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CrowdStrike report: AI is rewriting rules of cybersecurity
Malware

CrowdStrike report: AI is rewriting rules of cybersecurity

Organisations now have just 48 hours to patch most flaws, as AI helps attackers weaponise vulnerabilities far faster than before.

By David Shilovsky • 6 min read • 3 days ago
Workplace safety market set to hit USD $42.96 billion
Robotics

Workplace safety market set to hit USD $42.96 billion

Employers are boosting spending on digital tools and training as safety moves from compliance to a driver of productivity and retention.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 3 days ago
On-chain real-world asset perpetuals volume doubles fast
Blockchain

On-chain real-world asset perpetuals volume doubles fast

Weekend trading and pre-IPO speculation are driving growth in real-world asset perpetuals, even as pricing risks and liquidity gaps persist.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • 3 days ago
EPAM joins OpenAI partner network for enterprise AI
Digital Transformation

EPAM joins OpenAI partner network for enterprise AI

The tie-up could speed enterprise AI adoption as firms shift from pilots to secure, regulated deployments across core operations.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Bitget upgrades BGBTC with Bitcoin rewards & Chainlink
Decentralized Finance

Bitget upgrades BGBTC with Bitcoin rewards & Chainlink

Daily Bitcoin payouts and faster redemption could make Bitget's BGBTC more attractive to holders seeking yield without locking up their BTC.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 3 days ago
xBratAI & Bitget explore multi-asset trading tie-up
Crypto

xBratAI & Bitget explore multi-asset trading tie-up

The tie-up could let retail traders manage crypto, futures, forex and tokenised stocks in one workflow instead of juggling separate platforms.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Zero Trust drives biometrics in physical access security
Biometrics

Zero Trust drives biometrics in physical access security

The shift could leave sites exposed unless firms match cyber defences with repeated identity checks at doors and restricted rooms.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • 3 days ago
Reckon deepens AWS tie-up as AI lifts efficiency 30%
Software-as-a-Service

Reckon deepens AWS tie-up as AI lifts efficiency 30%

Product development is already running about 30% more efficiently as the software group expands AI use across accounting and legal services.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • 3 days ago
APAC fintech leaders flag agentic commerce & AI costs
Software-as-a-Service

APAC fintech leaders flag agentic commerce & AI costs

Fragmented payments and rising AI bills are forcing APAC fintechs to rethink infrastructure, interoperability and cost controls.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 3 days ago
How can phishing-resistant authentication strengthen AML compliance across the accounting sector?
Data Protection

How can phishing-resistant authentication strengthen AML compliance across the accounting sector?

Phishing-resistant logins could curb account takeovers that let criminals tamper with tax data, refunds and audit trails across firms.

By Geoff Schomburgk • 6 min read • 3 days ago

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Elula's Sweeper wins work as regulators tighten scrutiny
Digital Transformation

Elula's Sweeper wins work as regulators tighten scrutiny

As scrutiny intensifies, the AI tool is helping firms spot billing and compliance errors sooner, reducing fines, remediation costs and customer harm.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 3 days ago
V2 AI expands into Perth with four senior leadership hires
Digital Transformation

V2 AI expands into Perth with four senior leadership hires

Demand for enterprise AI is pushing the consultancy deeper into Western Australia, where energy and resources clients are now a bigger focus.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Australia urged to bolster digital finance & fraud defences
Digital Transformation

Australia urged to bolster digital finance & fraud defences

Rising online fraud and a 2027 digital assets regime are pushing banks and fintechs to upgrade infrastructure as adoption accelerates.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Australia leads HR AI adoption, Rippling research shows
Software-as-a-Service

Australia leads HR AI adoption, Rippling research shows

Yet only 36% of HR leaders feel confident their organisations can comply with emerging AI rules, raising governance concerns.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Weather-driven demand and the limits of seasonal inventory planning
Supply Chain

Weather-driven demand and the limits of seasonal inventory planning

Retailers risk overstock and shortages because weather-driven demand shifts with seasonal anomalies, not just heat, making winter buying decisions brittle.

By Aquatune • 5 min read • 3 days ago
Identity protection is the next fintech battleground
Data Protection

Identity protection is the next fintech battleground

Australians lost GBP £1.1 billion to scams last year, underscoring how banks now must protect customers' identities as well as their systems.

By Anthony Cooper • 5 min read • 3 days ago
MY CYBER GUARD launches free cyber health check for SMEs
Data Protection

MY CYBER GUARD launches free cyber health check for SMEs

Small firms may miss basic cyber gaps as a free self-check from MY CYBER GUARD flags weak passwords, patching and backup risks.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 3 days ago