Australia (Australian) stories - Page 5
Optus faces $100 million penalty in sales tactics case
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Optus faces a AUD $100 million penalty after admitting to selling unaffordable contracts to vulnerable consumers, including First Nations Australians.
Why your export business should adopt AI-infused tax tech in FY2026
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Australian exporters using outdated tax software risk fines and delays; adopting AI-infused compliance tech in FY2026 offers speed and accuracy benefits.
EP Starter to be free for all Australian schools until 2025 end
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Education Perfect offers free EP Starter to all Australian secondary schools until end-2025, boosting accessible AI-driven assessment and personalised learning.
Adrian Giecco named South Pacific Regional Director at Rockwell
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Adrian Giecco will become Rockwell Automation's South Pacific regional director from July 2025, overseeing operations across Australia, New Zealand and the region.
Australia ranked eighth globally for life-work balance in 2025
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Australia ranks eighth globally for life-work balance in 2025, boasting the highest minimum wage and shorter average work hours among top economies.
Tuatahi & Ventia sign NZD $110 million fibre network deal
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Tuatahi First Fibre has appointed Ventia as its primary partner in a NZD $110 million deal to support its expanding fibre broadband network across New Zealand.
AI fraud detection & whistleblower system launched in Australasia
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Report It Now and Accord Analytics have launched an AI-driven fraud detection and whistleblower system across Australasia to tackle rising fraud.
inTechnology marks 25th year with intechnology.com acquisition
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inTechnology celebrates 25 years by acquiring intechnology.com, enhancing its global digital presence as it expands into North America and Asia Pacific.
Organisations boost customer education but face scaling hurdles
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New research shows 92% of firms plan to expand customer education in 2025, despite facing challenges scaling programmes and measuring their impact.
Nexxtap & Samsung launch Tap to Phone for seamless payments
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Nexxtap and Samsung partner to launch Tap to Phone payment solution on Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro tablets, enabling seamless contactless transactions in Australia.
Digital insurance partnership targets underinsured young workers
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insurtech
TAL and Cover Genius launch backd, a digital life and income protection insurance targeting underinsured young and gig economy workers in Australia.
Australian public sector ramps up GenAI amid security, skills gap
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Australian public sector rapidly adopts generative AI, with 94% using it, but faces challenges in infrastructure, security, and skills development for success.
SmartHUB delivers cloud-native, secure archiving for compliance
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Smart Communications launches SmartHUB, a cloud-native archiving solution enhancing data access, security, and compliance for sectors like finance and telecom.
Harbor Solutions launches in ANZ to boost cyber recovery
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cybersecurity
Harbor Solutions has launched in Australia and New Zealand, partnering with Rubrik to enhance cyber recovery amid rising regional cyberattacks.
The rise of agentic AI and what it means for ANZ enterprise
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69% of ANZ c-suite execs plan to adopt agentic AI within 12 months, automating tedious tasks to boost productivity and transform enterprise work.
Peacock Bros. & Honeywell celebrate twelve years of innovation
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Peacock Bros. and Honeywell celebrate 12 years transforming supply chain tech in Australia and New Zealand with innovative automation solutions.
Wiise partners with Tasklet to boost warehouse management for SMEs
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Wiise partners with Tasklet Factory to integrate warehouse management into its ERP platform, enhancing operations for SMEs in Australia and New Zealand.
Australian firms cite connectivity costs as barrier to 5G adoption
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Australian businesses see high connectivity costs as a key barrier to 5G adoption, limiting innovation, productivity, and sustainability efforts nationwide.
Shipperfy launches to streamline ecommerce shipping for SMEs
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Sydney-based Correllink launches Shipperfy, a platform that streamlines shipping for SMEs by consolidating orders across eBay, Amazon and Shopify.
Gen MZ Australians spend AUD $9.2 billion on smart home tech
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smartphones
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smart home
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home automation
Gen MZ Australians spent AUD $9.2 billion on smart home tech last year, using devices to care for children, pets, and plants in daily routines.