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Rokt names commercial executives in Australia & NZ
Customer Experience

Rokt names commercial executives in Australia & NZ

The hires add agency and brand-side experience as the New York-based eCommerce technology group seeks more retailer and brand partnerships across ANZ.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last week
Lancom sees automation demand rise as firms cut friction
Software-as-a-Service

Lancom sees automation demand rise as firms cut friction

Automation spending is rising as firms use it to cut back-office bottlenecks and free staff for revenue-generating work.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
ANZ firms stay upbeat on AI despite governance fears
Data Protection

ANZ firms stay upbeat on AI despite governance fears

Governance gaps are prompting many ANZ businesses to tighten controls on AI suppliers, even as confidence in the technology stays high at 75 per cent.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Last week
Castrol fluids get NVIDIA validation for AI cooling
Semiconductors

Castrol fluids get NVIDIA validation for AI cooling

Data centre operators gain more assurance as Castrol's PG25 and PG25T pass NVIDIA checks for direct-to-chip AI cooling.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
ERP will run your business. It won't manage your spend
Software-as-a-Service

ERP will run your business. It won't manage your spend

Businesses that stop at ERP risk leaving approvals, invoices and card spend manual, undermining the clean data the ledger needs.

By Phillip Vella • 5 min read • Last week
TNS appoints Michael Johnson to global payments role
Fintech

TNS appoints Michael Johnson to global payments role

Rising demand for secure transaction infrastructure has prompted TNS to hand its global payments unit to long-serving executive Michael Johnson.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
TNS appoints Michael Johnson to lead global payments
Fintech

TNS appoints Michael Johnson to lead global payments

The move comes as payments firms face rising demand for secure infrastructure and simpler transaction networks across multiple markets.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last week
HERE & Octave add dispatch intelligence in Australia
Software-as-a-Service

HERE & Octave add dispatch intelligence in Australia

Australian dispatchers should see faster incident response as HERE's live map data feeds Octave OnCall with routing and ETA tools.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last week
Tech Data expands IBM distribution across Asia Pacific
Partner Programmes

Tech Data expands IBM distribution across Asia Pacific

Partners across Asia Pacific will gain broader access to IBM products and support as Tech Data adds six markets to its regional network.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week

Stories from Other Regions

Australian stories

TrendLife launches Kaleida AI companion for families
Software-as-a-Service

TrendLife launches Kaleida AI companion for families

Parents worried about privacy and scams may get separate AI profiles, while TrendLife tests a new family-focused subscription starting at AU$16.50 a month.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
One in eight Australian cafés shut as pressures mount
Small Business

One in eight Australian cafés shut as pressures mount

Higher costs and weaker consumer spending have pushed Australia's hospitality sector into its worst strain in years, with arrears at record highs.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
Kanto OBI3 second-gen turntable lands in Australia
Speakers

Kanto OBI3 second-gen turntable lands in Australia

Vinyl fans get a more flexible option, as the deck pairs Bluetooth 5.3 with a built-in phono preamp and pitch control for AUD $349.95.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week
Frontier AI is perishable commodity, says Kinetic IT
Digital Transformation

Frontier AI is perishable commodity, says Kinetic IT

Businesses risk lock-in unless they build AI governance and resilience, as frontier models can quickly lose their edge, Kinetic IT says.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Airtasker says founders lose AUD $92 billion on admin
eCommerce

Airtasker says founders lose AUD $92 billion on admin

Australian founders are losing time worth more than AUD $92 billion a year to routine admin, dragging on productivity and growth.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Sydney Quantum Academy launches learning hub & careers event
Semiconductors

Sydney Quantum Academy launches learning hub & careers event

The initiative targets a skills gap as Australia's quantum sector could support 19,400 jobs by 2045, yet only 27% of people know the field.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Australian Gen Z feel less connected using AI tools
Personalisation

Australian Gen Z feel less connected using AI tools

In Australia, more than a quarter of Gen Z say AI tools make them feel less connected, the highest share in a three-country study.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
LMNTRIX named Major Player in IDC cybersecurity ranking
Security Operations Centres

LMNTRIX named Major Player in IDC cybersecurity ranking

The Australian-founded firm's standing could help it win bigger overseas contracts as it expands its customer base across 40 countries.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
Sync Technologies wins Guidewire's InsurPitch Sydney
Software-as-a-Service

Sync Technologies wins Guidewire's InsurPitch Sydney

Property claims teams could gain faster decisions and fewer disputes after Sync Technologies won Guidewire's InsurPitch Sydney from five finalists.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week