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Google Cloud says banks need governance-led platforms to unlock agentic AI at scale, with tens of agents set to reshape compliance, fraud and risk.

Google Cloud rolls out three AI agents for SecOps to automate detection engineering, threat hunting and context gathering as it eyes autonomous SOCs.

Pepperstone Crypto says digital assets are moving into the mainstream as regulation, ETFs and younger investors reshape how traders access markets.

Geotab says fleet operators can cut fuel bills with telematics, driver rewards and data-led coaching as costs keep climbing.

Google Cloud is betting on AI agents as the main users of enterprise data, unveiling new tools for context, automation and cross-cloud access.

Adobe ANZ chief says AI is moving into production as customers in regulated sectors balance caution with rapid deployment and productivity gains.

Google is tailoring AI playbooks for 19 industries as enterprises shift from pilots to production, with faster rollouts and ROI now the focus.

Google's Gemini enterprise suite is live in retail at Bunnings, uniting search, service and sales with AI agents and UCP support.

Microsoft steps up New Zealand AI push with 200,000 more people to be trained as chief technology officer Sarah Carney says the real challenge is winning trust.

Grafana Labs unveils new AI observability and CLI tools as enterprises grapple with monitoring and controlling production AI systems at GrafanaCON 2026.

Adobe's Sneaks programme puts early-stage ideas on stage, with Principal Evangelist Eric Matisoff saying the live format can help concepts evolve into products.

Netskope's Tony Burnside warns AI agents are creating hidden east-west traffic, calling for omni-directional controls and smarter DLP to stop data leaks.

Banks are slowing AI rollouts as they prioritise process visibility, with Celonis arguing execution depends on understanding how work flows today.

Thoughtworks says AI is lowering the cost of custom software, but its APAC boss Steven Yurisich warns enterprises must still protect core systems.

Affirmo's Lip Sing Tay says AI can unlock smarter real-time location tracking, as the Singapore firm targets tougher IoT use cases.

Great Southern Grammar's IT lead Kieran Bailey says a tight pilot, longer-lasting Surface devices and Microsoft tools are transforming classroom tech.

TrendAI urges stronger AI governance as it shifts cybersecurity from fear-based selling to platformised risk reduction for Australian firms.

Entrust joins forces with Chillisoft to bolster ANZ cyber defences, blending identity, education and quantum-ready security expertise.

Atturra's Chris Rae says successful automation starts with the happy path, as a new AI platform cuts mining HR compliance workload by 80%.

Boards lag on AI oversight as Diligent survey finds most directors use the tools, but few have embedded governance or risk controls.