Opinion stories
An exploited SharePoint spoofing bug is among 167 fixes, as Microsoft also patches a critical unauthenticated Windows RCE and a Defender flaw.
Mismanaged cloud bills are draining budgets by 20-35%, with AI workloads adding fresh risk and hidden waste often going unchecked.
Unapproved consumer AI tools are exposing finance data to model training, leaving ANZ firms with hidden governance and audit risks.
Many organisations face higher renewal costs as Microsoft tightens Enterprise Agreement access and shifts customers toward newer licensing models.
Poor patient records are driving errors, denied claims and delays as hospitals race to secure the data behind digital care.
Most firms say AI will fail to pay off unless CIOs fix fragmented processes and add real-time business context first.
AAA studios risk missing the portable boom as hybrid consoles, handheld PCs and cloud services reshape where players spend their time and money.
Organisations needing stronger assurance now face a stricter test for encryption, with accredited labs verifying cryptographic controls and key handling.
Brands that ignore coordinated search, content and distribution efforts often vanish online, even when their products are just as good.
Startups can trim overheads and still project a credible image, with virtual offices also suiting remote teams and expansion plans.
Live SOCs could cut triage times by up to tenfold after AI was embedded with strict guardrails, human oversight and operational context.
Burnout, turnover and absenteeism are pushing employers to treat employee wellbeing as a core business strategy, not a perk.
AI-driven results are reducing clicks for some sites as search engines prioritise meaning, summaries and topical authority over keyword matching.
AI summaries have changed search results, but businesses still need strong SEO to win visibility, traffic and enquiries.
Relying only on paid channels makes B2B tech growth more costly, while brand can boost trust, shorten sales cycles and protect pricing power.
Businesses risk losing rankings unless SEO is treated as an ongoing system that builds authority, stability and trust over time.
Scam losses may top USD $1 trillion a year, forcing banks to use real-time intelligence and customer data to curb authorised push payments.
Security teams are turning to continuous, risk-based assessment as fragmented tools leave them unable to see which exposures matter most.
Platform-led buying is squeezing telcos, forcing providers to adapt to sovereignty rules and global licensing hurdles to keep growth on track.
Australia could miss AI investment unless it tackles power, cooling and land for data centres, Logicalis says.
