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Most Australian businesses now let AI make and carry out decisions once reserved for people, yet only 55% can audit every action it takes.
The new range targets readers with lower-glare screens and includes five devices priced from AUD $449 to AUD $1,299.
The range aims to tempt Australian shoppers with paper-like screens for reading, study and work, as prices run from AUD $449 to AUD $1,299.
With household power bills still under strain, retailers are automating routine queries to lower service costs without sacrificing human support.
Mortgage and business borrowing costs have climbed to their highest in 18 years after the Reserve Bank of Australia's 25 basis point move.
Australian shoppers can expect weekly flash sales and partner discounts across Samsung's phones, TVs and appliances throughout November.
Higher freight and tariff shocks in 2026 left Australian exporters exposed, but firms with backup suppliers and connected systems were better placed to absorb them.
Mortgage repayments are about AUD $600 a month higher for average borrowers after the Reserve Bank lifted rates to 4.85%.
Real-time checks on deposits, overdrafts and even buy now, pay later debts can mean quicker approvals or a loan rejection for owners.
The expansion will bring smart controls to nearly 60% of the capital's 83,000 streetlights, cutting maintenance and energy use for the ACT Government.
A nine-point revenue gap means regional software firms are missing out on higher-value deals as partner channels stay underused across APAC.
Australian and New Zealand customers will gain early access to AI tools designed to speed incident response and cut service disruption costs.
The appointments back a regional push that includes more than 50 new hires and a Sydney point of presence for customers needing local data hosting.
Without stronger governance and clear accountability, most AI pilots will struggle to reach production or deliver real business value.
The upgrade gives data-heavy customers more capacity across the Tasman as AI and cloud traffic drives demand for faster links between New Zealand and Australia.
Growing power constraints and AI demand are pushing firms towards infrastructure models that can adapt as costs, supply and workloads shift.
Businesses could soon see gains from quantum computing, with Fujitsu saying utility-scale systems may arrive within five years and 5% route savings already found.
Most companies in Australia and New Zealand still cannot show AI has paid for itself, with 68% saying it has not justified the spend.
Enterprises are reworking infrastructure to keep data and traffic under local control while still accessing global cloud and trading networks.
Small retailers face thinner margins unless card fees fall through to merchant plans, with borrowing power also likely to weaken later.
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