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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
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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.
Webull Australia boosts Qantas Points for new traders
Lower entry thresholds mean first-time international traders can now earn 2,500 Qantas Points with just an AUD $200 buy order.
Australia coffee sales fall as prices climb higher
Rising café prices are denting demand, with Australians buying 5.9% fewer coffees in 2025 even as the average cup cost climbed to AUD $5.83.
B2Bpay launches rent card payments service for tenants
Renters who rely on card rewards could soon lose that option as one major payments platform stops taking cards, prompting a new alternative.
Data centre influx applies pressure on AU emissions targets
Australia's net zero goal faces fresh strain as billions flow into data centres that could lift power demand, water use and emissions.
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Unverified AI outputs can quietly drive failed deliveries, compliance noise and customer-record errors across Asia Pacific businesses.
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The move lets larger customers keep AI-built apps inside their own MongoDB Atlas environments, easing deployment and governance concerns.
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