Software sellers lag buyers on self-serve digital sales
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Australian firms lose time to repetitive admin work
Businesses risk wasting money on AI unless they first tackle the repetitive admin that is draining skilled staff time across departments.
WiseTech widens access to Evergreen eBills of Lading
Shippers and banks using WiseTech's network can now access Evergreen's electronic Bills of Lading within existing workflows, cutting delays.
Equifax Australia & Occubuy launch Open Score for renters
Renters' on-time payments could now count towards mortgage applications, as a new pilot aims to help thin-file borrowers prove creditworthiness.
DingGo enters commercial phase with Guidewire deal
The partnership could open access to more than 570 insurers in 43 countries as DingGo seeks live deployments of its crash management tools.
HTC VIVE launches Eagle AI smart glasses in Australia
Privacy safeguards and live translation features are designed to ease consumer concerns as the AUD $799 glasses enter Australia's smart eyewear market.
Byrdli launches bookable Oʻahu creator travel campaign
Travellers can now book the Oʻahu itinerary they see in creator content, giving Hawaiʻi Tourism Oceania clearer links between inspiration and sales.
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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AI is cutting manual triage in Interactive's cloud operations, where 40,000 device alerts a year now generate tickets and suggested fixes automatically.
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Big AI moves at Lendi Group, brokers and customers benefit
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AI's next cyber threat has arrived, identity security is key for survival
Australian businesses face faster, cheaper attacks as the ASD urges tighter control of privileged access and AI identities.
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Fraudsters are timing texts for lunch and Fridays, as MrBeast led impersonation scams in Malwarebytes' three-month global study.
Adyen partners Limitless Technology on Asia-Pacific payments
Online gifting shoppers across six Asia-Pacific markets should see fewer checkout errors as Limitless Technology shifts to one payment provider.
Dreame unveils smart home range at IFA 2026 in Berlin
The Berlin showcase signals Dreame's push to build a broader connected-home ecosystem in Australia and New Zealand beyond robot vacuums.
Forrester says answer engines now shape brand choice
Marketers may need to rethink search metrics as AI responses increasingly narrow buyers' shortlists before they reach a website.
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Sofiah Nichole Salivio
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Sofiah Nichole has balanced a dual passion for technical precision and the written word since 2017. Before diving into the world of Civil Engineering, she spent years navigating school press conferences and contributing to university publications, honing her skills as a versatile staff writer. Outside of her engineering labs, you can find her advocating for student voices and looking for the next great story to tell. She believes that whether you are building a bridge or a news report, the foundation must be rock solid.
Tom Richmond
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Originally from the Isle of Man, Tom has been contributing to our sites for a number of years. He loves sport, tech and cars. In his spare time, you’ll either find him on the golf course, playing football or test-driving a new car.
Anthony Caruana
Interview Editor
Anthony has been living and breathing technology since he was a child. He has contributed to almost every major technology publication in Australia as well as editing a few along the way. In his spare time, he likes to run, especially on trails, and plays Australian Rules football through the winter.
Damian Seeto
Gaming Contributor
Damian has been contributing to our sites since 2009 and is always available whenever a video game needs to be reviewed. Aside from being a big gamer, he is also one of biggest professional wrestling fans. Damian likes Star Wars, comic book movies and Metallica.
Darren Price
Consumer & Gaming Writer
Darren Price has been playing video games and messing with technology for 45 years. For the last fifteen years he’s been writing about games and tech, as well. He hates sport, but loves sports video games - which he puts down to a mixture of being annoyingly contrary and extremely lazy. Whilst he is completely tone deaf, he considers Rock Band to be his guilty pleasure. A geek from way back, Darren builds his own computers, collects comic books, owns several lightsabers and is a sucker for video-gaming merchandise.
David Shilovsky
Interview Editor
David joins us from a primarly sports reporting background, but has a keen interest across all facets of technology, especially any Apple product, the latest in OLED televisions and gaming consoles. He brings significant editorial experience to the role, with various digital and print publications on his CV. In his spare time, David enjoys watching or playing sport, playing video games and checking out live music.
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KAST launches Business stablecoin account for firms
Businesses trading internationally can now settle payments and payroll around the clock in stablecoins, as KAST targets 5,000 users by end-2026.
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Genesys unveils AI tools to orchestrate customer journeys
The shift could help companies manage AI-driven service queries more securely as Genesys adds governance and context across customer journeys.
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Blue Yonder named Verdantix leader in green quadrant
Customers could cut carbon and waste more easily as Verdantix praised Blue Yonder for embedding sustainability data into supply chain planning and execution.
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Gartner: firms shift growth to monetisation & platforms
Large firms are increasingly squeezing more revenue from existing assets as product innovation loses edge to copycat rivals and tighter capital scrutiny.
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