Australasia Stories

Australian Stories

Australasia stories

Productivity tops CEOs' concerns in Australia & NZ

Rising pressure to lift output without burning out staff has overtaken economic uncertainty as the chief concern for executives in Australia and New Zealand.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • This month

Robotics

Australasian Space Innovation Institute names first chiefs

The handover keeps 35 projects and 16 milestones funded as SmartSat CRC ends, with more than AUD $1.2 billion in impact at stake.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • This month

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Agricultural Technology

Australia, New Zealand D2D connections to top 1.5m

Remote users and field workers in Australia and New Zealand are set to drive low-earth orbit satellite mobile connections past 1.5 million by 2027.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Today

Digital Transformation

AI search shift forces SMBs to rethink online discovery

Local firms risk losing customers unless their online details, reviews and booking options are clear enough for AI tools to recommend them.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 6 min read • Last week

Data Protection

Asia-Pacific firms urged to govern AI agents better

Governance gaps are exposing firms to higher AI agent risks, as most now use them daily and many lack policies to control access.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last week

Hybrid Cloud

AI shifts to governed, real-time systems at the edge

Governance gaps are emerging as enterprises push autonomous AI from pilots into real-time edge systems across Asia-Pacific.

By Mark Tarre • 8 min read • Last week

Mastercard

LoungePair partners with Entertainment Publications

Travellers in New Zealand and Australia can now buy airport lounge access as digital gifts, widening LoungePair's reach through existing rewards channels.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week

Wearables

Winning the fitness-conscious audience with programmatic DOOH

Programmatic DOOH is helping brands lift awareness and sign-up intent by reaching gym-goers and wellness shoppers near key locations.

By Ben Baker • 4 min read • Last week

Robotics

Toy Story 5 robot Buzz & Woody set launches in Australia

Pre-sales have opened in Australia and New Zealand for a AUD $299 collector set that pairs Toy Story 5 characters with interactive audio.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • This month

Ransomware

Australia & New Zealand phishing risk drops after training

After a year of security awareness training, only 5.3% of workers in Australia and New Zealand were likely to engage with phishing attempts.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • This month

Disaster Recovery

Datacom profit falls as data centre spending rises

Heavier capital spending and softer customer demand pushed Datacom's net profit after tax down to NZD $20 million despite higher revenue.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • This month

Supply Chain

Jet Technologies & Neuhaus Neotec join in coffee push

Coffee producers in Australia and New Zealand will get local access to roasting systems as Jet Technologies expands beyond packaging amid rising cost pressures.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month