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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 • Thu, 25th Jun 2026
Elsevier adds StudyFinder AI to ClinicalKey Student
Generative AI

Elsevier adds StudyFinder AI to ClinicalKey Student

Medical students in the UK, Australia and New Zealand will get cited answers from a new AI search tool embedded in ClinicalKey Student.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 25th Jun 2026
Schindler adds two more elevator shaft robots to fleet
Health and Safety

Schindler adds two more elevator shaft robots to fleet

Automated shaft preparation could cut lift installation times by up to 40% as builders seek safer, faster work in cramped spaces.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 25th Jun 2026
Federato opens Sydney base to target APAC insurers
Digital Transformation

Federato opens Sydney base to target APAC insurers

The move gives the insurer software maker a foothold in a region where carriers are now seeking AI to speed underwriting and claims.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Thu, 25th Jun 2026
Asus honours Australia & New Zealand channel partners
Partner Programmes

Asus honours Australia & New Zealand channel partners

Demand in education and commercial computing is being shaped by partners, as ASUS singled out winners across Australia and New Zealand at a Singapore summit.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Jun 2026
SAP Concur says CFOs need strategic & people skills
Data Analytics

SAP Concur says CFOs need strategic & people skills

Most finance chiefs still need sharper strategic, people and commercial skills before boards will back them for the top job, a survey found.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Thu, 25th Jun 2026
Bitdefender launches RealCheck app to spot deepfakes
Data Protection

Bitdefender launches RealCheck app to spot deepfakes

Growing deepfake scams are pushing consumers towards paid verification tools, as Bitdefender's app checks videos for manipulation and malicious intent.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 25th Jun 2026
Avalara appoints Nikita Khatri to lead ANZ marketing
Software-as-a-Service

Avalara appoints Nikita Khatri to lead ANZ marketing

The appointment strengthens Avalara's push in Australia and New Zealand, where it is targeting more customers in retail, logistics and exports.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Jun 2026

Stories from Other Regions

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Australia jobs rebound leaves RBA outlook uncertain
Inflation

Australia jobs rebound leaves RBA outlook uncertain

Unemployment held above the Reserve Bank of Australia's forecast in May, keeping interest rate markets guessing despite a 40,300 jobs rebound.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Thu, 25th Jun 2026
Allegro & GridSoft back long-duration storage push
Data centers

Allegro & GridSoft back long-duration storage push

Demand for longer-lasting backup is rising as renewable power and volatile prices make storage a bigger cost and reliability issue for users.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 25th Jun 2026
Australian brands urged to rethink loyalty schemes
Customer Relationship Management

Australian brands urged to rethink loyalty schemes

Strained household budgets and rising use of AI search are forcing brands to offer clearer value if they want Australians to stay loyal.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Thu, 25th Jun 2026
NBN Co wins TM Forum Level 4 for service assurance
5G & Beyond

NBN Co wins TM Forum Level 4 for service assurance

Regional users should see fewer weather-related dropouts after the network gained autonomous service assurance for its fixed wireless service.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 25th Jun 2026
NSW builders face delay on indemnity insurance rules
Risk & Compliance

NSW builders face delay on indemnity insurance rules

Smaller builders could get a year more to sort cover, as NSW parliament weighs a delay to mandatory professional indemnity insurance rules.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Thu, 25th Jun 2026
WA police face backlash over live facial recognition
Data Protection

WA police face backlash over live facial recognition

Privacy advocates say the rollout could wrongly flag innocent people and expose WA residents to biometric surveillance without clear consent or oversight.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 25th Jun 2026
Logitech unveils workplace devices amid AI work shift
Digital Transformation

Logitech unveils workplace devices amid AI work shift

Productivity gains are lagging as Australian workers spend longer at work, prompting Logitech to pitch devices that ease mobility and presentation stress.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Thu, 25th Jun 2026
Waste services insolvencies surge as defaults climb
Supply Chain

Waste services insolvencies surge as defaults climb

Insolvencies in the industry are now more than three times the national average, as diesel, landfill levies and debt costs squeeze margins.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Thu, 25th Jun 2026
Amazon Business launches new tools amid Australia growth
Software-as-a-Service

Amazon Business launches new tools amid Australia growth

Procurement teams are under pressure to cut costs as Amazon Business reports strong first-year growth and launches AI buying tools in Australia.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 25th Jun 2026