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10 articles · Last published 12 September 2026

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Claude Fable 5.1 vs GPT-6 Astra: what the new AI models mean for your business

Anthropic and OpenAI released new flagship AI models two days apart. How Claude Fable 5.1 and GPT-6 Astra compare on access, price and strengths — in plain English.

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10 articles

AI & automation4 min read

Claude Fable 5.1 vs GPT-6 Astra: what the new AI models mean for your business

Anthropic and OpenAI released new flagship AI models two days apart. How Claude Fable 5.1 and GPT-6 Astra compare on access, price and strengths — in plain English.

Security3 min read

AI that can find security holes: what Astra and Mythos 5.1 mean for your business

The newest AI models are powerful at finding software vulnerabilities, so their makers restrict who gets full access. What that shift means for small business security.

Security3 min read

Still on Windows 10? What end of support means for your business now

Windows 10 support ended on 14 October 2025. What that means for business PCs, what Extended Security Updates cost, and how to plan the move to Windows 11.

Privacy & compliance3 min read

Paid a ransom? You may have 72 hours to report it

Since 30 May 2025, many Australian businesses must report ransomware or cyber extortion payments within 72 hours. Who it applies to, what to report and how to prepare.

Security4 min read

The Essential Eight, explained for small business

The ASD’s Essential Eight in plain English: what each of the eight strategies does, what the maturity levels mean, and where a small business should start.

Privacy & compliance3 min read

Automated decisions and your privacy policy: what changes on 10 December 2026

From 10 December 2026, organisations covered by the Privacy Act must explain automated decision-making in their privacy policies. What counts, and how to prepare.

Microsoft 3653 min read

A Microsoft 365 security checklist for small teams

Ten practical Microsoft 365 security settings for small businesses — from MFA and admin accounts to email protection and backups — in the order we’d do them.

Security3 min read

Smart cameras, TVs and routers in the office? The new security standard explained

Since 4 March 2026, many consumer smart devices in Australia must meet minimum security rules. What changed, what isn’t covered, and how to buy safely for the office.

Cloud3 min read

Moving to the cloud? Start with where your data will live

Where your cloud data is stored shapes privacy obligations, speed and resilience. A plain guide to Australian cloud regions for businesses planning a migration.

AI & automation3 min read

AI voice agents for small business: where they help, and where they don’t

What AI phone agents can realistically handle for an Australian small business, where a person should stay in the loop, and the privacy questions to answer first.

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