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Open Point buys Converlens to boost public sector engagement
Software-as-a-Service

Open Point buys Converlens to boost public sector engagement

Councils and planners will get a single system for consultation data as the deal links engagement software with analytics amid rising scrutiny.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Yesterday
AutoRek updates ARIA to cut reconciliation work 95%
Fintech

AutoRek updates ARIA to cut reconciliation work 95%

Financial institutions could cut manual matching by 95% as the updated system also shortens routine reconciliation setup to under 30 minutes.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
Visa strengthens AI defences amid new era of cyber threats
Data Protection

Visa strengthens AI defences amid new era of cyber threats

Visa is pouring billions into AI defences as regulators demand safer, auditable systems to counter faster cyber threats and fraud.

By David Shilovsky • 6 min read • Last week
Optimizely study finds marketers cut corners on AI
Digital Transformation

Optimizely study finds marketers cut corners on AI

Rushed teams are spending hours fixing AI copy, with most marketers saying the technology adds manual work rather than saving time.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Planet VPN urges caution over free cybersecurity tools
Data Protection

Planet VPN urges caution over free cybersecurity tools

Users could expose browsing and chatbot data if they trust free security software that quietly monetises information, Planet VPN said.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
DoubleVerify launches DV Neura for agentic ad workflows
Marketing Technologies

DoubleVerify launches DV Neura for agentic ad workflows

The new system lets advertisers query verification data through AI assistants and approve campaign changes as automation spreads across ad buying.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Microsoft survey warns Australian firms lag on AI governance
Software-as-a-Service

Microsoft survey warns Australian firms lag on AI governance

Only 28% of Australian workers say leaders are aligned on AI strategy, underscoring a governance gap as adoption races ahead.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Last month
Australia & New Zealand small firms lift marketing spend
Data Protection

Australia & New Zealand small firms lift marketing spend

Despite inflation and interest-rate pressure, most small firms are boosting marketing and AI use to win customers and protect revenue.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Last month
Pimloc targets schools with Secure Redact software
Data Protection

Pimloc targets schools with Secure Redact software

Districts under pressure to release incident footage could cut manual review time as Pimloc's software blurs student faces and documents.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month

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FCA review says AI will reshape retail finance by 2030
Data Protection

FCA review says AI will reshape retail finance by 2030

About 11 million UK adults could use autonomous AI for money management, raising fresh concerns over fraud, control and market concentration.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • 2 days ago
Klarna seeks U.S. banking licence for Utah industrial bank
Fintech

Klarna seeks U.S. banking licence for Utah industrial bank

Approval would let the fintech bring U.S. payments, savings and credit operations in-house, reducing reliance on partner banks.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 2 days ago
IAB Australia flags rising retail media spend & demands
Digital Signage

IAB Australia flags rising retail media spend & demands

Retail and commerce media in Australia is drawing bigger budgets, but advertisers want clearer measurement and transparency as spend rises.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Department of Social Protection boosts AI services
Data Protection

Department of Social Protection boosts AI services

Millions who rely on pensions and income supports could see faster service as the department expands AI and automation across core systems.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
AI will boost HR roles as regulators tighten rules
Data Protection

AI will boost HR roles as regulators tighten rules

Regulatory scrutiny is pushing employers to keep people in hiring decisions, as AI takes on admin rather than replacing HR staff.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Last month
Dataiku launches Cobuild to speed governed AI projects
Software-as-a-Service

Dataiku launches Cobuild to speed governed AI projects

Enterprises can now turn plain-language requests into reviewable AI workflows, as Dataiku seeks to close the gap between prototypes and production.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
TrueRights names Harry O'Hara as Commercial Director
Digital Transformation

TrueRights names Harry O'Hara as Commercial Director

Growing concern over AI misuse of sports likenesses is boosting demand for rights-management tools as TrueRights expands into the sector.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Tes appoints Wayne Strydom as Head of AI innovation
Software-as-a-Service

Tes appoints Wayne Strydom as Head of AI innovation

The hire puts responsible automation and data governance at the heart of Tes360 as schools demand clearer benefits from AI tools.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month