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Zeller launches Terminal 1x to cut Aussie merchant costs
Digital Transformation

Zeller launches Terminal 1x to cut Aussie merchant costs

Zeller rolls out Terminal 1x for Australian merchants, bundling POS and payments in one device to tackle rising fixed costs.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Auticon report says neurodiverse teams boost performance
Human Capital Management

Auticon report says neurodiverse teams boost performance

Auticon says neurodiverse teams improved performance and wellbeing in 2025, as its report highlights stronger client outcomes and Australia's autistic employment gap.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Last month
Webull Australia cuts fees to zero across key markets
Fintech

Webull Australia cuts fees to zero across key markets

Webull Australia extends zero-commission trading to Hong Kong and China A-Shares, intensifying fee pressure on app-based rivals.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Abbott launches tiny Libre 3 Plus diabetes monitor
Health Technologies

Abbott launches tiny Libre 3 Plus diabetes monitor

Abbott's new glucose monitor promises a discreet upgrade for diabetics, with smartphone readings, 15-day wear and pump integration in Australia.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Zenobē pledges AUD $100 million for electric trucks
Cartech

Zenobē pledges AUD $100 million for electric trucks

Zenobē offers AUD $100 million to speed Australia's heavy electric truck rollout, with charging, battery and planning support aimed at cost parity with diesel.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
Young Australians drive surge in wellness technology use
Health Technologies

Young Australians drive surge in wellness technology use

Young Australians lead rapid adoption of wellness tech, with red light therapy, blue light blockers and infrared saunas gaining ground.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
BRX launches CM.OSX with McKinnon to guide AI marketing
Digital Transformation

BRX launches CM.OSX with McKinnon to guide AI marketing

BRX Group has launched CM.OSX to help marketing chiefs adopt AI and automation, appointing Alison McKinnon as founding Managing Partner.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Loyalty association launches AI & behaviour courses
Digital Transformation

Loyalty association launches AI & behaviour courses

Australian Loyalty Association rolls out executive training on programme economics, AI-driven shopping and behavioural science as households tighten budgets.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Australian marketers split over AI visibility ownership
Customer Experience

Australian marketers split over AI visibility ownership

Australian marketers split over who should own AI visibility, as 84% of leaders report fragmented responsibility and rising reputational risk.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
RBA bans card surcharges and cuts fees in major overhaul
Fintech

RBA bans card surcharges and cuts fees in major overhaul

Australia's central bank will outlaw card surcharges and squeeze interchange fees, forcing merchants, banks and payment firms to rethink costs.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026
Robotics push could add AUD $201 billion to GDP by 2040
Robotics

Robotics push could add AUD $201 billion to GDP by 2040

Australia robotics investment could add AUD $201 billion to GDP by 2040, with ACIL Allen modelling pointing to higher wages and 128,900 jobs a year.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2026
Recludo takes majority stake in Melbourne broker Astar
Fintech

Recludo takes majority stake in Melbourne broker Astar

Recludo deepens Melbourne mortgage push with 51% Astar Financial buy as it lifts residential loan book to GBP £3 billion.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2026
BizCover launches business insurance quotes inside ChatGPT
Data Protection

BizCover launches business insurance quotes inside ChatGPT

BizCover brings SME insurance quoting into ChatGPT as Australia's small-business cover market tests a new AI-driven distribution channel.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2026
Australians split shopping across retailers to chase value
Customer Experience

Australians split shopping across retailers to chase value

Households under cost pressure are spreading purchases across multiple outlets, while promotions, online research and store visits shape buying decisions.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Mon, 30th Mar 2026
Bon Charge™ launches recharge sale with AUD $500 off
eCommerce

Bon Charge™ launches recharge sale with AUD $500 off

Bon Charge™ cuts prices on wellness gadgets by up to AUD $500 as survey data highlights strong demand for red light therapy among younger Australians.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Mar 2026
Zoho & ManageEngine open Sydney office for ANZ push
Customer Relationship Management

Zoho & ManageEngine open Sydney office for ANZ push

Zoho and ManageEngine open Sydney hub to double ANZ team, court enterprise and government clients, and pitch AI as a growth lever.

By Adam Zuchetti • 5 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2026
Australian SMEs keep hiring despite tougher conditions
Agricultural Technology

Australian SMEs keep hiring despite tougher conditions

Australian SMEs defy weak sentiment to lift hiring 6.8%, while AI job ads surge 13-fold and construction and trades lead wage growth.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2026
Amazon launches free AI training for Australian schools
Digital Transformation

Amazon launches free AI training for Australian schools

Amazon and Tech Futures Australia roll out free AI training and classroom tools for Australian schools, after research found teachers keen but under-resourced.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2026
Tineco tops wet & dry vacuum market for fourth year
Smart Home

Tineco tops wet & dry vacuum market for fourth year

Tineco keeps global lead in household wet and dry vacuum cleaners as Euromonitor again places it first, with a 35% market share in 2025.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2026