Australian stories - Page 46

Shane Madz, APAC Sales Director at BitTitan, is revolutionising cloud migration in Asia-Pacific with innovative solutions and strategic leadership.

Australia's fast food sector flourished in 2024, adding 178 new outlets despite economic challenges, driven by major brands like KFC and Hungry Jack's.

Zendesk has unveiled plans to acquire Local Measure, an Australian provider of voice solutions, enhancing its AI-powered services by 2025.

In an era of increasing connectivity demands, financial institutions are turning to multi-carrier strategies to safeguard against costly network failures.

Australia faces a pivotal moment in digital sovereignty, needing to reshape control over data and AI systems to ensure they align with local values and priorities.

Adyen has partnered with HEYTEA to support its international expansion, enhancing payment solutions across the US, UK, Singapore, and Australia.

A survey reveals organisations spend 49% of cloud storage bills on fees like data access, hindering business and causing budget overruns in 2024.

Research by Proofpoint reveals only 12% of Asia Pacific firms use essential email authentication, exposing them to a surge in phishing attacks.

Australian Venue has partnered with Zitcha, Mercato, and Perion to enhance its Retail Media Network, AVC experience+, streamlining advertising operations.

PropHero has raised AUD $25.1 million in a landmark Series A funding round, marking the largest ever for an Australian property technology firm.

Petbarn has launched 'PetAds', a dynamic retail media network aimed at Australia's 2.9 million pet owners, enhancing brand engagement through targeted campaigns.

Ignition has appointed Bec Donnelly as Senior Vice President of People & Culture to drive its global expansion strategy and enhance team performance.

Mandalay Venture Partners has secured its first strategic investor as Malaysia's Segi Fresh joins its agritech portfolio to enhance fresh food supply chains.

The Asia-Pacific offshore wind sector is set to expand dramatically, with 10 gigawatts of projects up for tender this year amid rising international competition.

KPMG has launched KPMG Velocity, an AI-powered platform aimed at streamlining business transformation by unifying existing services and advanced technology.

DeepSeek's new models, V3 and R1, have sparked discussions around security and privacy, leading Tenable to issue an FAQ addressing potential concerns.

A landmark ownership deal has secured CDC's AUD $17 billion valuation, ensuring its sovereign status while enabling significant growth in data centre operations.

Macquarie University has modernised its digital infrastructure in partnership with CommScope, enhancing reliability and scalability to meet evolving educational demands.

As AI transforms ESG compliance, the call for diverse perspectives, particularly from women, is crucial for ethical and effective decision-making.

MyPass Global has announced securing AUD $7.5 million in Series A funding, aimed at expanding operations into the Americas.