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JobAdder unveils AI tool to streamline hiring & uncover talent
Human Capital Management

JobAdder unveils AI tool to streamline hiring & uncover talent

JobAdder launches Adder Intelligence, an AI tool in Australia and New Zealand that automates hiring by uncovering talent and cutting recruitment time by 67%.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025
AARON Awards launched to honour AI-led commercial creativity
Artificial Intelligence

AARON Awards launched to honour AI-led commercial creativity

The AARON Awards have been launched globally to celebrate AI-led creativity in advertising, focusing on solo and small teams advancing commercial campaign innovation.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025
Amazon & university host event to boost girls in STEM careers
EduTech

Amazon & university host event to boost girls in STEM careers

Amazon, Western Sydney University and Camden Council launch Girls' Tech Day to inspire up to 900 girls in STEM careers across Western Sydney.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025
CommBank launches AI & cyber training to boost small business
Data Protection

CommBank launches AI & cyber training to boost small business

CommBank launches a national programme to boost AI and cybersecurity skills for over one million Australian small businesses, aiming to enhance productivity and resilience.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025
Amazon unveils Nova 2 AI models & launches custom Forge tools
DevOps

Amazon unveils Nova 2 AI models & launches custom Forge tools

Amazon launches Nova 2 AI suite with four new models and introduces Nova Forge for firms to create custom AI solutions tailored to diverse industries and tasks.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025
For China to lead in AI, it must first master its data foundation
Data Analytics

For China to lead in AI, it must first master its data foundation

China's vast data economy faces hurdles from poor data quality, prompting a push to build a clean, reliable foundation crucial for AI leadership.

By Edmund Ng • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025
Dan Jovevski joins FinTech Australia board to drive open banking
Fintech

Dan Jovevski joins FinTech Australia board to drive open banking

Dan Jovevski, founder of WeMoney, joins FinTech Australia's board to advance open banking and boost financial wellbeing across Australia's fintech sector.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025
Vistar Media launches free global DOOH creative certification
Digital Signage

Vistar Media launches free global DOOH creative certification

Vistar Media has launched a free global certification to boost marketers' skills in strategic creative for digital out-of-home advertising campaigns.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025
Brands boost BFCM revenue by 38% with creative ad expansion
Marketing Technologies

Brands boost BFCM revenue by 38% with creative ad expansion

Brands boosted Black Friday and Cyber Monday revenue by 38% year-on-year through varied creative ads, despite only a 13% rise in ad spend, analysis shows.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025
Black Friday searches hit 33.5bn as shoppers favour value & pets
Generative AI

Black Friday searches hit 33.5bn as shoppers favour value & pets

Black Friday searches hit 33.5bn, with pet products surging 81% and shoppers favouring value, wellness, and early deals over luxury goods this year.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025
PagerDuty achieves AWS resilience milestone to curb outages
Hyperscale

PagerDuty achieves AWS resilience milestone to curb outages

PagerDuty has earned the AWS Resilience Services Competency, proving its software aids firms in keeping critical systems operational and recovering fast from failures.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025
Explainer: How will AI Agents pay each other using the x402 payments protocol
Crypto

Explainer: How will AI Agents pay each other using the x402 payments protocol

The x402 protocol revives HTTP 402, enabling AI agents to make instant micropayments autonomously using crypto, transforming digital commerce in 2025.

By Melvin Hipolito • 6 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025
Retailers optimistic about AI but full deployment remains distant
Marketing Technologies

Retailers optimistic about AI but full deployment remains distant

Over two-thirds of retailers expect agentic AI to boost efficiency by 2026, but only 8% have fully integrated it into their operations so far.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025
2026: Ushering in a new era of adaptive identity that is business-critical
Digital Transformation

2026: Ushering in a new era of adaptive identity that is business-critical

As digital risks grow in Australia, 2026 will see adaptive identity become vital for securing every access point against advanced threats, including AI-driven attacks.

By Nam Lam • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Dec 2025
2026 Predictions: Marketing and ad trends across APAC
Marketing Technologies

2026 Predictions: Marketing and ad trends across APAC

In 2026, APAC's ad scene will focus on smarter multi-screen measurement, AI-driven campaign optimisation, and growing importance of Connected TV's home screen.

By Nexxen • 7 min read • Thu, 4th Dec 2025
Foxtel boosts live 4K sports streaming with Fastly CDN tech
Digital Entertainment

Foxtel boosts live 4K sports streaming with Fastly CDN tech

Foxtel enhances live 4K sports streaming for over a million viewers with Fastly's CDN, ensuring stable, high-quality broadcasts across Kayo Sports and Foxtel.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Dec 2025
Workday sees rapid growth in Australian payroll software adoption
Digital Transformation

Workday sees rapid growth in Australian payroll software adoption

Workday's payroll software gains traction in Australia with 60+ organisations adopting its platform to streamline compliance and boost efficiency by 2025.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Dec 2025
2026 trends: AI's impact on advertising strategy and execution
Data Analytics

2026 trends: AI's impact on advertising strategy and execution

Nexxen's AI suite nexAI will revolutionise 2026 advertising by enhancing planning, optimisation and real-time insights across TV and streaming platforms.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Dec 2025
US online sales hit USD $14.25 billion on Cyber Monday 2025
Gaming

US online sales hit USD $14.25 billion on Cyber Monday 2025

US online sales reached a record USD $14.25 billion on Cyber Monday 2025, driven by strong discounts and a surge in mobile shopping activity.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Dec 2025