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The race to biometric banking is on - which Australian bank will be first
Surveillance

The race to biometric banking is on - which Australian bank will be first

Australian banks are racing to fully adopt biometric banking, offering enhanced security and convenience through facial recognition and fingerprint technology.

By Vito Fabbrizio • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Aug 2025
The VMware cost hike is a modernisation opportunity
Virtualisation

The VMware cost hike is a modernisation opportunity

Australian firms facing VMware's steep licence hikes see a chance to modernise infrastructure by switching to flexible platforms like Red Hat OpenShift.

By Uros Zajc • 5 min read • Mon, 4th Aug 2025
Why cloud-based printing can deliver significant business benefits
Digital Transformation

Why cloud-based printing can deliver significant business benefits

Cloud-based printing simplifies IT, cuts costs, boosts security and lets employees print securely anywhere, transforming business print operations globally.

By Gregory White • 4 min read • Mon, 4th Aug 2025

Global Stories

Opinion stories

How to present HR software to your finance team
Data Protection

How to present HR software to your finance team

HR leaders must prepare solid ROI, cost, and risk data to convince finance teams that HR software is a strategic investment, not just a cost centre.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Thu, 7th Aug 2025
Master of the trade tools: The case for becoming a power user
Document Management

Master of the trade tools: The case for becoming a power user

Mastering work tools-from laptops to AI software-transforms productivity and satisfaction, giving insurance brokers a crucial edge in a digital-first world.

By David Leach • 7 min read • Wed, 6th Aug 2025
The agentic AI revolution: Experts explain key business trends
Data Analytics

The agentic AI revolution: Experts explain key business trends

Agentic AI is transforming business with smarter virtual assistants and personalised marketing, reshaping customer experience and operational workflows globally.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Wed, 6th Aug 2025
Age as an asset: Inclusive hiring solutions for Australia's over-50 workforce
Digital Transformation

Age as an asset: Inclusive hiring solutions for Australia's over-50 workforce

Nearly 25% of Australia's 2025 workforce is over 50, yet 42% face age discrimination, despite their vital skills in sectors like healthcare and construction.

By Mark Samlal • 4 min read • Tue, 5th Aug 2025
Context, constraints and control: The keys to building reliable purpose-driven AI agents
Risk & Compliance

Context, constraints and control: The keys to building reliable purpose-driven AI agents

Building reliable AI agents requires clear constraints, purpose-driven design, and robust control to ensure trustworthy and practical enterprise adoption.

By Sean Falconer • 5 min read • Tue, 5th Aug 2025
How to know when Xero is holding back your finance strategy
Financial Systems

How to know when Xero is holding back your finance strategy

Xero suits small operations but strains under multiple entities, causing manual work and errors; CFOs must consider unified ERP for scaled finance leadership.

By Annexa • 4 min read • Tue, 5th Aug 2025
Government Agencies race ahead of private sector on quantum preparedness
Encryption

Government Agencies race ahead of private sector on quantum preparedness

Government agencies outpace the private sector in quantum computing readiness, urging urgent action to protect future cybersecurity and national security.

By Julian Fay • 3 min read • Mon, 4th Aug 2025
How hybrid access control can smooth your shift to next-generation security solutions
Surveillance

How hybrid access control can smooth your shift to next-generation security solutions

Hybrid cloud access control helps Australian businesses modernise security gradually, blending on-premises systems with cloud features for flexible, cost-effective protection.

By Lee Shelford • 4 min read • Mon, 4th Aug 2025
How intelligent observability and FinOps fuel cloud cost optimisation
Data Analytics

How intelligent observability and FinOps fuel cloud cost optimisation

Australian firms face soaring cloud costs, with spending set to hit A$26.6 billion in 2025; intelligent observability and FinOps are key to cost control.

By Rob Newell • 3 min read • Mon, 4th Aug 2025
The bouncer at the door: Protecting your network from within
Malware

The bouncer at the door: Protecting your network from within

Outdated network hardware poses a hidden threat, turning your vital security 'bouncer' into a vulnerability that invites cyber-attacks and data breaches.

By Debasish Mukherjee • 6 min read • Fri, 1st Aug 2025
AI-driven spend management vital for better visibility, says new Hackett data
Data Analytics

AI-driven spend management vital for better visibility, says new Hackett data

New Hackett data shows AI-driven spend management boosts CFOs' visibility, cutting costs and accelerating sourcing in tight finance environments.

By Andy Tongue • 4 min read • Fri, 1st Aug 2025
The case for multi-rail instant payments in an interoperable future
Fintech

The case for multi-rail instant payments in an interoperable future

US enterprises reap benefits from multi-rail instant payments, using both RTP and FedNow networks for speed, reach and smarter cash flow control.

By Dave Glaser • 4 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Opinion stories

The real estate journey is being rebuilt and buyers are finally in control
Digital Transformation

The real estate journey is being rebuilt and buyers are finally in control

Real estate is evolving as buyers gain control with AI and specialist teams, creating a faster, personalised home-buying journey suited to today's needs.

By Nabeel Rushdi • 4 min read • Sat, 2nd Aug 2025
How to invest like you're uber rich (even if you're not!)
Crypto

How to invest like you're uber rich (even if you're not!)

Tokenisation and blockchain tech are breaking barriers, letting everyday investors access alternative assets once reserved for the ultra-wealthy.

By Paul Quickenden • 5 min read • Fri, 1st Aug 2025