Australian stories

Proofpoint warns that 36% of FIFA World Cup 2026 commercial partners still lack the strongest DMARC settings, leaving fans exposed to spoofed emails.

Geotab says fleet operators can cut fuel bills with telematics, driver rewards and data-led coaching as costs keep climbing.

FinTech Australia's 2026 Finnies shortlist spans payments, AI and web3, with 160 finalists and sector value touted at AUD $13.8 billion.

Stake rolls out in-app portfolio chart and stock-move summaries as it courts retail investors seeking clearer performance and market context.

Macropod's AUDM lands on OKX Australia as Drew Bradford and Kate Cooper revive NAB stablecoin ties in a push for faster payments.

Microsoft commits AUD $25 billion to expand Australian AI and cloud capacity, as it teams with Canberra on cyber defence and skills training.

VAST Data's latest funding round highlights booming demand for AI infrastructure, with backers betting on its data platform and global expansion plans.

Saviynt appoints Tim Wedande as Field Chief Technology Officer for Asia Pacific and Japan, with Melbourne base, to bolster identity security strategy.

Quantium joins Google Cloud's Gemini Enterprise push with a new AI practice aimed at moving enterprise agents from pilots into production.

Vanyar opens in Asia-Pacific and the Middle East with a specialist Palantir practice aimed at getting enterprise clients into production in weeks.

LevelBlue says unsanctioned AI agents are slipping into enterprise systems, creating a hidden governance and security blind spot for businesses.

Multimedia Technology expands into portable power with Cygnett deal, gaining exclusive Australian rights for power banks, solar panels and energy storage.

Adobe ANZ chief says AI is moving into production as customers in regulated sectors balance caution with rapid deployment and productivity gains.

Funlab extends Dayforce across Australia, New Zealand and the US, giving 2,500 staff one workforce system and cutting onboarding time by up to five days.

Canada's High Commissioner tours Genetec's Sydney Experience Centre as the Canadian security software firm expands its Australian footprint.

GoPro sets Australian and New Zealand prices for its Mission 1 series, with subscriber discounts and bundled accessories ahead of May release.

MiQ research finds consumers jump between screens and buying moments in minutes, prompting calls for a more flexible marketing model.

CommBank's new FX Barometer finds Australian companies and superannuation funds are hedging heavily, with exporters covering 86 per cent of exposure.

Island taps Hugh Darvall to drive APAC partner growth as demand rises for safer AI-enabled workspaces and a move away from legacy security tools.

Mercha deploys Decidr OS to automate custom sales proposals, turning a two-to-three-hour workflow into seconds for its 12-person team.