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Identity the new security perimeter in the age of autonomous AI
Ransomware

Identity the new security perimeter in the age of autonomous AI

The breach exposed how autonomous agents can outrun human-tuned defences, making identity governance the real line of defence for enterprises.

By Len Noe • 4 min read • Wed, 12th Aug 2026
AWS adds Bedrock web search & DynamoDB vector search
DevOps

AWS adds Bedrock web search & DynamoDB vector search

Customers can now build AI apps with live web data and vector search in one AWS stack, reducing database sprawl and latency.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 11th Aug 2026
Australian AI cloud spending set to jump to AUD $1.5bn
Digital Transformation

Australian AI cloud spending set to jump to AUD $1.5bn

Australian businesses are set to lift AI cloud budgets sharply as production deployments drive demand for high-performance infrastructure.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Aug 2026
Blue Yonder unveils AI tools & sustainability findings
Supply Chain

Blue Yonder unveils AI tools & sustainability findings

Supply chain leaders are under pressure as Blue Yonder's survey finds sustainability slipping down priorities despite mounting climate and inflation risks.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 11th Aug 2026
Adrenalen launches pub sports ad network in Australia
Digital Signage

Adrenalen launches pub sports ad network in Australia

Venues could add thousands of dollars a year as Adrenalen's new network lets pubs and clubs monetise screens during live sport.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Tue, 11th Aug 2026
Contactile wins AI robotics sprint for Boston residency
Robotics

Contactile wins AI robotics sprint for Boston residency

A Boston residency and US market access await the Sydney startup after it topped a four-week sprint focused on physical AI and robotics.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Tue, 11th Aug 2026
Australian firms plan price rises amid supply strain
Agricultural Technology

Australian firms plan price rises amid supply strain

Shoppers could face higher prices, fewer choices and longer waits as Australian companies pass on rising supply chain costs.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 11th Aug 2026
Rinnai Australia cuts service times with Oracle AI
Manufacturing

Rinnai Australia cuts service times with Oracle AI

Customer enquiries are now being answered up to 35% faster as Rinnai Australia uses Oracle AI to ease pressure on its call centre.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Aug 2026
MoonPay launches Enterprise stablecoin platform for firms
Crypto

MoonPay launches Enterprise stablecoin platform for firms

The platform aims to cut costs and complexity for banks, fintechs and merchants moving funds across borders in fiat and stablecoins.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Mon, 10th Aug 2026
How smart cleaning devices became a serious retail category
Internet of Things

How smart cleaning devices became a serious retail category

Higher prices and better navigation have turned robot vacuums into a profitable home-appliance category for retailers and resellers.

By Mark Tarre • 7 min read • Mon, 10th Aug 2026
Synology launches cheaper DiskStation neo+ in Australia
Data Protection

Synology launches cheaper DiskStation neo+ in Australia

Lower entry prices for small businesses and home users come as the new models keep 2.5GbE, SSD caching and upgrade options.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 10th Aug 2026
Australian lenders adopt AI faster than data readiness
Digital Transformation

Australian lenders adopt AI faster than data readiness

Most Australian lenders are using agentic AI in underwriting, but just 3% say their data is fully ready for AI-driven decisions.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 10th Aug 2026
Customer verification in Australia: A complete guide
Data Protection

Customer verification in Australia: A complete guide

Rising cybercrime is forcing Australian businesses to tighten checks or risk fraud losses, compliance breaches and slower onboarding.

By Edmund Ng • 7 min read • Mon, 10th Aug 2026
Finance teams in educational institutions don't need more process, they need less chasing
Software-as-a-Service

Finance teams in educational institutions don't need more process, they need less chasing

Schools and universities can cut audit-season scrambles if they shift controls to the point of spend and stop chasing receipts later.

By Tanu Kaushik • 5 min read • Mon, 10th Aug 2026
Reolink expands into Bunnings stores across Australasia
Data Protection

Reolink expands into Bunnings stores across Australasia

A larger share of Australasian households will now find Reolink's security cameras and doorbells at Bunnings' 195 stores, including 178 in Australia.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 10th Aug 2026
Ecommerce fraud pressure rises 33% as AI fuels attacks
Digital Transformation

Ecommerce fraud pressure rises 33% as AI fuels attacks

Account takeover and card-testing attacks surged as AI lowered the cost and speed of scams, raising pressure on online retailers.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Mon, 10th Aug 2026
Infosys signs 10-year deal to overhaul Crocs systems
Digital Transformation

Infosys signs 10-year deal to overhaul Crocs systems

The 10-year programme should help Crocs cut costs, standardise operations and improve decision-making as retail margins stay under pressure.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Mon, 10th Aug 2026
Sydney filmmaker's iPhone horror film wins festival nod
Apple iPhone

Sydney filmmaker's iPhone horror film wins festival nod

Festival recognition is giving smartphone-made horror a bigger profile, after a Sydney filmmaker shot a feature entirely on an iPhone.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Mon, 10th Aug 2026
Dell launches 43-inch 4K huddle monitor in Australia
Unified Communications

Dell launches 43-inch 4K huddle monitor in Australia

Small meeting rooms could get easier to kit out as Dell's 43-inch conferencing monitor combines camera, audio and display in one unit.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Mon, 10th Aug 2026