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HousingAI launches AI knowledge platform for social housing
Data Protection

HousingAI launches AI knowledge platform for social housing

Housing teams facing tighter compliance checks can use a new tool that cites housing-specific sources to support decisions and inspections.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • This month
Alpha Swanson achieved ISO 27001 certification on own system
Software-as-a-Service

Alpha Swanson achieved ISO 27001 certification on own system

The UK consultancy now has three recognised standards in place after passing two UKAS-accredited audits on its own Certain® platform.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month
Diversity VC says certified firms boost team diversity
Human Capital Management

Diversity VC says certified firms boost team diversity

Certified venture capital firms have outpaced the wider market on gender and ethnic representation, according to a new Diversity VC report.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Last month
Retail abuse drives staff quits as crime hits stores
Customer Experience

Retail abuse drives staff quits as crime hits stores

Staff shortages are worsening as most retailers say abuse from shoppers has pushed colleagues to quit, with incidents now routine in many stores.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Microlise unveils driver of the year awards shortlist
Cartech

Microlise unveils driver of the year awards shortlist

Drivers from Aldi, Co-op, Tesco and Waitrose feature in Microlise's 2026 awards shortlist across 11 categories.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
UK payroll errors persist as delays & manual work rise
Digital Transformation

UK payroll errors persist as delays & manual work rise

UK payroll in crisis as 89% of professionals report frequent errors and delays, with manual processes and poor system integration to blame.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2026

Global Stories

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World Cup ad spend at risk from campaign data flaws
Gaming

World Cup ad spend at risk from campaign data flaws

Poor campaign naming could leave advertisers blind on performance, with as much as USD $3.9 billion in World Cup ad spend at risk.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
TCCA urges standards push on critical broadband security
Unified Communications

TCCA urges standards push on critical broadband security

Broader supplier chains and open standards are leaving mission-critical broadband networks more exposed as operators move to 4G and 5G.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month
Rockwell Automation brings SecureOT to industrial systems
Manufacturing

Rockwell Automation brings SecureOT to industrial systems

Australian operators face rising cyber risk as Rockwell warns poor visibility and unmanaged remote access can disrupt safety-critical systems.

By Anthony Caruana • 6 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2026
Global CISO Council launched to steer AI governance
Data Protection

Global CISO Council launched to steer AI governance

EC-Council launches the Global CISO Council to unify AI governance, tech risk oversight and regulatory response for senior security leaders.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Sat, 14th Mar 2026

Stories from Other Regions

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Liverton launches SGE Plus on NZ government marketplace
Phishing

Liverton launches SGE Plus on NZ government marketplace

Public sector buyers in New Zealand gain a marketplace option for tighter email controls as phishing and impersonation keep driving cyber risk.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • This month
How technology is reinventing the locum doctor in Australia
Health Technologies

How technology is reinventing the locum doctor in Australia

App-based marketplaces and telehealth tools are easing Australia’s doctor shortage, giving locums more control while improving care in remote areas.

By Dominic Vivarini • 5 min read • Last month
Broadridge AI project in Ireland to simplify disclosures
Fintech

Broadridge AI project in Ireland to simplify disclosures

The study could help more Irish savers move money out of cash and into investments by turning dense fund documents into plain English.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
RBA bans card surcharges and cuts fees in major overhaul
Fintech

RBA bans card surcharges and cuts fees in major overhaul

Checkout prices should become clearer for Australian shoppers as the Reserve Bank bans surcharges and trims card fees from October.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026
Medcast launches AI platform with initial focus on general practice
Artificial Intelligence

Medcast launches AI platform with initial focus on general practice

Australian GPs could save consultation time as Medcast’s MedLuma gives cited AI answers from local guidelines and earns CPD points.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2026
AI rollout sees Australia ease identity security checks
Digital Transformation

AI rollout sees Australia ease identity security checks

Australian firms are easing digital identity checks to speed AI rollouts, even as doubts grow over governing non-human access and risk.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2026
EY launches AI Academy to upskill Australian workers
Data Protection

EY launches AI Academy to upskill Australian workers

EY has launched an AI Academy in Australia to upskill workers, standardise everyday AI use and tighten governance across organisations.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Mar 2026