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New HQ for hybrid workforce: Atlassian Central hits milestone
Software-as-a-Service

New HQ for hybrid workforce: Atlassian Central hits milestone

Job cuts and AI investment are reshaping Atlassian's priorities, as its new Sydney tower approaches completion.

By David Shilovsky • 4 min read • Last month
MC&V wins new business from We Are Social & others
Digital Transformation

MC&V wins new business from We Are Social & others

The appointments signal growing demand for AI-led production as agencies and brands seek faster social content, live experiences and hybrid campaigns.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Asana unveils AI work suite for human & agent teams
Customer Relationship Management

Asana unveils AI work suite for human & agent teams

Australian businesses may struggle to keep up as Asana expands AI across workflows, with only 14% having scaled it organisation-wide.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Wed, 10th Jun 2026

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Okta launches Agent SSO to manage enterprise AI agent access
Identity and Access Management

Okta launches Agent SSO to manage enterprise AI agent access

The launch aims to curb unsecured AI tool access by giving companies central identity controls for agents already handling workplace tasks.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Last month
Blackbird raises AUD $1.05 billion for record venture fund
Software-as-a-Service

Blackbird raises AUD $1.05 billion for record venture fund

Global institutions are betting more heavily on Australasian tech, as Blackbird's new fund lifts the region's venture capital pool to record levels.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Last month
Salesforce expands Headless 360 across its platform
Software-as-a-Service

Salesforce expands Headless 360 across its platform

Authorised AI agents will now be able to call Salesforce functions across clouds with existing permissions, reducing the need for custom integrations.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Question marks over valuation as Canva makes AI pivot
Software-as-a-Service

Question marks over valuation as Canva makes AI pivot

Lower revenues and higher AI costs are challenges for Australian design software company Canva to maintain growth as it mulls IPO.

By David Shilovsky • 4 min read • Last month
ClickHouse customer base soars on back of AI demand
Software-as-a-Service

ClickHouse customer base soars on back of AI demand

AI agents are driving a sharp rise in demand for the real-time data platform, which added 1000 customers early in 2026 to top 4000.

By David Shilovsky • 4 min read • Last month
Okta data shows enterprises using multiple AI platforms
Hybrid Cloud

Okta data shows enterprises using multiple AI platforms

Enterprises are spreading AI use across several platforms, heightening identity and access risks as agents gain broader system access.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Jul 2026
NVIDIA unveils AI tools for media, robotics & design
Robotics

NVIDIA unveils AI tools for media, robotics & design

Newsrooms, designers and robotics teams are set to gain new AI tools as NVIDIA expands detection, agent and edge software at SIGGRAPH.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Wed, 22nd Jul 2026
ClickHouse Open House to feature ANZ tech industry leaders
Data Analytics

ClickHouse Open House to feature ANZ tech industry leaders

Engineering teams from Nine, Xero and Canva will show how real-time data tools are being used to support AI and observability in production.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Jul 2026
Marketers turn to AI as personalisation revolution arrives
Customer Experience

Marketers turn to AI as personalisation revolution arrives

Australian marketers are turning to agentic AI to keep pace with fragmented customer journeys and rising demand for personalised content.

By David Shilovsky • 5 min read • Mon, 29th Jun 2026
Chainguard named Gartner leader in software supply security
Cloud Security

Chainguard named Gartner leader in software supply security

The recognition underlines rising demand for tools that secure software builds before attackers can exploit open source dependencies and pipelines.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 24th Jun 2026
Okta expands AI agent access controls with 25 links
Software-as-a-Service

Okta expands AI agent access controls with 25 links

The expansion gives IT teams central control over AI agent permissions, reducing risky static keys and easing reviews as workplace use widens.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Wed, 24th Jun 2026
Anthropic expands Claude Design with new connectors
Software-as-a-Service

Anthropic expands Claude Design with new connectors

Users can now tie design work to coding and workplace tools, as Anthropic widens Claude Design's reach across teams and projects.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 19th Jun 2026
'Strong partnership': Canva, OpenAI team up for hackathon
Software-as-a-Service

'Strong partnership': Canva, OpenAI team up for hackathon

Hundreds of admin hours are draining staff time from lifesaving, research and STEM work at Australian nonprofits.

By David Shilovsky • 5 min read • Tue, 16th Jun 2026
OpenAI adds Codex plugins & site preview for business
Customer Relationship Management

OpenAI adds Codex plugins & site preview for business

Non-developers are driving Codex growth, prompting OpenAI to add business plugins and a preview for shareable internal sites.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Mon, 8th Jun 2026

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