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AI systems expose sensitive data in ANZ, report finds
Data Protection

AI systems expose sensitive data in ANZ, report finds

Downstream AI alerts in Australia and New Zealand are rising as agents and MCP links create fresh routes for sensitive data leakage.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Euromonitor launches Passport agent in Microsoft 365 Copilot
Software-as-a-Service

Euromonitor launches Passport agent in Microsoft 365 Copilot

Users can now query Euromonitor's market data inside Microsoft 365 Copilot, with every answer citing sources to reduce AI errors and risk.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month
Microsoft tightens AI governance as agentic risks rise
AI Security

Microsoft tightens AI governance as agentic risks rise

Stricter controls on agent identities and tool access aim to curb security and reliability risks as autonomous AI systems spread.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month
Microsoft revamps responsible AI rules amid agentic risks
Supply Chain

Microsoft revamps responsible AI rules amid agentic risks

Faster agentic AI adoption is forcing tighter oversight, with new controls on permissions, monitoring and cyber-risk systems.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month
Microsoft expands AI oversight in 2026 transparency report
Data governance

Microsoft expands AI oversight in 2026 transparency report

New controls and tests are being added as agentic AI systems spread, with Microsoft warning that risks now span tools, data and users.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month
Xero expands AI, payroll and payments tools for businesses
Software-as-a-Service

Xero expands AI, payroll and payments tools for businesses

Small businesses and accountants could save time on reconciliation and month-end work as Xero widens AI tools across payroll, payments and reporting.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Advania launches sovereign AI platform across seven markets
Data Protection

Advania launches sovereign AI platform across seven markets

Organisations seeking tighter data control can now route AI workloads through a governed layer that spans seven Northern European markets.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
AI has not ended file chaos for workers, survey finds
Software-as-a-Service

AI has not ended file chaos for workers, survey finds

Workers are losing 65 hours a year to file woes, even as heavy AI use leaves document handling frustratingly clunky.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Last month
Microsoft launches AI sales & service tools in Copilot
Customer Relationship Management

Microsoft launches AI sales & service tools in Copilot

Sales and support teams could cut admin time as Microsoft embeds generative AI into Outlook, Teams and Dynamics 365 for routine customer work.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 14th Jul 2026
Microsoft 365 Copilot to get GPT-5.6 default model
Software-as-a-Service

Microsoft 365 Copilot to get GPT-5.6 default model

Microsoft 365 users may see stronger first drafts and faster analysis as OpenAI's latest model becomes the default Copilot engine.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Jul 2026
Xero unveils AI tools as customer base hits five million
Software-as-a-Service

Xero unveils AI tools as customer base hits five million

The cloud accounting group's AI push aims to cut manual work for small firms as it moves beyond bookkeeping and into cash flow management.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Jul 2026

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Speedy Services launches AI academy with Multiverse
Digital Transformation

Speedy Services launches AI academy with Multiverse

The 13-month scheme aims to cut revenue leakage by 50% by automating admin and freeing depot staff for customer advice.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Companies must adapt to rising AI costs, tech CEO says
Software-as-a-Service

Companies must adapt to rising AI costs, tech CEO says

Rising token-based charges and compliance risks are forcing firms to monitor AI agents more closely, Fusion5's chief executive says.

By RNZ • 5 min read • Last month
The NHS Copilot rollout exposes the governance gap behind enterprise AI ambition
Data Protection

The NHS Copilot rollout exposes the governance gap behind enterprise AI ambition

Half a million NHS staff will get Copilot as leaders race to fix weak data controls and stop sensitive records surfacing in prompts.

By Richard Harbridge • 6 min read • Last month
CTERA links Microsoft Copilot to enterprise file data
Hybrid Cloud

CTERA links Microsoft Copilot to enterprise file data

The integration lets staff query authorised files across hybrid environments without moving sensitive data into Microsoft 365 repositories.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 31st Jul 2026
TalkTalk Business warns SMEs on AI agent access risks
Data Protection

TalkTalk Business warns SMEs on AI agent access risks

Autonomous tools with broad permissions could expose customer records and email to costly breaches, TalkTalk Business says, as SMEs rush to adopt AI.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 7 min read • Mon, 27th Jul 2026
Western Sydney University rolls out Copilot to all staff
Digital Transformation

Western Sydney University rolls out Copilot to all staff

The move gives staff and research students access to AI tools aimed at saving time on admin and preparing graduates for a changing labour market.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Jul 2026
Evri rolls out Microsoft 365 E7 across UK business
Software-as-a-Service

Evri rolls out Microsoft 365 E7 across UK business

The rollout will put secure AI tools into 6,000 employees' hands as Evri seeks to cut manual work and improve parcel delivery.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Jul 2026