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Superloop wins Australian Good Design Award for app
The recognition bolsters Superloop's shift to digital self-service, with judges citing lower support demand, clearer workflows and stronger adoption growth.
Australia consumer confidence falls after rate rise
Households are feeling the squeeze as higher fuel costs and the Reserve Bank of Australia's latest rate rise drove confidence down 4.7% in October.
Wildstone to digitise Sydney Olympic Park billboards
The upgrade will expand ad inventory across the precinct as all seven static sites are turned into digital screens under a AUD $4 million plan.
Australian firms lag in AI value despite rising spend
Many Australian companies are still failing to translate rising AI budgets into measurable gains, with 37% showing no meaningful value.
B2Bpay launches platform to keep rent on credit cards
Renters could keep earning card rewards as surcharges and platform changes push more landlords to drop credit card payments.
Zetifi urges safety checks for lone workers on road
Vehicle incidents remain the biggest killer of Australian workers, prompting employers to tighten lone-worker checks and emergency response plans.
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AI transforms CX to go beyond the chatbot
Consumers now expect faster, more automated support as AI agents handle complex customer journeys, though many firms still struggle to prove ROI.
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Australia bans card surcharges - will we follow suit?
Kiwi shoppers could soon be spared paywave fees, with support growing for a New Zealand ban after Australia's new rules took effect on Thursday.
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Fluent is not factual: Why AI needs verified data in APAC
Unverified AI outputs can quietly drive failed deliveries, compliance noise and customer-record errors across Asia Pacific businesses.
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The next eCommerce interface may not be a screen
AI agents could soon handle shopping, payments and support in the background, forcing businesses to strengthen trust as screens fade from view.
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B2B E-commerce Is Going Digital. Are APAC Businesses Ready?
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ANZ warns businesses of AI scams & impersonation fraud
Businesses face growing risk from AI-driven fraud as ANZ says rushed seasonal trading can let scammers exploit weak payment controls.
ANZ pilots live tokenised deposit payment with Swift
The live test could help multinationals move dollar liquidity between banks more quickly, while keeping existing treasury processes unchanged.
Australian shoppers quit brands over returns policies
A survey found 55% of Australian shoppers have walked away from fashion buys over return terms, exposing a gap retailers may be underestimating.
Taboola launches Realise ID to boost ad conversions
Performance marketers could see stronger returns as the new tool claims up to a 2.4x lift in conversion efficiency across devices and channels.
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MongoDB launches Atlas Agent Engine for production AI
Customers can now run AI agents with built-in memory and governance as MongoDB tries to move them from pilots into daily use.
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Oracle launches Fusion Claw for governed AI execution
The new runtime aims to let firms automate longer workflows in finance, HR and supply chain under tighter governance and audit controls.
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Abbyy names Paula Sanders Chief Customer Experience Officer
The restructure aims to cut handoffs between sales, support and implementation as software buyers demand clearer ownership after purchase.
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Braze named Gartner Leader for fourth straight year
Marketers weighing customer-engagement platforms may see Braze's latest Gartner ranking as a signal of stronger execution and vision in a crowded market.
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