The Ultimate Guide to Generative AI

2026 · Australian Edition

Also known as GenAI.

Generative AI is reshaping the digital landscape by powering advances across industries with its ability to create content, assist decision-making, and automate processes. From enhancing customer experience platforms and streamlining business workflows to transforming healthcare and cybersecurity, generative artificial intelligence is driving innovation and operational efficiency at an unprecedented scale.

Businesses and organisations are increasingly adopting generative AI technologies to harness its potential benefits, while also grappling with challenges such as data privacy, security risks, ethical considerations, and the need for robust governance. As generative AI solutions become core components of enterprise strategies, understanding their capabilities and implications is vital for staying competitive in today’s rapidly evolving digital economy.

Our stories explore practical deployments, emerging trends, and expert insights on generative AI’s impact across sectors, helping readers navigate its opportunities and challenges. Whether you are interested in the latest AI-driven product innovations, policy developments, or strategies for successful AI integration, this collection offers comprehensive information to keep you informed about the pivotal role of generative AI in transforming businesses and society.

Australian Generative AI news
Analyst Insights
Check Point wins Frost & Sullivan recognition for WAF
Frost & Sullivan · GenAI · Firewalls
3 days ago
Amplitude launches AI assistant for in-product support
Gartner · GenAI · Digital Transformation
3 days ago
SnapLogic adds AI gateway to push agents into work
Gartner · GenAI · MarTech
Last week
Gigamon eyes AI-led surge in network observability
IDC · GenAI · Virtualisation
Last week
Infobip launches AgentOS platform, targets agentic AI shift
Gartner · GenAI · UC
Last week
Expert columns
The real-time data solution to the AI energy problem
By Simon Laskaj of Confluent ANZ
2 days ago
Not all automation technology is created equal: choosing the right tool for the right challenge
By Laura Mathews of VisibleThread
4 days ago
AI is reshaping search infrastructure - SEO is being rewritten
By Chirag Solanki of Kia Ora Digital
Last week
Why Legal Services demand is about to grow, not shrink
By Jamie Ng of Ashurst
Last week
From APIs to MCPs: The new architecture powering enterprise AI
By Srinivas Gutta of Adactin
This month
Why the Chatbot is not your AI strategy
By Adrian Randall of Arcadian Digital
This month
From chaos to code efficiency: AI's big software development shift
By Craig Nielsen of GitLab
This month
AI can inspire travel, but it still can't book it. That's about to change
By Mike Putman of Custom Travel Solutions
This month
Unpacking the Impact of Agentic Commerce Across ANZ
By Jonathan Reeve of Eagle Eye
This month
Why AI-powered security needs network telemetry across the hybrid cloud
By Ryan Mahoney of Gigamon
Last month
Experts warn: SEO alone is no longer enough for online visibility
By Dominic Vivarini of GoOutreach
Last month
Agent computers: The PC era, amplified
By Alexey Navolokin of AMD
Last month
AI is moving into finance workflows, data and systems will decide who benefits
By Annexa
Last month
Why AI is still delivering in parts of finance, not across it
By Annexa
Last month
Why data infrastructure will decide which AI strategies succeed in 2026
By Dave Wardrop of Hitachi Vantara
Last month
Interviews
Exclusive: Google Cloud accelerates shift to agentic data
Discussing Data Warehousing
4 days ago
Exclusive: Adobe ANZ chief on AI adoption trends
Discussing IT Industry
4 days ago
Exclusive: Google sees success with niche AI playbooks
Discussing Cloud Services
4 days ago
Diligence the watchword as oversight lags AI governance
Discussing Data Protection
Last month
Exclusive: Orderfox pushes into autonomous execution with Gieni ABX
Discussing Software-as-a-Service
Last month
Recent news
Portal26 launches token controls for autonomous AI agents
About Software-as-a-Service
Yesterday
Merck signs USD $1 billion AI deal with Google Cloud
About Cloud Services
Yesterday
Mars expands Google Cloud AI tie-up with Gemini Enterprise
About Cloud Services
Yesterday
Vodafone & Google Cloud launch AI & security tools
About Cloud Services
2 days ago
Valeo expands Google Cloud tie-up with Gemini rollout
About Data Protection
2 days ago
CommBank deploys AI to spot emerging fraud patterns
About Data Protection
2 days ago
CrowdStrike launches AI security coalition with partners
About Managed Security Services Provider
2 days ago
Queensland study finds ideological bias in AI moderation
About Social Media
3 days ago
Explainer: How Adobe is building agentic marketing
About Marketing
3 days ago
EcoVadis deepens Google Cloud AI partnership for growth
About Software-as-a-Service
3 days ago
Alteryx launches AI Insights Agent on Google Cloud
About Data Analytics
3 days ago
Cognizant launches Gemini Enterprise practice with Google
About Cloud Services
3 days ago
Foxit launches PDF editor app inside ChatGPT for users
About Storage
3 days ago
Lineaje survey finds AI code confidence outpaces visibility
About Software engineering
3 days ago
RWS survey finds most leaders distrust AI cultural nuance
About Digital Transformation
3 days ago
Job moves
Databricks names Simon Davies to lead APJ expansion
Move at Microsoft
6 days ago
Applause appoints Aatish Salvi as Chief Technology Officer
Move at Applause
Last week
Backblaze names Anuj Kumar as chief revenue officer
Move at VMware
Last week
AlphaSense expands in EMEA & APAC with senior hires
Move at Samsung
This month
OpenAI names Mani Asia-Pacific Chief for expansion
Move at Microsoft
Last month
OpenAI hires Brent Thomas to lead public policy in ANZ
Move at Mastercard
Last month
Access Hospitality names Aravinda Gollapudi as CTO
Move at Intuit
Last month
KnowBe4 appoints Kawin Boonyapredee as APJ CISO advisor
Move at KnowBe4
Last month
Adobe chief Shantanu Narayen to step down amid AI shift
Move at Adobe
Last month
Quiq hires Jen Grant as CMO to drive scaled AI agents
Move at Google
Last month
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