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Executives warn of rising fraud risks in business payments
Businesses face greater losses as scammers exploit service desks, remote hiring and real-time payments, leaving less time to spot deception.
CryspIQ update brings governed data to Teams & Copilot
Staff can now query trusted enterprise records in Teams and Microsoft 365 Copilot, with answers tied to source evidence and permissions.
Frontline workers use AI, but employers lag on guidance
Nearly half of Australian frontline workers have had no AI guidance from employers, even as many already use the tools to cut admin and shift hassles.
OutSystems launches AI claims tool for auto insurers
Insurers could speed up accident reporting and towing while keeping coverage and payout decisions with adjusters under a new OutSystems system.
BeyondTrust names Perfekt Australian partner of the year
The awards underline how security vendors are leaning on channel partners to win and support Australian identity security deals.
Nine in 10 Australian firms hit by slow patching risks
More than half of respondents said slow patching had already caused a confirmed incident, as AI tools shrink attackers' exploitation window to days.
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Cisco bets on unified security to counter AI-led threats
Businesses face faster AI-driven attacks as the networking giant folds security, observability and management into one platform.
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Ansarada expands AI capabilities to streamline deals with OS Bondi 3.0
OS Bondi 3.0 to cut due diligence time and give deal teams faster risk flags, while keeping sensitive transaction data within a governed secure environment.
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MSI expands target market with local AI-ready Prestige N16 Flip AI+
Businesses and creators could cut cloud reliance as MSI widens its laptop push beyond gaming with local AI processing and broader productivity features.
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First Digital: Agentic AI to reshape payment infrastructure
Businesses are being urged to build safeguards now as AI agents could soon be transacting more value than humans, First Digital says.
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It aims to help enterprises trace and undo unintended actions by AI agents before they spread across data, applications and infrastructure.
Honeywell unveils AI tools to cut false fire alarms
The new system is designed to help building operators cut nuisance alarms and manage more complex sites with fewer skilled staff.
Google Cloud warns AI agents will reshape cyber defence
The shift to machine-speed attacks could leave weekly scans and month-long patching too slow, as autonomous systems take on more security work.
Australia cyber attacks rise 39% as ransomware grows
Ransomware claims hit a record 1,063 victims in October, even as Australian organisations still faced 2,117 cyber attacks a week, up 39% year on year.
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Businesses facing cyber attacks and outages could cut weeks from recovery as Commvault's new software automates the restoration of apps, identities and infrastructure.
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Strong demand in security and AI helped lift third-quarter revenue 20% to USD $2.08 billion, prompting a higher full-year forecast.
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The Melbourne-based Cisco partner is expanding sales and services as FY26 revenue jumped 67 per cent and bookings surged.
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