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Lextech wins dual awards for digital mortgage innovation in 2025
Fintech

Lextech wins dual awards for digital mortgage innovation in 2025

Lextech clinched two 2025 Australian Business Awards for its innovative digital mortgage and legal services platform, enhancing lender and borrower experiences.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025
What's holding back Australia's industry? A lack of foresight
Digital Transformation

What's holding back Australia's industry? A lack of foresight

Australia's biggest industrial risk is poor foresight, as sectors rely on fragmented data over real-time insights to manage disruption and sustainability.

By Chris Lee • 4 min read • Tue, 2nd Dec 2025
Technology rebuilds trust & transparency in Australia's used-car market
DevOps

Technology rebuilds trust & transparency in Australia's used-car market

Technology is transforming Australia's AUD $118 billion used-car market by introducing data-driven pricing and digital inspections to boost trust and transparency.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Tyro Health unveils digital platform for home aged care reform
Risk & Compliance

Tyro Health unveils digital platform for home aged care reform

Tyro Health launches a certified digital platform to help Australian home aged care providers adapt smoothly to the new Support at Home funding system.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 27th Oct 2025

Global Stories

Digitisation stories

First Connect passes USD $500m milestone in GWP surge
Digital Transformation

First Connect passes USD $500m milestone in GWP surge

First Connect's digital insurance marketplace tops USD $500m in GWP, fuelled by rising demand from independent agents and carriers.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Thu, 8th Jan 2026
Astrikos AI secures Gorilla backing for global rollout
Smart Cities

Astrikos AI secures Gorilla backing for global rollout

Astrikos AI wins strategic backing from Gorilla to scale its S!aP platform and target fast-growing smart city and data centre markets.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Wed, 7th Jan 2026
WiseTech & Elm join forces on Saudi logistics tech
Software-as-a-Service

WiseTech & Elm join forces on Saudi logistics tech

WiseTech and Elm sign Saudi logistics tech memorandum to explore digital tools that boost efficiency, integration and customer experience.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Jan 2026
Subex unveils AI-powered brand to support intent-driven networks
Partner Programmes

Subex unveils AI-powered brand to support intent-driven networks

Subex unveils a new AI-powered brand to help telecom operators adopt proactive, intent-driven networks and enhance real-time business strategies.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Digitisation stories

European staff lose two days a week to office admin
Document Management

European staff lose two days a week to office admin

European office workers now lose nearly two days a week to admin, as leaders talk up automation but staff see little change on the ground.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 9th Jan 2026
Automation, on-device AI and operational visibility: The 2026 tech trends powering Canada's digital future
Data Protection

Automation, on-device AI and operational visibility: The 2026 tech trends powering Canada's digital future

Automation, on-device AI and smarter device management are set to transform Canada's frontline industries and redefine digital operations by 2026.

By Shash Anand • 4 min read • Fri, 19th Dec 2025
Kintone sales surge 36% to USD $65.8 million amid AI-driven growth
Software-as-a-Service

Kintone sales surge 36% to USD $65.8 million amid AI-driven growth

Kintone's sales rose 36% to USD $65.8 million in H1 2025, boosted by AI-driven tools and rising adoption in Japan and Southeast Asia.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Professor recognised for pioneering circular manufacturing methods
Robotics

Professor recognised for pioneering circular manufacturing methods

Lucas Hof wins Mitacs Innovation Award for advancing circular manufacturing methods, including 3D-printed recyclable shoes and textile recycling.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
CelcomDigi & Terengganu partner to advance digitalisation & AI
Digital Transformation

CelcomDigi & Terengganu partner to advance digitalisation & AI

CelcomDigi and Terengganu have partnered to digitalise 13 subsidiaries, advancing AI adoption and boosting Terengganu's technology-driven economy.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Oct 2025
RAD sets five-year plan to close digital divide for youth
Chorus

RAD sets five-year plan to close digital divide for youth

RAD sets a five-year plan to close Aotearoa's digital divide for youth through device access, digital skills, and systemic partnerships.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Oct 2025
383 Group & LION+MASON merge for AI-powered product design
Digital Transformation

383 Group & LION+MASON merge for AI-powered product design

383 Group and LION+MASON have merged to create a new firm focused on AI-driven, human-centred digital product design across Birmingham, Leeds and London.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2025
Kordia & Arqiva bring new cloud solutions to New Zealand media
Platform-as-a-Service

Kordia & Arqiva bring new cloud solutions to New Zealand media

Kordia partners with Arqiva to launch cloud-based media solutions in New Zealand, boosting broadcasters with scalable, cost-effective digital tools for five years.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Oct 2025
VSP One delivers 285% ROI & USD $1.1 million value to firms
Storage

VSP One delivers 285% ROI & USD $1.1 million value to firms

Enterprises using Hitachi Vantara's VSP One reported a 285% ROI and USD $1.1 million value, with benefits realised in just seven months, says Forrester.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 3rd Oct 2025