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Australian business conditions weaken as sector gap widens
Rising oil prices and higher borrowing costs are squeezing retail and housing-linked firms, while mining continues to hold up.
Australia consumer confidence drops as rate hikes bite
Households and retailers face extra strain after confidence fell 2.7% in November, with mortgage holders hit hardest ahead of Christmas shopping.
Wise launches Everyday Account in Australia for relocators
Relocators and other customers can now manage Australian bills, salary payments and foreign currencies in one account, with fees removed on local AUD transfers.
Australian firms not ready for AI at scale, study warns
Only 8% of data and AI leaders said their information was ready for scale, as weak governance and skills gaps held back adoption.
TCL unveils Australian Christmas guide for premium TVs
Shoppers are being pitched large-screen sets and surround sound as TCL targets Australia's festive premium TV market with prices up to AUD $14,999.
Smartsheet wins Australian IRAP security assessment
The assessment should make it easier for Australian agencies and regulated firms to buy Smartsheet, after an independent review cleared its controls for sensitive data.
AI replacing entry-level roles sparks concerns for creative jobs
Fewer junior roles and weaker training pathways are leaving emerging creatives worried AI could stall careers before they properly begin.
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Apple's new Macs and OLED iPad mini arrive in Australia
Australian buyers can now choose between a touchscreen MacBook Pro, a new M6 model and a redesigned iPad mini from AUD $1,099.
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Smartsheet tackles execution drift in the age of AI agents
As AI agents speed up operations, firms are struggling to spot when day-to-day work drifts away from strategy and targets.
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First Digital: Agentic AI to reshape payment infrastructure
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Adobe expands Creative Agent across apps with new AI tools
The update gives designers and video editors more automated tools inside Adobe's main apps, while keeping manual control over files and edits.
Adobe expands Firefly with AI tools & creative agent
Users can now keep image, video and design work in one place as Adobe rolls out more AI tools and broader agent access in Firefly.
Adobe expands AI agents across Firefly & Creative Cloud
The updates broaden Adobe's AI tools for creators and marketers, with new assistants, partner models and Microsoft integrations now rolling out across its software.
Adobe unveils AI agents across Firefly & Creative Cloud at Max
Creative teams will get agent-based tools and new workflows as Adobe rolls out updates across Firefly, Creative Cloud and GenStudio.
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Analyst Insights
Industry research and analysis from leading firms.
Peak Insight appoints new hires after revenue surge
The Melbourne-based Cisco partner is expanding sales and services as FY26 revenue jumped 67 per cent and bookings surged.
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8x8 reports record USD $188 million revenue on AI surge
Paid AI usage among customers jumped 232% from a year earlier as 8x8 booked record quarterly service revenue of USD $188 million.
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Smartsheet adds AI agents & controls to work platform
The updates are designed to help businesses automate routine work while tightening oversight of AI use across their project data.
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Boomi named Gartner Visionary for AI agent platform
The recognition could help Boomi win enterprise buyers as firms race to govern AI agents, with Gartner's Visionary label boosting its profile.
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