Australian stories
Cardiff-based ANNA Money has been named among the UK's top 150 fintech firms in CNBC's inaugural UK Fintech Companies Special Report.
IG Group is set to acquire Independent Reserve, an Australian crypto exchange, for AUD $178m, boosting its presence in Asia Pacific's growing crypto market.
Quantum computing threatens to break current encryption across Asia Pacific, urging urgent upgrades to digital security as cyber risks escalate rapidly.
Advent One won Red Hat's Digital Transformation Award for ANZ after streamlining IT with OpenShift and automation, cutting virtual environment costs by 40%.
Contact centres in Australia and New Zealand embrace AI for efficiency but face challenges in rebuilding trust and support for human agents amid rising job anxieties.
Lancom Technology launches AI services in Australia and New Zealand to help firms adopt AI safely, managing risks and boosting business growth.
Southern Cross Cables is developing the Tasman Express subsea cable to boost data capacity and cut latency between Sydney and Auckland by 2028.
Greenbox Group has acquired EraseIT to bolster e-waste reduction and IT recycling, enhancing circular economy efforts across Australia and New Zealand.
Check Point named DXC Technology Top Partner of the Year and S5 Technology Workspace Security Partner in its 2025 Asia Pacific regional awards.
Blackline Safety secured a USD $1.8m contract to supply 560+ safety devices and services to a major Californian water utility over four years.
Australia's family business sector, contributing AUD $1b annually to philanthropy and employing half the workforce, calls for dedicated government ministers.
CASPR, a new agency in Sydney, helps Australian businesses adopt AI and data-driven solutions to boost growth and overcome innovation barriers.
AI is easing administrative tasks in personal insurance advice, allowing advisers more time for human conversations during clients' toughest moments.
AltTab appoints Andrew Barrett as Emerging Technology Lead to steer cloud and AI strategies amid rising client demand across Australia and Papua New Guinea.
Spaceship partners with Zepto to introduce PayTo, enabling fast, secure real-time payments for Australian investors within their banking apps.
Tecala completed a 90-day rollout of LogicMonitor's LM Envision platform, slashing customer onboarding times by 70% and boosting operational efficiency.
DroneShield is doubling its US workforce and expanding facilities in Virginia to enhance AI and counter-drone tech for the US defence sector.
A report finds 76% of Australian and US workers believe psychedelics boost creativity, with 52% noting long-term leadership benefits in the workplace.
Samsung launches its HU8000F Hotel TV Series in Australia, featuring Google Cast and 4K HDR for enhanced guest experiences in six screen sizes.
A telecom outage in Australia caused four deaths after emergency calls failed, prompting urgent review of network protocols and oversight amid upgrades.