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Australian Stories

Australian stories

B2Bpay urges firms to rethink card payments before ban

Businesses may see credit card rewards shrink as the Reserve Bank of Australia's surcharge ban and lower fees prompt banks to trim offers.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month

Digital Transformation

Australian firms race to appoint chief AI officers

Almost half of Australian organisations now have AI chiefs, with the role set to become a permanent fixture as governance concerns grow.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month

Fleet Management

BYD Australia partners with Smart on novated leases

Eligible Australian car buyers will soon be able to bundle EV running costs into pre-tax salary payments at BYD dealerships.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month

Data Analytics

Elemental Concept expands to Australia with CX model

The consultancy is betting that Australian buyers will back a decision-led CX model as brands struggle to prove revenue gains from journey redesigns.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month

Global Stories

Australian stories

Software-as-a-Service

xReality lifts revenue 69% & wins first European deal

A first European contract and stronger US demand lifted annual recurring revenue to AUD $8 million as xReality broadened its defence training reach.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month

Robotics

Robosen opens pre-orders for battle-worn Optimus Prime

Fans in Australia and New Zealand can now reserve a limited-run collectible that recreates the 1986 film's fallen Optimus Prime scene.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month

Agricultural Technology

Agscent raises AUD $5 million to boost AI scent tech

The Canberra-based startup's funding will speed livestock diagnostics that can cut waiting times for farmers and support wider health and emissions monitoring.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month

Software-as-a-Service

DXC joins ElevenLabs funding round in voice AI push

The deal gives DXC access to ElevenLabs' voice AI as enterprises race to automate customer service and internal workflows.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month

Digital Transformation

Nozomi Networks appoints co-founder Carcano as CEO

The change comes after Mitsubishi Electric's AUD $1.4 billion purchase of Nozomi, while customer support and the product roadmap stay unchanged.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month

Storage

Acronis unveils Cyber Frame to simplify cyber resilience

Managed service providers in Australia could cut complexity as Acronis bundles virtualisation, backup, recovery and security into Cyber Frame.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month

Internet of Things

Rithum adds HEOS support & launches Prestige surrounds

Homeowners and installers gain more choice as the Switch now works with Denon and Marantz systems, while new surrounds target premium interiors.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month

Software-as-a-Service

MYOB wins Brand of the Year at 2026 Mumbrella Awards

Brand overhaul efforts helped MYOB beat a crowded field as Solo by MYOB lifted subscriptions 33% above target and widened reach.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month

Malware

ANZ SMEs back AI in cyber security, but trust lags

Despite near-universal uptake, most ANZ SMEs still distrust AI to make cyber security decisions as incidents continue to disrupt work.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month

Data Protection

Post-quantum cryptography adoption stalls, DigiCert finds

Most firms are still unprepared for quantum attacks, with only 7% deploying quantum-safe cryptography across most digital certificates.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month

Software-as-a-Service

ProSpend & Archa launch credit-backed virtual cards

Mid-market finance teams in Australia and New Zealand can now cut manual work as ProSpend adds Archa's credit-backed virtual cards to its platform.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month

Software-as-a-Service

Fergus launches capital for trade businesses with Stripe

Funding tied to sales could ease cash flow for Australian tradies, with offers based on payment activity through Fergus Pay.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month

Network Infrastructure

Leading Edge Data Centres names new Chief Executive

Regional Australia's data infrastructure push gets a boost as Joe Craparotta takes over to drive expansion beyond major cities.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month

Software-as-a-Service

AI users spend more time on coordination, study finds

Managers using AI daily are spending 20.3 hours a week on coordination, with status meetings and re-explaining work driving the loss.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month

Digital Transformation

Vertiv backs ANZ partners as AI infrastructure demand grows

Rising demand for AI-ready power and cooling systems is reshaping channel work in Australia and New Zealand as customers move into deployment.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month

Stories from Other Regions

Australian stories

Data Protection

New Zealanders worry about AI's environmental impact

A growing share of consumers want businesses to prove AI is powered responsibly, with younger New Zealanders most worried about its environmental costs.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month

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