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One in five firms hit by shadow AI security incident
Network Security

One in five firms hit by shadow AI security incident

Roughly one in five organisations have already suffered a breach tied to unapproved AI connections, as visibility lags behind spending plans.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Yesterday
Arrowpoint taps Arcesium to support Asia expansion
Fintech

Arrowpoint taps Arcesium to support Asia expansion

The Singapore-based firm managing US$2 billion wants faster onboarding and new strategy launches as it scales across Asia and the Middle East.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Cloudinary named Gartner Leader in digital asset management
Customer Experience

Cloudinary named Gartner Leader in digital asset management

The shift boosts Cloudinary's standing as brands race to automate image and video management across websites, apps and marketing channels.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Watercare appoints Martine Watson as Chief Digital Officer
Unified Communications

Watercare appoints Martine Watson as Chief Digital Officer

The move comes as the utility prepares to oversee a $15.2 billion infrastructure pipeline across Auckland over the next decade.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last week
Groundup.ai launches GINA V2 for industrial maintenance
Manufacturing

Groundup.ai launches GINA V2 for industrial maintenance

It aims to cut downtime by telling plant operators not just that something is wrong, but which fault is likely and what to fix first.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Prendos launches commercial property management service
Risk & Compliance

Prendos launches commercial property management service

Demand from owners unhappy with existing providers has helped Prendos get a commercial property management service already overseeing more than $40 million of asset.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
Colter Bay private credit fund posts early 0.95% gain
Mergers and Acquisitions

Colter Bay private credit fund posts early 0.95% gain

The new fund's September return came after its first investment and a quarterly payout, as it builds a portfolio in Australia's private credit market.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week

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Finalytics launches personalised Travis Credit Union website
Customer Experience

Finalytics launches personalised Travis Credit Union website

The rollout aims to cut search time for nearly 280,000 members by showing more relevant loan and account information earlier online.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Today
SEI launches portal to help advisers plan succession
Business Continuity

SEI launches portal to help advisers plan succession

The portal targets firms facing succession pressure as one-third of advisers expect to retire within 10 years and many lack a documented plan.

By Shadda Lie Catugal • 3 min read • Yesterday
AI aids process hazard checks, but humans stay in charge
Data governance

AI aids process hazard checks, but humans stay in charge

Process safety teams can save time on hazard reviews, but flawed data and false confidence mean engineers must still make the final call.

By Mara Sugue • 5 min read • Yesterday
Canberra to upgrade 16,000 streetlights in smart push
Sustainability

Canberra to upgrade 16,000 streetlights in smart push

The expansion will bring smart controls to nearly 60% of the capital's 83,000 streetlights, cutting maintenance and energy use for the ACT Government.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Vanuatu signs AUD $10.47 million deal to modernise finance
Digital Transformation

Vanuatu signs AUD $10.47 million deal to modernise finance

The overhaul should improve controls and cut paperwork, while giving citizens, suppliers and public servants access to online services across the islands.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • 3 days ago
DigiFT sets out rules for tokenised vault distribution
Financial institutions

DigiFT sets out rules for tokenised vault distribution

Asset managers will only use tokenised vaults if governance, investor suitability and redemption terms are clear enough to fit existing distribution models.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week
Tokenised assets face institutional tests on liquidity
Blockchain

Tokenised assets face institutional tests on liquidity

Investors are being forced to judge tokenised funds on liquidity, governance and operating record, not just the asset they hold.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Digift sets controls for AI agents in tokenised finance
Blockchain

Digift sets controls for AI agents in tokenised finance

Institutions will need tighter checks before letting AI agents trade tokenised assets, as Digift warns that analysis, advice and execution must stay separate.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Ashburton councillor warns pay-per-litre water charges 'within five years'
Local Government

Ashburton councillor warns pay-per-litre water charges 'within five years'

Households in Mid Canterbury could soon face metered water bills, as Ashburton Council warns the proposed charging model may be compulsory within five years.

By Jonathan Leask • 4 min read • Last week
Akeneo named Gartner leader in product data management
Data Analytics

Akeneo named Gartner leader in product data management

The ranking may bolster Akeneo's appeal to retailers and manufacturers seeking software to keep product data consistent across fast-changing sales channels.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last week
Southern Cross Care picks TechnologyOne for aged care
Software-as-a-Service

Southern Cross Care picks TechnologyOne for aged care

Aged care operators under tougher reporting rules are turning to connected systems as Southern Cross Care links finance, assets and care data.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • Last week