Australian stories
AiDeliv launches AI-driven reverse auction marketplace to shrink freight costs and give small importers upfront, all-in DDP shipping quotes.
Elite appoints former law firm executive Kirk Rogers as Head of APAC Sales to drive its next phase of legal tech growth across the region.
Leaseweb appoints Ronald Richardson as Chief Revenue Officer to drive global growth and its sovereign-by-design hybrid cloud push.
Younger shoppers embrace digital wallets and self-checkouts as older customers stick with cards and staff, widening a payments generation gap.
As generative AI eats into web search time, LoopMe reports brands shifting spend to fast-growing, ad-friendly mobile gaming audiences.
January Capital raises over USD $130m for an Asia-Pacific growth credit fund targeting sponsor-backed technology companies.
A1 Technologies appoints Amar Bilas to lead Microsoft Cloud Services, bolstering Azure and modern workplace growth across ANZ.
Hoppr appoints former Synamedia executive Olivier Bastard as Chief Sales Officer to spearhead global growth in addressable TV advertising.
Outsized rolls out pre-built independent consulting squads for ANZ banks, targeting AUD $200,000-AUD $2 million transformation projects.
Australian employers now take an average of five weeks to hire staff, with delays driving heavier workloads, project setbacks and lower morale.
Australia's Cybersecurity Act drives a surge in breach reporting as attacks soar, exposing rising business losses and tougher penalties.
Karmo's car subscriptions join Commonwealth Bank's Cars for CommBank marketplace, offering flexible access to petrol, hybrid and electric cars.
Australian businesses are turning cost optimisation into a permanent strategic mandate, reshaping technology, talent and operations for efficiency.
Binance is banking on Australian institutions and new rules to push crypto from speculative sideshow to mainstream finance by 2026.
NBN taps Queensland solar farm to complete energy deals and power its broadband network with 100% renewable electricity from late 2025.
Wisr joins fintech consortium to tokenise a AUD $250 million asset-backed security in the Reserve Bank of Australia's Project Acacia pilot.
iGoDirect enters New Zealand with instant web‑to‑wallet Visa rewards, aiming to replace plastic gift cards in corporate loyalty schemes.
Over half of UK adults want under-16s barred from social media, as new polling exposes deep divides over children's online access and safety.
New Zealand universities now accept Duolingo English tests from overseas students, reflecting a global shift in language proficiency checks.
Australian IT teams are taking charge of climate goals, but data gaps and weak ROI metrics still limit real sustainability progress.
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