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Anchora appoints Sambhav Jain as CTO and Max Barrass as Chief Innovation Officer to boost APAC growth amid 30% surge in marketing tech demand.

Palo Alto Networks has enhanced Cortex Cloud with a new module to prevent AI-generated code risks, boosting security for faster, safer software development.

Felipe Flores has been named Regional Senior Vice President of Data and AI at Endava, leading expansion of AI capabilities across the Asia-Pacific region.

Frontier Media AI names Matt Hunt CEO and unveils Frontier OS, an AI-driven platform automating marketing to boost agency-client results.

In Marketing We Trust announces key leadership promotions and forms its first advisory board to accelerate global growth and enhance client services.

BlackLine supports Clearsulting's expansion into Australia to enhance finance digital transformation, offering local access to combined consulting and software solutions.

Fujitsu begins building a 10,000-qubit quantum computer, using STAR architecture, aiming for completion in 2030 to advance practical applications beyond classical computing.

Jet Technologies has appointed Shane Sullivan as National Sales Manager, driving growth in its Print Division across Australia and New Zealand.

Nearly 25% of Australia's 2025 workforce is over 50, yet 42% face age discrimination, despite their vital skills in sectors like healthcare and construction.

Norton has launched early access to AI-powered deepfake detection on mobile, helping users spot manipulated audio and video on Android and iOS devices.

Australian firms face soaring cloud costs, with spending set to hit A$26.6 billion in 2025; intelligent observability and FinOps are key to cost control.

In Marketing We Trust secures seven major clients including Grab and OCBC, expands APAC team with senior hires to boost media, SEO, and data services.

Acast and Magnite partner to simplify global podcast advertising, offering unified access to 140,000+ podcasts and boosting programmatic audio adoption worldwide.

Nozomi Networks appoints David Hope as Regional VP for Asia Pacific and Japan to boost cybersecurity amid rising demand in critical infrastructure sectors.

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

NTT DATA and Mistral AI team up to develop private AI ecosystems for regulated sectors across Europe and Asia-Pacific, focusing on data privacy and ethical deployment.

ServiceNow launches agentic AI management in Asia Pacific as AI spending dips, aiming to better integrate human workers and AI agents for improved business outcomes.

Rippling's HR tech boom in Australia, with 80+ staff, tailored tools, and USD $450m raised, supports local firms growing globally amid rising compliance needs.

Curtin University and Cisco extend Innovation Central partnership to Singapore, boosting regional collaboration in AI, cybersecurity and digital health innovation.

Australia Post's 2025 ORIAS Impact Awards honour Cool Beans Underwear, Koh, and Mettle Women Inc. for innovation, sustainability, and diversity in online retail.