Australian stories - Page 36
Shoppers ditch Australian brands over poor site search
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Shoddy search tools are driving Australians from favourite online retailers, with 72% abandoning brands and many paying rivals more.
Cicada opens 2026 Tech23 deep tech hunt across Australia
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Cicada opens applications for its 2026 Tech23 deep tech week, seeking 23 startups as alumni funding tops USD $280 million nationwide.
Trendy home renovations could slash Australian resale values
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Trendy home makeovers could cost Australians tens of thousands at resale, as buyers shun high-maintenance finishes and inflexible layouts.
Poor website search drives Australian shoppers away
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Australian shoppers are deserting online retailers over clunky site search, with many paying more elsewhere for AI‑style, natural language results.
Beyond symbolism: fixing tech's gender funding gap
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software
Women in tech are more visible and ambitious than ever, but unequal capital, fragmented support and poor data still block true equality.
How inclusive tech workplaces can empower more women
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Orange Business is tackling tech's gender gap with school outreach, inclusive hiring, upskilling and support for women-led startups.
Paving the way: SAS leaders inspiring the next generation of women in tech
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Female leaders at SAS Australia and New Zealand are mentoring, advocating and innovating to build pathways for the next generation in tech.
Microsoft warns of AI agent risks in Cyber Pulse brief
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manufacturing
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digital transformation
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physical security
Microsoft's new Cyber Pulse briefing warns ungoverned AI agents and 'double agents' pose rising security and compliance risks for firms.
Optus tests resilient 800GE link between Sydney & Perth
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Optus trials Asia's first end-to-end 800GE link between Sydney and Perth, using dual subsea and terrestrial paths for near-zero downtime.
If AI replaces jobs, which women lose first?
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AI threatens to displace millions of women in admin and service roles first, unless leaders fund inclusive reskilling and redefine work now.
Working better, not just harder: why inclusion is Australia's next productivity lever
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Australia's productivity hinges on AI skills for all, with inclusive training and leadership key to unlocking AUD $115 billion by 2030.
Malicious insider threats outpace negligence in Australia
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cloud security
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phishing
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Malicious insider threats now outpace negligence in Australia, as Mimecast warns rising AI-fuelled attacks are testing outdated security models.
Upwind ramps up APJ cloud security push from India
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data protection
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devops
Upwind boosts India hub and APJ cloud footprint as runtime security demand surges amid rising breaches and tighter regional regulations.
IWD: When we give access, we all gain
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On International Women's Day, Equinix backs women's digital inclusion, scaling WomenConnect and funding APAC programs to close tech gaps.
This IWD and beyond, let's elevate women into IT leadership
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As International Women's Day nears, leaders urge bold action to elevate more women into creative, influential roles across IT and technology.
Fast food chains drive record QSR growth across Australia
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location data
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Australia's fast food sector posts decade-high net growth, adding 250 QSR outlets in 2025 as Melbourne overtakes Sydney for store count.
Revolut unveils titanium Audi F1 card for fans in Australia
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Revolut launches titanium Audi F1 card in Australia for AUD $209.99, bundling fan rewards, events and a new 'Overtake' ad campaign.
The give to gain principle in high-performance tech environments
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In relentless tech cultures, leaders find that slowing down to mentor, volunteer and share knowledge can unlock far greater performance gains.
Scalare revenue surges 360% as founder platform scales
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Scalare revenue jumps 360% to AUD $7.13 million as its integrated founder platform delivers first half of positive operating cash flow.
FinTech Australia launches summit on open banking data
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FinTech Australia unveils Fintech Data Horizons Summit to spotlight real-world open banking and data sharing across key sectors in 2026.