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Australian chapter backs open standards for agentic ads

The new chapter aims to make AI-driven media buying easier for Australian advertisers by reducing fragmented integrations and adding common rules.

By Regine Laguilles • 4 min read • Yesterday

Network Security

Oracle launches AI security mesh with OpenAI to fix flaws

The service aims to help enterprises spot and repair vulnerabilities faster across cloud and on-premises systems, while keeping human approval in place.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • Today

Data Analytics

Oracle & Snowflake launch native OCI AI as a new service

Customers will be able to buy Snowflake through Oracle's cloud, simplifying billing and data access for AI and analytics workloads.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • 2 days ago

Ransomware

Proofpoint joins Microsoft ICES in Defender portal

Microsoft 365 customers can now review Proofpoint email threat alerts inside Defender, cutting the need to switch between security tools.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • 3 days ago

Artificial Intelligence

Google expands AI agent kit to five languages

The update could cut engineering overhead for firms mixing web, backend and Android systems, as agents can now interoperate across five languages.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 3 days ago

Fintech

TerraPay links verify service to Kinexys Liink network

The tie-up aims to curb failed cross-border transfers by letting banks check recipient account and wallet details before sending money.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week

Balsio launches Workspaces for small business teams

Small businesses can now keep client chats separate from internal discussions as Balsio adds shared workspaces and WhatsApp interoperability.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week

Fintech

Exim Bank Uganda launches TerraPay cross-border payments

The service aims to keep more of Uganda's outbound payments inside bank channels as demand rises for trade, education and family transfers abroad.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week

Stories from Other Regions

Interoperability stories

Smart Cities

Wireless Broadband Alliance sets out 6G & Wi-Fi roadmap

Indoor coverage and user experience are set to depend more on Wi-Fi as the alliance pushes for it to be built into 6G standards from the outset.

By Shadda Lie Catugal • 5 min read • Today

Tait Communications

Tait & Zetron launch New Zealand emergency radio network

Police and fire crews are now using the new system, backed by NZD $1.7 billion over 10 years, with ambulance services to follow.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Today

Tait Communications

Tait & Zetron complete New Zealand safety radio rollout

Emergency dispatchers across New Zealand now have a common console platform as the final stage of the public safety radio rollout nears completion.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Yesterday

Software-as-a-Service

WORK-SELF expands Maya Enterprise across 12,000 apps

Businesses adopting AI agents could cut rework by up to 40%, as WORK-SELF expands Maya Enterprise across more than 12,000 applications.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Yesterday

Data governance

Rethinking Data Sovereignty

Fragmented cloud setups are undermining compliance and collaboration, pushing firms to protect data use rather than simply its location.

By Andrea Zinno • 8 min read • 4 days ago

Quantum Computing

New Zealand designs photonic & quantum growth engine

New Zealand could miss out on fast-growing supply chains unless the planned platform turns research strengths into commercial deals and jobs.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • 3 days ago

Data governance

UK finance leaders struggle to prove AI value in cash

Despite widespread adoption, nearly a third of UK finance chiefs cannot quantify AI's impact on cash and liquidity management, a survey found.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 5 days ago

Smart Home

Australia's smart home market to top AUD $11 billion

Battery systems are driving Australia's smart home boom, with revenue set to jump to AUD $7.7 billion in 2025 and top AUD $11 billion in 2026.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • 4 days ago

Digital Transformation

UK finance leaders back AI but struggle to prove value

Nearly a third of UK finance leaders cannot quantify AI's benefits, highlighting a gap between enthusiasm and proof as liquidity teams face rising pressure.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week