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Data governance vs. data quality: Which comes first in 2026?
Digital Transformation

Data governance vs. data quality: Which comes first in 2026?

Regulators and AI systems are exposing costly gaps as firms discover policy frameworks mean little without continuous, verifiable data quality.

By Bobby Joseph • 6 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
Adtech's next competitive advantage isn't AI - It's people
Marketing Technologies

Adtech's next competitive advantage isn't AI - It's people

Adtech's next edge won't come from smarter AI, but from cultures that empower diverse people, especially women, to lead and innovate.

By Abby Hamilton • 5 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2026
Exclusive: HID talks biometrics and passwordless future
Surveillance

Exclusive: HID talks biometrics and passwordless future

Australian firms rapidly adopt seamless biometric and digital access, blending physical and digital security with flexible, passwordless, and eco-friendly credential solutions.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Fri, 19th Sep 2025
BeyondTrust unveils free assessment to expose hidden identity risks
Cloud Security

BeyondTrust unveils free assessment to expose hidden identity risks

BeyondTrust launches free Identity Security Risk Assessment, helping organisations identify and address vulnerabilities across cloud, hybrid, and on-premise environments.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Apr 2025
Exclusive: HID discusses shift towards digital and AI-driven solutions
Surveillance

Exclusive: HID discusses shift towards digital and AI-driven solutions

The security sector in Australia and New Zealand is rapidly shifting towards digital solutions, with HID's Steve Katanas highlighting the role of AI and mobile credentials.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Wed, 5th Mar 2025
Okta partners with McLaren Racing to boost digital security
Okta

Okta partners with McLaren Racing to boost digital security

Okta has teamed up with McLaren Racing in a multi-year partnership from 2025, enhancing digital security for the team's global fans and stakeholders.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Jan 2025
Microblink reports strong 2024 growth in ID verification sector
Fintech

Microblink reports strong 2024 growth in ID verification sector

Microblink has reported robust growth in 2024, buoyed by rising demand for its identity verification solutions and expanded integration on Google Cloud.

By Imee Dequito • 4 min read • Tue, 21st Jan 2025
Okta appoints Swan Chin Yeo to lead ASEAN strategy
Security Information and Event Management

Okta appoints Swan Chin Yeo to lead ASEAN strategy

Okta has appointed Swan Chin Yeo to lead its sales and go-to-market strategy in ASEAN, aiming to boost growth across the Asia Pacific region.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 15th Jan 2025
Yahoo identity solutions expand access across key SSPs
Marketing Technologies

Yahoo identity solutions expand access across key SSPs

Yahoo has expanded access to its Identity Solutions, enabling publishers to monetise audiences more effectively without reliance on third-party cookies.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Oct 2024
Marketers face hurdles in leveraging first-party data
Marketing Technologies

Marketers face hurdles in leveraging first-party data

A new report from Cint and Lotame reveals marketers face significant challenges in utilising first-party data, with 70% highlighting its importance.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Oct 2024
SailPoint leads KuppingerCole identity governance report
Generative AI

SailPoint leads KuppingerCole identity governance report

SailPoint has been named an Overall Leader in the latest KuppingerCole IGA report, lauded for its Security, Functionality, and Innovation.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
Yahoo launches AI-powered ad solution with Innervate partnership
Artificial Intelligence

Yahoo launches AI-powered ad solution with Innervate partnership

Yahoo Advertising unveils Yahoo Creative, an AI-powered solution boosting personalised ad campaigns across platforms, with firms like Princess Cruises already on board.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Jun 2024
HID partners with Smart Spaces & Cohesion for Android access control
Firewalls

HID partners with Smart Spaces & Cohesion for Android access control

HID partners with Smart Spaces and Cohesion to deliver mobile credentials through Google Wallet, for simplified access to buildings and systems via Android devices.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 14th May 2024
Yahoo ventures into CTV space with Yahoo Identity Solutions
Marketing Technologies

Yahoo ventures into CTV space with Yahoo Identity Solutions

Yahoo Advertising ventures into the Connected TV space with Yahoo Identity Solutions, offering advertiser-empowering tools for omnichannel campaign measurability in Australia and Singapore.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 25th Apr 2024
Versent named APJ Partner of the Year by Ping Identity
Identity and Access Management

Versent named APJ Partner of the Year by Ping Identity

Versent recognised by Ping Identity as APJ Partner of the Year 2023, in tribute to its dedication to enhancing digital experiences and addressing complex business challenges.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Mon, 25th Mar 2024

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LoopMe audience data joins Evorra marketplace in Australia
Data Protection

LoopMe audience data joins Evorra marketplace in Australia

LoopMe plugs 23m Australian audience profiles into Evorra's marketplace, enabling AI-powered segment building and activation across channels.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Feb 2026
Reducing the impact of AI-driven fraud in 2026
Biometrics

Reducing the impact of AI-driven fraud in 2026

AI-driven fraud, including synthetic identities and real-time deepfake attacks, surges in financial services, prompting urgent defence upgrades for 2026.

By Bobby Joseph • 5 min read • Mon, 1st Dec 2025