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OpenAI launches ChatGPT Work & GPT-5.6 in Australia
Software-as-a-Service

OpenAI launches ChatGPT Work & GPT-5.6 in Australia

Australian users can now automate office tasks across apps and files as OpenAI rolls out ChatGPT Work and GPT-5.6 nationwide.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week

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Keeper Security hits USD $225 million ARR on AI identity
Software-as-a-Service

Keeper Security hits USD $225 million ARR on AI identity

Growing demand for unified controls over human and machine credentials has lifted the cyber security group past USD $225 million in annual recurring revenue.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last week
European executives warn AI & net zero risk stalling
Digital Transformation

European executives warn AI & net zero risk stalling

Measured results are now under pressure as firms struggle to turn AI pilots into everyday tools and prove climate plans beyond targets.

By Mark Tarre • 10 min read • Last week
Most AI cloud vulnerabilities remain unpatched, Orca says
Data Protection

Most AI cloud vulnerabilities remain unpatched, Orca says

Most fixable flaws in live AI cloud systems are still exposed, with Orca finding 99.9% remain unpatched across major platforms.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
Google Cloud puts Cloud Run sandboxes into preview
Virtualisation

Google Cloud puts Cloud Run sandboxes into preview

Developers can now isolate AI-generated code and user scripts inside Cloud Run, reducing the risk of exposing credentials or host data.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week
Entire launches distributed Git network for AI agents
DevOps

Entire launches distributed Git network for AI agents

Developers using AI agents could avoid GitHub rate limits and outages as Entire opens a preview network mirroring repositories across regions.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last week
OpenAI launches GPT-5.6 models with new coding push
Large Language Models

OpenAI launches GPT-5.6 models with new coding push

Businesses could see faster, cheaper AI coding and office workflows as OpenAI rolls out GPT-5.6 with stronger safeguards.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Last week
Google Cloud makes AlphaEvolve generally available
Semiconductors

Google Cloud makes AlphaEvolve generally available

Access to Google Cloud's code-optimisation agent now expands after early tests showed gains in forecasting, routing, chip design and research.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last week
Google Cloud launches C4N virtual machines for heavy I/O
Data Analytics

Google Cloud launches C4N virtual machines for heavy I/O

Customers running databases and analytics can now tap higher network and storage throughput, as Google Cloud makes its C4N machines generally available.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last week
Google adds GPU & TPU support to GKE Autopilot
Private Cloud

Google adds GPU & TPU support to GKE Autopilot

Developers can now run accelerator-heavy AI workloads on managed GKE Autopilot without handling node setup or low-level network allocation.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Human jobs are safe - but AI influence on healthcare growing
Robotics

Human jobs are safe - but AI influence on healthcare growing

AI is helping hospitals cut scan times, clear backlogs and spot disease earlier, while doctors still keep final say over treatment.

By David Shilovsky • 5 min read • Last week

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IPC & Luware team up on cloud compliance recording
Software-as-a-Service

IPC & Luware team up on cloud compliance recording

Banks and brokers gain a single cloud compliance layer as IPC adds Luware Recording across trading and collaboration channels.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week
Khova launches platform for retail & hospitality sites
Software-as-a-Service

Khova launches platform for retail & hospitality sites

Retail and hospitality groups are being offered a single daily briefing to turn scattered site data into faster action on the shop floor.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
CMap launches Chat AI tool for professional services
Software-as-a-Service

CMap launches Chat AI tool for professional services

Professional services firms can now query their own data in plain English, with early users already checking cash flow, staffing and overdue invoices.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Singapore warnings on identity gaps after breaches
Data Protection

Singapore warnings on identity gaps after breaches

Breaches in Singapore and Japan are sharpening scrutiny of identity controls, as regulators eye tougher rules for data centres and cloud firms.

By Mark Tarre • 6 min read • Last week
Singapore investors use AI widely but still seek advisers
Digital Transformation

Singapore investors use AI widely but still seek advisers

Yet only 8% of investors in Singapore said AI drove their last major decision, underscoring demand for human validation.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
RiskProfiler wins 120 G2 nods across 31 categories
Cloud Security

RiskProfiler wins 120 G2 nods across 31 categories

The recognition underscores rising demand for cyber-risk tools that show measurable returns, as buyers demand faster deployment and continuous monitoring.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week