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A delayed US product launch and helium supply snags trimmed sales, even as the medical tech group still delivered record FY26 revenue of AUD $60.3 million.
Multilingual 24/7 support is becoming essential as Asia-Pacific payments firms race to reassure merchants using stablecoin-linked services.
The move puts a seasoned executive in charge of Fortinet's Asia Pacific push as cybersecurity spending accelerates across the region.
Governance and control systems are trailing AI roll-outs in Singapore, even as 37% of firms widen use and 14% embed it fully.
Rising deadline pressure is leaving finance and payroll teams more exposed to sophisticated scams that can disrupt payments and damage trust.
Boards are being urged to overhaul defences as AI speeds attacks and exposes firms to foreign vendors' access risks.
Recent breaches have exposed how weak vendor oversight is leaving schools and businesses more vulnerable to supply chain attacks.
Stressful milestones like buying a home or job hunting are leaving Australians most exposed to scams, a TrendLife study found.
Many workers are risking disciplinary action by feeding customer data and confidential files into public AI tools, the survey found.
Cost-of-living pressures are pushing Australians to delay buys, with 80% waiting for major sales events and Prime Day shaping decisions.
Australian firms learned the hard way that relying on one AI model can halt operations, as cheaper open alternatives now make diversification practical.
The approval opens the way for repeatable long-range drone inspections across Queensland's Surat Basin, cutting costs and risk for energy operators.
Households may get relief from broadband bill rises as eligible Superloop users can fix plan prices and speeds for two years for AUD $25.
Recruitment delays at Canopy's sites could ease as a dedicated platform is set to cut missed follow-ups and lift enrolment rates.
Rising living costs are pushing 71% of online shoppers to compare more options and cross-check purchases across more channels before buying.
Scammers are exploiting Prime Day shopping sprees as Australia's new rules aim to stop fraudulent texts, emails and instant payments.
Retention, pay transparency and flexible roles are now the key tests as employers try to keep women in technical jobs and close a widening gap.
Remote crews can now tap faster links and on-device AI as Panasonic replaces its TOUGHBOOK 55 with a tougher 56 model from AUD $5,199.
By reducing pump load and chemical demand, robotic cleaners like the Dolphin M600 are reshaping how backyard pools are maintained.
With Fair Work and award queries making up 27% of client calls, BrightHR is betting employers will pay for help avoiding costly compliance mistakes.
