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Aspire Systems buys Assurity in AI testing expansion
DevOps

Aspire Systems buys Assurity in AI testing expansion

Aspire Systems acquires New Zealand-founded Assurity, creating a 900-strong quality engineering group to boost AI-driven software testing.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Feb 2026
Prism Sound selects Amber Technology for ANZ growth
Partner Programmes

Prism Sound selects Amber Technology for ANZ growth

Prism Sound taps Amber Technology to distribute its full pro audio range and bolster local support across Australia and New Zealand.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Feb 2026
LemFi secures AUSTRAC approval to launch in Australia
Migration

LemFi secures AUSTRAC approval to launch in Australia

LemFi wins AUSTRAC approval to launch remittances in Australia, targeting a USD $38.2 billion outbound market serving migrant communities.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Feb 2026
Australian bosses bet on AI despite patchy pay-offs
Manufacturing

Australian bosses bet on AI despite patchy pay-offs

Australian bosses double down on AI to cut costs, even as few see strong returns and rapid technological change fuels mounting pressure.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Feb 2026
Australian couples who play games together feel closer
Gaming

Australian couples who play games together feel closer

Australian couples who play video games together each week report significantly higher relationship satisfaction, new survey data suggests.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Feb 2026

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BW Digital and Squareroot8 plan quantum-secure link
Firewalls

BW Digital and Squareroot8 plan quantum-secure link

BW Digital and Squareroot8 plan quantum-secure link between Singapore and Batam, targeting post-quantum protection for data and AI workloads.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Feb 2026
Artificial intelligence express entry underused as fans queue in heat
Data Protection

Artificial intelligence express entry underused as fans queue in heat

AI express lanes at the Australian Open went largely unused, leaving fans queuing for hours in near 40C heat despite record attendance.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Feb 2026
Aussie small firms blend AI speed with human branding
Marketing Technologies

Aussie small firms blend AI speed with human branding

Australian small firms race to use AI in design, but research shows most still insist on human hands to shape trusted, distinctive brands.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Feb 2026
Amazon threat pushes Australian retailers to speed up
Digital Transformation

Amazon threat pushes Australian retailers to speed up

Amazon, Temu and Shein are forcing Australian retailers to speed up delivery, fix fulfilment bottlenecks and rethink toughened returns.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Feb 2026
Commonwealth Bank to raise variable business loan rates
Small Business

Commonwealth Bank to raise variable business loan rates

Commonwealth Bank will raise eligible variable business loan and overdraft rates by 0.25 percentage points from 13 February 2026.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Feb 2026
Revolut unveils unified merchant payments suite in Australia
Digital Transformation

Revolut unveils unified merchant payments suite in Australia

Revolut launches a unified merchant payments suite in Australia, tying in‑person, online and A2A payments directly to its business accounts.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Feb 2026
AI voice cloning scams cost Australians AUD $25.8m
Phishing

AI voice cloning scams cost Australians AUD $25.8m

AI voice cloning scams have already cost Australians AUD $25.8m in 2025, as experts warn lifelike fake calls are outpacing public awareness.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Feb 2026
Students outpace universities on essential AI skills
EduTech

Students outpace universities on essential AI skills

Australian students see generative AI as vital for careers, but most say universities lag badly in teaching workplace-ready AI skills.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Feb 2026
Revolut unveils unified payments platform for Australia
Crypto

Revolut unveils unified payments platform for Australia

Revolut Business launches an all-in-one acquiring platform in Australia, unifying online, in-person and account-to-account payments.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Feb 2026
Enterprize Tasmania names Brian Collins as new CEO
Fintech

Enterprize Tasmania names Brian Collins as new CEO

Fintech investor Brian Collins has been appointed CEO of Enterprize Tasmania as it ramps up support for the state's growing startup scene.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Feb 2026
Logitech G325 LIGHTSPEED headset launches at AUD $199.95
Gaming

Logitech G325 LIGHTSPEED headset launches at AUD $199.95

Logitech G debuts the G325 wireless gaming headset in Australia at AUD $199.95, promising 24+ hour battery life and cross-platform support.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Feb 2026
JCDecaux Australia appoints Angus Leech to lead revenue
Digital Transformation

JCDecaux Australia appoints Angus Leech to lead revenue

JCDecaux Australia names Angus Leech National Director - Revenue, a new role to centralise national sales leadership as its business grows.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Feb 2026