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Opinion stories

Reimagining banking operating models in Australia for 2026 and beyond
Data Analytics

Reimagining banking operating models in Australia for 2026 and beyond

Australian banks must embrace AI, cloud tech and resilience-first strategies to cut costs and boost agility in a competitive, evolving market by 2026.

By Rajashekara Maiya and Theo Albers • 5 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Why observability matters to smart Aussie finance leaders
Hybrid Cloud

Why observability matters to smart Aussie finance leaders

Australian CFOs are using IT observability tools to cut operating costs and boost efficiency, enabling smarter spending and faster innovation in finance teams.

By Sascha Giese • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Why Australian banks must invest in secure and reliable databases
Disaster Recovery

Why Australian banks must invest in secure and reliable databases

Australian banks must invest in secure, reliable databases to meet rising customer expectations, comply with new privacy laws, and prevent costly downtime.

By Kevin Kline • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025

Global Stories

Opinion stories

When AI meets infrastructure: designing the data centres that can keep up
Data Analytics

When AI meets infrastructure: designing the data centres that can keep up

AI's surge demands data centres to be redesigned with liquid cooling, high-density power, and sustainability for scalable, efficient infrastructure across Europe.

By Darren Watkins • 5 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Why embedded finance is the missing layer in remote and flexible benefits
Crypto

Why embedded finance is the missing layer in remote and flexible benefits

Embedded finance is revolutionising remote work benefits, enabling personalised, flexible options with real-time control and boosting employee satisfaction and retention.

By Alex Misfud • 6 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Why memory will define the next era of AI agents
Large Language Models

Why memory will define the next era of AI agents

The next era of AI agents will be defined by memory, enabling them to retain context and build trust, shifting from brittle tools to adaptable collaborators.

By Manvinder Singh • 5 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Why is digital regulatory reporting implementation crucial for compliance
Risk & Compliance

Why is digital regulatory reporting implementation crucial for compliance

Financial firms face rising fines and must adopt digital regulatory reporting to ensure compliance, cut costs and boost operational resilience in 2024 and beyond.

By Laurent-Olivier Labeis • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
AI plus breached Identities: The next frontier in identity theft
Multi-factor authentication

AI plus breached Identities: The next frontier in identity theft

AI-powered identity theft is evolving rapidly, combining stolen personal data from breaches with deepfake tech to create highly convincing, scalable fraud.

By Simon Campbell-Young • 5 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Stop falling into the trap of tech for tech's sake
Customer Experience

Stop falling into the trap of tech for tech's sake

While 72% of Singaporeans see benefits in AI, just 26% feel knowledgeable, as APAC marketers urged to use AI purposefully for growth, not tech for tech's sake.

By Joseph McCarthy • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
AI plus cyber security: The double-edged sword
Multi-factor authentication

AI plus cyber security: The double-edged sword

AI is boosting cybercrime in Australia, with frauds mimicking government sites and cloning messages to steal funds amid rapid, unregulated adoption by businesses.

By Maria Padisetti • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
How context makes AI experiences users actually trust
Fintech

How context makes AI experiences users actually trust

Contextual AI enhances user trust by delivering timely, intuitive experiences that simplify tasks and support smarter decisions across sectors like recruitment and fintech.

By Hjörtur Hilmarsson • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Opinion stories

The new AI governance model that puts Shadow IT on notice
Data Protection

The new AI governance model that puts Shadow IT on notice

With 93% of firms facing unauthorised AI use, new governance models urge flexible policies to manage shadow AI risks while fuelling innovation.

By Art Gilliland • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
The increasing role of channel partners for optimising hyperscale investments
Partner Programmes

The increasing role of channel partners for optimising hyperscale investments

UK CTOs and CIOs increasingly rely on channel partners to optimise hyperscale cloud investments once initial provider incentives end.

By Mike DeSouza • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Tech and AI won't kill sales - but it's changing the game beyond recognition
Customer Relationship Management

Tech and AI won't kill sales - but it's changing the game beyond recognition

Technology is transforming sales with data and automation, but human insight remains vital for building trust and closing deals in a changing landscape.

By Nick Coward • 5 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Friend or foe - The AI revolution
Artificial Intelligence

Friend or foe - The AI revolution

A UK dentist reveals how AI can ease healthcare pressures, boosting staff efficiency and patient care while preserving the human spirit in business.

By Dr Grant McAree • 5 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Automation can redefine finance jobs for the better
Digital Transformation

Automation can redefine finance jobs for the better

Automation can tackle talent shortages in finance by cutting repetitive tasks, making roles more engaging amid new European e-invoicing mandates.

By Tim Stuart • 5 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Agentic AI and the rise of augmented human capabilities
Software-as-a-Service

Agentic AI and the rise of augmented human capabilities

Agentic AI shifts focus from automation to augmentation, enabling humans and AI to collaborate, enhancing productivity and reshaping future workplaces.

By Tony Tay • 6 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025