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Enterprises Do Not Have a Problem with Access to Technology, but with Choice
Digital Transformation

Enterprises Do Not Have a Problem with Access to Technology, but with Choice

SMBs now face a more consequential hurdle than access: choosing AI tools that fit their needs, budgets and day-to-day workflows.

By Alexey Navolokin • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Don't buy the equipment for the tax break
Taxation

Don't buy the equipment for the tax break

Small businesses are being urged to judge purchases on cash flow and need, as the instant asset write-off no longer forces June rush buys.

By Nick Lim • 5 min read • 2 days ago
December is when everyone wants paying
Taxation

December is when everyone wants paying

Small firms risk a cash squeeze as tax, wages and super all fall due before Christmas, while customer payments slow into January.

By Nick Lim • 5 min read • 3 days ago
Fast approval is a fraud magnet
Payment Technologies

Fast approval is a fraud magnet

One in ten new merchants saw fraud within 90 days, underscoring why lenders say faster approvals also widen the gap for fabricated applications.

By Nick Lim • 5 min read • 3 days ago
Approved to the edge: what fast credit is doing to business balance sheets
Small Business

Approved to the edge: what fast credit is doing to business balance sheets

Small firms are piling up short-dated debt, with daily repayments and hidden liabilities leaving many closer to a funding cliff than they realise.

By Nick Lim • 5 min read • 3 days ago
Why online retailers get declined in November: stock finance before peak season
eCommerce

Why online retailers get declined in November: stock finance before peak season

Late October applications often fail because lenders see a cash trough, not a healthy seasonal retailer gearing up for November peak sales.

By Nick Lim • 5 min read • 3 days ago
We ran an all-employee AI Month and now everyone in our company is ready to build
Customer Relationship Management

We ran an all-employee AI Month and now everyone in our company is ready to build

The month-long programme drew sceptics in and surfaced more than 50 automation ideas, with staff building tools for daily work by the end.

By Rami Elbeltagi and Declan Burke • 5 min read • 3 days ago
Why jumping straight to an AI proof of concept is costing you
Data Analytics

Why jumping straight to an AI proof of concept is costing you

Australian firms are wasting money on AI by building pilots before checking data, feasibility and production costs, driving failures before scale.

By Rad Anandakumar • 6 min read • Yesterday
ASD Essentials Raises the Bar for Third-Party Risk to Focus on Outcomes
Supply Chain

ASD Essentials Raises the Bar for Third-Party Risk to Focus on Outcomes

Australian organisations will have to prove supplier risks are fixed, not just assessed, as ASD Essentials replaces checklist-style cyber compliance.

By Kash Sharma • 5 min read • 4 days ago
Securing the AI Systems of Tomorrow
Malware

Securing the AI Systems of Tomorrow

As AI agents gain wider access to company systems, Palo Alto Networks is adding controls to curb prompt injection, leaks and excess permissions.

By Jaimin Patel • 4 min read • 4 days ago
Data Governance in Banking: A Framework for Better Data Quality
Encryption

Data Governance in Banking: A Framework for Better Data Quality

Poor data can undermine compliance, fraud detection and reporting, making strong governance essential for banks handling sensitive customer records.

By Bobby Joseph • 5 min read • 4 days ago
2027 Predictions: The race to AI readiness exposes true cost of effective enterprise data management
Data governance

2027 Predictions: The race to AI readiness exposes true cost of effective enterprise data management

Boards will face rising data bills as AI boosts compute demand and forces firms to cut duplication, govern meaning and trust one source of truth.

By Dan Peacock • 4 min read • 4 days ago
Four Steps CISOs Can Take To Secure AI-driven Software Development
Risk & Compliance

Four Steps CISOs Can Take To Secure AI-driven Software Development

Without tighter governance, AI-generated code could amplify security flaws and compliance breaches across the software pipeline as adoption accelerates.

By Pieter Danhieux • 4 min read • 4 days ago

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The water utilities sector is becoming more connected, but its identity security needs to catch up
Multi-factor authentication

The water utilities sector is becoming more connected, but its identity security needs to catch up

More connected water networks are widening the risk of stolen logins disrupting treatment, service delivery and public confidence.

By Geoff Schomburgk • 4 min read • 4 days ago
The Next Phase of App Growth in India Needs More Than New Acquisition Channels
Data Analytics

The Next Phase of App Growth in India Needs More Than New Acquisition Channels

Marketers in India risk wasted spend unless they measure post-install behaviour, since more channels alone do not guarantee better app growth.

By Udit Verma • 5 min read • 3 days ago
Data Governance in Banking: A Framework for Better Data Quality
Digital Transformation

Data Governance in Banking: A Framework for Better Data Quality

Poor-quality records can undermine compliance, slow onboarding and weaken fraud checks, making robust data governance essential for banks.

By Bobby Joseph • 5 min read • 3 days ago
Why ASD's new authentication guidance demands a closer look at passkeys
Multi-factor authentication

Why ASD's new authentication guidance demands a closer look at passkeys

Phishing-resistant logins are now a baseline expectation, but Australian organisations still need to decide whether synced or hardware-bound passkeys fit the risk.

By Geoff Schomburgk • 5 min read • 3 days ago