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CyberCX expands Collingwood cyber deal into major partnership

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CyberCX deepens Collingwood ties with major partner status, adding official cyber and app roles as clubs face rising digital threats.
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Dreame teams up with Sydney Swans in Australia push

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Dreame deepens its Australian push with Sydney Swans deal as the consumer tech brand seeks wider reach beyond home cleaning products.
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Foxtel & PubMatic debut programmatic live sport ads

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Foxtel Media and PubMatic unveil a managed programmatic tool to sell time-targeted ad slots around live NRL and AFL streams on Kayo.
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CyberCX becomes official cyber partner to AFL, AFLW

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CyberCX signs two-year tie-up as Official Cyber Security Partner of the AFL and AFLW, covering league, clubs and Marvel Stadium's ARC system.
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Airwallex signs multi-year Essendon AFL guernsey deal

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Airwallex inks first major Australian sports deal, becoming Essendon's co-major partner with front-of-guernsey branding and tech rollout.
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Anker unveils ultra-fast Solix power stations in Australia

Fri, 27th Feb 2026
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Anker Solix launches ultra-fast charging, smaller portable power stations in Australia, with early-bird deals from AUD $999.
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Hawthorn partners Anker Solix to power fans' homes

Fri, 27th Feb 2026
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Hawthorn signs premier deal with Anker Solix, offering fans discounted home batteries as energy costs and storage rebates rise in Australia.
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MUFG secures three-year premier deal with Sydney Swans

Mon, 23rd Feb 2026
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MUFG Pension & Market Services signs three-year Premier Partnership with Sydney Swans from 2026, spanning AFL, AFLW and SCG assets.
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NEP Australia boosts live broadcast efficiency with Spectera system

Wed, 19th Nov 2025
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NEP Australia has adopted Sennheiser's Spectera system, cutting live broadcast setup times to under 40 minutes and easing frequency management challenges.
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The state of live sports audiences in Australia

Fri, 29th Aug 2025
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In 2025 Australia, 65% of fans engage with live sports amid a shift to connected TV, reshaping viewing habits and challenges for advertisers alike.
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Acronis partners with Adelaide Crows to boost cyber security

Wed, 21st May 2025
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Acronis partners with Adelaide Crows to deliver cyber protection for three AFL seasons, enhancing the club's data security in a digital era.
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Former AFL players launch talent platform with investors' backing

Wed, 16th Apr 2025
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Former AFL stars James Begley and Matthew Pavlich have launched Launchd, a tech platform aimed at enhancing transparency in talent and influencer marketing.
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International sports fuel rise in Australian TV viewership

Tue, 6th Aug 2024
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A Nexxen report has revealed a surge in Australian sports viewership, with AFL and international events topping the charts.
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Adelaide Oval first major Australian stadium to accept cryptocurrency

Thu, 4th Apr 2024
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Adelaide Oval sets Australian precedent as the first major sports stadium to allow cryptocurrency payments, enabled by Crypto.com and DataMesh's innovative payment solution.
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An opportunity for unforgettable fan experiences in Australia

Tue, 19th Mar 2024
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Emerging digital technologies and connectivity hold potential to revolutionise fan experiences and generate new revenue streams for venue owners in Australia.
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Amazon's Just Walk Out Technology comes to Marvel Stadium

Mon, 22nd May 2023
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Marvel Stadium will be the first venue in the southern hemisphere to introduce Amazon's Just Walk Out technology.
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Telstra, Google and Accenture launch 5G AR experience for AFL

Tue, 17th May 2022
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Telstra, Google and Accenture are developing a new 5G powered augmented reality (AR) experience at Melbourne's Marvel Stadium for the footy season.
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EA monopoly lawsuit passes Go

Tue, 24th Jul 2012
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EA settles lawsuit over a gaming monopoly, promising a £27m fund for affected gamers and hinting at a future without exclusive football game deals.