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Shopify says AI-referred sessions convert 80% better
Artificial Intelligence

Shopify says AI-referred sessions convert 80% better

AI-referral is becoming a meaningful sales channel for merchants, with Shopify saying such sessions converted 80% better than organic search between April and June 2026.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • 4 days ago
Atturra named ISG contender in Australian public sector AI
Digital Transformation

Atturra named ISG contender in Australian public sector AI

The ranking underscores rising demand for AI suppliers that can meet strict security and sovereignty rules while supporting government service delivery.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • 4 days ago
Pine Services Group acquires EBS to boost Australia reach
Software-as-a-Service

Pine Services Group acquires EBS to boost Australia reach

Customers will see no change day to day as Pine Services Group adds a long-established Microsoft specialist to widen its Australian ERP footprint.

By Raphael Veloso • 4 min read • Last month

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DevRev joins OpenAI Marketplace as a launch partner
Partner Programmes

DevRev joins OpenAI Marketplace as a launch partner

Enterprise customers can now direct part of their OpenAI commitment to DevRev's support and workflow tools, widening its sales reach.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 3 days ago
MariaDB Ecosystem Hub passes 200 entries in six months
Disaster Recovery

MariaDB Ecosystem Hub passes 200 entries in six months

The directory now gives MariaDB users a faster way to find compatible tools, after the curated hub topped 200 entries in just six months.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • 3 days ago
Reco raises USD $55 million as AI agent security grows
Identity and Access Management

Reco raises USD $55 million as AI agent security grows

Backers are betting that enterprise AI oversight will need sharper tools, as the security software company brings total funding to USD $140 million.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • 3 days ago
AI isn't the problem, Australia's natural resources industry needs business orchestration
Digital Transformation

AI isn't the problem, Australia's natural resources industry needs business orchestration

Fragmented systems could blunt AI gains in Australian resources, leaving maintenance, finance and supply chains harder to coordinate safely.

By Justin Grose • 4 min read • 5 days ago
Saviynt appoints Clinton Mottram to APJ security role
Digital Transformation

Saviynt appoints Clinton Mottram to APJ security role

The appointment reflects rising demand for tighter access controls as firms in Asia Pacific and Japan adopt AI across legacy and cloud systems.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week
Australian firms see AI IT gains but still demand oversight
Network Infrastructure

Australian firms see AI IT gains but still demand oversight

Despite strong returns from AI in IT, most Australian organisations still insist on human sign-off before systems can make operational decisions.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
CoreView launches Microsoft 365 security research lab
Privileged Access Management

CoreView launches Microsoft 365 security research lab

The research aims to expose gaps in Microsoft 365 controls, after CoreView found many IT leaders overstate their security posture.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week
Three technology myths CIOs should stop believing
Digital Transformation

Three technology myths CIOs should stop believing

Many firms are wasting AI spend by tackling the technology before defining the business problem, leaving CIOs to rethink old assumptions.

By Tal Nathan • 4 min read • This month
Fujitsu signs technology deal with Dyno Nobel worldwide
Hybrid Cloud

Fujitsu signs technology deal with Dyno Nobel worldwide

The agreement will simplify IT support for more than 4,700 employees across six continents, as Dyno Nobel overhauls ageing systems.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month
Dodge AI raises USD $2.65 million for enterprise maintenance
Digital Transformation

Dodge AI raises USD $2.65 million for enterprise maintenance

The funding will help automate a USD $600 billion maintenance burden that leaves large firms reliant on consultants and ageing know-how.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
La Fosse names new technology & transformation Chiefs
Customer Relationship Management

La Fosse names new technology & transformation Chiefs

The hires are set to accelerate La Fosse's AI and overseas push, as the group expands leadership to support growth across four service lines.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Last month
Red Heron exploits Gitea flaw, uncovers SIXZUT rootkit
Malware

Red Heron exploits Gitea flaw, uncovers SIXZUT rootkit

Attackers turned a newly disclosed Gitea flaw into automated intrusions within days, hitting systems in five countries and exposing source code and secrets.

By Raphael Veloso • 4 min read • Last month
UiPath adds AI agents to automate enterprise testing
DevOps

UiPath adds AI agents to automate enterprise testing

Enterprise quality teams could cut manual testing as UiPath adds AI agents to run, explore and maintain tests across applications.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month

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Canadians say technology speeds work but adds digital toil
Digital Transformation

Canadians say technology speeds work but adds digital toil

Canadians are increasingly frustrated by notifications, app switching and information overload, even as three-quarters say technology speeds their work.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month