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Scott

Turning security into a story: How managed service providers use reporting to drive retention and revenue

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Managed service providers can boost renewals and upsell revenue by turning hidden security work into clear, customer-ready reports that prove value.
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Modern slavery reporting is forcing manufacturers to rethink labour practices at home

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Australian manufacturers are being pushed to tighten oversight of labour hire, casual staff and payroll systems as modern slavery rules widen scrutiny at home.
Simon

The real-time data solution to the AI energy problem

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Australia's AI data-centre boom could be tamed by real-time streaming, cutting power use as batch processing pushes energy costs higher.
Aparna

World IP Day: Why IP is the backbone of sporting brands' success

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World IP Day spotlights how sports brands' trademark wars, NFT disputes and licensing fights underpin billions in commercial value.
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KYC for online gambling & gaming in Australia: A compliance guide

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Australia's online gambling operators face tighter identity checks as regulators intensify scrutiny over fraud, money laundering and responsible gaming.
Jerome

VPN vulnerabilities don't have to become breaches

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Unpatched VPN gateways are leaving organisations open to ransomware and outages, as modern Zero Trust access cuts off the exposed front door.
Ned

Agentic era and the UI transition

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Agentic commerce is forcing firms to rethink websites, as AI agents bypass ads and clicks for API-driven transactions.
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When identity becomes the payment rail

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EU wallet rules could turn digital identity into the next payments backbone, forcing banks to rethink onboarding, fraud and customer trust.
Bluetti

BLUETTI launches FridgePower on Kickstarter: Ultra-slim battery backup for refrigerators and home use

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Bluetti brings a slim, quiet battery backup to Kickstarter, promising longer fridge runtime, smart app controls and expandable home resilience.
Nathan

Why Australia's AI boom demands a new era of energy efficiency

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Australia's AI surge is exposing the cost of power-hungry infrastructure, as businesses are urged to rethink data centre efficiency and procurement.
Dominic

How MSPs can win more clients by showing up where CIOs are already looking

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MSPs that boost search visibility and editorial presence can land on CIO shortlists sooner, as Australian buyers research vendors before contact.
Dominic

Every tech vendor looks credible online. Here's how to tell which ones actually are

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How CIOs can separate mere digital visibility from genuine market authority by checking for earned media, independent coverage and peer trust.
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From reseller to risk advisor: What the shift means for your email and hosting conversations

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MSPs are turning email and hosting renewals into risk-led advisory wins, with higher margins and stronger client ties in the Australian channel.
Laura

Not all automation technology is created equal: choosing the right tool for the right challenge

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Defence contractors urged to pair generative AI with deterministic software as regulated bids face compliance, audit and security risks.
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10 essential WordPress plugins every business website needs

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WordPress plugins can boost security, speed and search visibility for business sites, with experts highlighting the must-have tools firms should install.
Iman

Debunking the myths holding back asset performance management

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AI is helping industrial leaders move beyond reactive fixes as new asset performance tools cut downtime, cost and risk across critical operations.
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How to upgrade your home internet for faster speeds

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How to upgrade your home internet for faster speeds: why a better router, smarter placement and wireless alternatives can boost reliability.
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How MH Enterprise turns trust into cybersecurity success

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MH Enterprise upgrades most SonicWall customers as trust-first guidance, rapid deployments and threat blocking drive growth across Egypt.
Tom

New TLDs and phishing risk: What security teams should know

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New generic domain extensions due in 2026 could give phishing crews fresh, cheap infrastructure unless security teams prepare early.
Ash

Why runtime identity is emerging as the next cybersecurity imperative

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Agentic AI is forcing a rethink of enterprise security, with firms urged to treat bots as identities and police decisions as they happen.