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Opinion stories - Page 23

Rob kunzler

Why High-Stakes Decisions Demand a Different Kind of AI

Wed, 4th Feb 2026
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As AI spreads across business, experts warn high-stakes boardroom decisions demand slower, explainable tools that enhance human judgment.
Christine low

Observability & AI spark Australia's business edge

Tue, 3rd Feb 2026
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Australian firms are turning observability from backroom monitor into strategic engine, fusing AI and data to drive growth and resilience.
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Apex champions proactive firewall upgrades for MSPs

Mon, 2nd Feb 2026
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Apex Computing turns firewall upgrades into planned security strategy, helping clients avoid breaches, downtime and costly distressed buys.
Farhoud salimi  chief technology officer  telstra health

Australia's digital health trends redefine connected care

Mon, 2nd Feb 2026
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Australia's GBP £270 billion health system eyes 2026 as the year disciplined, trusted digital engineering turns AI and data into safer care.
Vab mittal

Data discipline will make or break enterprise AI in 2026

Mon, 2nd Feb 2026
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As AI scales across Australia and New Zealand, leaders are learning that trust, impact and compliance all hinge on disciplined, clean data.
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GSMA brings #ChangeTheFace Alliance into diversity push

Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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GSMA folds the #ChangeTheFace Alliance into its Connectivity for Good programme, bolstering global diversity and inclusion efforts in tech.
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FOMO.ai unveils Hello Gordon for AI-led interviews

Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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FOMO.ai has launched Hello Gordon, a voice-led AI interview tool that turns expert conversations into multi-format, search-ready content.
Nancy smith

Analytic Partners named Forrester Wave Leader for 2026

Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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Analytic Partners named a Leader in Forrester's 2026 marketing measurement Wave after topping current offering and scoring highly on strategy.
Australian cfo dusk office streamlined financial dashboards scene

Is your month-end close dragging or nearing breaking point?

Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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partner programmes
Discover how Canstar re-engineered month-end close, turning late nights and manual workarounds into a scalable, resilient finance platform.
Bel lloyd

Expert details the data 'gold' fuelling retail media

Thu, 29th Jan 2026
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Australian retail media booms as brands race to turn fragmented customer data into 'gold' with unified, first-party identity and AI insight.
Peter waring

Why SOC 2 Type 2 certification matters for brokers

Thu, 29th Jan 2026
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document management
Insurance brokers must scrutinise software vendors' SOC 2 Type 2 security to safeguard client data, compliance and operational resilience.
Prevent duplicate patient records

Duplicate patient records put care & finances at risk

Thu, 29th Jan 2026
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data privacy
Duplicate patient records can jeopardise safety, inflate costs and risk fines; here's how better data practices and tools can prevent them.
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SonicWall NSM 3.5 boosts secure-by-design firewalls

Wed, 28th Jan 2026
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SonicWall rolls out NSM 3.5 SaaS, baking credential, data and analytics security into everyday firewall management by default.
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New email phishing tricks exploit QR codes & Teams

Wed, 28th Jan 2026
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QR codes in HTML, bogus Teams callbacks and fake Facebook windows are among new email scams sidestepping traditional security tools.
Peter philipp

Exposing the risks of customer churn using a connected graph

Wed, 28th Jan 2026
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Australian firms are using connected graphs to uncover hidden churn risks, predicting departures earlier and sharpening loyalty strategies.
Gareth cox

Why cybersecurity frameworks matter more than ever

Tue, 27th Jan 2026
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As cyber spend soars past USD $100 billion, rising breaches show Australian firms need clear security frameworks more than extra tools.
Scott wiltshire  vice president and general manager  oracle netsuite anz

Five key challenges Australian CFOs will face by 2026

Tue, 27th Jan 2026
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Australian CFOs face a turbulent 2026, juggling AI integration, cost pressures, talent gaps, new ESG rules and fragile supply chains.
Raymond schippers

Hybrid mesh security emerges to counter AI cyber risks

Tue, 27th Jan 2026
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hybrid cloud
As hybrid IT sprawl fuels blind spots and AI-driven attacks, experts say only a zero trust, hybrid mesh rethink can secure modern networks.
Accountant replacing paper ledgers with modern laptop in 2026 office

Is 2026 the year you finally upgrade your finance systems?

Tue, 27th Jan 2026
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With AI maturing and ERP platforms transformed, 2026 is fast becoming the tipping point for long-delayed finance system upgrades.
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Data Privacy Week: how to protect your digital life

Tue, 27th Jan 2026
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This Data Privacy Week, shift from oversharing to oversight: minimise what you collect, secure what you keep, and own your digital footprint.