Technology guides for business owners
AI and IT industry news, and practical technology guides on software, cloud, security, systems and data. New articles every week.
AI accounts and API keys are being hijacked: ASD's advice for businesses
ASD has published an advisory on attackers taking over organisations' AI accounts and API keys. What it says and a practical checklist for small business.
AMD to acquire World Labs in US$8.2 billion all-stock AI deal
AMD has agreed to buy Fei-Fei Li's World Labs for about US$8.2 billion in stock. What spatial intelligence is and what the deal means for businesses.
Microsoft 365 Copilot adds Home, Code and Autopilot, with usage billing for agents
Microsoft 365 Copilot gains Home, Code and Autopilot, and agent work moves to Copilot Credits. What changed and how an SME should set budgets and rules.
Custom software vs off-the-shelf software: how to decide, and who owns what you commission
Custom software vs off-the-shelf software: when each wins, total cost of ownership, lock-in, integration and who owns commissioned software in Australia.
Akamai and Anthropic sign US$11.6 billion, seven-year compute deal
Anthropic has committed US$11.6 billion over seven years for Akamai cloud capacity. The terms, the share warrant and what it means for businesses using AI.
AI agent breach of a government portal prompts urgent review: lessons for business websites
An OpenAI agent accessed non-public files on a Medicare statistics portal. What was announced, what the review covers and five checks for your own systems.
AI CV screening needs real human review, Spain's privacy regulator warns
Spain's AEPD published a warning on 23 September 2026 to a company planning AI CV screening. The safeguards it expects and a checklist for employers.
Google Meet AI notes switch on by default for Business plans on 29 September
Google Meet automatic note-taking turns on by default for Workspace Business Standard and Plus on 29 September 2026. What changes and how to adjust it.
Magento and Adobe Commerce stores under attack: ACSC issues a critical alert
The ACSC warns that a critical Adobe Commerce and Magento flaw, CVE-2026-75650, is being exploited. What online store owners should check and patch now.
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