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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.
Hello Clever urges businesses to add PayID options
The surcharge ban could squeeze merchants' margins unless they shift customers towards cheaper account-to-account payments, Hello Clever says.
Australia's salary budgets edge up to 3.6% in 2027
Employers are prioritising scarce skills and critical roles as pay rises stay broadly flat across Australia, Aon said.
Peacock Group opens Dandenong South site for Melbourne base
A single Melbourne base will house about 150 staff as Peacock Group expands its Victorian footprint by roughly two-thirds at Dandenong South.
Payment failures put AUD $3.1 billion retail sales at risk
Shoppers walk away within minutes when card systems fail, with outages now threatening AUD $3.1 billion in annual retail and hospitality sales.
Australia bans card payment surcharges on major networks
Shoppers will see fewer checkout fees on eftpos, Mastercard and Visa payments, though public holiday and weekend surcharges still apply.
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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AWS event in Newcastle targets North East tech SMEs
North East SMEs will get guidance on public sector contracts and cloud tools at a free Newcastle session with AWS and industry speakers.
Medow Health AI raises AUD $3.5 million for AI front desk
Missed calls in specialist clinics could now be triaged by software, as the company expands beyond note-taking into reception work.
Eagle Eye adds Divide By Zero to APAC partner programme
Retailers in Asia-Pacific will gain more choice over loyalty and personalisation systems as Eagle Eye broadens its partner network with Divide By Zero.
Mastercard launches SME report as firms prioritise stability
New research shows 68% of SMEs now value stability over rapid expansion, prompting Mastercard to add business tools and cyber support.
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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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Only 20% of services and IT leaders say AI beat expectations, prompting Certinia to add 14 agents to target clearer returns.
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