Australian stories
Elemental Concept joins Applio Ventures' SME Champion Scheme to help shape the UK government's £150 million professional services strategy.
Cyber fraud in Australia targets international students via gift card scams, with retailers often failing to intervene during purchases worth hundreds or thousands.
Small businesses are cutting back on costly martech subscriptions, favouring simpler, local Australian software that better fits their needs and budgets.
New underground data centres paired with agrovoltaic farms and solar cooling offer a sustainable model supporting agriculture, food security and climate goals.
AI-powered search is transforming retail, but 85% of Australian retailers are unprepared, risking visibility and growth as AI reshapes online shopping by 2026.
AI is revolutionising retail by automating manual product tasks, enabling faster listings and freeing teams to enhance customer experience and boost sales.
Fintech firms in Australia, the UK and Singapore boost growth by adopting AI, real-time payments and ESG-focused strategies to thrive amid evolving markets.
Sustainable Integrated Data Farms fuse underground data centres, solar energy, and agrovoltaics to boost efficiency, food security and cut emissions.
By 2025, FinTech and MarTech in Australia, the UK, and Singapore will be shaped by hybrid work, advanced tech, and a strong focus on sustainability.
The US, UK and Australia have sanctioned Russian web-host Media Land and its leaders for aiding ransomware attacks via bulletproof hosting services.
Australia's crypto market is maturing beyond price swings, with investors prioritising long-term strategies, trust, and strong regulation for sustainable growth.
Australian brand ROLL'N launches affordable electric mopeds from AUD $4,350, offering stylish, sustainable urban transport with zero emissions and quick charging.
Australian financial firms must strengthen Salesforce backup and restore practices to meet APRA's new CPS 230 resilience standards effective July 2025.
In 2026, Australian organisations will boost cybersecurity by enforcing asset visibility, cutting supply chain risks, and securing remote vendor access.
In 2026, Australia faces rising youth hacking linked to gaming and complex cyberattacks as state-sponsored and criminal hackers join forces.
Australians lost nearly AUD$1,700 each to fraud this year amid peak shopping season, with retailers urged to adopt AI-driven security and seamless payments.
Over half of Australians say online ads on shared devices have spoiled holiday surprises, dimming the Christmas magic for many this season.
As small businesses surge in Australia, aligning physical branding with digital presence is now essential for customer trust, loyalty and growth.
Australia's AI ambitions hinge on strategic change management that aligns technology with human behaviour to boost productivity and competitiveness.
digiDirect launches Black Friday Clickathon with up to 50% off cameras, computers and mobile devices across major brands like Sony, Canon and Apple.