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Australian Stories

Australian stories

Kangaroo Island internet at risk as network talks collapse

Kangaroo Island residents face possible internet outage from 16 May as supplier Island Wide threatens to cut services amid stalled acquisition talks with Swoop.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 15th May 2025

Generative AI

Motorola edge 60 fusion arrives in Australia for AUD $699

Motorola launches the edge 60 fusion in Australia for AUD $699, featuring AI-driven tools, a Sony LYTIA 700C sensor, and its brightest display yet.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 15th May 2025

Human Capital Management

Exclusive: Real Time's Ellis Taylor on using AI to enhance recruitment, not replace it

Ellis Taylor of Real Time Australia says AI should enhance, not replace, human connection in recruitment, focusing on specialist roles and empathy.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Thu, 15th May 2025

Digital Transformation

Klippa partners with Ben Accord to drive automation in AU

Klippa partners with Ben Accord Business Solutions to automate document processing and finance transformation in Australia, enhancing business efficiency and growth.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 15th May 2025

Unified Communications

NSW to showcase space industry at IAC 2025, Sydney summit

The NSW Government invites local companies to join the International Astronautical Congress 2025 in Sydney, promoting global space industry growth and innovation.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 15th May 2025

Malware

Aussie families face internet lags as homes juggle 20 devices

Australian households face rising internet lag as device numbers soar beyond 20, causing streaming and gaming issues; specialist provider Occom offers relief.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 15th May 2025

Digital Entertainment

Teletrac Navman unveils AI camera to boost Australian fleet safety

Teletrac Navman launches the AI-powered Multi IQ Camera for 360° fleet safety in Australia's heavy vehicle sector, integrating with its TN360 platform.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 14th May 2025

Fintech

Exclusive: How Zepto's real-time payments are reshaping Australia's financial infrastructure

Zepto's Trevor Wistaff urges Aussie businesses to adopt real-time payments via NPP now, enhancing speed, security and customer control over funds.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 14th May 2025

Global Stories

Australian stories

Digital Transformation

Fujitsu named leader in ServiceNow report for Asia Pacific

Fujitsu has been named a leader in the 2025 ISG Provider Lens ServiceNow report for Asia Pacific, excelling in consulting, managed services and innovation.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Fri, 16th May 2025

Fintech

Revolut adds travel cover for Premium, Metal users

Revolut has launched travel insurance for Premium and Metal users in Australia and New Zealand, partnering with Chubb to enhance travel benefits locally and abroad.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Fri, 16th May 2025

Robotics

ANZ firms boost AI investment to future-proof supply chains

Organisations in Australia and New Zealand are boosting investment in AI supply chain technologies to enhance resilience, productivity, and meet evolving customer demands.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 15th May 2025

Unified Communications

Accenture appoints Pietro Mangione to lead Asia Pacific networks

Accenture has named Pietro Mangione Networks Lead for Asia Pacific, focusing on enhancing client network services with cutting-edge technologies across the region.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 15th May 2025

Data Protection

Okta names Mike Reddie to lead Australia & New Zealand region

Okta has named Mike Reddie as VP and GM for Australia and New Zealand to lead growth and enhance cybersecurity amid rising AI threats.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Thu, 15th May 2025

Smart Home

Exclusive: Rolf Bienert discusses OpenADR Alliance's growth amid electrification shift

OpenADR Alliance, led by Rolf Bienert, accelerates energy management amid electrification shift, enabling smarter EV charging and dynamic pricing globally.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Thu, 15th May 2025

Hybrid Cloud

Interactive & Dicker Data expand partnership with data centres

Interactive expands its partnership with Dicker Data to include data centre services, enhancing infrastructure support for Australian resellers and customers.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 15th May 2025

Customer Experience

Trust & partnerships key to APAC travel marketing success

A new impact.com report reveals APAC travel brands focus on trust, partnerships, and multi-channel strategies to meet evolving traveller demands post-pandemic.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 15th May 2025

Malware

How businesses are fighting sophisticated cyber threats with AI

Australian and New Zealand firms face rising AI-driven cyber threats, boosting investment in AI-powered defences like User and Entity Behaviour Analytics to combat attacks.

By Gareth Cox • 4 min read • Wed, 14th May 2025