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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 • Last month
Sharon AI names Anuj Goel as Chief Financial Officer
Digital Transformation

Sharon AI names Anuj Goel as Chief Financial Officer

The leadership change comes as the Nasdaq-listed company pushes to expand its AI cloud business and strengthen capital oversight.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month
Australian universities boost AI spend despite gaps
Software-as-a-Service

Australian universities boost AI spend despite gaps

Most institutions still lack the systems and skills to use it effectively, even as AI budgets rise to cut costs and improve student outcomes.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month
Seeing Machines wins mirror-based monitoring deal in Europe
Supply Chain

Seeing Machines wins mirror-based monitoring deal in Europe

The deal could add about USD $5 million in revenue as European carmakers race to meet tighter driver-monitoring safety rules.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month
Fresh perspective: New Gentrack CTO on AI-driven utility future
Software-as-a-Service

Fresh perspective: New Gentrack CTO on AI-driven utility future

AI tools could cut utility costs and reduce customer friction as Gentrack's new Chief Technology Officer pushes a more proactive service model.

By Donovan Jackson • 6 min read • Last month
Workday launches AI-powered learning tool with Sana
Software-as-a-Service

Workday launches AI-powered learning tool with Sana

The new system aims to cut training admin and link course content to workforce data, as employers race to address fast-changing skills needs.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last month
HP backs Wubble.ai for AI audio on its PCs in Asia
Edge Computing

HP backs Wubble.ai for AI audio on its PCs in Asia

Users across Asia-Pacific will gain access to AI music, voice and sound tools on eligible HP consumer PCs as the partnership rolls out regionally.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
OpenAI launches Presence for enterprise voice agents
Fintech

OpenAI launches Presence for enterprise voice agents

Enterprise users can now limit what AI voice agents access and do, as OpenAI seeks to move beyond pilot projects into production use.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Cohesity names Peter Hanna as APJ VP Sales, General Manager
Data Protection

Cohesity names Peter Hanna as APJ VP Sales, General Manager

The move strengthens Cohesity's push in Asia Pacific and Japan, where cyber threats and data demands are driving investment in sales and support.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
SoftwareOne partners NinjaOne to simplify ANZ IT ops
Disaster Recovery

SoftwareOne partners NinjaOne to simplify ANZ IT ops

ANZ businesses could cut endpoint management sprawl as SoftwareOne adds NinjaOne's platform to its direct sales offer, easing IT overheads.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month

Stories from Other Regions

Australian stories

RBA likely to watch unemployment as job ads soften
Seek

RBA likely to watch unemployment as job ads soften

Rising unemployment and softer hiring demand may keep the Reserve Bank of Australia cautious as it weighs the labour market outlook.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Australian marketers lag on AI maturity, study finds
Digital Transformation

Australian marketers lag on AI maturity, study finds

Most teams are still at an early stage, with 83% of respondents in the lower AI maturity levels and no one reaching the top two.

By Regine Laguilles • 5 min read • Last month
Anna Green named Chief Executive of Australian AFCX
Data governance

Anna Green named Chief Executive of Australian AFCX

As Australia braces for tougher scam rules, the exchange is expanding its intelligence-sharing role and separating management from oversight.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
New South Wales launches portal for portable leave
Enterprise Resource Planning

New South Wales launches portal for portable leave

More than 250,000 community services workers can now track entitlements across employers after a New South Wales portal went live.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
AI is coming for the month-end close - what CFOs should automate first
Software-as-a-Service

AI is coming for the month-end close - what CFOs should automate first

Finance teams could cut days from month-end reporting by automating repetitive reconciliations first, while leaving judgment calls to people.

By Annexa • 4 min read • Last month
HeadFirst unites Australian sales, talent & service
Risk & Compliance

HeadFirst unites Australian sales, talent & service

The overhaul is meant to help the workforce group tackle skills shortages, tighter regulation and rising AI use in Australia.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month
CEFC appoints Paul McCartney as Chief Executive Officer
Power / Energy

CEFC appoints Paul McCartney as Chief Executive Officer

The Australian clean energy investor is doubling down on grid upgrades and net zero delivery as its capital base tops AUD $33 billion.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Young Australians back esports in Olympics, survey finds
Gaming

Young Australians back esports in Olympics, survey finds

Support for esports Olympic inclusion is far higher among Australians aged 18 to 24 than older adults, according to a Logitech G survey.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month