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Australian Stories

Australian stories

Amber Technology adds James by Sonance Wedge X speakers

Australian integrators now have a custom-built option for discreet wall-ceiling audio, with mounting hardware included to simplify installations.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week

Fintech

Nexo launches crypto-backed credit lines in Australia

Eligible Australians can now borrow against cryptocurrency without selling it, as the product sits under the country's consumer credit rules.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week

Agricultural Technology

Cropify AI lentil grading to go commercial this harvest

Endorsement from grain traders could speed adoption of AI grading as pulse growers face faster, more consistent assessments this harvest.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week

Fintech

Macropod's AUDM lands on LMAX for institutional use

Institutional clients in more than 100 countries can now trade an Australian dollar stablecoin as Macropod broadens AUDM beyond retail venues.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week

Unified Communications

Logitech says audio accuracy key as AI voice dictation grows

Poor audio can now mean costlier AI mistakes as voice dictation spreads through Australian offices and opens new hardware demands.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week

Artificial Intelligence

ACTivate Capital backs Seitec's AUD $4m defence deal

The funding will help Seitec expand overseas and grow its Canberra team as demand rises for defence tech with export potential.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week

Data Protection

EZVIZ launches smart home security range in Australia

Australian households can now buy battery cameras and smart locks without monthly fees, as EZVIZ widens its security range nationwide.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Last week

Digital Transformation

HERE & NSW Rural Fire Service expand fire trail routing

More than 60,000km of fire trails have been added to emergency routing, helping NSW Rural Fire Service crews reach remote incidents faster.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week

Risk & Compliance

Hatch launches LayerSense for inspecting ageing assets

Operators of ageing heavy industrial assets could spot hidden corrosion and cracks earlier, reducing the risk of failures and unplanned outages.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week

Manufacturing

Mercury Walch boosts Hobart label output with new press

Higher speeds and wider label capabilities should help Mercury Walch keep more work in Tasmania and cut turnaround times for local customers.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week

Global Stories

Australian stories

Virtualisation

SUSE targets Australia's sovereignty rules with AI roadmap

Compliance hurdles are stalling 43% of enterprise AI projects, as stricter sovereignty and cyber rules reshape Australian infrastructure plans.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Last week

Data Protection

Doctor unveils AI governance test for human parity

New checks could help firms prove AI decisions match qualified experts, as regulators and boards face rising scrutiny over automated calls.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Last week

Software-as-a-Service

Question marks over valuation as Canva makes AI pivot

Lower revenues and higher AI costs are challenges for Australian design software company Canva to maintain growth as it mulls IPO.

By David Shilovsky • 4 min read • Last week

Partner Programmes

Gallagher returns to Queensland with security forum

The Brisbane event will give installers and customers direct access to Gallagher's executives and specialists on integration, critical assets and support.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last week

Data Protection

Jamf launches native AI governance controls for Mac in ANZ

IT teams in Australia and New Zealand can now police AI apps on managed Macs as Jamf adds endpoint-level controls and audit reporting.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Last week

Hybrid Cloud

Adfinis wins SUSE INNOVATE status for OpenBao work

The accreditation strengthens Adfinis's hand with customers seeking secure open source tools for hybrid cloud systems and digital sovereignty.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week

DataCentre infrastructure

Castrol cooling fluids win NVIDIA validation for AI

The validation could help data centre operators choose cooler fluids that cut maintenance risk as AI hardware packs more heat into racks.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week

Venture Capital

Northleaf closes USD $450 million asset-based fund

The close gives Northleaf fresh firepower to back specialist receivables and royalty deals as private credit firms hunt for new income sources.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week

Virtualisation

Nakivo names EMEA largest region as revenue rises 10%

EMEA generated 55% of NAKIVO's quarterly revenue as the backup software maker added customers and partners across 190 countries.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week

Stories from Other Regions

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Digital Transformation

iGoDirect names Greg Duncan to lead New Zealand push

The appointment comes as iGoDirect targets faster growth in New Zealand's expanding corporate gift card market, forecast at NZD $2.25 billion by 2028.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last week

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