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Many doubt under-16 social media bans cut online harm
Social Media

Many doubt under-16 social media bans cut online harm

New research finds most people doubt under-16 social media bans will curb online harm, expecting teens to bypass rules and limits.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Feb 2026
Liquium raises NZD $2m to boost cleaner ammonia output
Agricultural Technology

Liquium raises NZD $2m to boost cleaner ammonia output

Liquium secures over NZD$2m to scale green ammonia catalysts, promising major efficiency gains for fertiliser and clean fuel producers.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Feb 2026
Asia-Pacific recruiters lean on AI as job race intensifies
Digital Transformation

Asia-Pacific recruiters lean on AI as job race intensifies

Asia-Pacific recruiters ramp up AI hiring tools as applications surge, talent stays scarce and employers push for faster, fairer decisions.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Feb 2026
Asia Pacific Loyalty Awards 2026 finalists revealed
Data Analytics

Asia Pacific Loyalty Awards 2026 finalists revealed

Asia Pacific Loyalty Awards 2026 unveils record finalist line-up as brands double down on retention, data and personalised engagement.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Feb 2026
DoubleVerify appoints Robert Millett to lead Melbourne
Software-as-a-Service

DoubleVerify appoints Robert Millett to lead Melbourne

DoubleVerify hires former Starcom executive Robert Millett to lead its first Melbourne office as it accelerates growth across Australia and APAC.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Feb 2026
Informotion names new CEO to drive Microsoft AI push
EduTech

Informotion names new CEO to drive Microsoft AI push

Informotion appoints Shane Parsons as CEO to spearhead a deeper Microsoft AI and cloud pivot, targeting regulated and public sector demand.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Feb 2026
Azzet appoints Yvonne Howie to board for global push
Fintech

Azzet appoints Yvonne Howie to board for global push

Marketplace platform Azzet adds veteran Australian executive Yvonne Howie to its board as it ramps up governance for global expansion.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Feb 2026
Dell appoints Richard McLaughlin as APJC president
Storage

Dell appoints Richard McLaughlin as APJC president

Dell names veteran sales executive Richard McLaughlin president for Asia Pacific, Japan and Greater China to drive regional growth and AI focus.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Feb 2026
SUSE rolls out APAC cloud sovereignty self-assessment
Hybrid Cloud

SUSE rolls out APAC cloud sovereignty self-assessment

SUSE has launched a 20-minute cloud sovereignty self-assessment for APAC firms, benchmarking them against the 2025 EU framework.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Thu, 5th Feb 2026
AI, regulation & quantum top Gartner cyber trends for 2026
Data Protection

AI, regulation & quantum top Gartner cyber trends for 2026

AI, quantum threats and tougher regulation will reshape cyber strategies by 2026, forcing new governance, identity models and SOC workflows.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Thu, 5th Feb 2026
United Rentals rolls out AI data agent with Snowflake
DevOps

United Rentals rolls out AI data agent with Snowflake

United Rentals deploys a Snowflake-powered AI data agent to let frontline staff query governed financial and operational metrics in plain English.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Feb 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Australian stories

Prophet names Rachel Scott as Head of Marketing Science
Data Analytics

Prophet names Rachel Scott as Head of Marketing Science

Prophet appoints data scientist Rachel Scott as Head of Marketing Science to lead customer-facing decision science and marketing effectiveness.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Feb 2026
BAI to build 5G radio network for Sydney Metro West
Unified Communications

BAI to build 5G radio network for Sydney Metro West

BAI wins contract to build private 5G radio network and mobile coverage for the new driverless Sydney Metro West underground line.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Feb 2026
Oravida turns to solar to power export-focused growth
Supply Chain

Oravida turns to solar to power export-focused growth

Oravida powers its Bay of Plenty bottling plant with a new solar farm as it chases export growth and stricter hotel sustainability demands.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Feb 2026
Purcell Partners rebrands as Lextech in lending push
Data Protection

Purcell Partners rebrands as Lextech in lending push

Australian mortgage law firm Purcell Partners has rebranded as Lextech, signalling a sharper focus on technology alongside its legal services for lenders.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Feb 2026
Zetifi wins design award for safety-focused smart antenna
Agricultural Technology

Zetifi wins design award for safety-focused smart antenna

Zetifi's UHF CB Smart Antenna wins Silver at the 2026 Australian Design Awards for turning vehicle antennas into connected safety hubs.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Feb 2026
Call for device donations as digital divide widens
eLearning

Call for device donations as digital divide widens

WorkVentures urges Australian firms and government to donate unused devices as 1.42 million young people lack a computer at home.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Thu, 5th Feb 2026