Manufacturers back PLM as top data source for AI agents
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Australian stories
Australia jobless rise does not signal labour weakening
The slight lift to 4.5% in July was mostly rounding, with labour demand still holding up enough to avoid signalling a broad slowdown.
Nexo launches crypto-backed credit lines in Australia
Eligible Australians can now borrow against cryptocurrency without selling it, as the product sits under the country's consumer credit rules.
Macropod's AUDM lands on LMAX for institutional use
Institutional clients in more than 100 countries can now trade an Australian dollar stablecoin as Macropod broadens AUDM beyond retail venues.
Infosys Aster named leader in marketing transformation
The recognition bolsters Infosys' pitch to enterprises seeking measurable returns as budget pressure and AI adoption reshape marketing services.
Solum Oceania launches Newton E-Paper retail posters
Retailers could turn static poster sites into sellable ad space as Solum Oceania rolls out battery-powered Newton E-Paper displays.
Mercury Walch boosts Hobart label output with new press
Higher speeds and wider label capabilities should help Mercury Walch keep more work in Tasmania and cut turnaround times for local customers.
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.
Editor Interviews
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Zendesk's outcome-based pricing balances AI with human touch
Businesses will pay only for closed support cases under Zendesk's new model, as the software group ties AI automation to human fallback.
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Cvent says event success lies in genuine human interaction
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ClickHouse customer base soars on back of AI demand
AI agents are driving a sharp rise in demand for the real-time data platform, which added 1000 customers early in 2026 to top 4000.
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SUSE targets Australia's industrial edge to drive growth
Australian miners, shippers and utilities could be next to benefit as SUSE pushes edge computing and AI inference beyond data centres.
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Reseda Group invests in Goodbuy's local credit union push
Credit unions could deepen small-business ties and member loyalty as Goodbuy's local rewards platform gains backing from Reseda Group.
TouchBistro launches handheld One for restaurant staff
Operators could cut wait times and hardware costs as the new handheld combines ordering, payments and receipt printing for full-service dining.
GoHalves opens applications for co-marketing platform
Startup aims to cut customer acquisition costs by pairing non-competing tech brands for joint campaigns as paid ads and cold outreach bite.
Merchants face internal fraud blind spot, report warns
Fewer than four in ten affected merchants are monitoring employee fraud, leaving seasonal hiring spikes to widen losses from chargebacks and refunds.
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Jamf launches native AI governance controls for Mac in ANZ
IT teams in Australia and New Zealand can now police AI apps on managed Macs as Jamf adds endpoint-level controls and audit reporting.
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SAP Concur launches AI tools for travel & expenses
Finance teams could cut manual work and tighten oversight as SAP Concur rolls out AI tools for approvals, cards and meeting planning.
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Infios named a leader in IDC MarketScape assessments
Rising fulfilment complexity is pushing manufacturers and retailers towards AI tools that can route stock, orders and delivery promises more effectively.
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Australian AI cloud spending set to jump to AUD $1.5bn
Australian businesses are set to lift AI cloud budgets sharply as production deployments drive demand for high-performance infrastructure.
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