First Table raises NZD $12 million for global growth
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UST named Workato platinum partner for AI orchestration
The tie-up gives both firms a stronger pitch to enterprises struggling to connect legacy systems, data and AI workflows across operations.
University of Sydney gives campus-wide ChatGPT Edu access
The deal will give more than 70,000 students and staff institution-backed AI access, alongside safeguards and AUD $1 million for sustainability research.
Check Point named Gartner leader in hybrid mesh firewall
The ranking bolsters its pitch that enterprises need centralised controls as AI adoption widens attack surfaces across cloud and on-premise networks.
Savira launches free privacy tools for small firms
More than 100,000 small businesses are now in privacy regulators' sights as tougher rules push demand for cheaper compliance tools.
Belkin unveils semi-solid-state power banks for Australia
The new range aims to ease overheating concerns and stretch battery life as buyers demand slimmer chargers that can safely power phones and laptops.
Australian executives embrace AI but eye job moves
Most Australian leaders are using AI daily, but two-thirds are now planning to change jobs as flexibility and wellbeing outweigh pay.
Question marks over valuation as Canva makes AI pivot
Lower revenues and higher AI costs are challenges for Australian design software company Canva to maintain growth as it mulls IPO.
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Businesses are prioritising hybrid, open security systems to protect existing hardware investments while adopting cloud and AI tools more gradually.
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Workers in education and public service are confronting strikes and shrinking demand as AI starts replacing tasks once done by people.
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SMEC AI opens Pathfinder to 1,500 Australian founders
The free eight-week course could become Australia's largest AI founder programme, with small businesses most likely to lack in-house expertise.
Knowby gains G2 High Performer status in Fall 2026
Rising pressure on manufacturers to digitise instructions has helped Knowby secure G2 recognition across 18 reports in the latest cycle.
Catapult uses AI agents to speed up support worldwide
Support response times have fallen as the sports technology company lets AI triage routine queries for teams across 139 countries.
Rithum launches home app for remote heating control
The rollout gives homeowners remote access to heating, cooling and hot water, while keeping schedules running locally during internet outages.
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Check Point named Leader in Gartner hybrid mesh firewall
The ranking may bolster Check Point's push to sell AI-era protections into existing firewall estates as firms scramble for visibility over tool usage.
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The accolade could help Google win larger corporate contracts as businesses judge enterprise AI assistants on governance, integration and costs.
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Ripple Treasury expands GSmart AI for finance teams
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Growing demand for industrial cyber security tools has helped Nozomi retain the only second straight Gartner Peer Insights customer award in its category.
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