Machine learning (ML) stories
A subset of Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning describes the process by which a computer is ‘trained’ to recognise and react to inputs or situations without being explicitly told what those reactions should be. Applied ML in business is referred to as ‘predictive analytics’ because the analytics software is trained to respond to incoming data and provide adaptive insights. ML is among the techniques being used in pursuit of AI mimicking the human brain.
Seedtag launches NeuroX contextual ad exchange for brands
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Seedtag opens NeuroX exchange to let agencies and brands buy on content cues as privacy changes reshape programmatic advertising.
CommBank deploys AI to spot emerging fraud patterns
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data analytics
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digital transformation
CommBank deploys agentic AI to uncover emerging fraud and scam patterns, generating detection rules across 80 million daily payment signals.
The real-time data solution to the AI energy problem
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
Australia's AI data-centre boom could be tamed by real-time streaming, cutting power use as batch processing pushes energy costs higher.
Commvault extends Clumio support to Google Cloud Storage
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Commvault brings Clumio backup service to Google Cloud Storage, targeting AI and analytics users with air-gapped recovery and early access.
Elastic ties security platform to Google's air-gapped cloud
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cloud security
Elastic and Google add AI-driven threat detection to air-gapped cloud systems as defence and government customers seek tighter data sovereignty.
OpenAI rolls out GPT-5.5 with coding & research gains
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data analytics
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digital transformation
OpenAI rolls out GPT-5.5 to ChatGPT and Codex users, touting stronger coding, research and office-work performance with tighter safety controls.
GapMaps appoints Peter Holmes as Chief Executive Officer
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erp
GapMaps names Peter Holmes Chief Executive Officer as Melbourne software company steps up global expansion and investment in AI-driven location intelligence.
ClickHouse deepens Google Cloud tie-up with four updates
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storage
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private cloud
ClickHouse broadens Google Cloud partnership with Lakehouse access, Bring Your Own Cloud, Axion migration and Antigravity link.
Queensland study finds ideological bias in AI moderation
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Queensland researchers find large language models can show partisan bias in hate-speech moderation, despite similar overall accuracy.
Check Point wins Frost & Sullivan recognition for WAF
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firewalls
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digital transformation
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network security
Check Point gains Frost & Sullivan 2026 recognition as its AI-driven WAF is praised for blocking zero-day threats and cutting false positives.
Coro promotes Benjamin Morrell to security strategy role
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firewalls
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Coro elevates Benjamin Morrell to Vice President of Security Strategy as it ties product design more closely to internal operations and AI-led protection.
FIS upgrades trading & risk suite for buy-side firms
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digital transformation
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rpa
FIS revamps cross-asset platform with AI dashboards and SaaS tools to help buy-side firms manage trading, portfolio and risk in one system.
Scality appoints Greg DiFraia to lead AI alliances
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storage
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data protection
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network infrastructure
Scality names Greg DiFraia as senior vice president to expand AI partnerships and support enterprise deployments across its global ecosystem.
Datadog launches GPU Monitoring to curb AI cloud costs
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Datadog rolls out GPU Monitoring worldwide as AI teams face mounting pressure to pinpoint idle chips, slow models and rising cloud spend.
Ant International upgrades Alipay+ with privacy tech
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encryption
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crypto
Ant International rolls out privacy-enhancing tech across Alipay+ payments, letting encrypted data process at scale as regulators sharpen scrutiny.
One-third of FIFA World Cup partners lack email protection
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data protection
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mfa
Proofpoint warns that 36% of FIFA World Cup 2026 commercial partners still lack the strongest DMARC settings, leaving fans exposed to spoofed emails.
Tata Steel expands Google Cloud AI across global operations
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storage
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manufacturing
Tata Steel deploys more than 300 AI agents with Google Cloud to speed up maintenance, customer service and back-office work worldwide.
Manhattan adds AI agents & fulfilment tools for retailers
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martech
Manhattan unveils embedded AI agents and fulfilment simulation tools to help retailers speed service, sharpen checkout and compare order strategies.
FinTech Australia names Finnies finalists for 10th year
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data protection
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crypto
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fintech
FinTech Australia's 2026 Finnies shortlist spans payments, AI and web3, with 160 finalists and sector value touted at AUD $13.8 billion.
Quantium launches Gemini Enterprise practice with Google
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digital transformation
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Quantium joins Google Cloud's Gemini Enterprise push with a new AI practice aimed at moving enterprise agents from pilots into production.