Australian stories - Page 7

Bolt Group snaps up Beem app from Australian Payments Plus as the operator refocuses on payments infrastructure and identity rails.

Trintech expands embedded AI across close processes with Beacon assistant, aiming to speed journal entries, matching and risk checks.

MCPs are emerging as the governed layer that lets AI agents reason across enterprise systems, reducing brittle integrations and easing security risks.

Lumen says attackers are increasingly exploiting routers, VPN gateways and other edge devices in Australia, with nation-state activity and proxy networks making detection harder.

Access Group survey finds most Australian accountants are unprepared for looming anti-money laundering rules, with many yet to start compliance work.

OpenAI unveils a mid-range ChatGPT Pro plan for Codex users as enterprise revenue tops 40% and CarPlay voice access rolls out globally.

Australia settles into mid-stage agentic AI adoption as businesses shift from pilots to production and wrestle with governance gaps.

Thryv says Australian and New Zealand small businesses need tidy websites, consistent listings and fresh reviews to win AI-driven recommendations.

Samsung broadens its mid-range push in Australia with two new Galaxy A phones, longer software support and launch discounts across major retailers.

UK enterprises press ahead with AI deployment as 94% warn of sprawl, while integration issues and legacy data remain major hurdles.

Australian businesses are set to boost AI spending in FY2027, but experts warn autonomous agents need strict controls to avoid legal and reputational risk.

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach lands on PC with ultrawide support, unlocked framerates and slick visuals, but remains an odd, divisive journey.

Identity failures are now the main way cyber attackers breach firms, with experts warning that non-human credentials are widening the risk.

Claroty warns that CEA-852 weaknesses in building controls could let hackers reach exposed gateways, disrupt services and widen risks across critical sites.

Barry Plant and other firms back My Databoss as Australia's Tranche 2 AML reforms drive demand for audit-ready compliance tools.

Gigamon urges firms to start post-quantum planning now, citing encrypted traffic risks, harvest now, decrypt later fears and a widening readiness gap.

Modern firms want security partners who can integrate technology, human response and scalable services without disrupting day-to-day operations.

CyberCX deepens Collingwood ties with major partner status, adding official cyber and app roles as clubs face rising digital threats.

Zip moves into mobile plans with ZMobile, giving existing app users early access to prepaid services backed by TPG Telecom's network.

CommBank research finds staff are more likely than managers to spot workplace scams, as email-based payment redirection fraud keeps hitting Australian firms.