Machine learning (ML) stories
A subset of Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning describes the process by which a computer is ‘trained’ to recognise and react to inputs or situations without being explicitly told what those reactions should be. Applied ML in business is referred to as ‘predictive analytics’ because the analytics software is trained to respond to incoming data and provide adaptive insights. ML is among the techniques being used in pursuit of AI mimicking the human brain.
Banks struggle to move AI pilots beyond test stage
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Banks are hitting old systems, poor data and regulatory hurdles as AI pilots stall, with most projects still stuck in test mode.
Bedrock deploys bidder on Index Cloud in programmatic first
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marketing
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ml
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adtech
Bedrock tests bidder on Index Cloud in a programmatic first, as the platform moves closer to impressions to boost scale and AI-led bidding.
OpenAI launches Symphony for coding agent workflows
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devops
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aiops
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open source
OpenAI unveils Symphony, an open-source spec that turns issue trackers into agent control planes and boosted landed pull requests by 500%.
Australian mid-sized firms gain from AI, but skills lag
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
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financial systems
Australian mid-sized firms are reaping productivity gains from AI, but MYOB says weak training, governance and legacy systems are limiting wider benefits.
Ant International launches mobile AI payment protocol
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wearables
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fintech
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iot
Ant International unveils open-source mobile AI payment protocol for wallets and wearables, aiming to secure agentic commerce across devices.
Bitget says 460,000 users adopted its AI trading tools
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api
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ai
Bitget's Gracy AI and GetAgent have drawn more than 460,000 users as the exchange expands its four-layer AI trading stack.
Databricks appoints Davinia Simon as ANZ public lead
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
Databricks hires Davinia Simon as Senior Director and Public Sector Lead for Australia and New Zealand to boost government AI and data strategy.
SAS launches AI supply chain agent in industry push
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gaming
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data protection
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manufacturing
SAS adds a private-preview supply chain agent and other AI tools, backed by USD $1 billion investment, for manufacturing, retail and finance.
SAS marks 50 years with focus on trusted AI growth
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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cx
SAS marks 50 years by sharpening its push into trusted AI, as Jim Goodnight says the software group's focus remains on governance and accountability.
SAS launches Quantum Lab as firms weigh AI barriers
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uc
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digital transformation
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physical security
SAS unveils Quantum Lab for Viya users as a survey finds firms are increasingly worried about practical uses, skills and returns.
SAS adds Copilot & agentic AI tools to Viya platform
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manufacturing
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data analytics
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data science
SAS expands Viya with AI assistants and agentic tools, including Copilot, MCP Server and an accelerator to bring governed AI into workflows.
SAS refreshes data management tools for AI governance
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virtualisation
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data protection
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data analytics
SAS updates its data management portfolio with cloud-native tools to improve governance, cut data movement and support analytics and AI.
LogicMonitor expands AI-led IT ops platform in ANZ
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
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cx
LogicMonitor adds Catchpoint-backed capabilities to its AI-led IT operations platform, promising governed automation across Australia and New Zealand.
NAB creates first AI Science team, appoints George Mathews
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robots
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digital transformation
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cx
NAB taps George Mathews to head its first AI Science team, as the bank builds in-house expertise to safely scale new digital tools.
MathWorks adds AI copilot tools to MATLAB & Simulink
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devops
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data analytics
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application security
MathWorks adds Simulink Copilot and Polyspace Copilot in R2026a, bringing generative AI tools to embedded design, code analysis and verification.
Australia insurers urged to modernise core technology
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Australian insurers risk falling behind on AI and growth unless they replace legacy core systems with cloud-native platforms before FY2027.
Australia scam losses rise as reports fall in 2025
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data protection
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mfa
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phishing
Australia scam losses climb to AUD $295.4 million as reports fall, with phishing, investment fraud and AI-driven tactics driving bigger hits.
LION & OpenAI deploy ChatGPT Enterprise across business
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saas
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Lion rolls out ChatGPT Enterprise to 2,500 staff in Australia and New Zealand, using AI for forecasting, production and sales support.
TeamViewer adds AI scripting to Tia for IT support
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hcm
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it automation
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rpa
TeamViewer rolls out AI scripting for Tia support agent, turning resolved IT tickets into reviewable automations for managed devices.
team.blue rolls out AI tools across its business brands
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saas
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data protection
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data analytics
team.blue widens AI push with new tools for booking, compliance, website creation and data analysis across four brands.