Australian stories
AI is boosting cybercrime in Australia, with frauds mimicking government sites and cloning messages to steal funds amid rapid, unregulated adoption by businesses.
The global Cloudflare outage has revived concerns about single-provider dependence as businesses confront rising risks from large-scale IT disruptions.
Businesses must blend human interaction with digital innovation to deliver personalised, customer-first experiences that build trust and simplify processes.
Anomali launches an MSSP programme in Australia and New Zealand, offering enhanced multi-tenant cybersecurity management with AI and unified data analytics.
Australian agency AFFINITY launches Media+, a two-part platform helping brands quickly identify and reduce billions in advertising budget waste.
Adam, Managing Director at Hays ANZ, leads insights on IT contractor rates, revealing skill shortages and rising wages amid evolving tech recruitment trends.
Eighty percent of Australian supply chain leaders expect digital innovation to cut freight costs by at least 5% by 2030, boosting efficiency and sustainability.
Australian CFOs are using IT observability tools to cut operating costs and boost efficiency, enabling smarter spending and faster innovation in finance teams.
Australian banks must invest in secure, reliable databases to meet rising customer expectations, comply with new privacy laws, and prevent costly downtime.
Technology is transforming Australia's AUD $118 billion used-car market by introducing data-driven pricing and digital inspections to boost trust and transparency.
Edifier partners with Officeworks to launch its audio range across 170+ Australian stores, offering headphones, speakers, and earbuds from AUD $59 to $1,099.
Trusted fintechs are crucial to bridging traditional and decentralised finance, enabling faster, transparent access to digital assets for all investors.
By 2026, Australian firms will prioritise data quality and governance over AI hype, focusing on measurable outcomes and strong tech foundations, says Notitia.
AI is set to handle 60% of Australian customer queries by 2027, up from 31%, transforming service operations and boosting business efficiency.
AliExpress partners with Homart to launch an online wellness store in Australia, offering vitamins, skincare, and lifestyle products with plans to expand to 200 SKUs.
Gen Z Australians are driving a 66% surge in Tiger Trade sign-ups, favouring short-term options trading amid volatile markets and cost-of-living pressures.
Australia's impact investing market has surged to AUD $157 billion in 2025, driven by green, social, and sustainability bonds, reflecting strong investor confidence.
Australia's retail and FMCG sectors face uneven growth as rising costs, retail crime, and shifting consumer habits reshape the AUD $175 billion market.
One in three Australian online shoppers use BNPL services, with Gen Z and Millennials driving a rise in demand for flexible payments like PayPal Pay in 4.
Many Australian seniors pay for home internet plans with speeds and data beyond their needs, increasing costs despite prioritising affordability.
