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.
Moving your business to the cloud: a staged plan for SMEs
A staged plan for moving your business to the cloud: review, choose a platform, migrate, test and switch over, plus who secures what and where data lives.
Meta Muse Glimmer: an open AI model built to run on a single PC
Meta released Muse Glimmer on 10 August 2026: a 30-billion-parameter open-weights AI model under Apache 2.0 that runs agents on one PC. What it means.
AI agents that talk to other agents: Australian report maps the risks
The Australian AI Safety Institute has published a report on risks when AI agents interact. What it found and what an SME should check before using agents.
AI CV and job-search tools: what they mean for job seekers and small employers
ChatGPT now tailors resumes, Google lists three AI job-search tools and Indeed paused auto-apply. What AI CV tools mean for job seekers and employers.
What drives the cost of a business app: seven factors behind every quote
What drives the cost of a business app: the seven factors that make a build bigger or smaller, where the time goes, and how to get a written quote.
WeatherNext Cyclones: Google's AI adds a day of cyclone warning
Google DeepMind's WeatherNext Cyclones, published in Nature on 6 August 2026, gives about a day more cyclone warning. What it means for businesses.
What does a business app cost in Australia? The drivers behind every quote
What does a business app cost in Australia? The cost drivers, fixed versus staged pricing, and what a good written quote should contain before you sign.
EU AI Act transparency rules now apply, and they can reach Australian businesses
The EU AI Act's transparency rules began on 2 August 2026. When they reach an Australian business, what chatbots and AI content need, and a checklist.
AI in hiring: what this year's new rules and tools mean for employers and recruiters
Colorado's new law, Australian Public Service principles, Indeed's AI sourcing tool and the EU delay: what AI in hiring now asks of employers.
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