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Vection buys DXLabs to expand Australia automation push
Digital Transformation

Vection buys DXLabs to expand Australia automation push

The deal is set to add immediate revenue and earnings, while keeping all DXLabs staff in place to support Vection’s Australian expansion.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2026
DroneShield opens European headquarters in Amsterdam
Drones

DroneShield opens European headquarters in Amsterdam

Europe accounted for nearly half of DroneShield's 2025 revenue, underscoring why the defence tech group is deepening its regional base in Amsterdam.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Mar 2026
OFX appoints Liz Lord to drive broader business offer
Digital Transformation

OFX appoints Liz Lord to drive broader business offer

OFX appoints former PayPal Australia marketer Liz Lord as chief marketing officer to spearhead its shift beyond cross-border payments.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2026
Ion Video unveils virtual structure for AI-driven clips
Hyperscale

Ion Video unveils virtual structure for AI-driven clips

Ion Video pitches virtual video structures to let AI recombine clips on demand, cutting repeated rendering and storage costs by up to 70%.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2026
Strong growth for Irish tech imports across Australia and New Zealand
Fintech

Strong growth for Irish tech imports across Australia and New Zealand

Irish tech exports to Australia and New Zealand have surged nearly 60% in five years, with Enterprise Ireland backing rapid sector growth.

By Donovan Jackson • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Mar 2026
Weebit Nano posts record H1 revenue on ReRAM deals
Semiconductors

Weebit Nano posts record H1 revenue on ReRAM deals

Weebit Nano posts record half-year revenue of AUD $5.6 million, boosted by major ReRAM licensing deals and reaffirmed FY26 outlook.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Mon, 2nd Mar 2026

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Webull Australia cuts fees to zero across key markets
Fintech

Webull Australia cuts fees to zero across key markets

Australian retail investors can now trade US, Hong Kong and China A-shares without brokerage fees, sharpening competition among app-based brokers.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2026
Atturra joins monō ai to push enterprise AI redesign
Digital Transformation

Atturra joins monō ai to push enterprise AI redesign

It could help large organisations move beyond pilots by redesigning workflows before automating them, Atturra says.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026
Infotrust buys Catalyst Cyber in AUD $5m federal push
Ransomware

Infotrust buys Catalyst Cyber in AUD $5m federal push

Infotrust to acquire Canberra cyber firm Catalyst Cyber in an AUD $5m deal, fast-tracking access to high-assurance federal government work.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2026
QBE names Reuben Lee to lead Asia transactional liability
Risk & Compliance

QBE names Reuben Lee to lead Asia transactional liability

QBE appoints Reuben Lee as Asia transactional liability lead, creating its first regional underwriting role to drive M&A insurance growth.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2026
Vection wins AUD $4m in Algho AI deals across Italy
Digital Transformation

Vection wins AUD $4m in Algho AI deals across Italy

Vection lands AUD $4m in new Algho AI contracts across Italy, expanding deployments in rail, healthcare, utilities and hospitality.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 17th Mar 2026
AI pressure rises as Australian startups face cash crunch
Digital Transformation

AI pressure rises as Australian startups face cash crunch

Australian startups face cash squeeze as AI hype drives costly pivots, shorter runway and delayed IPO plans, Carta research finds.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 17th Mar 2026
Acusensus adopts NetSuite to drive global ERP growth
Smart Cities

Acusensus adopts NetSuite to drive global ERP growth

Acusensus turns to Oracle NetSuite to unify global ERP, cutting month-end close by 60% and tripling invoices as it scales worldwide.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Mar 2026
QBE Re names Soichiro Tanaka Head of Southeast Asia
Risk & Compliance

QBE Re names Soichiro Tanaka Head of Southeast Asia

QBE Re appoints Soichiro Tanaka as its first Head of Southeast Asia, strengthening regional underwriting leadership from its Singapore hub.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Mar 2026
Scalare revenue surges 360% as founder platform scales
IT Industry

Scalare revenue surges 360% as founder platform scales

Scalare revenue jumps 360% to AUD $7.13 million as its integrated founder platform delivers first half of positive operating cash flow.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2026
Poems Australia launches broker-run online trading app
Fintech

Poems Australia launches broker-run online trading app

Phillip Capital Australia debuts Poems Australia, a broker-run trading app offering in-house execution, custody and access to 12 global markets.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Feb 2026
Infotrust sells Nexgen for AUD $50m to fund cyber push
Data Protection

Infotrust sells Nexgen for AUD $50m to fund cyber push

Infotrust sells its Nexgen cloud and communications unit for AUD $50m to bankroll acquisitions and double down on sovereign cyber security.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Feb 2026