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ELMO Software is shifting from reactive HR to AI-native, human-centred systems that predict needs, boost productivity and preserve trust.

Coalition launches deepfake response cover in key cyber markets, offering forensic, legal and PR support for AI-fuelled impersonation risks.

DroneShield secures USD $49.6m European deal to supply handheld counter-drone systems to a military customer via a regional reseller.

Australian start-up Restoke.ai launches its AI 'restaurant manager' in the US, promising to boost margins and automate back-of-house work.

AI data centres are set to strain power grids, labour and emissions targets, forcing the UK and Australia to rethink energy and skills plans.

AI-driven power demands will reshape 2026 data centre growth, spurring Nordic, Gulf and APAC hubs while straining UK skills.

Tollring wins Microsoft nod for Analytics 365, joining a select group of Teams compliance recording providers with certified AI tools.

Australia's under-16 social media ban faces mounting criticism amid doubts over age checks, privacy risks and the impact on advertisers.

AI-powered music therapies promise relief for dementia and Parkinson's patients, but tangled licensing rules could stall life-changing apps.

Trend Micro names Vantage Markets a 2025 Global Customer Awards innovator, spotlighting creative cybersecurity use across sectors worldwide.

DXC launches AdvisoryX to help enterprises scale AI, as 94% struggle to move beyond pilots and build coherent business cases.

Equinix has been named a global leader in data centre sustainability by IDC MarketScape, praised for renewables, water and heat reuse.

Human-linked cyber incidents have surged 90% as AI embeds deeper in workplaces, with security leaders warning of rising email and deepfake attacks.

Cybersecurity teams face digital border taxes, AI-first clouds, agentic AI threats and the end of VPNs as 2026 reshapes digital risk.

AI-powered attackers and defenders will clash in 2026, driving autonomous breaches, VPN failures and stricter rules that reshape cyber security.

Australia's youth social media ban forces brands and cyber experts to rethink risk, digital literacy and how they reach young audiences.

Gallagher Security steps up global expansion with new leaders, offices and award-winning tech as it sharpens its growth focus for 2026.

Xero launches global beta of JAX-powered bank reconciliation, promising to auto-match over 80% of statement lines in real time.

Melbourne-based Bodd raises AUD $15 million to fuel global rollout of its 3D body scanning tech across defence, aviation and healthcare.

ATEN launches NIAP-certified secure KVM switches featuring 5K video, designed for defence and high-security sectors handling classified networks.