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Optoma launches high brightness UHC70LV projector
Australian Dollar

Optoma launches high brightness UHC70LV projector

Optoma has launched the UHC70LV, the world's first Dolby-certified high brightness home projector, priced at AUD $7,999 with 4K UHD and HDR10+ support.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
Most Australians slow to adopt EVs & assisted driving tech
Cartech

Most Australians slow to adopt EVs & assisted driving tech

Most Australians have assisted driving tech but few use it; interest in EVs falls amid battery, cost, and resale worries, says mycar Mobility Index.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Mon, 23rd Jun 2025

Global Stories

Mastercard names Richard Wormald Asia Pacific president from 2026
Fintech

Mastercard names Richard Wormald Asia Pacific president from 2026

Mastercard will appoint Richard Wormald as Asia Pacific president in 2026, succeeding Ari Sarker who moves to an advisory role after a decade leading the region.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Aug 2025
Adaptiv appoints Nikolai Blackie CTO to drive AI & growth
Digital Transformation

Adaptiv appoints Nikolai Blackie CTO to drive AI & growth

Adaptiv has named co-founder Nikolai Blackie as CTO to lead AI-driven growth and expand its data integration services across Australasia.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Aug 2025
Oura app enhances Pregnancy Insights with personalised tracking
Biometrics

Oura app enhances Pregnancy Insights with personalised tracking

ŌURA app enhances its Pregnancy Insights with personalised tracking of key biometrics, helping women navigate pregnancy in real time across Australia and New Zealand.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 13th Aug 2025
NP Digital Australia reports record H1 2025 with AI investment
Data Analytics

NP Digital Australia reports record H1 2025 with AI investment

NP Digital Australia achieved a record H1 2025, onboarding eight new clients and boosting AI, analytics, and creative marketing capabilities nationwide.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Aug 2025
Sektor partners with SentinelOne to expand cybersecurity in ANZ
Firewalls

Sektor partners with SentinelOne to expand cybersecurity in ANZ

Sektor partners with SentinelOne to distribute AI-driven cybersecurity solutions across Australia and New Zealand, enhancing local data sovereignty and compliance.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Aug 2025
Chirag Modi named inaugural innovation intern at OpticIQ Lab
Generative AI

Chirag Modi named inaugural innovation intern at OpticIQ Lab

Chirag Modi, AI and Machine Learning MSc student, is the first innovation intern at Adelaide's OpticIQ Lab, blending academic study with security tech work.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Aug 2025
Exclusive: Oracle's Meredith Rowan on embracing AI agents to boost productivity
Software-as-a-Service

Exclusive: Oracle's Meredith Rowan on embracing AI agents to boost productivity

Enterprise finance teams in Australasia are adopting AI agents to automate manual tasks, boosting productivity and transforming finance leadership roles.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Fri, 11th Jul 2025
CCH iFirm adds AI, new features for Australasian accountants
Fintech

CCH iFirm adds AI, new features for Australasian accountants

Wolters Kluwer updates CCH iFirm platform with AI and new tools to boost efficiency and client management for accountants in Australia and New Zealand.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Jul 2025
Swyftx acquires Caleb & Brown to target wealthy US investors
Crypto

Swyftx acquires Caleb & Brown to target wealthy US investors

Swyftx is acquiring US crypto brokerage Caleb & Brown to target wealthy investors, marking the largest crypto acquisition in Australasian history.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 2nd Jul 2025
Wavelink appoints Danny Meadows to lead expansion in New Zealand
Storage

Wavelink appoints Danny Meadows to lead expansion in New Zealand

Wavelink has launched a local team in New Zealand, appointing Danny Meadows to lead its regional expansion and boost support for partners and vendors.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Jul 2025
Reality check: Lenovo's enterprise predictions for 2025 under the microscope
Ransomware

Reality check: Lenovo's enterprise predictions for 2025 under the microscope

Organisations in ANZ rapidly boost AI spending and sustainability efforts, while cybersecurity becomes a top priority amid rising threats and regulations.

By Sean Mitchell • 7 min read • Mon, 23rd Jun 2025
DataSentinel appoints Peter Ward to boost Australian services
Data Analytics

DataSentinel appoints Peter Ward to boost Australian services

DataSentinel has appointed data expert Peter Ward as Strategic Advisor to strengthen its Australian services amid rising demand for specialist data analytics.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025
AI fraud detection & whistleblower system launched in Australasia
Data Analytics

AI fraud detection & whistleblower system launched in Australasia

Report It Now and Accord Analytics have launched an AI-driven fraud detection and whistleblower system across Australasia to tackle rising fraud.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Desmond Ling appointed managing director NZ to lead MacGear
Supply Chain

Desmond Ling appointed managing director NZ to lead MacGear

Desmond Ling has been appointed managing director of MacGear New Zealand, bringing extensive experience to lead the tech distributor's growth and partnerships.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 28th Jul 2025
Circuitwise expands in New Zealand with Assembly Specialists deal
Physical Security

Circuitwise expands in New Zealand with Assembly Specialists deal

Circuitwise Group is set to expand in New Zealand by acquiring Christchurch-based Assembly Specialists, its second acquisition in the country this year.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Jul 2025