Opinion stories - Page 23
Why High-Stakes Decisions Demand a Different Kind of AI
Wed, 4th Feb 2026
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digital transformation
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risk & compliance
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erp
As AI spreads across business, experts warn high-stakes boardroom decisions demand slower, explainable tools that enhance human judgment.
Observability & AI spark Australia's business edge
Tue, 3rd Feb 2026
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data protection
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devops
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hybrid cloud
Australian firms are turning observability from backroom monitor into strategic engine, fusing AI and data to drive growth and resilience.
Apex champions proactive firewall upgrades for MSPs
Mon, 2nd Feb 2026
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firewalls
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encryption
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network security
Apex Computing turns firewall upgrades into planned security strategy, helping clients avoid breaches, downtime and costly distressed buys.
Australia's digital health trends redefine connected care
Mon, 2nd Feb 2026
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data protection
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
Australia's GBP £270 billion health system eyes 2026 as the year disciplined, trusted digital engineering turns AI and data into safer care.
Data discipline will make or break enterprise AI in 2026
Mon, 2nd Feb 2026
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data protection
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data analytics
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digital transformation
As AI scales across Australia and New Zealand, leaders are learning that trust, impact and compliance all hinge on disciplined, clean data.
GSMA brings #ChangeTheFace Alliance into diversity push
Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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it industry
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nokia
GSMA folds the #ChangeTheFace Alliance into its Connectivity for Good programme, bolstering global diversity and inclusion efforts in tech.
FOMO.ai unveils Hello Gordon for AI-led interviews
Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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saas
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martech
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rpa
FOMO.ai has launched Hello Gordon, a voice-led AI interview tool that turns expert conversations into multi-format, search-ready content.
Analytic Partners named Forrester Wave Leader for 2026
Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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cx
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martech
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partner programmes
Analytic Partners named a Leader in Forrester's 2026 marketing measurement Wave after topping current offering and scoring highly on strategy.
Is your month-end close dragging or nearing breaking point?
Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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saas
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digital transformation
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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.
Expert details the data 'gold' fuelling retail media
Thu, 29th Jan 2026
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data protection
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digital transformation
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cx
Australian retail media booms as brands race to turn fragmented customer data into 'gold' with unified, first-party identity and AI insight.
Why SOC 2 Type 2 certification matters for brokers
Thu, 29th Jan 2026
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data protection
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dr
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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.
Duplicate patient records put care & finances at risk
Thu, 29th Jan 2026
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data protection
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risk & compliance
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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.
SonicWall NSM 3.5 boosts secure-by-design firewalls
Wed, 28th Jan 2026
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firewalls
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data protection
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network infrastructure
SonicWall rolls out NSM 3.5 SaaS, baking credential, data and analytics security into everyday firewall management by default.
New email phishing tricks exploit QR codes & Teams
Wed, 28th Jan 2026
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uc
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firewalls
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mfa
QR codes in HTML, bogus Teams callbacks and fake Facebook windows are among new email scams sidestepping traditional security tools.
Exposing the risks of customer churn using a connected graph
Wed, 28th Jan 2026
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crm
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uc
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data analytics
Australian firms are using connected graphs to uncover hidden churn risks, predicting departures earlier and sharpening loyalty strategies.
Why cybersecurity frameworks matter more than ever
Tue, 27th Jan 2026
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ransomware
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cloud security
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supply chain
As cyber spend soars past USD $100 billion, rising breaches show Australian firms need clear security frameworks more than extra tools.
Five key challenges Australian CFOs will face by 2026
Tue, 27th Jan 2026
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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hcm
Australian CFOs face a turbulent 2026, juggling AI integration, cost pressures, talent gaps, new ESG rules and fragile supply chains.
Hybrid mesh security emerges to counter AI cyber risks
Tue, 27th Jan 2026
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firewalls
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ransomware
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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.
Is 2026 the year you finally upgrade your finance systems?
Tue, 27th Jan 2026
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
With AI maturing and ERP platforms transformed, 2026 is fast becoming the tipping point for long-delayed finance system upgrades.
Data Privacy Week: how to protect your digital life
Tue, 27th Jan 2026
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data protection
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encryption
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mfa
This Data Privacy Week, shift from oversharing to oversight: minimise what you collect, secure what you keep, and own your digital footprint.