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Australian Stories

Australia & New Zealand stories

La Trobe launches Australia's first AI engineering degree

Demand for engineers who can link AI to industrial systems is rising as manufacturers race to automate safely and stay competitive.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Thu, 27th Aug 2026

Software-as-a-Service

Anaplan names Deloitte & partners in Australia awards

Deloitte's double win underscores Anaplan's reliance on partners to drive deployments as Australian customers seek faster budgeting and reporting.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Aug 2026

Software-as-a-Service

Pattern expands Sennheiser role on Amazon Australia

The partnership gives the audio brand tighter control over unauthorised resellers and faster access to sales data on Amazon Australia.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 26th Aug 2026

Software-as-a-Service

Xero wins Canstar award for small business software

Australian small businesses rated the software highest for easing admin, with users praising its reporting, integration and ease of use.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Mon, 24th Aug 2026

Smart Home

Amber Technology launches Sonance VX52R UTL in Australia

Shallow ceiling cavities in apartments and office retrofits can now be fitted with a 6-inch Sonance speaker through Amber Technology's dealer network.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Aug 2026

Global Stories

Australia & New Zealand stories

Fintech

AppsFlyer report flags diverging APAC app growth trends

Marketers risk misreading APAC growth as install gains slowed in gaming and retention weakened, even as finance and payments adoption lifted some markets.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Fri, 28th Aug 2026

Digital Transformation

NiCE opens ANZ event as contact centres rethink AI

Australian contact centres are replacing early AI tools rather than dropping them, with chatbots still the top investment priority over the next 12 months.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 27th Aug 2026

Digital Transformation

Rimini Street offers AI magic without the forced ERP migration

CIOs can keep existing ERP systems and still adopt agentic AI, as Rimini Street pitches a cheaper path away from vendor-led migrations.

By Sean Mitchell • 6 min read • Wed, 26th Aug 2026

Data Protection

Why data management will make or break your RISE with SAP migration

Poor data housekeeping is adding cost, risk and delays to RISE with SAP projects, with some firms losing over EUR 100,000 a month.

By Phillip Miltiades • 5 min read • Wed, 26th Aug 2026

Cloud Security

Barracuda names ANZ winners of 2026 partner awards

Regional channel partners in Australia and New Zealand are gaining more support as Barracuda steps up tools, training and marketing to win share.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 26th Aug 2026

Software-as-a-Service

TrendAI tops USD $1 billion in AWS Marketplace sales

Customers can now buy TrendAI's security tools against existing AWS spend, as Marketplace sales hit USD $1 billion globally.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 25th Aug 2026

Data Protection

Delinea expands APAC leadership with senior appointments

The cyber security vendor is deepening local coverage in a region where compliance demands and partner-led sales are becoming more important.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 25th Aug 2026

Hybrid Cloud

Akamai names Louis Tague to lead Australia, New Zealand

The appointment comes as Akamai seeks to deepen local ties in Australia and New Zealand, where customers are combining cloud, security and AI spending.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 25th Aug 2026