Australian stories
PepsiCo revamps APAC Greenhouse for startup rollouts
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agricultural technology
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supply chain
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PepsiCo tightens APAC startup programme to push proven technologies into supply chains, with five alumni set for commercial rollout trials.
Australia data centre growth shifts towards renewable power
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datacentre infrastructure
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ai
WinDC founder Andrew Sjoquist says Australia's data centre boom is being reshaped by grid bottlenecks, with AI facilities set to follow renewable power.
One-third of FIFA World Cup partners lack email protection
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data protection
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phishing
Proofpoint warns that 36% of FIFA World Cup 2026 commercial partners still lack the strongest DMARC settings, leaving fans exposed to spoofed emails.
Geotab: Now's the time to get a grip on fuel consumption
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supply chain
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power / energy
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fleet management
Geotab says fleet operators can cut fuel bills with telematics, driver rewards and data-led coaching as costs keep climbing.
FinTech Australia names Finnies finalists for 10th year
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data protection
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crypto
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fintech
FinTech Australia's 2026 Finnies shortlist spans payments, AI and web3, with 160 finalists and sector value touted at AUD $13.8 billion.
Stake adds portfolio chart & stock move explainers
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data analytics
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fintech
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cx
Stake rolls out in-app portfolio chart and stock-move summaries as it courts retail investors seeking clearer performance and market context.
Macropod lists Australian-dollar stablecoin AUDM on OKX
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crypto
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fintech
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blockchain
Macropod's AUDM lands on OKX Australia as Drew Bradford and Kate Cooper revive NAB stablecoin ties in a push for faster payments.
Microsoft to invest AUD $25 billion in Australia AI push
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semiconductors
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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 hits $30bn valuation after $1bn Series F round
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saas
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storage
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hyperscale
VAST Data's latest funding round highlights booming demand for AI infrastructure, with backers betting on its data platform and global expansion plans.
Saviynt names Tim Wedande APJ Field Chief Technology Officer
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saas
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digital transformation
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cloud security
Saviynt appoints Tim Wedande as Field Chief Technology Officer for Asia Pacific and Japan, with Melbourne base, to bolster identity security strategy.
Quantium launches Gemini Enterprise practice with Google
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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multi-cloud
Quantium joins Google Cloud's Gemini Enterprise push with a new AI practice aimed at moving enterprise agents from pilots into production.
Vanyar launches to help firms deploy Palantir faster
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saas
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Vanyar opens in Asia-Pacific and the Middle East with a specialist Palantir practice aimed at getting enterprise clients into production in weeks.
LevelBlue warns of GhostOps risk from rogue AI agents
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data protection
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digital transformation
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cloud security
LevelBlue says unsanctioned AI agents are slipping into enterprise systems, creating a hidden governance and security blind spot for businesses.
Multimedia Technology lands Cygnett Australian power deal
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partner programmes
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supply chain
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hybrid & remote work
Multimedia Technology expands into portable power with Cygnett deal, gaining exclusive Australian rights for power banks, solar panels and energy storage.
Exclusive: Adobe ANZ chief on AI adoption trends
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Adobe ANZ chief says AI is moving into production as customers in regulated sectors balance caution with rapid deployment and productivity gains.
Funlab expands Dayforce rollout across three countries
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digital transformation
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hcm
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risk & compliance
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 visits Genetec Sydney centre
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smart cities
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cx
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martech
Canada's High Commissioner tours Genetec's Sydney Experience Centre as the Canadian security software firm expands its Australian footprint.
GoPro sets Australian & New Zealand MISSION 1 prices
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content creation
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action camera
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creative technologies
GoPro sets Australian and New Zealand prices for its Mission 1 series, with subscriber discounts and bundled accessories ahead of May release.
MiQ says marketing funnel no longer matches consumers
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cx
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martech
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social media
MiQ research finds consumers jump between screens and buying moments in minutes, prompting calls for a more flexible marketing model.
CommBank barometer shows high FX hedging among firms
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risk & compliance
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australian dollar
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cba
CommBank's new FX Barometer finds Australian companies and superannuation funds are hedging heavily, with exporters covering 86 per cent of exposure.