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Seekr & OneValley target startups with compliant AI
Software-as-a-Service

Seekr & OneValley target startups with compliant AI

Startups in regulated sectors will gain access to explainable AI tools as Seekr and OneValley aim to reduce compliance and audit risks.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Yesterday
Workiva launches AI agents for reporting & compliance
Software-as-a-Service

Workiva launches AI agents for reporting & compliance

The new tools aim to cut manual checks for finance and compliance teams while preserving audit trails across regulated disclosures.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Yesterday
BitMEX to close cryptocurrency exchange in September 2026
Crypto

BitMEX to close cryptocurrency exchange in September 2026

Users are being told to close positions and withdraw funds before trading ends, after BitMEX set its exchange shutdown for September 2026.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week
Logitech cuts Scope 3 emissions 33% in FY26 report
Supply Chain

Logitech cuts Scope 3 emissions 33% in FY26 report

Customers can now see carbon data for all target Logitech products as the company reports a 33% cut in Scope 3 emissions.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
AI reshapes leadership & customer service, say execs
Digital Transformation

AI reshapes leadership & customer service, say execs

Many organisations are still testing AI in pilots, as executives say trust, governance and measurable results now matter more than hype.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • This month
AI reshapes work, safety & sales across Asia Pacific
Software-as-a-Service

AI reshapes work, safety & sales across Asia Pacific

Voice-first AI, stricter safety scrutiny and channel-led software models are reshaping how businesses in Asia Pacific work and manage risk.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • This month
Alation launches AI operating system for enterprise trust
Digital Transformation

Alation launches AI operating system for enterprise trust

Businesses scaling AI face greater risk of hidden errors, as Alation's new system aims to verify data, context and agent decisions in real time.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month

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FinregE warns UK AI plan needs stronger bank controls
Digital Transformation

FinregE warns UK AI plan needs stronger bank controls

Banks and insurers face a gap between the plan's broad AI aims and the controls needed to satisfy compliance and audit demands.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Banjo Loans urges SMEs to use AI with human checks
Data Protection

Banjo Loans urges SMEs to use AI with human checks

Poorly checked AI use could leave SMEs exposed to lending errors, fines and loan cancellations, Banjo Loans has warned.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Australian finance leaders push AI agents despite gaps
Digital Transformation

Australian finance leaders push AI agents despite gaps

Governance is lagging as Australian finance chiefs race to deploy AI agents, with many under pressure to prove ROI and explain errors.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Last week
Scrum.org adds self-paced course on estimation & planning
eLearning

Scrum.org adds self-paced course on estimation & planning

The new course aims to help Scrum teams make more realistic forecasts and manage delivery risk as changing requirements disrupt plans.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last week
UK finance leaders face pressure to rush AI agents
Data Protection

UK finance leaders face pressure to rush AI agents

Most UK finance chiefs lack in-house expertise and feel pressure to prove AI returns quickly, despite governance controls lagging behind.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Last week
Open Supply Hub joins GODIN with Wikimedia & Wikirate
Data governance

Open Supply Hub joins GODIN with Wikimedia & Wikirate

The network's reach has widened into supply chains, sustainability and open knowledge as membership rises to 11 organisations.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
How to prevent your AI agents from going rogue
Robotics

How to prevent your AI agents from going rogue

Poorly governed AI agents could trigger outages, compliance breaches and boardroom liability as Australian firms rush to deploy them.

By Sharryn Napier • 4 min read • This month
Bailey Abbott lands AI deal with three Adelaide councils
Smart Cities

Bailey Abbott lands AI deal with three Adelaide councils

Residents could see faster council services as three Adelaide local authorities test AI under a four-year partnership with Bailey Abbott.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • This month
Fieldguide & Grant Thornton expand AI risk partnership
Software-as-a-Service

Fieldguide & Grant Thornton expand AI risk partnership

The move could speed SOX and fraud risk work for US clients as Grant Thornton Advisors embeds Fieldguide's AI platform across its advisory practice.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month
Industry welcomes Australia's new National Office of AI
Data Protection

Industry welcomes Australia's new National Office of AI

New oversight is set to shape AI rules, but businesses say success will hinge on practical guidance, skills and sustained investment.

By Mark Tarre • 6 min read • This month