Australia (Australian) stories
CloudTech raises AUD $14 million to launch digital asset custody
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CloudTech Group raises AUD $14 million, largely in Bitcoin and USDT, to launch institutional digital asset custody and expand its blockchain platform.
Amplitude unveils AI Agents to automate digital product growth
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Amplitude launches AI Agents to automate product development tasks, boosting efficiency and improving digital product growth across organisations.
Central Coast Council deploys remote vehicle for record sewer scan
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Central Coast Council used a remote-controlled vehicle with LiDAR and 360° CCTV to scan a 640m sewer stretch, enhancing safety and efficiency in inspections.
Rugby Australia launches digital ticketing for Lions Tour 2025
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Rugby Australia will use Tixserve's digital-only ticketing for the 2025 British and Irish Lions Tour, enhancing fan experience with secure, app-based tickets.
Australian employers maintain strong demand for skilled migrants
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recruitment
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public sector
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business support
Seventy-two per cent of Australian employers have hired skilled migrants recently, reflecting ongoing reliance on overseas talent to address local skill shortages.
Evergreen acquires REDD, celebrates $1 billion revenue milestone
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Evergreen marks its 100th managed IT services acquisition with Australia's REDD, surpassing $1 billion revenue, while expanding globally.
Ignition unveils AI tool to help businesses set smarter prices
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saas
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software development
Ignition is developing an AI tool to help service businesses set smarter prices using real billing data, aiming to boost confidence and optimise revenues.
Exclusive: Why cyber leaders must think like business leaders in APAC
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Cybersecurity leaders in APAC must blend technical skills with business insight to align cyber risks with enterprise goals, says Check Point’s Jayant Dave.
NEXTDC unveils AUD $2 billion AI campus in Melbourne push
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quantum computing
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sustainability
NEXTDC will invest AUD $2 billion in the M4 AI campus at Melbourne's Fishermans Bend, creating a hub for sovereign AI, defence, and advanced technology workloads.
Exclusive: How ‘essential’ internships are easing Australia’s tech skills shortage
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ai
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digital strategy
Australian universities and tech firms are partnering on immersive internships to bridge the 1.3 million tech skills gap by 2030 and boost job readiness.
Exclusive: CIOs push back on SAP upgrade deadline amid cost fears
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digital transformation
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supply chain
CIOs resist SAP’s S/4HANA upgrade deadline, citing high costs and risks, while exploring third-party support and innovation beyond the vendor’s roadmap.
True Alliance taps Celonis & TEC150 for procurement overhaul
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celonis
Sydney-based True Alliance partners with Celonis and TEC150 to revamp procurement, boosting compliance and controls using Celonis' Process Intelligence platform.
AI boosts customer service happiness as global wellbeing falls
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Global happiness falls to 58% in 2025, yet customer service satisfaction rises, boosted by growing trust in AI-powered support worldwide.
Diligent adds AI tools to Entities for faster, smarter governance
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legal tech
Diligent has enhanced its Entities software with AI tools for smarter governance, integrating features like AI report generation and Microsoft Teams access.
Acronis appoints new ANZ leaders to drive regional growth & security
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data protection
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endpoint protection
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cybersecurity
Acronis appoints Terry Christie and Pete Bouris to lead ANZ growth, boosting cybersecurity platform adoption amid rapid market expansion and rising demand.
Cochlear launches Nucleus Nexa, a smart upgradeable implant
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personalisation
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accessibility
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smart devices
Cochlear debuts Nucleus Nexa, a smart cochlear implant with upgradeable firmware and internal memory, enhancing hearing for Australians with hearing loss.
Australian marketers boost budgets as commerce media reshapes ads
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Australian marketers are boosting budgets for commerce media, which now makes up 30% of spend as brands shift to personalised, integrated shopping experiences.
AI lifts customer service satisfaction as global happiness falls
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Global happiness fell nearly 10 points to 58% in 2025, but AI-driven customer service satisfaction rose 5 points to 41%, says NiCE’s report.
Email still vital for business despite messaging app surge
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Despite instant messaging growth, 48% of IT leaders say email remains the top channel for vital business communications worldwide.
RingCentral debuts customer journey analytics for Australian users
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RingCentral has launched Customer Journey Analytics for Australian users of its RingCX platform, enhancing visibility across unified communications and contact centres.