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Banked has acquired Australian payment technology firm Waave, aiming to dominate the real-time payments market and enhance the Pay by Bank experience.

Philips enters the Australian robot vacuum market with the HomeRun 9000 Series, priced at AUD$2499, as demand for smart home tech surges.

OnBuy has partnered with Google Cloud to support its international expansion, leveraging advanced cloud technology to enhance operations and customer experience.

Orro has launched a new division, Orro Critical Infrastructure, to enhance Operational Technology services for critical infrastructure in Australia and New Zealand.

E-commerce platform Sprii plans to invest nearly 50% of its global marketing budget to expand its operations in the UK market.

JBL has launched its Modern Audio AV Receivers and Stage 2 Loudspeakers in New Zealand, set to elevate home theatre experiences for enthusiasts.

Vantiva has unveiled its IoT Commercial Gateway, offering advanced connectivity solutions for commercial properties, promising reduced infrastructure costs by up to 90%.

With grocery prices soaring in Australia, a new survey reveals 56% of shoppers are returning sweet treats amid rising living costs.

Pronto Software is set for significant growth, driven by AI innovations and a strong commitment to customer satisfaction, says CEO Chad Gates.

A new study reveals that 70% of telecommunications firms are adopting generative AI, outpacing other sectors in investment and implementation.

Open ECX expands into new sectors, creating multiple roles as it seeks to enhance services for its growing clientele across various industries.

Kingfisher has chosen Fivetran to optimise its data operations across eight countries, dramatically reducing manual tasks and enhancing customer experience.

Bazaarvoice has launched Vibe, a unified platform integrating social and content management, enhancing brand engagement and e-commerce success.

ApertureData has closed an oversubscribed seed funding round raising USD $8.25 million to enhance its multimodal AI database solution, ApertureDB Cloud.

Superloop has partnered with Leaptel to provide VNNI backhaul services across Australia in a deal valued at AUD$4 million to AUD$5 million.

Vudoo has appointed Drew Perry as Managing Director for Asia Pacific, marking a significant growth phase for the advertising commerce technology company.

CMD Recruitment in Swindon reports a 20% rise in SaaS job vacancies, driven by cloud adoption and demand for AI expertise amid digital transformation.

NielsenIQ's report shows 40% of global consumers embrace AI for shopping, highlighting a surge in online sales by 11.6% driven by social commerce.

etaily has appointed Lester Cuneta as Chief Growth Officer to lead its expansion into Singapore and Southeast Asia, backed by USD $17.8 million funding.

As Cyber Weekend approaches, Australian retailers face increased pressure to enhance delivery services amid subdued spending and rising consumer expectations.