Melbourne stories - Page 5
Home care robots track emotions to predict elderly risks
Tue, 17th Feb 2026
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data protection
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data privacy
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ai ethics & governance
AIBUILD unveils emotion-tracking home robots that learn seniors' routines to flag early risks of falls, isolation and cognitive decline.
V2 AI bolsters Asia Pacific team amid agentic AI boom
Tue, 17th Feb 2026
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
V2 AI names new Asia Pacific leaders as it doubles consultants and rides surging enterprise demand for large-scale agentic AI projects.
BeyondTrust names Frank Cesarini ANZ partner manager
Mon, 16th Feb 2026
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pam
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cx
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martech
BeyondTrust has appointed experienced channel executive Frank Cesarini as ANZ partner manager to accelerate its regional identity security growth.
Sue Ryder to roll out AI scribe across UK hospices
Sat, 14th Feb 2026
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data protection
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digital transformation
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biometrics
Sue Ryder will deploy Heidi's NHS-approved AI scribe across UK hospices, aiming to cut paperwork and free clinicians for patient care.
MYOB ANZ partner award winners reflect diverse ecosystem
Fri, 13th Feb 2026
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saas
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manufacturing
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digital transformation
Stratus Consulting Group sweeps top honours at the 2025 MYOB Acumatica Partner Awards, leading a strong field of ANZ partners in Melbourne.
Exclusive: ECI Software Solutions sets ERP 'activation' strategy
Fri, 13th Feb 2026
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digital transformation
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iot
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iiot
ECI targets out-of-the-box ERP “activation” for manufacturers, blending AI and IoT data to boost utilisation and speed time to value.
Specialist Risk Group launches insurance arm in Australia
Thu, 12th Feb 2026
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risk & compliance
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m&a
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warburg pincus
Specialist Risk Group enters Australia with Sydney and Melbourne offices, targeting mid-market clients as it grows its Asia-Pacific platform.
Virtual Spotter grows in US with lean direct debit model
Thu, 12th Feb 2026
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fintech
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financial systems
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xero
Virtual Spotter makes US its biggest market as lean direct debit model cuts gym admin by 65 hours and AUD $1.4k a month per client.
Fujifilm unveils full Creator Summit lineup for Melbourne
Thu, 12th Feb 2026
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martech
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social media
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adobe
Fujifilm brings its Creator Summit to Melbourne with podcasters Toni and Ryan, Jord Hammond and 20+ sessions spanning photo, film and social.
Fime opens Melbourne lab to bolster SoftPOS security
Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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data protection
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devops
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digital transformation
Fime opens a Melbourne software security lab to certify rising SoftPOS payments under PCI MPoC, targeting booming NFC mobile acceptance growth.
Fluent Cargo, Sea Sentinel AI team to cut port risk
Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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saas
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data analytics
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supply chain
Fluent Cargo links Sea Sentinel AI to give Australian shippers early alerts on strikes, storms and congestion threatening port operations.
Five key trends reshaping Australia's packaging sector
Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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supply chain
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clean technologies
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sustainability
Regulation, soft plastics revival and cost-conscious shoppers are driving five packaging shifts set to reshape Australia by 2026.
Arts Centre Melbourne deploys MDR services to contain phishing incident
Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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firewalls
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data protection
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network security
Arts Centre Melbourne tightens cyber defences after a foiled phishing attack exposed gaps filled by Arctic Wolf's round-the-clock monitoring.
LoopMe audience data joins Evorra marketplace in Australia
Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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data protection
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martech
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rpa
LoopMe plugs 23m Australian audience profiles into Evorra's marketplace, enabling AI-powered segment building and activation across channels.
Zerocap unveils Bitcoin-to-ETF swap & credit tools
Tue, 10th Feb 2026
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crypto
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blockchain
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risk & compliance
Zerocap unveils instant Bitcoin-to-IBIT swap, letting big investors move into BlackRock's spot ETF structure without exiting BTC exposure.
Openmarkets boosts board ahead of planned Nasdaq listing
Mon, 9th Feb 2026
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crypto
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fintech
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risk & compliance
Openmarkets adds two non-executive directors and a new CFO to bolster governance and growth plans ahead of its proposed Nasdaq listing.
Revolut hits 1m Aussie users, plans AUD $400m push
Mon, 9th Feb 2026
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dr
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biometrics
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crypto
Revolut passes 1m Australian customers and vows nearly AUD $400m investment, stepping up its challenge to local digital banking rivals.
Digital gift cards reshape Lunar New Year in Australia
Fri, 6th Feb 2026
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digital transformation
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crypto
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fintech
Cost-of-living pressures are pushing Australians to swap traditional red envelopes for digital gift cards this Lunar New Year.
DoubleVerify appoints Robert Millett to lead Melbourne
Thu, 5th Feb 2026
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saas
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martech
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erp
DoubleVerify hires former Starcom executive Robert Millett to lead its first Melbourne office as it accelerates growth across Australia and APAC.
Purcell Partners rebrands as Lextech in lending push
Thu, 5th Feb 2026
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data protection
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digital transformation
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fintech
Australian mortgage law firm Purcell Partners has rebranded as Lextech, signalling a sharper focus on technology alongside its legal services for lenders.