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Manuka AI strengthens its leadership with two senior hires to expand enterprise AI and data transformation services across Australia and New Zealand.

Outsized has launched Bench, a platform that rapidly connects finance firms in Australia with nearly 3,000 pre-vetted independent professionals on demand.

Aryaka has launched a revamped partner programme to accelerate global channel growth, boosting support and incentives for distributors and resellers worldwide.

Asia-Pacific leads global mobile app growth in 2025, with installs up 11% and gaming revenues hitting USD $66.7 billion, says Adjust report.

Two Australian startups, Mary Technology and Pluralis Research, join AWS AI Accelerator 2025, receiving up to USD $1m credits to boost generative AI innovations.

L'Oréal unveils ten startups shortlisted for its 2025 SAPMENA Beauty Tech Innovation Programme, competing to pilot projects and gain mentorship across 35 markets.

Mstack launches Chemstack AI, an AI-driven platform cutting chemical synthesis and commercialisation from 18 months to days amid supply chain woes.

Equinix will host landing stations for the new 5,000km SMAP subsea cable, linking Australia's east and west coasts with high-capacity, low-latency connectivity.

Firevault launches offline digital vault system to shield businesses and directors from rising cyber breach risks and hefty fines in the UK and worldwide.

Saudi fintech HALA has raised USD $157 million to expand SME services, launch new lending products, and support Vision 2030's economic goals.

Stricter returns policies deter 66% of global shoppers, with Millennials and Gen Z most likely to avoid retailers who enforce tighter rules, Blue Yonder survey finds.

Philip Walsh rejoins Middlebank Consulting Group as Associate, bringing extensive finance and operations expertise to enhance clients' supply chains and growth.

Norton has launched Dark Web and Social Media Monitoring tools for small businesses to combat a surge in cyber threats and data breaches globally.

Norton has enhanced its Small Business service with Dark Web and Social Media Monitoring to help firms counter rising cyber threats in 2025.

Retail leads AI satisfaction in EMEA with 96% success rate, while healthcare outspends all sectors but faces challenges, says Lenovo's CIO Playbook 2025 study.

Most Australian cybersecurity experts warn AI is boosting insider threats' sophistication, expecting a rise in incidents as 82% highlight increased effectiveness.

Blackline Safety secures first order from ADNOC for 1,000 gas detectors and 1,200 location beacons under a deal to supply up to 28,000 units and services.

AI and sovereign data laws drive global data centre market to an estimated $387 billion by 2025, reshaping infrastructure and energy use worldwide.

Blue Yonder expands with acquisitions and AI, securing major clients and boosting supply chain efficiency amid inflation and regulatory challenges in Q2 2025.

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