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Australian Stories

Australian stories

V2 AI named OpenAI Services Partner for Australia

V2 AI has been named an OpenAI Services Partner in Australia, targeting enterprise demand for secure, governed generative AI adoption.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 22nd Dec 2025

Gaming

Young Australian men swap pub nights for online gaming

Young Australian men are ditching pub nights for online gaming, as new research shows digital hangouts now rival bars for socialising.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Mon, 22nd Dec 2025

Data Analytics

Lendi Group names new CTO to drive AI-native strategy

Lendi Group promotes Devesh Maheshwari to CTO to spearhead its AI-native transformation across Aussie and Lendi brands by mid-2026.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Mon, 22nd Dec 2025

Digital Transformation

Build Club launches Solaris AI to speed enterprise adoption

Build Club unveils Solaris AI, a desktop agent and training programme to slash enterprise AI rollout from a year to just one month.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 19th Dec 2025

Data Analytics

Cricket Australia updates app with AI insights, analysis & history

Cricket Australia revamps its Live App with real-time AI insights, chat-style analysis and scorecards going back to 1886.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 19th Dec 2025

Data Analytics

To win at AI, close the gap between strategy and execution

AI is now mission-critical, but slow, siloed pilots and weak data foundations are stopping organisations from turning vision into value.

By Gavin Seewooruttun • 5 min read • Fri, 19th Dec 2025

Internet of Things

Samsung brings AI home range to CES, Australia in 2026

Samsung will unveil its latest AI-powered laundry, cooling and cleaning appliances at CES 2025, ahead of an Australian launch in 2026.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Fri, 19th Dec 2025

Private Cloud

Layercake adds Norsk engine to Streamcake for live video

Layercake integrates Norsk's real-time engine into Streamcake, unifying live and on-demand video workflows across cloud and on-premise setups.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Dec 2025

Power / Energy

SMA backs AEMO plan, touts grid-forming inverters

SMA backs AEMO's 2025 transition plan, saying grid-forming inverters are vital to keep Australia's renewables-heavy power system stable.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Dec 2025

Digital Transformation

Employment Hero launches real-time Payday Super pilot

Employment Hero debuts real-time Payday Super pilot, processing Australia's first in-payroll super payment ahead of 2026 mandate.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Dec 2025

Data Analytics

How AI is re-shaping financial reporting

AI is turning CFOs from backward-looking reporters into real-time strategists, reshaping financial and sustainability reporting alike.

By Narain Viswanathan • 7 min read • Thu, 18th Dec 2025

Global Stories

Australian stories

Data Protection

ISACA to certify CMMC assessors in ANZ defence shift

ISACA wins exclusive role certifying CMMC assessors and instructors, reshaping cyber standards for Australia and New Zealand defence suppliers.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Mon, 22nd Dec 2025

Fintech

PaySauce seeks NZD $4m to fund Australian expansion

PaySauce launches NZD $4m equity raise at NZD $0.26 a share to fund its 2026 Australian expansion and broaden its investor base.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 22nd Dec 2025

Fintech

Aspire secures key licences for global fintech rollout

Singapore fintech Aspire wins key licences in Australia, Europe and the US, paving the way for a global rollout of its business finance platform.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 19th Dec 2025

Software-as-a-Service

Keepit named Leader in IDC MarketScape for SaaS backup

Keepit has been named a Leader in IDC's 2025-2026 MarketScape for SaaS data protection, boosting its profile in cloud backup and recovery.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 19th Dec 2025

Unified Communications

Exclusive: Paul Pan says ALE's Rainbow Hub redefines UCC

Alcatel-Lucent unveils Rainbow Hub, an integration-led cloud platform linking UCC with workflows, IoT and vertical services for partners.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Fri, 19th Dec 2025

Data Protection

AI agents expose data, security & skills bottlenecks

AI agents are set to strain data, security and talent in 2026, as enterprises bet on a few core frameworks and brace for identity attacks.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Thu, 18th Dec 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Australian stories

Document Management

Royal London adopts Seismic to enhance client service

Royal London Asset Management adopts Seismic's AI-driven platform to streamline client content, boost productivity and tighten compliance controls.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 19th Dec 2025

Network Infrastructure

Telehouse Canada, Megaport boost cloud & AI access

Telehouse Canada partners with Megaport to give its data centre customers direct global cloud, AI and cross-border connectivity on demand.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Dec 2025

Software-as-a-Service

Christchurch AI platform Caitlyn shines at AWS re:Invent

Christchurch-built AI platform Caitlyn stars at AWS re:Invent, showcasing secure, explainable enterprise search for sensitive data.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Dec 2025

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