Australasia stories - Page 3
Event planners juggle lean budgets, AI hesitation
Mon, 2nd Feb 2026
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data protection
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digital transformation
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martech
Event planners in Australia and New Zealand face tighter budgets, faster turnarounds and lingering doubts over AI's place in their work.
Hype & Dexter rebrands to Avidly APAC in ANZ shift
Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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crm
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digital transformation
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cx
Hype & Dexter has rebranded as Avidly APAC, aligning with Avidly Group to scale HubSpot-focused services across Australia and New Zealand.
2026: The year AI moves from promise to performance
Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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virtualisation
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hybrid cloud
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data analytics
In 2026, AI shifts from dazzling pilots to disciplined performance, as trust, governance and human oversight overtake speed of deployment.
Dave Clark founder dies after long design career
Tue, 20th Jan 2026
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management
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business continuity
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branding
New Zealand design leader Dave Clark dies; agency bearing his name says leadership and ownership stay unchanged under co-founders.
Boroondara adopts Datacom Datascape for council revamp
Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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crm
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smart cities
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digital transformation
Boroondara selects Datacom Datascape to overhaul property, rates and permits systems, aiming for streamlined services and future AI automation.
Rapid Loans reshapes leadership with new CEO & CFO
Mon, 12th Jan 2026
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fintech
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partner programmes
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risk & compliance
Rapid Loans names Kane Jones CEO and Lois Zhang CFO as founder Russell Birse becomes executive chair amid tighter lending regulation.
Elite appoints Kirk Rogers to lead APAC sales push
Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
Elite appoints former law firm executive Kirk Rogers as Head of APAC Sales to drive its next phase of legal tech growth across the region.
January Capital closes USD $130m Asia-Pacific tech fund
Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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fintech
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it industry
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ict sector
January Capital raises over USD $130m for an Asia-Pacific growth credit fund targeting sponsor-backed technology companies.
Tineco carpet cleaner named in TIME Best Inventions list
Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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iot
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smart home
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power / energy
Tineco's Carpet One Cruiser wins spot on TIME's Best Inventions 2025 list, boosting its growing floorcare footprint in Australia and NZ.
Airwallex names James Teodorini new ANZ head & record volume
Tue, 6th Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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fintech
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partner programmes
Airwallex has named James Teodorini Head of ANZ to spearhead growth in Australia and New Zealand after hitting USD $235 billion in volume.
AI propels 2026 growth plans for small firms in ANZ
Wed, 24th Dec 2025
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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cx
Small firms across Australia and New Zealand turn to AI to sharpen 2026 growth, boost service standards and tackle persistent staff shortages.
PaySauce seeks NZD $4m to fund Australian expansion
Mon, 22nd Dec 2025
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fintech
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hcm
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financial systems
PaySauce launches NZD $4m equity raise at NZD $0.26 a share to fund its 2026 Australian expansion and broaden its investor base.
JAVLN buys organiseit to boost APAC insurtech reach
Thu, 18th Dec 2025
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saas
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data protection
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document management
JAVLN acquires Australian document manager organiseit after AUD $6 million raise, deepening its APAC insurtech footprint and cloud offering.
Castles opens Melbourne hub to drive Pacific growth
Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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fintech
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martech
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commerce systems
Castles Technology has opened a Melbourne hub as its Pacific headquarters, targeting fast-growing Android payments across Australia and NZ.
ChatGPT tops Apple's 2025 app & game charts in Australia
Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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gaming
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wearables
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digital entertainment
ChatGPT has swept Apple's 2025 app charts in Australia, topping both free iPhone and iPad download lists as AI tools surge in popularity.
Redirecting defence spending to local firms could boost GDP by AUD $8.2 billion
Wed, 3rd Dec 2025
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physical security
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intellectual property
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federal government
Redirecting 10% of domestic Defence contracts to Australian firms could boost GDP by AUD $8.2 billion and create over 43,000 jobs annually, says DeltaPearl Partners.
Social robots boost reading confidence among young school children
Fri, 28th Nov 2025
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interactive
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macquarie university
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flinders university
Social robots tailored to children's needs can boost reading confidence and emotional support in young learners, offering promising classroom assistance.
ConnectOS posts rapid growth & lands AFR Fast 100 spot again
Fri, 28th Nov 2025
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partner programmes
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e-commerce
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hybrid & remote work
ConnectOS ranks 37th on AFR Fast 100 for the fourth year, posting USD $66m revenue and 65% growth, expanding its offshore teams for Australian firms.
Australian crypto adoption grows as 22% invest in digital assets
Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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crypto
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millennials
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gen z
Gemini's report reveals 22% of Australians now invest in cryptocurrencies, with growing trust and regulation driving mainstream adoption of digital assets.
Australia's waste system is stuck in first gear. Here's how to fix it
Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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power / energy
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clean technologies
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energy efficient
Australia's waste system is inefficient, but upcycling using advanced hydrogen technology could cut costs, emissions and power a cleaner transport network.