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Most firms run AI agents without proper security tools

Most enterprises are deploying AI agents in production without dedicated security controls, leaving a 40-to-1 gap between adoption and readiness.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month

Digital Transformation

Hyperlayer joins Asia Pacific fintech lab as finalist

The Hong Kong firm will gain access to major banks and insurers as it seeks customers wary of costly core-system overhauls.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • This month

Artificial Intelligence

ANZ warns businesses of AI scams & impersonation fraud

Businesses face growing risk from AI-driven fraud as ANZ says rushed seasonal trading can let scammers exploit weak payment controls.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • This month

Fintech

ANZ pilots live tokenised deposit payment with Swift

The live test could help multinationals move dollar liquidity between banks more quickly, while keeping existing treasury processes unchanged.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • This month

Software-as-a-Service

Netpoleon ANZ adds BMC Helix in regional distribution deal

Enterprises across Australia and New Zealand will gain a new option for automating IT operations as Netpoleon expands its portfolio with BMC Helix.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • This month

DataCentre infrastructure

Cybersecurity vendors boost hiring as AI reshapes tech

Hiring by security vendors jumped 43% last quarter as AI and a tougher threat environment widened the split with slowing enterprise software roles.

By Raphael Veloso • 4 min read • This month

Partner Programmes

Ingram Micro executives named in 2026 INvolve lists

The recognition highlights efforts to improve women's progression in technology, where senior representation remains low across Australia and New Zealand.

By Mara Sugue • 5 min read • This month

Digital Transformation

HSBC launches HSBCnio for corporate clients in Asia

Corporate treasurers in Asia can now access cash, payments and lending data inside their own workflows as HSBC rolls out HSBCnio across multiple markets.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • This month

Data Protection

TrendAI adds Claude session visibility for security teams

Security teams can now trace prompts, responses and tool calls from Claude Code and Cowork alongside other enterprise signals.

By Raphael Veloso • 3 min read • This month

Facilities management

Logitech links office air quality to 3pm productivity slump

Rising carbon dioxide and VOCs in enclosed meeting rooms may be dulling workers' focus long before the end of the day, Logitech says.

By Raphael Veloso • 4 min read • This month

Security Information and Event Management

Hexnode XDR adds macOS support & faster remediation

MacOS users can now be covered by Hexnode's XDR as the update aims to cut alert overload and speed up threat response for IT teams.

By Raphael Veloso • 4 min read • This month

Network Infrastructure

Zyxel launches XS1935 10G switches for small firms

Small businesses facing slower backups and camera feeds can add 10G capacity and PoE++ power without replacing their entire network.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • This month

Data Protection

Australia & New Zealand urged to act on cyber risks

Smaller firms across Australia and New Zealand face rising cyber losses as vendors warn that AI, cloud sprawl and quantum risks are widening exposure.

By Raphael Veloso • 8 min read • Last month

Construction

Australian firms hold cash amid rising supply chain costs

Rising logistics, property and construction costs are leaving Australian companies wary of expansion as Christmas trading prospects soften.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month

Network Security

AI pushes cyber awareness campaigns beyond passwords

Boards are being told that identity controls and staff training must catch up as AI makes phishing, impersonation and account takeovers harder to spot.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 6 min read • Last month