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Aibuild

Home care robots track emotions to predict elderly risks

Tue, 17th Feb 2026
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AIBUILD unveils emotion-tracking home robots that learn seniors' routines to flag early risks of falls, isolation and cognitive decline.
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V2 AI bolsters Asia Pacific team amid agentic AI boom

Tue, 17th Feb 2026
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V2 AI names new Asia Pacific leaders as it doubles consultants and rides surging enterprise demand for large-scale agentic AI projects.
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BeyondTrust names Frank Cesarini ANZ partner manager

Mon, 16th Feb 2026
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BeyondTrust has appointed experienced channel executive Frank Cesarini as ANZ partner manager to accelerate its regional identity security growth.
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Sue Ryder to roll out AI scribe across UK hospices

Sat, 14th Feb 2026
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Sue Ryder will deploy Heidi's NHS-approved AI scribe across UK hospices, aiming to cut paperwork and free clinicians for patient care.
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MYOB ANZ partner award winners reflect diverse ecosystem

Fri, 13th Feb 2026
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Stratus Consulting Group sweeps top honours at the 2025 MYOB Acumatica Partner Awards, leading a strong field of ANZ partners in Melbourne.
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Exclusive: ECI Software Solutions sets ERP 'activation' strategy

Fri, 13th Feb 2026
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ECI targets out-of-the-box ERP “activation” for manufacturers, blending AI and IoT data to boost utilisation and speed time to value.
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Specialist Risk Group launches insurance arm in Australia

Thu, 12th Feb 2026
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Specialist Risk Group enters Australia with Sydney and Melbourne offices, targeting mid-market clients as it grows its Asia-Pacific platform.
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Virtual Spotter grows in US with lean direct debit model

Thu, 12th Feb 2026
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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.
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Fujifilm unveils full Creator Summit lineup for Melbourne

Thu, 12th Feb 2026
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Fujifilm brings its Creator Summit to Melbourne with podcasters Toni and Ryan, Jord Hammond and 20+ sessions spanning photo, film and social.
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Fime opens Melbourne lab to bolster SoftPOS security

Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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Fime opens a Melbourne software security lab to certify rising SoftPOS payments under PCI MPoC, targeting booming NFC mobile acceptance growth.
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Fluent Cargo, Sea Sentinel AI team to cut port risk

Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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Fluent Cargo links Sea Sentinel AI to give Australian shippers early alerts on strikes, storms and congestion threatening port operations.
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Five key trends reshaping Australia's packaging sector

Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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Regulation, soft plastics revival and cost-conscious shoppers are driving five packaging shifts set to reshape Australia by 2026.
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Arts Centre Melbourne deploys MDR services to contain phishing incident

Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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Arts Centre Melbourne tightens cyber defences after a foiled phishing attack exposed gaps filled by Arctic Wolf's round-the-clock monitoring.
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LoopMe audience data joins Evorra marketplace in Australia

Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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LoopMe plugs 23m Australian audience profiles into Evorra's marketplace, enabling AI-powered segment building and activation across channels.
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Zerocap unveils Bitcoin-to-ETF swap & credit tools

Tue, 10th Feb 2026
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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.
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Openmarkets boosts board ahead of planned Nasdaq listing

Mon, 9th Feb 2026
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Openmarkets adds two non-executive directors and a new CFO to bolster governance and growth plans ahead of its proposed Nasdaq listing.
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Revolut hits 1m Aussie users, plans AUD $400m push

Mon, 9th Feb 2026
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Revolut passes 1m Australian customers and vows nearly AUD $400m investment, stepping up its challenge to local digital banking rivals.
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Digital gift cards reshape Lunar New Year in Australia

Fri, 6th Feb 2026
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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.
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DoubleVerify appoints Robert Millett to lead Melbourne

Thu, 5th Feb 2026
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DoubleVerify hires former Starcom executive Robert Millett to lead its first Melbourne office as it accelerates growth across Australia and APAC.
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Purcell Partners rebrands as Lextech in lending push

Thu, 5th Feb 2026
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Australian mortgage law firm Purcell Partners has rebranded as Lextech, signalling a sharper focus on technology alongside its legal services for lenders.