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Analysis and opinion on the technology shifts reshaping Australian business.

From the team running IT, cybersecurity, and AI for 100+ Australian organisations.

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Chris Arceo
May 11, 2026 / AI & Automation

Zero trust security and AI agents: the login is no longer the boundary

Attackers now defeat the login, and your systems are filling with AI agents that never sign in like a person. The real security boundary is no longer the login, it is the action...
Moe Chizari
May 10, 2026 / AI & Automation

The three questions Australian CEOs should ask their IT partner by Friday

Goldman just stood up a $1.5 billion service company to deploy AI inside operating businesses. Australian mid-market will not be reached. Three questions every CEO should ask...
Moe Chizari
May 4, 2026 / AI & Automation

The AI deals making headlines won’t drive Australian productivity. Here’s what will.

Westpac’s Copilot rollout and Anthropic’s $1B PE deal are real, but they will not deliver AI productivity to the rest of Australia. The diffusion happens at the...
Greg Markowski
Apr 30, 2026 / AI & Automation

10 questions to ask your MSP about AI (and the answers to expect)

These are the ten questions we recommend every business owner, CIO, or IT manager put to their current or prospective IT partner…
Moe Chizari
Apr 23, 2026 / Epic IT News

Microsoft’s $18 Billion Australian AI Investment: Why It Doesn’t Change Our Advice

Satya Nadella announced A$25 billion for Australia’s AI infrastructure today in Sydney. Here is why our advice to clients has not changed, and the three questions Perth...
Greg Markowski
Apr 16, 2026 / Cybersecurity & Compliance

Cybersecurity and IT Compliance for Perth Accounting Firms in 2026

Cybersecurity and IT compliance for Perth accounting firms and financial services businesses — APRA CPS 234, Privacy Act obligations, the new AML/CTF expansion from July 2026,...
Greg Markowski
Apr 16, 2026 / Managed IT Services

Managed IT for Perth Mining and Resources Businesses in 2026

Managed IT for Perth mining and resources businesses — remote site connectivity, OT security considerations, SOCI Act obligations, supply chain cybersecurity requirements, and...
Greg Markowski
Apr 15, 2026 / Managed IT Services

IT Support for Perth Construction Companies: What You Actually Need in 2026

What Perth construction and engineering companies need from IT support — project-based access management, site connectivity, BIM file management, subcontractor security, and...
Greg Markowski
Apr 14, 2026 / Cybersecurity & Compliance

IT Compliance Requirements for Perth Healthcare Providers in 2026

IT compliance requirements for Perth healthcare providers in 2026 — Privacy Act obligations, My Health Record requirements, clinical software security, and the cybersecurity...
Moe Chizari
Apr 13, 2026 / Cybersecurity & Compliance

Does the new Privacy Act apply to your small business?

Australia’s Privacy Act is changing, but the $3 million small business exemption has not been repealed yet. What has actually passed into law, what is coming in 2026, and...
Moe Chizari
Apr 10, 2026 / AI & Automation

Your AI governance stops at Microsoft 365 — and that is the problem

M365 permissions are just the start. When AI agents connect to Xero, Salesforce, and HubSpot, your governance model does not follow. Here is the gap — and the framework to close...
Greg Markowski
Apr 10, 2026 / Cybersecurity & Compliance

IT Support for Perth Law Firms: What Your Practice Actually Needs in 2026

What Perth law firms specifically need from IT support in 2026 — matter-based access control, practice management system integration, Privacy Act obligations, and cybersecurity...