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Australian stories

Airwallex adds AUD $4.6 billion to Australia economy

Mandala Partners says the payments platform's customers supported 29,000 jobs and lifted small-business productivity as exports surged sixfold.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week

Higher education

Macquarie law school installs Sennheiser audio systems

Students and staff can now run hybrid classes and mock court sessions without specialist help in Macquarie University Law School's new building.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week

Digital Transformation

HCLTech launches Pulse for mid-market AI transformation

Businesses struggling to turn AI pilots into measurable returns are the target of HCLTech Pulse, aimed at mid-market firms with complex tech needs.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week

Malware

Samsung brings One UI 9 to Galaxy S26 in Australia

Australian Galaxy S26 owners will gain Samsung's latest AI tools and tighter privacy controls from late September.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week

Data Protection

Ericsson sees AI agents reshaping mobile network demand

Background AI tasks could drive a new wave of mobile traffic, with Ericsson saying two-thirds of users may tap AI daily by 2030.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week

Network Security

Public certificate change puts VPN & Wi-Fi at risk

Staff could soon lose access to Wi-Fi, VPNs and APIs as public certificate authorities stop issuing login certificates and the free ones expire in October.

By Richard Brown • 5 min read • Last week

Telstra

BAI Communications names Mat Jones as Chief Executive

The handover comes as the communications infrastructure group expands across public safety, rail and broadcasting projects in Australia.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week

Crypto

Block Earner & Century 21 Home Loans launch Bitcoin home loans

Borrowers can now use Bitcoin as deposit security for Australian homes, potentially avoiding forced sales and tax hits in a volatile market.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week

Data Analytics

Australian watch party spending rises on sport finals

Households are splurging on snacks, screens and merchandise as the AFL, NRL and NFL finals drive watch party demand online.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week

Global Stories

Australian stories

Data centers

JLL index shows transparency gains boost real estate

Higher transparency is drawing more capital into commercial property, with highly transparent markets attracting USD $1.4 trillion over two years.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week

Fintech

Visa finds Asia Pacific digital remittances rise unevenly

Uneven uptake leaves Japan lagging, as fraud fears and AI scam worries reshape how families send and receive money across Asia Pacific.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week

Partner Programmes

GTIA unveils ANZ Spotlight Awards winners in Sydney

Recognition for cybersecurity, diversity and service providers highlighted the breadth of Australia and New Zealand's IT channel in Sydney.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week

Hybrid & Remote Work

Logitech ANZ pushes micro-wellbeing for desk workers

Half of surveyed desk workers report end-of-day pain, prompting a push for small workstation changes that may ease strain and improve focus.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week

Quantum Computing

Silicon Quantum Computing appoints John Hollister as CFO

The Australian quantum computing firm is bolstering its US-facing leadership as it prepares for expansion, manufacturing growth and wider commercialisation.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week

Marketing Technologies

Amazon Ads expands Prime Video formats in Australia

More than 5.5 million monthly viewers in Australia now face new interactive Prime Video adverts as Amazon broadens its ad buying tools.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week

Data Analytics

Are Australian organisations adopting AI faster than they are building workforce capability?

While most firms already use AI tools, many are failing to train staff or tighten governance, widening a costly capability gap.

By Steve Evans • 4 min read • Last week

Australian Dollar

Australian tax changes lift New Zealand home searches

New Zealand agents are seeing more serious Australian buyer interest after tax changes at home pushed searches, enquiries and saved listings sharply higher.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week