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Australian IT firms win top Asia Pacific innovation awards

Australian IT firms Precision IT, ASI and Fuse Technology have won top Asia Pacific awards for growth, sustainability and digital innovation at Ingram Micro's 2025 summit.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 13th Nov 2025

Data Protection

New AI roadmap to modernise Australian public service

Australia's public service unveils a 2025 AI plan to boost transparency, training and secure use of generative AI across federal agencies.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 13th Nov 2025

Storage

Western Digital features in holiday storage gift guide

Portable, rugged and high-capacity Western Digital drives are being pitched as practical Christmas gifts for consumers, creators and gamers.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Nov 2025

Samsung

Tech tops Black Friday wishlists as astrology sways shoppers

This Black Friday, 58% of Australians aim to snap up tech deals, with astrology influencing 31% of shoppers in their purchase decisions.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Nov 2025

Digital Transformation

Public sector faces IT skills shortage amid rising cyber threats

Australian public sector faces a growing IT skills shortage, complicating efforts to counter rising cyber threats amid rapid digital transformation.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 12th Nov 2025

Incubator

Cicada's deep tech incubator generates AUD $8 billion impact

Cicada Innovations, Australia's deep tech incubator, has generated an economic impact exceeding AUD $8 billion over 25 years, driven by AUD $6.5 billion raised.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Nov 2025

Encryption

Holding Redlich adopts AI drafting tool to boost legal efficiency

Holding Redlich has adopted the AI-powered Lexis Create+ within Microsoft 365, boosting legal drafting speed while ensuring accuracy and compliance.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Nov 2025

Cybersecurity

Australian organisations face rising threat from top ransomware groups

Australian organisations face increasing ransomware threats from top groups like Qilin, Akira, Scattered Spider, impacting sectors from healthcare to education and business.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Nov 2025

Data Analytics

Australian employers fast-track digital change amid skills gap

Eighty-four per cent of Australian employers are advancing digital transformation, yet nearly half doubt their workforce has the skills to deliver these initiatives.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Nov 2025

Global Stories

Australian stories

Multi-cloud

Oracle expands AI, multi-cloud & local partnerships in ANZ

Oracle is broadening its AI and multi-cloud partnerships in Australia and New Zealand, focusing on data sovereignty and sector-specific cloud solutions.

By Sean Mitchell • 6 min read • Thu, 13th Nov 2025

Customer Experience

LoungePair expands airport lounge access with new partnerships

New Zealand's LoungePair expands airport lounge access with partners Freely, Australian Frequent Flyer, and Dragonpass, covering 1,400+ lounges across Asia-Pacific.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Nov 2025

Deloitte

SAP partner network raises AUD $1 million for Redkite charity

SAP Australia and New Zealand's partner network has raised AUD $1 million for childhood cancer support charity Redkite through its 14th annual Redkite Regatta.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Nov 2025

Digital Transformation

Asia Pacific firms lead in AI spending & CEO-led strategies

Asia Pacific firms are leading global AI investment and CEO-led strategies, outspending North America and Europe and driving rapid AI adoption across industries.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 12th Nov 2025

Hybrid Cloud

Google Cloud & VAST unite to advance hybrid AI for enterprise

Google Cloud partners with VAST Data to deliver hybrid AI capabilities, enabling seamless enterprise AI workloads across cloud and on-premises environments.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 12th Nov 2025

Customer Experience

Priceline Pharmacy expands retail media network with Zitcha

Priceline Pharmacy partners with Zitcha to expand its retail media network, tapping into 9.5 million loyalty members with enhanced advertising solutions.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Nov 2025

Data Analytics

Why the rise of business travel in 2025 demands stronger expense controls

Australian outbound business travel grew 12.4% in H1 2025, boosting demand for robust expense controls amid rising global engagement and steady airfare costs.

By Jonathan Beeby • 4 min read • Wed, 12th Nov 2025

Application Security

How women can continue to foster fulfilling high-tech careers in the AI age

Women comprise just 20% of Australia's tech workforce, yet specialising and lifelong learning can help them thrive in the evolving AI-driven IT sector.

By Fatemah Beydoun • 4 min read • Wed, 12th Nov 2025

Fintech

Visa survey finds creators optimistic but need better banking

Visa survey reveals 88% of digital creators expect growth, yet 62% still use personal accounts, highlighting a need for tailored business banking solutions.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Nov 2025

Ransomware

AI & phishing attacks highlight human risk in Australian fraud

Australian firms face rising fraud risks as AI-driven phishing attacks exploit human error, urging stronger security culture ahead of International Fraud Awareness Week.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 11th Nov 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Australian stories

Supply Chain

New digital platform aims to bridge skills gap with inclusion

A new digital platform in New Zealand helps employers include disabled workers to address acute skills shortages in manufacturing, engineering and logistics.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Thu, 13th Nov 2025

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