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Workplace automation stories

ANZ firms stay upbeat on AI despite governance fears

Governance gaps are prompting many ANZ businesses to tighten controls on AI suppliers, even as confidence in the technology stays high at 75 per cent.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Last month

Data Protection

Irish business leaders wary of AI's impact, survey finds

Half of Irish executives worry AI could affect their jobs, with trust in the technology lagging behind their European peers, a survey found.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month

Software-as-a-Service

OpenAI appoints Dali Rajic as Chief Revenue Officer

The move comes as more than two million businesses use OpenAI's products, giving Dali Rajic a large customer base to manage.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month

Digital Transformation

Orient launches meaning layer for enterprise AI systems

Businesses adopting AI agents face growing risks of outdated or disputed information, as Orient's platform aims to preserve context and evidence.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month

Software-as-a-Service

FPT named OpenAI Select Partner for enterprise AI push

The partnership could speed enterprise adoption of OpenAI tools as FPT adds frontier models to cybersecurity, software development and workflow systems.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month

Software-as-a-Service

Cloudflare launches open-source AI workspace for firms

The browser-based system aims to let staff use AI across internal tools without new infrastructure, while tightening access and oversight.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month

Artificial Intelligence

Reimagine Robotics emerges with AI factory training platform

Factory workers can now teach robots tasks on the line, cutting prototype times from a day to about 10 minutes in early trials.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month

Software-as-a-Service

Proofpoint flags underground AI prompt injection tools

Proofpoint says underground forums are advertising tools that use indirect prompt injection across emails, PDFs, calendar invites and web pages.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Jul 2026

Software-as-a-Service

Hotels warned on AI readiness as tools gain traction

Hotels risk wasting AI investment unless they fix disconnected systems, unreliable data and staff training first, Access Hospitality says.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 29th Jul 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Workplace automation stories

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

Data Protection

Synchrony & OpenAI launch discoverability & innovation tie-up

The tie-up could push financing offers and rewards directly into AI shopping, testing whether shoppers will use credit inside ChatGPT.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month

Digital Transformation

Glean: AI creating hidden workload for Australian employees

Australian knowledge workers are spending 6.5 hours a week on AI oversight, with the hidden burden linked to burnout and higher churn risk.

By David Shilovsky • 5 min read • Last month

Data Protection

UK AI minister urged to prioritise skills & adoption

Britain could miss the bigger economic prize if ministers focus on AI start-ups rather than skills, adoption and productivity gains.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Last month

Software-as-a-Service

SAP study warns of AI sprawl across big businesses

SAP's survey of 2,600 executives finds fragmented AI use is limiting returns, with data gaps and weak governance slowing rollout.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month

Digital Transformation

CollectivIQ launches AI workers for workplace roles

Businesses could soon hand routine office tasks to named AI agents, as CollectivIQ rolls out software that works inside existing workplace systems.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month

Malware

AI agents are moving fast. Here's what Australians should understand before using them

Australians risk giving AI agents broad access to emails, calendars and accounts, opening the door to scams and misuse.

By Stephen Kho • 4 min read • Last month

Software-as-a-Service

BoardPro launches AI Minutes for board meeting drafts

Board secretaries could cut hours of post-meeting admin as the new drafting tool works from Zoom and Teams transcripts, with human approval still required.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month