Australian stories
CISOs slow-roll agentic AI in defence, even as they brace for more advanced, AI-boosted attacks and rising personal liability risks.
AWS sets a three-point telco plan, pushing cloud modernisation, agentic AI automation and 6G-ready, satellite-linked network designs.
Labour shortages and tighter deadlines are forcing Australian printers to automate and pivot from traditional presses to digital inkjet workflows.
Sales teams waste time on dead numbers; verified phone data turns outreach into real conversations, better leads and higher conversions.
Australian employers grow bolder on 2026 pay talks, ready to lift offers modestly and use perks as tight budgets meet scarce skills.
New Zealand employers plan pay rises and richer perks as economic optimism grows, with 84% expecting the outlook to lift staff salaries.
Pharmx wins multi-year EDI deal as preferred provider to Sigma Healthcare and Chemist Warehouse across Australia and New Zealand.
Australian firms plan to lift energy-transition capex as tech, AI and renewables drive momentum, but green skills shortages loom.
Health AI firm Heidi launches Evidence and Comms tools and buys UK-based Automedica to grow its clinical decision and patient support platform.
Chartered accountants warn of widening AI skills gap as vast majority seek urgent, hands-on training to use new tools safely and effectively.
BLUETTI's Elite 300 and Charger 2 bundle promises rapid off‑grid power for caravans and campers, now on offer from AUD $3,299.
Infotrust sells its Nexgen cloud and communications unit for AUD $50m to bankroll acquisitions and double down on sovereign cyber security.
Rural and remote community groups can now apply for digital grants of up to AUD $10,000, with AUD $200,000 available nationwide.
PMT Communications expands DAS projects across Australian states to strengthen in-building mobile coverage for critical services.
Samsung launches glasses-free 3D Spatial Signage in Australia, debuting an 85-inch 4K display for eye-catching retail and venue installs.
Munro Footwear deploys Fluent Order Management to unify stock and fulfilment across 240+ stores, warehouses and online channels.
Tesla's Model Y has been crowned 2026 Drive Car of the Year, lauded for sub-AUD $60,000 pricing and advanced self-driving tech.
Easy Crypto will cease NZ trading, shifting customers to Swyftx as crypto platforms consolidate and demand for advanced tools surges.
Auckland clinic unveils Skinscape 360, a 3D whole-body melanoma scanner using 92 cameras to speed early skin cancer detection in New Zealand.
Australia's clogged inboxes are quietly draining productivity, but AI-powered “communications mining” may finally turn email into an asset.
