity.

By Aparna Watal • 6 min read • Last month
KYC for online gambling & gaming in Australia: A compliance guide
Gaming

KYC for online gambling & gaming in Australia: A compliance guide

Tighter identity checks are now crucial as Australian gambling operators face higher money-laundering risks and multimillion-dollar penalties.

By Edmund Ng • 6 min read • Last month
Agentic era and the UI transition
Digital Transformation

Agentic era and the UI transition

AI agents are set to erode ad-funded web traffic, forcing businesses to pivot from screen-based funnels to metered API revenue.

By Ned Shawa • 5 min read • Last month
BLUETTI launches FridgePower on Kickstarter: Ultra-slim battery backup for refrigerators and home use
Internet of Things

BLUETTI launches FridgePower on Kickstarter: Ultra-slim battery backup for refrigerators and home use

Households could keep fridges and medicines powered through outages, as the 2kWh backup is now on Kickstarter from AUD $1,147 equivalent.

By BLUETTI • 4 min read • Last month
Why runtime identity is emerging as the next cybersecurity imperative
Data Protection

Why runtime identity is emerging as the next cybersecurity imperative

As AI agents spread across workplaces, static credentials are proving too risky for sensitive tasks and customer-facing systems.

By Ash Diffey • 5 min read • Last month
Five ways to maximise benefits of mobile-first systems
Data Analytics

Five ways to maximise benefits of mobile-first systems

Australian venues are turning to mobile-first systems to cut labour pressure, reduce errors and lift spend per table amid tight margins.

By Barry Shaked • 4 min read • Last month
Agentic commerce and the evolution of retail purchase behaviour
Digital Transformation

Agentic commerce and the evolution of retail purchase behaviour

Retail brands risk becoming invisible as AI agents start to compare products, verify data and steer purchases inside chatbots.

By Sangeeta Mudnal • 4 min read • Last month
How to find a gift that feels personal this Mother's Day
Marketing Technologies

How to find a gift that feels personal this Mother's Day

A thoughtful choice can matter more than cost, as personal touches turn even simple Mother’s Day gifts into something memorable.

By Chirag Solanki • 4 min read • Last month
The AI risk hiding in your finance team's browser tabs
Data Protection

The AI risk hiding in your finance team's browser tabs

Unapproved consumer AI tools are exposing finance data to model training, leaving ANZ firms with hidden governance and audit risks.

By Annexa • 7 min read • Last month