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Oracle & Google Cloud add AI agent for database queries
Hybrid Cloud

Oracle & Google Cloud add AI agent for database queries

Businesses can now query Oracle databases in Gemini Enterprise without SQL, as Oracle and Google Cloud widen multicloud AI access while keeping data governed.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026
Oracle & Google Cloud add Gemini Enterprise database agent
Hybrid Cloud

Oracle & Google Cloud add Gemini Enterprise database agent

Enterprise users can now query Oracle databases in natural language through Gemini, without moving data or writing SQL, as the partners expand their cloud tie-up.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026
Healix International names four APAC executives in expansion
Risk & Compliance

Healix International names four APAC executives in expansion

The hires are set to bolster Healix's travel risk and medical assistance services as demand rises across Asia Pacific.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026
GapMaps partners with Panolytica on segmentation data
Customer Relationship Management

GapMaps partners with Panolytica on segmentation data

Retailers and planners in three markets will get finer consumer mapping as GapMaps adds Panolytica’s grid-based segmentation to its data marketplace.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026
Fortanix hires duo to boost ANZ data security push
Data Protection

Fortanix hires duo to boost ANZ data security push

Businesses in Australia and New Zealand are seeking simpler tools as AI adoption and quantum risk sharpen demand for data security.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026
Ideally raises AUD $13.4m to expand US market research
Software-as-a-Service

Ideally raises AUD $13.4m to expand US market research

The funding will help speed the market research company’s US expansion after revenue there rose 350% and more brands signed up.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Tue, 21st Apr 2026
PaySauce taps ex-Xero duo to drive Australian push
Fintech

PaySauce taps ex-Xero duo to drive Australian push

Australia’s smallest employers face heavier payroll compliance as PaySauce targets 694,000 micro-businesses with new hires and AUD $4 million backing.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Tue, 21st Apr 2026
Zeller launches UK payments platform amid fee pressure
Fintech

Zeller launches UK payments platform amid fee pressure

British small businesses may cut card processing costs as Zeller enters a crowded market with more than 100 early UK sign-ups.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Apr 2026
Robotic Marketer launches AI direct mail tool for home services
DevOps

Robotic Marketer launches AI direct mail tool for home services

Home services firms can now target likely buyers by post as Robotic Marketer folds direct mail into its AI marketing platform.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Apr 2026
Brainwaves launches AI platform for marketing teams
Digital Transformation

Brainwaves launches AI platform for marketing teams

It aims to cut briefing time for agencies and brands as teams struggle to turn research into sharper creative direction across markets.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 14th Apr 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Melbourne stories

Australian small business owners face succession cliff
Marketing

Australian small business owners face succession cliff

Many firms could struggle to survive owners’ retirement, as most lack a documented handover plan and depend on the founder’s reputation.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026
PayNuts broadens offer for SMEs as surcharging reforms loom
Digital Transformation

PayNuts broadens offer for SMEs as surcharging reforms loom

A tougher fee regime is pushing the payments firm to offer SMEs more services, from POS and broadband to bookkeeping, beyond EFTPOS.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Tue, 21st Apr 2026
Kinetic IT names Kishore Jayaram Chief Transformation Officer
Digital Transformation

Kinetic IT names Kishore Jayaram Chief Transformation Officer

The hire signals Kinetic IT's push into sovereign digital services and AI as it seeks more government and critical infrastructure work.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Mon, 20th Apr 2026
Five ways to maximise benefits of mobile-first systems
Data Analytics

Five ways to maximise benefits of mobile-first systems

Australian venues are turning to mobile-first systems to cut labour pressure, reduce errors and lift spend per table amid tight margins.

By Barry Shaked • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2026
Subco completes SMAP cable splice on Sydney-Perth link
Network Infrastructure

Subco completes SMAP cable splice on Sydney-Perth link

The 5,000 km route is now moving into final testing, with customers set to gain a new high-capacity backup path between Australia’s major cities.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2026
iCatalyst appoints delivery executives for ERP growth
Customer Relationship Management

iCatalyst appoints delivery executives for ERP growth

Demand for senior oversight in complex ERP projects is driving iCatalyst’s expansion as it adds leadership in Perth and Melbourne.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Apr 2026
Adactin launches graduate programme to bridge IT skills gap
EduTech

Adactin launches graduate programme to bridge IT skills gap

Universities and employers are widening graduate support as Australia’s tech sector faces a digital skills shortage and weak job readiness.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Apr 2026
What sustainable SEO success really involves
Data Analytics

What sustainable SEO success really involves

Businesses risk losing rankings unless SEO is treated as an ongoing system that builds authority, stability and trust over time.

By Alex Whitaker • 4 min read • Tue, 14th Apr 2026