Technology news for CFOs & financial decision-makers https://cfotech.com.au en 2025 TechDay, All rights reserved. https://cfotech.com.au/story/rising-violence-prompts-firms-to-boost-executive-security-spend A surge in violence threats against executives is driving global firms and investors to boost spending on physical security amid rising business risks. shannonwilliams02@gmail.com (Shannon Williams) Thu, 25 Sep 2025 17:05:00 +1200 Technology https://cfotech.com.au/story/rising-violence-prompts-firms-to-boost-executive-security-spend https://cfotech.com.au/story/australian-mid-caps-risk-falling-behind-as-large-firms-lead-in-ai Only 27% of ASX 200 firms reported AI use in 2025, lagging behind US and UK; large caps lead while mid caps risk falling behind in adoption. shannonwilliams02@gmail.com (Shannon Williams) Thu, 25 Sep 2025 16:51:00 +1200 Technology https://cfotech.com.au/story/australian-mid-caps-risk-falling-behind-as-large-firms-lead-in-ai https://cfotech.com.au/story/australian-finance-departments-accelerate-ai-automation-use Most Australian finance departments now widely use AI and automation, with 86% adopting AI and 99% employing automation in core operations, says study. shannonwilliams02@gmail.com (Shannon Williams) Thu, 25 Sep 2025 16:51:00 +1200 Technology https://cfotech.com.au/story/australian-finance-departments-accelerate-ai-automation-use https://cfotech.com.au/story/infotrust-unifies-cyber-security-it-services-nationwide Infotrust unites Spirit Technologies and Infotrust services to offer nationwide cyber security and IT support, backed by 250+ experts and a 24/7 Australian SOC. shannonwilliams02@gmail.com (Shannon Williams) Thu, 25 Sep 2025 16:48:00 +1200 Technology https://cfotech.com.au/story/infotrust-unifies-cyber-security-it-services-nationwide https://cfotech.com.au/story/insignia-financial-partners-with-google-cloud-to-drive-ai-rollout Insignia Financial partners with Google Cloud to modernise infrastructure and boost AI, enhancing service for 1.5 million Australian customers and staff skills. shannonwilliams02@gmail.com (Shannon Williams) Thu, 25 Sep 2025 16:47:00 +1200 Technology https://cfotech.com.au/story/insignia-financial-partners-with-google-cloud-to-drive-ai-rollout https://cfotech.com.au/story/open-banking-could-boost-australia-by-aud-10-billion-annually Open Banking in Australia could boost the economy by AUD $10 billion annually as consumer data sharing and digital services usage rapidly grow. shannonwilliams02@gmail.com (Shannon Williams) Thu, 25 Sep 2025 16:41:00 +1200 Technology https://cfotech.com.au/story/open-banking-could-boost-australia-by-aud-10-billion-annually https://cfotech.com.au/story/how-finance-leaders-can-strengthen-audit-controls-for-better-spend-compliance Finance leaders can enhance spend compliance by focusing audits on high-risk areas, using AI, automating checks, and applying data analytics for stronger controls. melvin@techday.com (Melvin Hipolito) Thu, 25 Sep 2025 14:54:00 +1200 Technology https://cfotech.com.au/story/how-finance-leaders-can-strengthen-audit-controls-for-better-spend-compliance https://cfotech.com.au/story/barracuda-warns-of-surge-in-advanced-oauth-phishing Barracuda warns of a surge in advanced OAuth phishing attacks exploiting Microsoft 365 and other platforms to steal access tokens and bypass multifactor authentication. melvin@techday.com (Melvin Hipolito) Thu, 25 Sep 2025 14:06:00 +1200 Technology https://cfotech.com.au/story/barracuda-warns-of-surge-in-advanced-oauth-phishing https://cfotech.com.au/story/dell-unveils-private-cloud-storage-updates-to-boost-security Dell Technologies launches new private cloud and storage solutions, enhancing security, efficiency, and AI-driven management for modern businesses. seanm@techday.com (Sean Mitchell) Thu, 25 Sep 2025 13:39:00 +1200 Technology https://cfotech.com.au/story/dell-unveils-private-cloud-storage-updates-to-boost-security https://cfotech.com.au/story/paypal-provides-1-5-billion-in-flexible-loans-to-aussie-smbs PayPal Australia has loaned over AUD $1.5 billion to 13,000+ SMBs via its flexible Working Capital programme, offering swift funding without collateral. seanm@techday.com (Sean Mitchell) Thu, 25 Sep 2025 13:38:00 +1200 Technology https://cfotech.com.au/story/paypal-provides-1-5-billion-in-flexible-loans-to-aussie-smbs