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HSBC launches HSBCnio for corporate clients in Asia
Digital Transformation

HSBC launches HSBCnio for corporate clients in Asia

Corporate treasurers in Asia can now access cash, payments and lending data inside their own workflows as HSBC rolls out HSBCnio across multiple markets.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • This month
Shopify launches Canvas AI workspace for store design
Software-as-a-Service

Shopify launches Canvas AI workspace for store design

Merchants can now tweak storefront layouts and code in one workspace, as Shopify rolls out Canvas to cut reliance on design expertise.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • This month
Australian firms lag in AI value despite rising spend
Robotics

Australian firms lag in AI value despite rising spend

Many Australian companies are still failing to translate rising AI budgets into measurable gains, with 37% showing no meaningful value.

By Raphael Veloso • 4 min read • This month
Alibaba Cloud expands global footprint with new AI tools
Digital Transformation

Alibaba Cloud expands global footprint with new AI tools

The move brings computing closer to customers as firms race to localise AI workloads and meet regional data rules.

By Raphael Veloso • 4 min read • This month
G Squared founders launch Mercantile Co. for agencies
Customer Experience

G Squared founders launch Mercantile Co. for agencies

The new parent company groups four specialist agencies under one roof, giving clients broader capabilities while keeping each brand distinct.

By Raphael Veloso • 4 min read • This month
Jabra launches retail headset & cloud management platform
Unified Communications

Jabra launches retail headset & cloud management platform

Retailers can now centralise headset fleets across stores as Jabra's new platform aims to cut IT support demands and speed frontline communications.

By Raphael Veloso • 4 min read • This month
B2Bpay launches platform to keep rent on credit cards
Fintech

B2Bpay launches platform to keep rent on credit cards

Renters could keep earning card rewards as surcharges and platform changes push more landlords to drop credit card payments.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • This month
Zetifi urges safety checks for lone workers on road
Risk & Compliance

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.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • This month
Webull Australia boosts Qantas Points for new traders
Fintech

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.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • This month
OpenAI adds plugin extensions across ChatGPT & Codex
Software-as-a-Service

OpenAI adds plugin extensions across ChatGPT & Codex

Developers can now build apps into ChatGPT and Codex, with OpenAI opening the door to sidebar tools, panels and file viewers.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • This month
OpenAI launches GPT-6.1 Sol as cheaper coding model
Software-as-a-Service

OpenAI launches GPT-6.1 Sol as cheaper coding model

Priced at one-fifth of GPT-6 Astra, the new model is aimed at developers and businesses seeking cheaper coding and automation tools.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • This month
OpenAI launches ChatGPT Space for team collaboration
Software-as-a-Service

OpenAI launches ChatGPT Space for team collaboration

Teams can now share projects and documents in ChatGPT, as OpenAI pushes the service deeper into everyday office workflows.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • This month
Half of Australians using AI to research purchases
Marketing Technologies

Half of Australians using AI to research purchases

Yet most shoppers still cross-check AI suggestions on Google or review sites before buying, according to new research.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • This month
Australia coffee sales fall as prices climb higher
Payment Technologies

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.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • This month
Supanova expands Leap partnership to boost ticketing
Data Analytics

Supanova expands Leap partnership to boost ticketing

The expanded deal has helped lift revenue 32% year on year as Supanova folds ticketing, marketing and event operations into one system.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month
Retail AI leaks sensitive data to unauthorised users
Malware

Retail AI leaks sensitive data to unauthorised users

Nearly one in 10 AI security alerts in retail involved systems exposing protected customer data to users without access, research found.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • This month
B2Bpay launches rent card payments service for tenants
Fintech

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.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month
LittleHorse adds AI agent tools & free serverless trial
Software-as-a-Service

LittleHorse adds AI agent tools & free serverless trial

The new release lowers the barrier for firms testing AI workflows, with pre-built workers, agent skills and a JavaScript SDK for developers.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month
AWS event in Newcastle targets North East tech SMEs
Software-as-a-Service

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.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • This month