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PagerDuty names Ingram Micro sole Australian distributor
DevOps

PagerDuty names Ingram Micro sole Australian distributor

Australian solution providers will gain simpler access to PagerDuty's incident management tools as the vendor taps Ingram Micro's reseller network.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Jun 2026
Aon launches D&O Risk Analyser for ASX-listed firms
Risk & Compliance

Aon launches D&O Risk Analyser for ASX-listed firms

ASX-listed boards can now test executive exposure against Australian class action data as Aon's new tool sharpens insurance decisions.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Jun 2026
Claroty flags data centre risks in Vertiv & Trane kit
Data centers

Claroty flags data centre risks in Vertiv & Trane kit

Cooling and power systems in data centres could be exposed to remote takeover, threatening uptime as AI workloads drive reliance on critical infrastructure.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Jun 2026
Cohesity gains access to Anthropic's Claude for security
Data Protection

Cohesity gains access to Anthropic's Claude for security

The restricted model could speed up vulnerability fixes across Cohesity's platform as AI intensifies both attack and defence in critical software.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 9th Jun 2026
Archer quantum fraud test advances on real hardware
Semiconductors

Archer quantum fraud test advances on real hardware

Testing on a commercial quantum computer showed Archer's model can spot fraud, though the higher false-positive rate underscores hurdles for banks.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 9th Jun 2026
PhishByte warns spear phishing drives payment fraud losses
Phishing

PhishByte warns spear phishing drives payment fraud losses

Targeted email scams are pushing payment redirection fraud losses higher as Australian firms lose more than AUD $166.8 million.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Mon, 8th Jun 2026
Melbourne council adopts Databricks for AI data platform
Smart Cities

Melbourne council adopts Databricks for AI data platform

Manual data wrangling at the City of Melbourne is being replaced by a single AI platform supporting more than 700 datasets and 40 use cases.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Jun 2026
Australia leads in self-hosted AI use, JFrog finds
DevOps

Australia leads in self-hosted AI use, JFrog finds

The survey also found most firms still lack secrets scanning and rapid audit proof, leaving hidden credentials and compliance delays as weak spots.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Fri, 5th Jun 2026
Monash Health trials Heidi AI translation in hospitals
Data Protection

Monash Health trials Heidi AI translation in hospitals

Patients speaking other languages could get faster support as Monash Health tests AI translation across its hospitals and clinics.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Jun 2026
Australian healthcare AI adoption slowed by maturity gaps
Digital Transformation

Australian healthcare AI adoption slowed by maturity gaps

Most Australian healthcare providers are stuck in pilot mode as weak data, governance and operating models limit wider AI rollout.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Jun 2026
Australia has two-year window to build AI champions
Software-as-a-Service

Australia has two-year window to build AI champions

Global rivals could capture most of the value from local AI start-ups unless investors and customers act fast, King River Capital warns.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Jun 2026
Tego warns of AI monoculture risk in healthcare insurance
Risk & Compliance

Tego warns of AI monoculture risk in healthcare insurance

Existing medical malpractice and cyber policies may leave hospitals exposed as AI-related claims rise and liabilities spread across vendors.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Thu, 4th Jun 2026
Tax phishing scams surge in Australia, Proofpoint warns
Malware

Tax phishing scams surge in Australia, Proofpoint warns

End-of-financial-year deadlines are giving criminals a timely opening to steal credentials and financial data from Australians, Proofpoint says.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Jun 2026
Konica Minolta Australia named ACT Leader by Quocirca
Document Management

Konica Minolta Australia named ACT Leader by Quocirca

The ranking signals growing demand for print vendors that can plug into cloud, security and workflow systems rather than stand alone.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Jun 2026
Most under-16s still using social media despite ban
Gaming

Most under-16s still using social media despite ban

Parents are bearing most of the burden, as 78% of under-16s in Australia are still accessing social media covered by the ban.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Jun 2026
Orca Opti launches free AI governance tool for Australia
Data Protection

Orca Opti launches free AI governance tool for Australia

Regulated employers can now test their AI controls in minutes, as the Brisbane firm targets stricter data rules and workplace leak risks.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 2nd Jun 2026
Australians turn to AI as trust gap widens, study finds
Wearables

Australians turn to AI as trust gap widens, study finds

Adoption has surged to 17.4 million users, even as most Australians remain uneasy about tech firms' data use and ad-funded answers.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Tue, 2nd Jun 2026
Aon sees Australian construction growth driven by defence
Data centers

Aon sees Australian construction growth driven by defence

Labour shortages, rising costs and tighter regulation are threatening delivery on Australia's construction pipeline despite robust defence-led demand.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 2nd Jun 2026
Reolink launches triple-lens security cameras in Australia
Smart Home

Reolink launches triple-lens security cameras in Australia

Homeowners can now buy Reolink's new triple-lens cameras in Australia, with the first OMVI model priced from AUD $429.99 and subscription-free storage.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Jun 2026