Australian stories - Page 50

Informotion appoints Shane Parsons as CEO to spearhead a deeper Microsoft AI and cloud pivot, targeting regulated and public sector demand.

Marketplace platform Azzet adds veteran Australian executive Yvonne Howie to its board as it ramps up governance for global expansion.

Dell names veteran sales executive Richard McLaughlin president for Asia Pacific, Japan and Greater China to drive regional growth and AI focus.

SUSE has launched a 20-minute cloud sovereignty self-assessment for APAC firms, benchmarking them against the 2025 EU framework.

AI, quantum threats and tougher regulation will reshape cyber strategies by 2026, forcing new governance, identity models and SOC workflows.

Australian mortgage law firm Purcell Partners has rebranded as Lextech, signalling a sharper focus on technology alongside its legal services for lenders.

WorkVentures urges Australian firms and government to donate unused devices as 1.42 million young people lack a computer at home.

Zetifi's UHF CB Smart Antenna wins Silver at the 2026 Australian Design Awards for turning vehicle antennas into connected safety hubs.

Lander & Rogers opens applications for its 2026 LawTech Hub, a six‑month, equity‑free accelerator for AI and legal tech startups worldwide.

AI express lanes at the Australian Open went largely unused, leaving fans queuing for hours in near 40C heat despite record attendance.

Australian small firms race to use AI in design, but research shows most still insist on human hands to shape trusted, distinctive brands.

Infor taps former Qlik leader Geoff Thomas to spearhead Asia Pacific and Japan expansion, revamping regional leadership to fuel cloud growth.

Amazon, Temu and Shein are forcing Australian retailers to speed up delivery, fix fulfilment bottlenecks and rethink toughened returns.

Commonwealth Bank will raise eligible variable business loan and overdraft rates by 0.25 percentage points from 13 February 2026.

Revolut launches a unified merchant payments suite in Australia, tying in‑person, online and A2A payments directly to its business accounts.

Aspire Systems acquires New Zealand-founded Assurity, creating a 900-strong quality engineering group to boost AI-driven software testing.

AI voice cloning scams have already cost Australians AUD $25.8m in 2025, as experts warn lifelike fake calls are outpacing public awareness.

Prism Sound taps Amber Technology to distribute its full pro audio range and bolster local support across Australia and New Zealand.

LemFi wins AUSTRAC approval to launch remittances in Australia, targeting a USD $38.2 billion outbound market serving migrant communities.

Australian students see generative AI as vital for careers, but most say universities lag badly in teaching workplace-ready AI skills.