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Opinion stories

Three-quarters of consumers more worried about cybersecurity, survey finds
Firewalls

Three-quarters of consumers more worried about cybersecurity, survey finds

A Mastercard survey finds 76% of consumers are more anxious about cybersecurity in 2025, driven by AI-powered phishing attacks and evolving digital threats.

By Ulrike Niemann • 5 min read • Fri, 31st Oct 2025
To tackle returns fraud, Aussie retailers need smarter - not stricter - policies
Customer Experience

To tackle returns fraud, Aussie retailers need smarter - not stricter - policies

Australian retailers face rising returns fraud yet must adopt smarter tech-driven policies over stricter rules to protect loyal customers and retain sales.

By Tim Robinson • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Oct 2025
Boosting retail confidence with integrated physical security systems
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Boosting retail confidence with integrated physical security systems

Retailers face rising threats from shoplifting to cyberattacks; integrated security systems boost early detection and support confident responses.

By Todd Dunning • 4 min read • Wed, 29th Oct 2025
Decrypting the future: Why post-quantum security must start today
Data Protection

Decrypting the future: Why post-quantum security must start today

Australia must adopt post-quantum cryptography now to protect sensitive data from future quantum computing threats breaking current encryption methods.

By Gareth Russell • 5 min read • Wed, 29th Oct 2025

Global Stories

Opinion stories

Beyond the perimeter: Building trust and proactive defence in the AI era
Data Protection

Beyond the perimeter: Building trust and proactive defence in the AI era

With over 1,100 data breaches reported in 2024, AI-powered PCs offer proactive, hardware-based defence to protect business data from evolving cyber threats.

By Robert Vinokurov • 4 min read • Mon, 3rd Nov 2025
Game review: Wreckreation (Xbox Series X)
Gaming

Game review: Wreckreation (Xbox Series X)

Wreckreation on Xbox Series X offers a vast 449 sq km open world racer blending Burnout's crashes and TrackMania's custom tracks for thrilling chaos.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Fri, 31st Oct 2025
Two decades of gold, buried under 2000 metres of granite
Data Analytics

Two decades of gold, buried under 2000 metres of granite

In 2026, businesses will finally unlock AI's true value by mining decades of unstructured data-two kilometres beneath the surface of their digital archives.

By Dwayne Alexander • 6 min read • Fri, 31st Oct 2025
What do good cohorts actually look like?
Customer Experience

What do good cohorts actually look like?

PvX reveals most teams misjudge scaling, showing top cohorts reach >150% net ROAS by M12, highlighting consistency and long-term growth over fast payback.

By Zhen Jie Sim • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Oct 2025
Beyond the transaction: Top loyalty trends for 2026
Data Analytics

Beyond the transaction: Top loyalty trends for 2026

Loyalty experts in APAC predict 2026 will see AI-driven hyperpersonalisation, real-time offers, gamification, and seamless omnichannel experiences revolutionising customer loyalty.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Fri, 31st Oct 2025
AI guardrails: Building trust in fintech's next frontier
Data Protection

AI guardrails: Building trust in fintech's next frontier

Fintech firms rush to adopt AI, with 65% using it despite cybersecurity lapses, highlighting the urgent need for robust guardrails to build trust and ensure safety.

By Ashwin Vishwanathan • 5 min read • Thu, 30th Oct 2025
Why now is the time to modernise your SIEM
Firewalls

Why now is the time to modernise your SIEM

AI-driven cyber threats demand modern Security Information and Event Management systems to enhance detection, reduce costs, and improve resilience.

By Matthew Lowe • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Oct 2025
Nightmare on cyber street: Inside 2025's scariest cyber threats
Ransomware

Nightmare on cyber street: Inside 2025's scariest cyber threats

In 2025, AI-driven cybercrime syndicates like Scattered Spider exploit human trust and quantum threats, forcing firms to rethink cyber resilience and risk management.

By Sam Salehi • 5 min read • Wed, 29th Oct 2025
Flexibility and interoperability are critical for next-generation advanced metering infrastructure
Smart Cities

Flexibility and interoperability are critical for next-generation advanced metering infrastructure

Energy utilities must prioritise flexibility and interoperability in advanced metering infrastructure to adapt swiftly and enhance customer service for the future.

By Steven Lupo • 4 min read • Wed, 29th Oct 2025
Our view on Agentic AI: AI assistants that work for you, in your favorite apps
Marketing Technologies

Our view on Agentic AI: AI assistants that work for you, in your favorite apps

Adobe launches conversational agentic AI assistants in apps like Photoshop and Express, accelerating creative workflows with natural chat and control.

By Ely Greenfield • 5 min read • Wed, 29th Oct 2025
Smart ERP: The missing link in resilient distribution management
Digital Transformation

Smart ERP: The missing link in resilient distribution management

Distributors face rising costs and supply chain risks; smart ERP solutions offer real-time data and automation to protect profits and improve resilience.

By Terry Smagh • 5 min read • Wed, 29th Oct 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Opinion stories

End of de minimis is maximising complexity and cost for UK retailers
Supply Chain

End of de minimis is maximising complexity and cost for UK retailers

UK retailers face rising costs and complexity as de minimis import duty exemptions end, challenging cross-border eCommerce and holiday sales.

By Emmett Young • 5 min read • Fri, 31st Oct 2025
How AI is driving growth and transforming the future of hospitality
Robotics

How AI is driving growth and transforming the future of hospitality

AI is transforming hospitality, with the market set to soar from USD $90 million to $8.12 billion by 2034, boosting efficiency and guest experiences worldwide.

By Filip Linek • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Oct 2025