Melbourne stories - Page 4
Rise of AI Agents introduces new infosec risk: Okta
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Okta warns that surging numbers of uncontrolled AI agents pose a major identity and access risk as they become the new digital workforce.
Healthtech startup unveils approach to scaling with AI
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Australian healthtech AirHealth uses on-prem AI and cloud storage for real-time pollen forecasts, reshaping asthma and allergy care.
Tineco brings steam floor cleaner roadshow to Australia
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Tineco launches an Australian roadshow for its steam floor cleaners, with Melbourne and Sydney pop-ups and models from AUD $399 to AUD $1,499.
Scopey Onsite raises €523k to expand construction AI platform
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Scopey Onsite has raised EUR €523k in pre-seed funding to expand its AI-based construction reporting platform across Ireland, the UK and Australia.
Keeper & Williams F1 launch identity-first security push
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Keeper Security has kicked off a global identity-first cybersecurity campaign as it enters a third season backing the Atlassian Williams F1 team.
HCLTech backs new Melbourne Cobras with fan platform
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HCLTech will build a digital fan platform for new Hockey One side Melbourne Cobras, linking hockey audiences in Australia and India.
Samsung debuts Galaxy S26 & Buds4 with privacy focus
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wearables
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Samsung has launched its Galaxy S26 phones and Buds4 earbuds in Australia, highlighting on-device privacy tools, AI features and upgrade perks.
Xero adds AI analytics & cash flow forecasting in ANZ
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Xero launches AI-driven analytics and cash flow forecasting in ANZ, aiming to help small firms anticipate shocks and plan with richer data.
Platform consolidation the path to strategic compliance value - Workiva
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Consolidated GRC platforms are turning box-ticking compliance into strategic value, says Workiva, as AI raises the stakes on data quality.
Generate Summit unveils 2026 B2B marketer keynotes
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Generate Summit names first 2026 keynotes for its Sydney B2B marketer conference, promising hands-on sessions and a strict no-selling rule.
Persistent opens AI innovation centre in Melbourne
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Persistent has opened a Melbourne innovation hub to drive AI-led cloud modernisation and regional delivery for enterprise clients across ANZ.
Airwallex Yield tops USD $1bn as treasury product expands
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Airwallex hits USD $1bn in assets for its Yield product as it launches in the US, targeting SMEs seeking returns on operational cash.
Arcadian's AI integrations to save logistics firms USD $20m
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Arcadian's AI logistics integrations are set to deliver more than USD $20m in efficiency savings for four Australian operators.
Amperity hires Bridget Perry as Chief Marketing Officer
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Amperity names seasoned SaaS marketer Bridget Perry as CMO to drive global growth and sharpen its AI-focused customer data platform.
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.
Fast food chains drive record QSR growth across Australia
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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.
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.
Tech must swap office perks for real support for women
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Game rooms won't fix gender gaps; women need trust-based flexibility, robust leave and healthcare that match messy, real working lives.
Commvault urges identity-first cyber resilience in AI age
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Commvault tells SHIFT Melbourne that identity integrity and proven recovery must underpin cyber resilience as AI reshapes enterprise risk.