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Digital Investment Rises as Compliance Challenges Mount: Maddocks

Australian organizations are rapidly embracing digital transformation and artificial intelligence, but their legal and governance frameworks are failing to keep pace with technological advancement, according to a comprehensive new survey by law firm Maddocks.

Queensland Startup Deploys AI to Tackle Compliance Crisis

When the headlines fade after the latest mega data breach, the ripple effects are still keenly felt across enterprise and government supply chains. Many suppliers are now faced with meeting strict mandates such as ISO 27001 certification to continue doing business. When added to the demands of the new Privacy Act and Essential Eight cybersecurity framework, the compliance challenge is becoming enormous.

The Holy Grail of Information Management: Why Source Authority Still Matters

Australia faces an information crisis. The Australian National Audit Office estimates that 93% of government agency records are "unsentenced" - meaning retention schedules cannot be applied - up from 63% in 2019. This dramatic deterioration coincides with the widespread adoption of cloud-based, in-place management systems like SharePoint.

NZ Unveils Light-Touch Approach in AI Strategy

New Zealand has released its first artificial intelligence strategy after becoming the last OECD country to develop such a framework. However, the government's business-focused approach is already drawing criticism for prioritizing economic gains over ethical and social risks.

171% Surge in Unique Malware Detections: Report

WatchGuard Technologies has released findings from its Q1 2025 Internet Security Report showing a 171% quarter-over-quarter increase in total unique malware detections, marking the highest level the company's Threat Lab has recorded.

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