Australian stories - Page 8
Why some brands seem “everywhere” online (and others don't exist)
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Brands that dominate search and social share a deliberate strategy, while quieter rivals often lack the consistency, authority and distribution to be seen.
Samsung unveils 2026 home audio range in Australia
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Samsung broadens its Australian audio push with minimalist wireless speakers, upgraded Q-Series soundbars and portable towers for homes and gatherings.
The AI risk hiding in your finance team's browser tabs
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Finance chiefs warned over shadow AI as staff paste ERP data into consumer tools, risking model training and bypassing governance.
Peacock Bros RFID cuts box retrieval to one worker
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Peacock Bros' RFID rollout lets a global records company find tagged boxes with one worker, replacing forklift searches across Australia and New Zealand.
Caruso wins $9.3M funding, scales AI fund services
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Caruso lands AUD $9.3 million from Icehouse Ventures and GD1 as Centuria joins 80-plus clients using its AI-native fund administration platform.
Inde wins ISO 27001 certification after security audit
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Inde's security chief says the certification will boost customer confidence as the cloud services provider expands across Australia and New Zealand.
AI readiness illusion as data controls lag, Cloudera says
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Cloudera says most firms have embraced AI, but weak data governance, access controls and integration are still blocking real-world gains.
SiteMinder expands hotel platform for AI booking channels
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SiteMinder widens hotel distribution to AI booking tools as Demand Plus and Channels Plus link live rates to ChatGPT, Claude and partners.
What makes virtual offices a smart choice for startups
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Virtual offices help startups cut overheads, project credibility and adapt to remote work, making them a flexible base for growth.
Australia energy shock raises insolvency risk for firms
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Australia's energy shock deepens pressure on sole traders and smaller firms, with CreditorWatch flagging higher tax defaults and insolvency risk.
Operator XR launches portable VR counter-drone training
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Operator XR unveils portable Interceptor VR training for counter-drone teams as defence spending rises and agencies seek faster preparation.
Late same-day freight lifts costs as fuel surcharges rise
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MachShip says fuel surcharges have lifted Australian freight costs as same-day and next-day deliveries miss deadlines more often than standard services.
Adactin launches graduate programme to bridge IT skills gap
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Adactin rolls out graduate scheme as tech employers warn only 1% of surveyed employers say new IT graduates are job-ready.
Thryv launches AI lead tool for ANZ small businesses
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Thryv has rolled out Thryv AI Lead Flow in Australia and New Zealand, aiming to help small businesses capture enquiries, score prospects and automate follow-up.
Actionstep adds iManage integration for midsize law firms
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Actionstep and iManage team up to give midsize law firms a single workflow for matters, documents, governance and security.
Snom reports growth in key markets & product range
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Snom sees renewed momentum in Iberia and Asia-Pacific as it broadens its product line-up, deepens partner ties and steadies trading elsewhere.
Gigabyte bundles Surfshark One with AI laptops in ANZ
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Gigabyte pairs Surfshark One with select AERO X16 and GAMING A16 laptops in Australia and New Zealand to boost its AI PC pitch.
Australian confidence drops as fuel costs hit sentiment
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Australian business and household sentiment slumped after fuel costs jumped, with CreditorWatch warning of rising insolvency risks if oil markets stay strained.
ACAM launches search course as zero-click AI rises
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Australian Centre for AI in Marketing unveils four-week search strategy course as AI summaries drive fewer clicks and reshape brand visibility.
Intuit names Xero veteran Matthew Miles to lead APAC
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Intuit appoints Xero veteran Matthew Miles as Head of Product for APAC as it steps up investment in Australia and wider Asia Pacific.