Australian Stories

Castles opens Melbourne hub to drive Pacific growth

Castles Technology has opened a Melbourne hub as its Pacific headquarters, targeting fast-growing Android payments across Australia and NZ.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Dec 2025

Data Protection

Media.com bets on verified users as social rules tighten

Media.com touts a fully verified social network as Australia and other nations tighten age limits and safety rules on big platforms.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Dec 2025

DevOps

Bigmate deploys AI quality platform on Equinix in Sydney

Bigmate has launched its ACIS AI quality platform on Equinix infrastructure in Sydney, targeting global growth in industrial automation.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Dec 2025

Crypto

Zepz to launch stablecoin Visa cards with Stripe's Bridge globally

Zepz will launch stablecoin-linked Visa cards with Stripe's Bridge, enabling global daily spending of digital dollars from early 2026 in markets including Australia and the US.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 8th Dec 2025

Global Stories

Virtualisation

Atturra caps 2025 with major APAC tech awards haul

Atturra closes 2025 with a sweep of APAC tech and industry awards, cementing its rise as a regional IT services heavyweight.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Dec 2025

Network Infrastructure

Kubus bolsters leadership with new marketing & HR heads

Kubus names Katie Hunt as Head of Marketing and promotes Liv Duncan to Head of HR, strengthening leadership for global growth plans.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 16th Dec 2025

Data Analytics

Bizcap names Rebecca del Rio Deputy CEO for APAC

Bizcap appoints long-time executive Rebecca del Rio as Deputy CEO for APAC, expanding her leadership as the lender accelerates global growth.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Dec 2025

Data Analytics

Exclusive: Restoke.ai brings AI 'restaurant manager' to the US

Australian start-up Restoke.ai launches its AI 'restaurant manager' in the US, promising to boost margins and automate back-of-house work.

By Melania Watson • 7 min read • Tue, 16th Dec 2025

Digital Transformation

Azets appoints Trevor Attridge as new Group CIO

Azets names Trevor Attridge Group CIO to spearhead global digital strategy, AI adoption and automation across its international operations.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Dec 2025

Unified Communications

Expereo to manage Kingspan Light, Air + Water network

Expereo wins global deal to unify Kingspan Light, Air + Water's network across 100 sites, replacing fragmented local connectivity setups.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Dec 2025

Crypto

Coda unveils unified leadership team after Recharge deal

Coda unveils a unified leadership team and reshaped board as it fully integrates Recharge into a single global digital commerce platform.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Tue, 9th Dec 2025

Data Protection

Gallagher Security maps global growth & 2026 focus

Gallagher Security steps up global expansion with new leaders, offices and award-winning tech as it sharpens its growth focus for 2026.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Tue, 9th Dec 2025

eCommerce

Viral festival moment boosts demand for Huski flutes

A viral festival clip of a top influencer sipping from a pink Huski champagne flute has sent global demand for the Kiwi drinkware brand soaring.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 8th Dec 2025

Data Protection

Bodd secures AUD $15 million to drive global 3D scanning growth

Melbourne-based Bodd raises AUD $15 million to fuel global rollout of its 3D body scanning tech across defence, aviation and healthcare.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 8th Dec 2025

Digital Transformation

Hyvä makes Magento frontend open source to boost global reach

Hyvä has made its Magento front-end solution free and open source, aiming to help smaller retailers worldwide access advanced eCommerce technology.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025

Customer Experience

Brevo raises EUR €500 million to expand AI & US presence

Brevo has raised EUR €500 million, reaching unicorn status to boost AI capabilities and expand its US presence, targeting EUR €1 billion revenue by 2030.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025