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Australians to spend more this BFCM as AI shopping grows
Generative AI

Australians to spend more this BFCM as AI shopping grows

Rising price caution is not stopping Australians, with average BFCM spending set to hit AUD $346 as 62% plan to use AI shopping help.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • 4 days ago
WSP completes e2m acquisition to boost Queensland arm
Mergers and Acquisitions

WSP completes e2m acquisition to boost Queensland arm

The deal widens WSP's environmental and approvals reach in Australia, adding more than 60 Queensland specialists to meet rising project demand.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • 4 days ago
Kinetic IT wins AUD $250 million WA police IT contract
Digital Transformation

Kinetic IT wins AUD $250 million WA police IT contract

The deal will put core policing technology support under one provider across 15 districts, more than 200 sites and 8,800 staff.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • 4 days ago
Australians wary of AI spending, identity data trust
Data Protection

Australians wary of AI spending, identity data trust

Only 7% fully trust organisations with identity data, even as Australians back AI agents for purchases worth an average AUD $200.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 4 days ago
Brisbane dentist wins Queensland Pearcey tech award
Open source

Brisbane dentist wins Queensland Pearcey tech award

The award highlights Queensland's growing health-tech sector, with a Brisbane dentist recognised for turning oral care gaps into a smartphone platform.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 4 days ago
Logitech study finds tech control boosts wellbeing
Gaming

Logitech study finds tech control boosts wellbeing

A global survey of 9,000 people found those who feel in control of their devices report better mood, wellbeing and performance.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • 4 days ago
Superloop wins Australian Good Design Award for app
Customer Experience

Superloop wins Australian Good Design Award for app

The recognition bolsters Superloop's shift to digital self-service, with judges citing lower support demand, clearer workflows and stronger adoption growth.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • 4 days ago
Australia consumer confidence falls after rate rise
Construction

Australia consumer confidence falls after rate rise

Households are feeling the squeeze as higher fuel costs and the Reserve Bank of Australia's latest rate rise drove confidence down 4.7% in October.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • 4 days ago
Capital city auction clearance rate falls to 46%
Real estate

Capital city auction clearance rate falls to 46%

Fewer than half of capital city homes sold at auction last week, as volumes dropped 23.8% and Sydney dominated activity despite a softer market.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 4 days ago

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Australian firms see AI IT gains but still demand oversight
Network Infrastructure

Australian firms see AI IT gains but still demand oversight

Despite strong returns from AI in IT, most Australian organisations still insist on human sign-off before systems can make operational decisions.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 4 days ago
New Zealand app Zeeën aims to spark real-world ties
Social Networking

New Zealand app Zeeën aims to spark real-world ties

The app could ease the awkwardness of meeting strangers by showing nearby people's shared interests before any first conversation.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 4 days ago
Dicker Data buys Sektor Group in South-East Asia push
Physical Security

Dicker Data buys Sektor Group in South-East Asia push

The Australian distributor will add about 60 staff and a foothold in Thailand and Malaysia after agreeing to buy Sektor Group for NZD $138 million.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • 4 days ago
Solve by Talent named finalist for RPO Agency of Year
Software-as-a-Service

Solve by Talent named finalist for RPO Agency of Year

The shortlist underlines growing demand for outsourced hiring support as employers weigh recruitment costs, flexibility and retention outcomes.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • 4 days ago
ANZ warns businesses of AI scams & impersonation fraud
Artificial Intelligence

ANZ warns businesses of AI scams & impersonation fraud

Businesses face growing risk from AI-driven fraud as ANZ says rushed seasonal trading can let scammers exploit weak payment controls.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 3 days ago
ANZ pilots live tokenised deposit payment with Swift
Fintech

ANZ pilots live tokenised deposit payment with Swift

The live test could help multinationals move dollar liquidity between banks more quickly, while keeping existing treasury processes unchanged.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • 4 days ago
Netpoleon ANZ adds BMC Helix in regional distribution deal
Software-as-a-Service

Netpoleon ANZ adds BMC Helix in regional distribution deal

Enterprises across Australia and New Zealand will gain a new option for automating IT operations as Netpoleon expands its portfolio with BMC Helix.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • 4 days ago
Australian shoppers quit brands over returns policies
eCommerce

Australian shoppers quit brands over returns policies

A survey found 55% of Australian shoppers have walked away from fashion buys over return terms, exposing a gap retailers may be underestimating.

By Raphael Veloso • 4 min read • 4 days ago

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