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Australian Stories

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Australians remain cautious on AI despite high usage in travel

Despite widespread AI use in travel, only 4% of Australians fully trust it, with 92% expressing concerns, reveals Booking.com's Global AI Sentiment Report.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2025

Data Protection

Digimune & ViaCarte launch Identicate cyber protection for banks

Digimune and ViaCarte partner to launch Identicate, a cyber protection platform offering Australian banks real-time identity theft alerts and financial fraud cover.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2025

EduTech

Australian IT teams confident in resilience but face AI gaps

Australian IT teams show strong confidence in operational resilience despite outage challenges, yet lag behind globally in AI readiness, says SolarWinds report.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2025

Customer Experience

Exclusive: Optus' Jesse Arundell on what Expert AI means for frontline staff

Optus has launched Expert AI, an AI platform that assists frontline staff in real time to improve customer service and resolve queries faster.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Jul 2025

Human Capital Management

DXC launches AI platform to streamline workplace injury claims

DXC Technology launches AI-driven platform in Australia to modernise injury claims, aiding self-insured employers with compliance and quicker return-to-work outcomes.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Jul 2025

Customer Experience

Nayax launches Android POS with rental model in Australia

Nayax debuts its Android POS in Australia with a rental model under AUD $1/day, boosting unattended retail with flexible, cost-effective payment tech.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Jul 2025

Artificial Intelligence

Ansett Travel relaunches as AI platform with member discounts

Ansett Travel relaunches as an AI-powered platform offering Australians personalised holidays with member discounts up to 25% below major travel sites.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Jul 2025

Network Infrastructure

BAI Communications to acquire Titan ICT to boost mining networks

BAI Communications will acquire Titan ICT to enhance private mobile networks for mining and energy sectors, boosting connectivity and automation capabilities.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Jul 2025

Document Management

McInnes Wilson adopts Actionstep for cloud practice overhaul

McInnes Wilson modernises its practice management with a cloud-first system using Actionstep, Elite 3E, and NetDocuments, boosting scalability and client service.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Jul 2025

Partner Programmes

Gallagher Security to unveil AccessNow & tech at Sydney event

Gallagher Security Australia will unveil its AccessNow cloud platform and new fence control tech at Sydney's Security Exhibition, attracting over 11,000 visitors.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Jul 2025

Customer Experience

Optus launches Expert AI to boost frontline customer service

Optus has introduced Expert AI, powered by Google Cloud, to assist frontline staff and enhance customer service with real-time insights and faster resolution.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Jul 2025

IoT Security

Australia ranked fourth globally for cyberattacks on industry

Australia ranks fourth globally for cyberattacks, with manufacturing and mining sectors hit hardest amid rising threats in 2025's first half.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Jul 2025

Cybersecurity

Women's representation in Australian IT slips despite sector efforts

Women's overall representation in Australia's IT sector has fallen, despite gains in Digital and Project Services roles, reveals INDEX Consultants' report.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Jul 2025

Disaster Recovery

Australian LEO satellite spend to hit AUD $664 million by 2026

Australian spending on low Earth orbit satellite services is set to reach AUD $664 million by 2026, driven by rising consumer and business demand nationwide.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 30th Jul 2025

Drones

Aerologix joins new national alliance to boost tech resilience

Aerologix joins National Security Tech Alliance to advance Australia's tech resilience, focusing on drones, AI, and national defence innovation.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Jul 2025

Supply Chain

Shippit unveils AI-driven NowGo platform to boost last-mile delivery

Shippit launches NowGo, an AI-powered platform boosting last-mile delivery efficiency, saving costs, and enhancing reliability for Australian businesses.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 30th Jul 2025

Digital Transformation

ACS report urges action on digital skills for AUD $134bn growth

ACS urges Australia to close its digital skills gap, unlocking AUD $134bn growth and boosting jobs through a ten-point plan centred on AI and tech training.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Wed, 30th Jul 2025

Global Stories

Australian stories

Supply Chain

Exclusive: Avetta boosts APAC expansion with brand new Sydney office

Avetta expands its Asia-Pacific footprint with new Sydney and upgraded Newcastle offices, boosting local support and tech integration amid rising safety demands.

By Melania Watson • 6 min read • Wed, 30th Jul 2025

Digital Transformation

Rob Newell named Senior Vice President of Sales for Asia Pacific

Rob Newell has been appointed Senior Vice President of Sales for Asia Pacific and Japan at New Relic, leading growth in the critical region.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Jul 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Australian stories

Digital Transformation

Atturra rebrands Plan B to expand IT services in New Zealand

Atturra will rebrand Auckland-based Plan B by July 2025, expanding its IT services across New Zealand with enhanced cloud, security, and managed offerings.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Jul 2025

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