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Global business hotel bookings fell 5.35% in H1 2025, led by a 10.65% US decline amid tariff uncertainty and reduced advance planning.

Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise has launched its Rainbow Hub cloud platform in Australia, enhancing unified communications for businesses via local partnerships.

Microsoft aims to complete its quantum-safe security rollout by 2033, integrating post-quantum cryptography across Windows, Azure and Microsoft 365 to counter future threats.

Blackline Safety expands in-house quality assurance at Calgary facility, boosting testing to ensure reliability for workers worldwide across 75 countries.

Taranaki's Huski sees global sales soar as its ice-free champagne coolers become top sellers amid record heatwaves worldwide.

Nexxen boosts its Australian TV Intelligence with data from 1.9m VIDAA smart TVs, enhancing ad targeting via AI-powered insights on linear and streaming TV.

Michio Kondo will become CEO of Fujifilm Australia in mid-2025, succeeding Richie Matoba and leading operations across Australia and New Zealand.

Healix International has opened a Melbourne office to expand its Asia-Pacific presence, boosting regional support and recruiting local security and medical experts.

Chris Morrissey, founder of Ever Nimble, is named 2025 WA Pearcey Entrepreneur of the Year for transforming IT and cybersecurity services.

Cloudflare's Q2 2025 report reveals a sharp rise in global internet shutdowns from government actions, outages, cable damage and cyberattacks, hitting multiple countries.

Many firms neglect printer security, with just 36% updating firmware promptly, exposing sensitive data to cyber threats, says HP Wolf Security report.

Temu has opened its Local Seller Program to all Australian businesses, offering a new, low-cost way to reach millions of shoppers with local inventory.

Google's Veo 3 AI model creates HD videos with realistic audio from text prompts, revolutionising video content creation for creatives and businesses alike.

LG has launched Radio Optimism, an AI-powered music platform designed to foster deeper digital bonds amid growing social disconnection worldwide.

Meta and Oakley launch AI-powered sports glasses starting at USD $399, featuring a 3K camera, AI assistant, and water resistance for athletes worldwide.

Zitcha appoints Tony Karp as Group COO to drive global growth, reinforcing leadership amid expansion in APAC and North America retail media markets.

Australia ranks eighth globally for life-work balance in 2025, boasting the highest minimum wage and shorter average work hours among top economies.

Canadian moving service marketplace Top Move rebrands as Wise Move to unify its brand and expand globally with a transparent, digital-first platform.

Evergreen marks its 100th managed IT services acquisition with Australia's REDD, surpassing $1 billion revenue, while expanding globally.

Ignition is developing an AI tool to help service businesses set smarter prices using real billing data, aiming to boost confidence and optimise revenues.