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The read-only feature lets firms query client cash positions and compliance data in plain language, while keeping records unchanged.
Breaches linked to unapproved AI tools are now costing organisations more and exposing a widening identity gap across APAC.
The appointment strengthens Jabra's push in Australia and New Zealand as demand rises for workplace audio and video gear supporting hybrid work.
Australia risks leaving $242 billion of infrastructure work short of labour, with shortages already threatening delivery and driving up costs.
Slow ticket sales may reflect late buying, not weak demand, as event organisers are urged to use data sooner and own it fully.
Frontline teams in remote sites can now run AI workloads without cloud links, as the new notebooks add local processing and a 14-inch display.
Nearly two in five Australians now use generative AI to help pick brands, and most still want to make the final purchase decision themselves.
Road safety agencies in Australia can now use fixed and mobile AI cameras that also support red-light, speed and number plate enforcement.
Australian households will pay AUD $1,499 for a chemical-free floor cleaner that combines steam, vacuuming and mopping in one device.
Businesses facing outages and surging demand can now reroute traffic, scale bandwidth and cut IT admin as Telstra's network adapts in real time.
GSMA Intelligence says satellite has moved into telecoms mainstream, as operators covering nearly 70% of global subscribers sign up for partnerships.
Launch-day scarcity has pushed some buyers to pay up to AUD $350 for someone to queue at Apple's Sydney store for the iPhone Duo.
Drivers of semi-autonomous cars can lose track of system limits, with an academic calling for clearer in-car warnings and tougher marketing rules.
The assault on Helen Haines has heightened fears over political violence after Marama Davidson said it sent a chill through her body.
Security teams can now spot unapproved AI tools on laptops before they reach central controls, as JFrog widens its software supply chain checks.
Partners will now be able to package and run more AI security services around SentinelOne's Singularity platform as customer demand grows.
The move could give carmakers and dealers a new route to buyers as the Australian market fragments and shopping journeys stretch to six months.
By connecting scarce expertise to everyday operations, Industrial AI could help New Zealand manufacturers make faster decisions and boost productivity.
Recent breaches show healthcare providers could leave former staff with lingering access to patient records, even after credentials are meant to be revoked.
Potential fire and injury risks from lithium batteries are climbing in Australian homes, with recalls up 280% to 19 in 2025.