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Australian firms value branding but fail to invest with discipline
Customer Experience

Australian firms value branding but fail to invest with discipline

Despite 81% of Australian business leaders valuing branding as vital, only 16% plan to boost investment, revealing a gap between belief and action.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Nov 2025
Australian CEOs value branding but lack structured investment
Customer Experience

Australian CEOs value branding but lack structured investment

A survey of 164 Australian CEOs finds 81% value branding, yet only 16% plan to boost brand investment, highlighting a gap in structured brand management.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Nov 2025

Global Stories

2026 stories

Equinix invests USD $22 million in Lagos data centre for Africa
Digital Transformation

Equinix invests USD $22 million in Lagos data centre for Africa

Equinix plans a USD $22 million data centre in Lagos, its first in West Africa, boosting digital infrastructure to power Nigeria's growing tech economy by 2026.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 14th Nov 2025
AI to reshape developer roles, skills & teams by 2026 survey finds
DevOps

AI to reshape developer roles, skills & teams by 2026 survey finds

By 2026, AI will transform developer roles with 65% expecting shifts towards strategy and design, while automation prompts leaner teams and evolving skillsets.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Nov 2025
Mortar AI launches MMM Pulse for rapid campaign impact insights
Identity and Access Management

Mortar AI launches MMM Pulse for rapid campaign impact insights

Mortar AI launches MMM Pulse, a fast, data-light tool giving marketers quick, reliable insights into the true impact of campaigns and channels.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 14th Nov 2025
AI spend to focus on cost, outcomes & data in 2026 shift
Firewalls

AI spend to focus on cost, outcomes & data in 2026 shift

In 2026, firms will shift AI investment towards cost-efficiency, data governance, and measurable outcomes amid rising scrutiny of AI returns, says OpenText.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Fri, 14th Nov 2025
AI & tax intelligence set to transform business compliance by 2026
Data Analytics

AI & tax intelligence set to transform business compliance by 2026

By 2026, AI and tax intelligence will revolutionise business compliance, driving real-time reporting and transforming finance, trade, retail, and hospitality sectors globally.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Thu, 13th Nov 2025
Moomoo analysis examines AMD's long-term outlook
Semiconductors

Moomoo analysis examines AMD's long-term outlook

AMD outlines multi-year growth expectations as new market analysis from Moomoo assesses the company's reliance on data centre and AI demand.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 13th Nov 2025
AI agents, biometrics & stablecoins to reshape payments by 2026
Biometrics

AI agents, biometrics & stablecoins to reshape payments by 2026

By 2026, AI agents will streamline one-third of B2B payments, while stablecoins and biometrics reshape global payment security and standards.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Nov 2025
Visa survey finds creators optimistic but need better banking
Fintech

Visa survey finds creators optimistic but need better banking

Visa survey reveals 88% of digital creators expect growth, yet 62% still use personal accounts, highlighting a need for tailored business banking solutions.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Nov 2025

Stories from Other Regions

2026 stories

Thai Airways to debut Skywaves Wi-Fi on Boeing 787 fleet
Digital Transformation

Thai Airways to debut Skywaves Wi-Fi on Boeing 787 fleet

Thai Airways will be the first to install Neo Space Group's Skywaves Wi-Fi line-fit on its 34 Boeing 787 Dreamliners, offering speeds up to 200 Mbps.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Nov 2025
Singapore HR leaders embrace AI but automation risks remain
Human Capital Management

Singapore HR leaders embrace AI but automation risks remain

Two-thirds of routine HR tasks in Singapore will be automated by 2026, but concerns over AI fairness and compliance linger among leaders.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Nov 2025
AI, embedded finance & inclusion lead India fintech trends
Fintech

AI, embedded finance & inclusion lead India fintech trends

India's fintech sector readies for a decade of innovation, with AI, embedded finance, wealth inclusion, and cyber resilience driving growth through 2026.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Nov 2025
Malaysia's AI drive balances tech growth with governance reforms
Partner Programmes

Malaysia's AI drive balances tech growth with governance reforms

Malaysia boosts its AI sector with major infrastructure and partnerships while planning new governance laws to ensure ethical, transparent tech growth.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Nov 2025
Vertiv to power AI-ready Digital Realty data centre
Network Infrastructure

Vertiv to power AI-ready Digital Realty data centre

Vertiv will supply advanced cooling and power infrastructure for Digital Realty's AI-ready ROM1 data centre in Rome, supporting high-performance computing from 2027.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Nov 2025
Google unveils AI tools for smarter ads & analytics insights
Data Analytics

Google unveils AI tools for smarter ads & analytics insights

Google has launched Ads Advisor and Analytics Advisor, AI tools using Gemini models to help marketers optimise campaigns and gain insights on Ads and Analytics.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 13th Nov 2025
Beyond the spreadsheet: The future of FP&A in law firms
Unified Communications

Beyond the spreadsheet: The future of FP&A in law firms

Law firms are transforming financial planning and analysis, using integrated data and AI to drive strategy and boost profitability beyond traditional spreadsheets.

By Mark Bodger • 5 min read • Wed, 12th Nov 2025