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Asia-Pacific manufacturers face cyber physical damage gap
Manufacturing

Asia-Pacific manufacturers face cyber physical damage gap

Uninsured losses could hit production lines and supply chains as cyber-attacks increasingly target industrial systems across Asia-Pacific.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Synthflow AI & Avant strike exclusive voice AI deal
Software-as-a-Service

Synthflow AI & Avant strike exclusive voice AI deal

The tie-up could speed customer service automation for regulated sectors, with first joint deals already closed and roll-outs due in weeks.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Commvault signs strategic Azure partnership with Microsoft
Software-as-a-Service

Commvault signs strategic Azure partnership with Microsoft

Azure customers will soon be able to buy and run Commvault's recovery tools inside Microsoft's cloud, simplifying cyber resilience and procurement.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • 2 days ago
Healthcare AI adoption outpaces infrastructure readiness
Data Protection

Healthcare AI adoption outpaces infrastructure readiness

Unsanctioned AI tools and siloed IT systems are widening risk for hospitals, as 88% say on-site infrastructure is not ready.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • 2 days ago
MobileCorp wins Nextivity elite partner status in Australia
Network Infrastructure

MobileCorp wins Nextivity elite partner status in Australia

The tie-up gives Australian businesses more access to indoor mobile coverage tools as demand rises for connected buildings and sensor systems.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 4 days ago
Zoom adds AI tools to Virtual Agent for customer service
Software-as-a-Service

Zoom adds AI tools to Virtual Agent for customer service

Customer service teams can now build and monitor AI agents more easily, with Zoom adding testing, quality controls and outcome-based pricing.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 4 days ago
Jiva.ai & Aevice predict asthma attacks from wearables
Wearables

Jiva.ai & Aevice predict asthma attacks from wearables

Wearable monitoring could give asthma patients up to 72 hours' warning of worsening symptoms after a three-year UK-Singapore trial.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 5 days ago
Prosper AI raises USD $30 million in Series A round
Software-as-a-Service

Prosper AI raises USD $30 million in Series A round

Demand is rising for software that cuts healthcare admin work, as the New York-based company expands beyond scheduling into billing and verification.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • 5 days ago
Zeroseven wins top Umbraco Cloud award for Icon Group
Software-as-a-Service

Zeroseven wins top Umbraco Cloud award for Icon Group

The Brisbane agency's recognition boosts Australia's profile in Umbraco's global partner network as it expands across APAC.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 5 days ago

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Cequence launches bot detection tools for AI traffic
Cloud Security

Cequence launches bot detection tools for AI traffic

Automated traffic now makes up more than half of web requests, pushing enterprises to adopt defences that work across AI agents and APIs.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Yesterday
In AI, control is the real advantage
Data Protection

In AI, control is the real advantage

Australian firms risk losing AI advantage if core models and pricing stay offshore, as sovereign control becomes a resilience and trust issue.

By Gavin Seewooruttun • 5 min read • Yesterday
Peer Software launches PeerGFS v6.4 for faster syncing
Hybrid Cloud

Peer Software launches PeerGFS v6.4 for faster syncing

Faster file transfers and stronger resilience are intended to cut delays for firms running shared workloads across sites, cloud and hybrid systems.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • 2 days ago
TP launches smart glasses tool to tackle technician shortage
Wearables

TP launches smart glasses tool to tackle technician shortage

Labour shortages could slow repairs and raise outage risk, as TP Reach lets junior technicians get remote help from senior engineers on site.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 3 days ago
FICO & Chelsea Foundation launch teen money programme
Collaboration

FICO & Chelsea Foundation launch teen money programme

Teenagers at Stamford Bridge are learning budgeting through a football club simulation as FICO begins its first UK financial education push.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • 3 days ago
AI scheduling tool cuts aged care rostering delays
Data Protection

AI scheduling tool cuts aged care rostering delays

Aged care staff are spending half as long on morning rostering after an AI system recovered 15 hours a week at ECH.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • 4 days ago
Australian investors keen on tech, but funding lags
Fintech

Australian investors keen on tech, but funding lags

Investor demand for Australian startups is outpacing funding channels, with only 27% willing to commit more than AUD $100,000 to one deal.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 5 days ago
Iveda adds contactless sleep sensor to senior care kit
Wearables

Iveda adds contactless sleep sensor to senior care kit

The contactless sensor aims to spot overnight health changes in older adults before daytime symptoms become visible, aiding care teams.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 5 days ago