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Australian Stories

Australian stories

One in three Australians upload sensitive data to AI tools, report finds

Over one-third of Australian professionals upload sensitive company data to AI tools without formal oversight, raising significant security and compliance concerns.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025

Digital Transformation

Nintex & FUJIFILM drive AI automation across key sectors

Nintex and FUJIFILM Business Innovation Australia partner to enhance AI-driven automation in education, government, and financial services across Australia.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025

Crypto

Australian investors bullish as Bitcoin set to break USD $150,000

A Binance Australia survey reveals 27.4% of local investors expect Bitcoin to surpass USD $150,000 within six months amid rising optimism.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025

Customer Experience

Australia Post & Shopify boost delivery for AUD $19.2bn market

Australia Post and Shopify have teamed up to simplify shipping, benefiting thousands of businesses amid Australia's booming AUD $19.2bn online market.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025

Fintech

Chris Ellis joins Collabra to drive AI automation for business

Chris Ellis, ex-Finder CEO, joins Sydney AI firm Collabra as CEO to lead its shift from product development to scalable automation for mid-market firms.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 3rd Sep 2025

Hyperscale

Australian Data Centres appoints trio of executives for expansion

Australian Data Centres appoints three senior executives to drive its national expansion and enhance sovereign data centre solutions across Australia.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 3rd Sep 2025

Productivity

Australian agriculture powers SME resilience as broader growth steadies

Australian SMEs show steady performance in Q2 2025, with agriculture leading growth despite challenges like US tariffs and reduced workforce.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 2nd Sep 2025

Storage

Australian AI use & phishing risks surge as data leaks climb

Australian research reveals a 140% rise in phishing clicks and growing use of generative AI apps, raising significant workplace data security risks.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 2nd Sep 2025

Global Stories

Australian stories

Digital Transformation

Network outages surge, costing firms up to $5 million yearly

Network outages have surged globally, costing firms up to $5 million yearly and driving increased investment in AI, OOB management, and edge computing.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025

Software-as-a-Service

Spotto launches in ANZ to optimise cloud costs for SaaS firms

Spotto launches in Australia and New Zealand, using AI to cut Microsoft Azure cloud costs and boost SaaS firms' margins and MSP services.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025

Data Analytics

Airline fraud drops globally as major geographies see steady decline

Airline fraud attempts have fallen 30% globally in H1 2025, with Europe seeing a record 50% drop, marking a major shift in fraud patterns.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025

Biometrics

LG launches StanbyME 2 portable smart screen in Australia

LG launches the StanbyME 2, a portable 27-inch QHD smart screen in Australia, priced at AUD $2,199, offering flexible, AI-enhanced entertainment at home.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 3rd Sep 2025

Digital Transformation

SAP expands sovereign cloud services for public sector in ANZ

SAP expands its Sovereign Cloud services in Australia and New Zealand, enhancing data control and security for public sector and regulated industries.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 3rd Sep 2025

Storage

Dell highlights AI & innovation at FY25 Partner Awards in ANZ

Dell Technologies honoured top channel partners from Australia and New Zealand for innovation and AI at its FY25 Partner Awards, spotlighting digital transformation.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 3rd Sep 2025

Human Capital Management

How workforce technology can enable public sector agencies to secure sustainable savings

Australian public agencies can achieve sustainable savings by automating HR and payroll functions, cutting costs and improving efficiency amid rising government debt.

By Christina Waddy • 4 min read • Wed, 3rd Sep 2025

Customer Relationship Management

Mortar Group appoints Paul Sigaloff as first Global Chief Customer Officer

Mortar Group has named Paul Sigaloff as its first global chief customer officer to drive international growth and enhance its customer-focused marketing platform.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Sep 2025

Biometrics

LG launches ThinQ AI platform to upgrade & maintain appliances

LG has unveiled its ThinQ AI platform in Europe, enhancing smart appliances with AI-driven updates and proactive maintenance for improved efficiency.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 2nd Sep 2025

Software-as-a-Service

Check Point appoints David Caspari to lead Australia & New Zealand

Check Point has appointed David Caspari as Managing Director for Australia and New Zealand to advance its AI-driven cybersecurity strategy and customer growth.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Sep 2025

Partner Programmes

Gallagher unveils AccessNow at busy Sydney security tradeshow

Gallagher Security showcased AccessNow, a new cloud-based access control platform, and fence controllers at Sydney's largest security tradeshow, drawing strong industry interest.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Sep 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Australian stories

Artificial Intelligence

Skill gaps & AI resistance threaten UK workforce readiness

Only 10% of UK firms are confident their workforce has the AI and technology skills needed for future growth, with staff resistance and skill exaggerations worsening gaps.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025

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