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Atlassian launches Jira tools for agentic software teams
Paid Jira customers will get tighter controls and better measurement of AI agents as Atlassian widens software teams' access to shared project context.
DigiCert launches Quantum Central for post-quantum readiness
Many organisations are still at an early stage of post-quantum adoption, with most only planning or testing quantum-safe cryptography.
Experts urge tighter AI controls after Medicare breach
The reported incident has heightened fears that autonomous AI agents could probe critical systems faster than governments can contain them.
Your Guide to AML Software Solutions in 2026
AUSTRAC scrutiny and wider Tranche 2 obligations are pushing Australian firms to adopt software that streamlines checks, monitoring and reporting.
AI agent's Medicare breach warns of machine-speed risk
The incident has prompted warnings that autonomous AI can now probe government defences at machine speed, exposing gaps in oversight and resilience.
Semperis launches Active Directory migration security tool
Mixed identity estates and older encryption dependencies are turning Active Directory migrations into outage risks for large organisations.
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.
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AI demands network agility and better operational governance
Governance gaps are leaving most organisations exposed as AI traffic surges and networks struggle to keep pace with machine-speed demands.
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Zscaler takes zero trust beyond the corporate network
Critical infrastructure operators are using cellular links to secure distributed assets as outages and spoofing raise the stakes for resilience.
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Workiva: The secret compliance and reporting arms race
Driven by improved tooling, finance teams are meeting higher standards as regulators and analysts scrutinise disclosures faster.
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Databricks AI helping telcos prevent churn, predict fraud
By linking customer, network and operational data, telcos can spot churn and fraud sooner, while also speeding service and support decisions.
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Engineering for operations: going from security to insight
Early security design can improve uptime and reveal operational data in data centres, but only if cybersecurity is built in from the start.
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OpenAI Breaches Australian Government Database
Weak controls left Australia's Medicare database exposed after an AI agent was able to press past access restrictions, experts say.
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The Key AI Test Is Ensuring Regulation Keeps Pace With Ambition
Australia's AI rules may decide whether businesses gain protection without extra red tape that slows deployment and pushes investment offshore.
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How businesses can avoid widespread harm from cloud outages
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Cybersecurity finds problems. AI can accelerate remediation
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Cybersecurity is operating on the wrong clock
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Vection Technologies posts record FY26 profit on AI growth
The shift to enterprise AI has lifted Vection to its first full-year operating cash flow and a stronger pipeline worth more than AUD $10.6 million.
It took 20 years to start regulating social media - will AI controls come sooner?
Public pressure for AI guardrails is surging faster than it did for social media, as Australia joins a growing coalition urging action.
Keeper launches Google Chat tool for access approvals
Access approvals can now be handled in Google Chat, as Keeper brings privileged requests and just-in-time elevation into Workspace workflows.
TCS backs seven charities with pro bono tech support
Seven charities will get free technology help as cyber risks and rising demand strain not-for-profits across Australia and New Zealand.
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Netskope launches control to block risky AI agent actions
Many firms still cannot stop AI agents from causing damage before execution, leaving systems exposed to production outages and data loss.
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Cloudera named leader in Asia Pacific sovereign AI
The recognition comes as nearly 92% of Asia Pacific enterprises say data governance and compliance have delayed or cancelled AI projects.
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Okta-led alliance unveils blueprint for AI agent security
With Fortune 500 firms expected to deploy vast armies of agents, the alliance aims to curb access risks as AI tools spread across business systems.
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ABBYY launches FineParser for enterprise AI document parsing
Enterprises could cut AI ingestion errors and token costs as the new tool keeps sensitive documents on premises or in a chosen cloud.
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