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Buddybee.ai signs 356 agencies with USD $1.9m sales in two weeks
Digital Transformation

Buddybee.ai signs 356 agencies with USD $1.9m sales in two weeks

Buddybee.ai has secured USD $1.9m in sales and signed 356 real estate agencies within two weeks, offering AI-driven workflow automation across industries.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Sep 2025
Superannuation sector unites for major cyber security drill
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Superannuation sector unites for major cyber security drill

Australia's superannuation sector united in Operation Honey Bee II, a large-scale cyber security drill to enhance collective response against complex cyber threats.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Tue, 9th Sep 2025
Exclusive: Teradata CTO Louis Landry on AI and data strategy
Hybrid Cloud

Exclusive: Teradata CTO Louis Landry on AI and data strategy

Australian enterprises shift focus from AI hype to ROI and compliance, adopting hybrid cloud strategies amid rising costs and strict data sovereignty rules.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Tue, 9th Sep 2025
High Court to clarify legal definitions for digital assets
Crypto

High Court to clarify legal definitions for digital assets

Australia's High Court grants ASIC special leave to appeal over legal definitions of Block Earner's discontinued digital asset product, with costs ordered against ASIC.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 8th Sep 2025

Global Stories

Financial Services stories

Q4 appoints Lewis Black as CEO & founder Darrell Heaps as Chairman
Artificial Intelligence

Q4 appoints Lewis Black as CEO & founder Darrell Heaps as Chairman

Q4 appoints Lewis Black as CEO, with founder Darrell Heaps becoming Chairman to focus on AI strategy amid rapid growth in AI-driven investor relations.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Sep 2025
CMO roles in Fortune 500 decline as B2B firms lead the shift
Partner Programmes

CMO roles in Fortune 500 decline as B2B firms lead the shift

CMO roles in Fortune 500 firms have fallen from 63% to 58%, with B2B companies leading a decline in marketing leadership amid economic uncertainty.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Sep 2025
Nutanix named Leader again in 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant
Virtualisation

Nutanix named Leader again in 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant

Nutanix has been named a Leader in Gartner's 2025 Magic Quadrant for Distributed Hybrid Infrastructure for the second consecutive year.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Sep 2025
Binance & Franklin Templeton to create new digital asset tools
Crypto

Binance & Franklin Templeton to create new digital asset tools

Binance and Franklin Templeton partner to launch digital asset tools, merging crypto innovation with traditional investment for global investors.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Sep 2025
Kyndryl appoints Graeme Beardsell as Managing Director for A/NZ
Digital Transformation

Kyndryl appoints Graeme Beardsell as Managing Director for A/NZ

Kyndryl has named Graeme Beardsell as Managing Director for Australia and New Zealand to expand market presence and enhance customer value in the region.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Tue, 9th Sep 2025
Exclusive: Zoho eyes long-term ANZ growth with privacy-first push
Customer Experience

Exclusive: Zoho eyes long-term ANZ growth with privacy-first push

Zoho reports 20% growth in Australia and New Zealand, attributed to long-term strategy, product innovation, and focus on small businesses.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Tue, 9th Sep 2025
Kore.ai named leader in Gartner Magic Quadrant for AI platforms
Generative AI

Kore.ai named leader in Gartner Magic Quadrant for AI platforms

Kore.ai has been named a Leader in Gartner's 2025 Magic Quadrant for Conversational AI Platforms, praised for its adaptability and AI innovation.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 8th Sep 2025
Advent set to acquire Automic Group to drive expansion plans
Artificial Intelligence

Advent set to acquire Automic Group to drive expansion plans

Advent has agreed to acquire Automic Group, an Australasian investor administration platform, aiming to boost growth and global expansion plans.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Sun, 7th Sep 2025
Cato Networks acquires Aim Security, revenue tops USD $300 million
Firewalls

Cato Networks acquires Aim Security, revenue tops USD $300 million

Cato Networks acquires Aim Security to enhance AI security, surpassing USD $300 million annual revenue and raising USD $409 million in Series G funding.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Sep 2025
SailPoint & HCLTech forge AI-driven identity security alliance
Hybrid Cloud

SailPoint & HCLTech forge AI-driven identity security alliance

SailPoint and HCLTech have partnered to deliver AI-driven identity security solutions, aiding enterprises in managing digital identities across hybrid and multicloud environments.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Sep 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Financial Services stories

Exclusive: How Chorus' Express Connect is changing data centre connectivity in NZ
Hybrid Cloud

Exclusive: How Chorus' Express Connect is changing data centre connectivity in NZ

Chorus launches Express Connect, a carrier-neutral service offering near-instant, high-speed data centre connectivity with four-hour activation in New Zealand.

By Melania Watson • 6 min read • Thu, 11th Sep 2025
Insurers urged to modernise spreadsheet use for Solvency II
Risk & Compliance

Insurers urged to modernise spreadsheet use for Solvency II

Insurers urged to modernise spreadsheet use for Solvency II, adopting no-code platforms to enhance compliance and reduce risks in regulatory reporting.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Sun, 7th Sep 2025
Six Degrees launches managed SASE service with Fortinet tech
Firewalls

Six Degrees launches managed SASE service with Fortinet tech

Six Degrees launches Managed SASE service using Fortinet technology, offering secure, scalable connectivity with three tiers for UK businesses.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Sun, 7th Sep 2025