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Semperis warns nOAuth flaw in Entra ID risks SaaS accounts

1 day ago | securitybrief.com.au | Melania Watson

Semperis has published new research highlighting the ongoing risk posed by the nOAuth vulnerability in Microsoft's Entra ID, which may allow attackers to take over SaaS application accounts with minimal effort. According to the research, nOAuth remains undetected by many SaaS vendors and is very difficult for enterprise customers to defend against.
Dell launches new laptop range focusing on power & design

1 day ago | futurefive.com.au | Melania Watson

Dell Technologies has unveiled its latest laptop portfolio with the introduction of the Dell 16 Premium and Dell 14 Premium, formerly part of its XPS lineup. The new range is powered by Intel Core Series 2 (H) processors, with optional GeForce RTX graphics, targeting students, content creators, and entrepreneurs seeking reliable performance for a wide range of tasks. Display and design The Dell Premium laptops have been developed with a focus on display quality and device aesthetics.
Celonis named global process mining leader by Everest Group assessment

1 day ago | itbrief.com.au | Melania Watson

Celonis has been recognised as a Leader for the sixth consecutive year in the Everest Group PEAK Matrix for Process Mining, maintaining its standing in the annual assessment of the global process mining software market. The latest Everest Group Process Mining PEAK Matrix Assessment 2025 assessed several players in the market, with Celonis being highlighted not only as a Leader but also as a Star Performer for the fourth consecutive year.
Kraken unveils Krak global app with phased Australian rollout ahead

1 day ago | itbrief.com.au | Melania Watson

Kraken has launched its new all-in-one global money app, Krak, with a phased rollout including plans to introduce the platform to Australian users in the near future. The Krak app is designed to provide users with the ability to manage, store, save, and spend both digital and fiat assets through a unified interface. Upon launch, Krak offers features such as peer-to-peer payments, dedicated spend and earn accounts, as well as the flexibility to transact and hold over 300 different assets.
Exclusive: Inside Singapore’s AI push with Temus’ Matt Johnson

1 day ago | cfotech.asia | Melania Watson

Deploying AI in the real world requires more than hype and hope - it demands strategy, caution and, above all, learning from experience. That's the message from Matt Johnson, Managing Director for AI and Data at Temus, who believes the key to meaningful AI adoption lies in matching ambition with maturity. "A lot of people are testing solutions," he explained during a recent interview.
Exclusive: BPC and HP deliver flexible IT support to growing firms

2 days ago | cfotech.com.au | Melania Watson

In a market where small and mid-sized businesses face mounting IT challenges, BPC Commercial is creating a new path with the support of long-term technology partner HP and financial innovation from HPE Financial Services. "We've been in the IT industry for 15 years," said Brian Wu, General Manager of BPC Commercial. "Over the years, we've had more and more requests from customers for better and more professional IT services.
Exclusive: Lightspeed on why tech and AI are 'key' to hospitality’s future

2 days ago | cfotech.co.nz | Melania Watson

Australia's retail and hospitality sectors are under pressure - and Nicole Buisson says the answer isn't more belt-tightening, but smarter tech. Buisson, Managing Director, APAC and Rest of World at Lightspeed Commerce, says artificial intelligence, automation and fast access to capital will play a central role in helping businesses survive the downturn and rebuild growth. "Retailers and restaurants are significant parts of our economy and our day-to-day experience," she said.
Exclusive: How Cloudera’s AI platform targets faster life-saving decisions

2 days ago | channellife.com.au | Melania Watson

At the Gartner Data & Analytics Summit in Sydney, Cloudera showcased how its hybrid data platform is empowering humanitarian organisations such as Mercy Corps to make real-time, life-saving decisions in high-stakes environments. Building on recent momentum - including last year's acquisition of Octopai, which addresses the critical need for data lineage and governance, Cloudera is highlighting how greater clarity and trust in data help teams respond faster and more effectively.
Exclusive: Chris Donato on Zendesk’s AI shift in CX strategy

2 days ago | channellife.com.au | Melania Watson

Artificial intelligence is no longer just a futuristic add-on to customer service - it has become central to how companies build trust, loyalty and lasting relationships with their customers. That's the key message from Chris Donato, Chief Revenue Officer at Zendesk, who spoke in Sydney this week about the findings of the company's latest Customer Experience (CX) Trends Report. "We're very much in a loyalty economy," he told TechDay.
Organisations lag in AI policies & skills as workplace use surges

2 days ago | itbrief.com.au | Melania Watson

A new survey has found that while artificial intelligence use is widespread in workplaces, most organisations are unprepared to address associated risks due to a lack of formal policies and training. ISACA's annual AI Pulse Poll, which surveyed 3,029 digital trust professionals across the globe, revealed that 81 percent of respondents believe employees at their organisation use AI, regardless of whether it is officially permitted.