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Broadcom has unveiled VMware Explore 2025, an event for IT professionals, debuting in Las Vegas on 25 August before expanding to cities worldwide.

A Gartner survey reveals that CRM technologies lead in importance for finance leaders, highlighting a shift towards cloud ERP and ABI tools for strategic insights.

Aussies aged 18-35 face AUD $1.5 billion in unpaid shared expenses, prompting the launch of KttiPay to simplify group payments and foster financial harmony.

A recent YouGov survey reveals that 59% of Australian travellers crave personalised travel experiences, sparking innovation from TripADeal and Salesforce.

Afterpay is set to reintroduce its Mystery Market event during Afterpay Day, offering over AUD $100,000 in prizes and immersive virtual reality experiences.

SiteMinder has appointed Mike Rogers as Chief Data Officer and Tomas Varsavsky as Chief Technology Officer to enhance its data strategy and technology stack.

Robert Herjavec, renowned for his role on Shark Tank, has been appointed Executive Director of Global Strategy at Zetaris, aiming to boost its presence globally.

Melbourne-based healthcare AI firm Heidi has raised USD $16.6 million to enhance its services, aiming to reduce clinicians' administrative burden and improve patient care.

Fit out costs are on the rise across APAC, with Tokyo maintaining its position as the priciest city at USD $195 per square foot, according to Cushman & Wakefield.

Fortinet has appointed Dale Nachman as Regional Director for Australia and New Zealand, bolstering its cybersecurity leadership in the region.

ProSpend launches its Start ProSpending campaign to tackle inefficiencies in Australian finance teams, aiming to streamline processes and reduce wasted time.

The Asia Pacific data centre sector is set to need USD $116.2 billion in investment over the next five to seven years to meet burgeoning demand, says a new report.

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.

Access4 has appointed Matt Milne as Chief Revenue Officer to enhance its go-to-market strategy and strengthen partner relationships from Sydney.

Talent has received the prestigious Great Place To Work certification for 2025, highlighting a remarkable 94% employee engagement rate, far surpassing the Australian average.

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

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

Anthropic has launched its Claude 3.5 Sonnet model on Amazon Bedrock in Sydney, assisting Australian organisations in advancing their AI capabilities.

MongoDB has opened a new office in Sydney to boost its engineering and support operations in Australia, where it has seen significant growth and innovation.