Melbourne stories - Page 2
Observability & AI spark Australia’s business edge
This month
Australian firms are turning observability from backroom monitor into strategic engine, fusing AI and data to drive growth and resilience.
Okta warns of AI security gaps across Asia Pacific
Last month
Okta warns APAC firms that rapid AI adoption is outpacing governance and identity controls, leaving “shadow AI” and non-human access unchecked.
AIB bakes AI literacy into revamped Australian MBA
Last month
Australian Institute of Business has overhauled its MBA to embed AI literacy, ethics and governance as central skills for future managers.
Melbourne to host Data Centre World & new AI awards
Last month
Melbourne will host Data Centre World in 2026, signalling Australia’s rising status as a global AI and data centre investment hub.
AutoGrab raises AUD $80m to drive UK, Europe expansion
Last month
AutoGrab secures AUD $80m Series B at AUD $230m valuation to fuel AI-powered automotive data expansion across the UK and Europe.
Openmarkets in USD $300m SPAC merger for Nasdaq listing
Last month
Sydney-based Openmarkets to go public on Nasdaq via USD $300m SPAC merger with Lake Superior, targeting completion in 2026.
AI security gaps expose ‘shadow AI’ risk in Australia
Last month
Australian firms race ahead with AI, yet weak governance and identity controls leave ‘shadow AI’ as a growing security blind spot.
Social enterprise opens data careers to neurodivergent
Last month
Australian Spatial Analytics has created over 230 data careers for young neurodivergent adults while delivering AUD $18 million in projects.
SMEs warned of hidden ‘productivity tax’ from IT sprawl
Last month
Australian SMEs risk a hidden productivity tax as fragmented IT oversight and tool sprawl quietly erode day-to-day business performance.
Amperity unveils tool to monetise first-party data
Last month
Amperity launches Audience Monetization, an AI-powered tool to package and sell permissioned first-party audiences to advertisers.
Propel-AIR 2.0 robotics sprint launches in Brisbane
Last month
Australia’s Propel-AIR 2.0 robotics sprint launches in Brisbane, uniting ARM Hub, MassRobotics and innovators for a week of AI showcases.
Vorwerk moves Australian Thermomix head office east
Last month
Vorwerk will shift its Australian Thermomix head office from Perth to Melbourne as eastern and southern states drive 85% of its revenue.
Kearney unveils new Asia Pacific leaders ahead of centenary
Last month
Kearney refreshes Asia Pacific leadership in ANZ, Japan, Malaysia and CMT as it prepares to enter its centenary year in 2026.
Outdoor Outlook app brings tailored weather adventures to NZ
Last month
Outdoor Outlook launches in New Zealand, giving trampers and other outdoor lovers personalised, colour-coded weather-based activity tips.
LVLY shortlisted for three Inside Retail awards 2026
Last month
Australian online florist LVLY is shortlisted in three customer service and online retail categories at the 2026 Inside Retail awards.
Knog boosts marketing output 20% with new digital hub
Last month
Cycling brand Knog lifts marketing productivity 20% after rolling out a centralised digital asset hub for teams and global partners.
Boroondara adopts Datacom Datascape for council revamp
Last month
Boroondara selects Datacom Datascape to overhaul property, rates and permits systems, aiming for streamlined services and future AI automation.
V2 AI adds Nick & Ebony Williams to leadership team
Last month
V2 AI bolsters Asia-Pacific leadership, appointing Nick Williams as Partner and Ebony Williams as Director of Alliances to drive AI growth.
Datadobi names Daniel Esposito VP to drive alliances
Last month
Datadobi promotes Daniel Esposito to lead global alliances, targeting services-led partners for unstructured data and governance projects.
Amperity unveils AI agent to build live customer journeys
Last month
Amperity has debuted an AI Customer Data Agent that turns natural-language prompts into live segments and customer journeys for marketers.