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KPMG Australia secures first global AI management standard
Risk & Compliance

KPMG Australia secures first global AI management standard

KPMG Australia has become the first firm globally to achieve certification for its AI management systems under the new BS ISO/IEC 42001 standard.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Oct 2024
KPMG Australia first to achieve ISO 420001 AI standard
Generative AI

KPMG Australia first to achieve ISO 420001 AI standard

KPMG Australia has become the first organisation globally to obtain the ISO 420001 certification for its AI Management System, marking a significant milestone.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Oct 2024
Australia leads in AI adoption, Aussie biz leaders optimistic
Artificial Intelligence

Australia leads in AI adoption, Aussie biz leaders optimistic

Australia is leading in AI adoption within business, with 88% of leaders seeing AI transforming jobs. A BSI report reveals optimism despite governance challenges.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Tue, 17th Sep 2024
Australian businesses set to boost AI investment by 67% this year
Supply Chain

Australian businesses set to boost AI investment by 67% this year

Australian businesses are poised to increase AI investment by 67% this year, making it the second highest market globally for AI capabilities.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 31st Jul 2024

Global Stories

BSI stories

New BS ISO 21800 aims to simplify online contracts
Digital Transformation

New BS ISO 21800 aims to simplify online contracts

New BS ISO 21800 standard aims to cut fine print and make online contracts clearer for consumers across booming UK digital markets.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2026
Persistent named fastest-growing global IT services brand
Digital Transformation

Persistent named fastest-growing global IT services brand

Persistent named world's fastest-growing IT services brand as value jumps 22% to USD $989 million in Brand Finance 2026 ranking.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Feb 2026
Germany pioneers quantum-resistant ID cards for digital security
Data Protection

Germany pioneers quantum-resistant ID cards for digital security

Germany is set to launch quantum-resistant ID cards, pioneering new cryptography to protect digital identities against future quantum computing threats.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
Exclusive: How sustainability challenges are putting data centres under pressure
Unified Communications

Exclusive: How sustainability challenges are putting data centres under pressure

The global rush to build data centres amid AI boom faces mounting sustainability challenges, threatening their long-term viability and essential services.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Mon, 12th May 2025
i-PRO set to secure new AI management certification
Physical Security

i-PRO set to secure new AI management certification

i-PRO is on the brink of achieving ISO/IEC 42001 certification for its AI management systems, revolutionising practices in physical security.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 3rd Apr 2025
Australia leads in water security amidst global challenges
Clean technologies

Australia leads in water security amidst global challenges

Australia is emerging as a leader in water security, improving its ratings despite global challenges, according to a recent study by BSI and Waterwise.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Oct 2024

Stories from Other Regions

BSI stories

Globe Telecom leads Philippine brands in global study
Digital Transformation

Globe Telecom leads Philippine brands in global study

Globe Telecom has been named the world's 10th strongest telecoms brand as Philippine peers surge in Brand Finance's 2026 rankings.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Mar 2026
BSI launches first global standard for online age checks
Data Protection

BSI launches first global standard for online age checks

BSI unveils the first global standard for online age checks, aiming to harmonise safety rules as countries consider tougher social media curbs.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Wed, 4th Feb 2026
Unit4 hits 100th ERPx go-live & boosts AI investment
Data Protection

Unit4 hits 100th ERPx go-live & boosts AI investment

Unit4 marks 100th ERPx go-live, ramps up AI learning and security as more public and private sector customers move to its cloud ERP.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Mon, 12th Jan 2026
The new AI governance model that puts Shadow IT on notice
Data Protection

The new AI governance model that puts Shadow IT on notice

With 93% of firms facing unauthorised AI use, new governance models urge flexible policies to manage shadow AI risks while fuelling innovation.

By Art Gilliland • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
AI risk outpaces oversight as BSI warns of governance gaps for firms
Risk & Compliance

AI risk outpaces oversight as BSI warns of governance gaps for firms

BSI warns many UK and global firms lack robust AI governance despite rising investment, risking operational failures and reputational damage amid growing AI use.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 5 min read • Wed, 29th Oct 2025
SentinelOne & Schwarz Digits launch EU sovereign AI security
Firewalls

SentinelOne & Schwarz Digits launch EU sovereign AI security

SentinelOne and Schwarz Digits have launched an AI-powered cybersecurity platform on Germany-based cloud to ensure EU data sovereignty and compliance.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Sep 2025
TechWorks unveils AI community for UK deep tech sectors
Robotics

TechWorks unveils AI community for UK deep tech sectors

TechWorks has launched TechWorks-AI, a new initiative aimed at promoting AI and machine learning innovation across the UK's deep tech sectors from Bletchley Park.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Mar 2025