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Non-human identities: The invisible security threat reshaping identity access management
Breach Prevention

Non-human identities: The invisible security threat reshaping identity access management

Non-human identities like bots and APIs outnumber humans 50:1, creating major security risks across Australian industries amid rising digital automation.

By George Harb • 4 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Pharmx launches platform to simplify pharmacy procurement in Australia
Digital Transformation

Pharmx launches platform to simplify pharmacy procurement in Australia

Pharmx has launched a digital platform to simplify procurement for Australian pharmacies, streamlining orders across 40,000 products from hundreds of suppliers.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Jason Disborough named Chief Commercial Officer for Aon Pacific
Unified Communications

Jason Disborough named Chief Commercial Officer for Aon Pacific

Jason Disborough will become Chief Commercial Officer for Aon Pacific in 2026, leading commercial strategy and client engagement across Australia and New Zealand.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Netpoleon partners with Drata to expand GRC automation in APAC
Partner Programmes

Netpoleon partners with Drata to expand GRC automation in APAC

Netpoleon partners with Drata to offer GRC automation across Australia and Asia-Pacific, streamlining compliance and boosting customer trust for organisations.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Australian stories

Aussie Businesses Must Fight Ransomware Criminals
Ransomware

Aussie Businesses Must Fight Ransomware Criminals

Australian businesses face rising ransomware threats amid a 16% surge in cyber attack reports, exposing widespread unpreparedness and urging urgent security reforms.

By Riaan Bronkhorst • 5 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
BPA market to surge to USD $52.2 billion by 2035 as SMEs lead
Risk & Compliance

BPA market to surge to USD $52.2 billion by 2035 as SMEs lead

The BPA market is set to soar to USD $52.2 billion by 2035, with SMEs leading adoption and on-premises solutions dominating demand.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Closing Australia's scaling gap: What 40% more rescue projects are telling us about early stage tech
Opinion

Closing Australia's scaling gap: What 40% more rescue projects are telling us about early stage tech

Australia has seen a 40% rise in tech rescue projects, revealing a gap between startup ambition and early-stage technical support needed for scaling.

By Hinney Lo • 5 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Vault gains Mastercard Principal Issuer status for direct card issuing
Fintech

Vault gains Mastercard Principal Issuer status for direct card issuing

Melbourne's Vault Payment Solutions has gained Mastercard Principal Issuer status, enabling direct card issuing and faster rollout of payment programmes in Australia.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Australia's AI adoption surges as spending set to reach USD $12.3bn
Data governance

Australia's AI adoption surges as spending set to reach USD $12.3bn

Australian AI spending is set to reach USD $12.3bn by 2028, as firms embrace advanced AI and automation for major business gains.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Warehouse vacancy rises as tenant focus shifts to custom builds
Supply Chain

Warehouse vacancy rises as tenant focus shifts to custom builds

Warehouse vacancy in Australia's east coast hits 2.35 million sqm amid a shift towards custom builds, pressuring rents and boosting tenant incentives in 2025.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Job loyalty rises as Australians value pay security over perks
Digital Transformation

Job loyalty rises as Australians value pay security over perks

Nearly half of Australians now prioritise pay rises over flexibility, with job loyalty rising amid economic uncertainty and work stress in 2026.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Yealink partners with Officeworks to offer headsets from AUD $63
Unified Communications

Yealink partners with Officeworks to offer headsets from AUD $63

Yealink teams up with Officeworks to offer over 20 professional headset models for remote and hybrid workers, starting at AUD $63 across 162 Australian stores.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Poor manager quality drives staff turnover in Australia, survey finds
Data Analytics

Poor manager quality drives staff turnover in Australia, survey finds

Poor manager quality is the leading cause of staff turnover in Australia, with burnout and limited AI support worsening the situation, a survey of 855 workers finds.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Why Purpose - Not Venture Capital - is Powering Australia's Next Medtech Breakthrough
Health Technologies

Why Purpose - Not Venture Capital - is Powering Australia's Next Medtech Breakthrough

Australia's DermR Health pioneers a needle-free skin cancer test, driven by purpose and bootstrapped funding, defying medtech's investor-driven challenges.

By Stefan Mazy • 4 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
AI Has Redefined What a Technology Partner Should Be - And Australia's Tech Sector Must Evolve With It
Digital Transformation

AI Has Redefined What a Technology Partner Should Be - And Australia's Tech Sector Must Evolve With It

AI has transformed Australia's tech sector, demanding partners who integrate strategy, engineering and data to deliver rapid, scalable innovation and real outcomes.

By Michael Cali • 5 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Thoughtworks & Groq partner to deliver faster, cheaper AI in Australia
Large Language Models

Thoughtworks & Groq partner to deliver faster, cheaper AI in Australia

Thoughtworks and Groq partner to offer faster, cost-effective AI solutions in Australia, using Groq's LPU tech for real-time, reliable AI at scale.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Sektor to distribute iONLINE IoT & SIM solutions in Australia
Internet of Things

Sektor to distribute iONLINE IoT & SIM solutions in Australia

Sektor will distribute iONLINE's IoT and SIM solutions across Australia, integrating the tech into its PaySuite CONNECT for enhanced connectivity in payments and IoT.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025