Australian stories
Australian firm Matrak opens UK office to boost its platform tracking over AUD $15 billion in construction materials across Asia-Pacific and Europe.
An effective ALS treatment could create up to USD $143 billion in value over ten years, easing healthcare burdens in seven major economies including the US and UK.
Sandisk unveils Creator Series storage, offering mobile and desktop solutions tailored for digital professionals and content creators in Australia.
Multiplex has topped out Stage Two of NEXTDC's Perth data centre with an AUD $110 million boost, doubling the facility's IT capacity and advancing digital infrastructure.
Suunto launches Nautic and Nautic S dive computers in Australia and New Zealand, starting at AUD $999, catering to technical and recreational divers.
Vevo has launched Vevo Evolve, AI-driven ad tools in Australia, boosting brand targeting with over 700 contextual categories and detailed audience insights.
Non-human identities like bots and APIs outnumber humans 50:1, creating major security risks across Australian industries amid rising digital automation.
Pharmx has launched a digital platform to simplify procurement for Australian pharmacies, streamlining orders across 40,000 products from hundreds of suppliers.
Jason Disborough will become Chief Commercial Officer for Aon Pacific in 2026, leading commercial strategy and client engagement across Australia and New Zealand.
Netpoleon partners with Drata to offer GRC automation across Australia and Asia-Pacific, streamlining compliance and boosting customer trust for organisations.
Australian SME loan applications rose 14% in Q3, driven by larger firms, amid cautious borrowing and ongoing concerns over loan serviceability.
Gemini's report reveals 22% of Australians now invest in cryptocurrencies, with growing trust and regulation driving mainstream adoption of digital assets.
HR Crowd, a specialist HR tech consultancy, has swiftly grown to rank 16th on the AFR Fast Starters 2025, driven by demand for strategic HR solutions.
Constantinople teams up with Paymentology to enhance Banking-as-a-Service in Australia, boosting card issuing and payment tech for local banks and fintechs.
Australian businesses face rising ransomware threats amid a 16% surge in cyber attack reports, exposing widespread unpreparedness and urging urgent security reforms.
The BPA market is set to soar to USD $52.2 billion by 2035, with SMEs leading adoption and on-premises solutions dominating demand.
Melbourne's Vault Payment Solutions has gained Mastercard Principal Issuer status, enabling direct card issuing and faster rollout of payment programmes in Australia.
Australian AI spending is set to reach USD $12.3bn by 2028, as firms embrace advanced AI and automation for major business gains.
Nearly half of Australians now prioritise pay rises over flexibility, with job loyalty rising amid economic uncertainty and work stress in 2026.
Yealink teams up with Officeworks to offer over 20 professional headset models for remote and hybrid workers, starting at AUD $63 across 162 Australian stores.