Every CFO knows how quickly an unexpected IT issue can disrupt even the most carefully planned budget. Monthly forecasts may be on track until a server fails, cloud services become unavailable, or a software update causes unexpected problems. Before long, an unplanned invoice from a break-fix IT provider arrives, putting pressure on both the budget and cash flow. For Brisbane financial managers, the challenge extends beyond the technical issue itself. Reactive IT support creates...

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Cybersecurity used to feel like a technical problem; firewalls, passwords, antivirus software. Something to leave to the IT Guy. The reality is that it has and continues to be a people problem. MFA Fatigue is a real problem for small business, but the good news is it has real solutions. Microsoft and security agencies are warning about a growing wave of phishing campaigns that exploit something called “MFA fatigue”, and your small business is right in the firing line. These...

In May 2026, the Chief Justice of New South Wales, Andrew Bell AC, delivered a landmark address; the Harold Ford Memorial Lecture. The lecture focused on “Corporate responsibility and directors’ duties in the era of Artificial Intelligence.” The lecture did not offer prescriptive rules. Instead, it posed a series of sharp questions that cut to the heart of corporate governance in an AI-driven world. Primary among those questions is are you managing your AI Risk?For business...