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Siemens adds Setmetrics tech to energy efficiency modelling
Software-as-a-Service

Siemens adds Setmetrics tech to energy efficiency modelling

Siemens has acquired Setmetrics technology to enhance Brightly Software's energy efficiency modelling, pushing for more sustainability.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Data centre power market to hit USD $50.51bn on AI, telecoms push
Digital Transformation

Data centre power market to hit USD $50.51bn on AI, telecoms push

The global data centre power market is set to reach USD $50.51bn by 2030, driven by AI, telecoms growth, and strong sustainability goals worldwide.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Elephant Room launches tool to track BFCM retail campaign trends
Marketing Technologies

Elephant Room launches tool to track BFCM retail campaign trends

Elephant Room has launched the BFCM Benchmark Performance Index to help retailers optimise spend and campaign timing during the key Q4 sales period.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Nov 2025
Cyber fraud risks rise as focus shifts to obsolete technology
Multi-factor authentication

Cyber fraud risks rise as focus shifts to obsolete technology

Fraud risks rise as firms overlook obsolete tech; underinvestment in end-of-life IT assets could cost USD $27.1m per breach, warns Iron Mountain's Asia Pacific GM.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Mon, 17th Nov 2025
Therappai launches AI video therapy for 24/7 mental health care
Artificial Intelligence

Therappai launches AI video therapy for 24/7 mental health care

Therappai launches AI video therapy platform offering 24/7 access to virtual therapists, supporting CBT, DBT, and mindfulness for mental health care.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Nov 2025
Aussie shoppers embrace AI assistants to manage festive budgets
Generative AI

Aussie shoppers embrace AI assistants to manage festive budgets

Amid budget concerns, 61% of Aussie shoppers are turning to AI assistants to manage holiday gift buying and reduce spending stress this festive season.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 17th Nov 2025
Lisa Fong joins DEFEND as Chief Resilience Officer to boost cyber
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Lisa Fong joins DEFEND as Chief Resilience Officer to boost cyber

Lisa Fong joins DEFEND as Chief Resilience Officer, bringing nine years' public sector cyber expertise to enhance security across New Zealand and Australia.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Mon, 17th Nov 2025
Microsoft to enable in-country Copilot data processing by 2026
Hyperscale

Microsoft to enable in-country Copilot data processing by 2026

Microsoft will enable in-country data processing for Microsoft 365 Copilot interactions in 15 countries by 2026, enhancing control and regulatory compliance.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Sat, 15th Nov 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Australian stories

Lime launches new LimeBike & pricing in Sydney after milestone
Cartech

Lime launches new LimeBike & pricing in Sydney after milestone

Lime launches its next-generation LimeBike in Sydney with new pricing and safety features, marking the Southern Hemisphere debut amid one billion global rides.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Nov 2025
Why a circular economy could boost Australia's industrial competitiveness
Internet of Things

Why a circular economy could boost Australia's industrial competitiveness

Australia aims to double its circular economy by 2035, boosting industry competitiveness through recycling, AI, and sustainable supply chains.

By Matthew Addley • 4 min read • Mon, 17th Nov 2025
AI deepfakes fuel rise in celebrity scam losses for Australians
Physical Security

AI deepfakes fuel rise in celebrity scam losses for Australians

AI-driven deepfake scams using Aussie celebrities like Rebel Wilson cost victims an average of AUD $950, warns McAfee in rising influencer impersonation fraud.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Nov 2025
Why Australia's AI ambitions depend on smarter networks
Network Infrastructure

Why Australia's AI ambitions depend on smarter networks

Australia's AI growth is threatened by soaring data centre energy use, risking grid strain and emissions targets unless smarter networks are adopted.

By Ankur Jain • 4 min read • Mon, 17th Nov 2025
Greencross streamlines pet profiles with Boomi integration platform
Disaster Recovery

Greencross streamlines pet profiles with Boomi integration platform

Greencross Pet Wellness Company uses Boomi platform to centralise IT and personalise pet profiles across its 250+ Petbarn stores and 140 clinics in Australia.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Nov 2025
Murdoch & DXC launch AI internship to boost tech skills in WA
EduTech

Murdoch & DXC launch AI internship to boost tech skills in WA

Murdoch University and DXC Technology launch AI internship for WA undergraduates to gain practical skills and enhance job readiness in key local industries.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Nov 2025
Experts reveal why traditional accounts payable is dead
Data Analytics

Experts reveal why traditional accounts payable is dead

Advanced AI and automation are rendering traditional accounts payable obsolete, with CFOs now leading the shift to faster, more secure, data-driven finance processes.

By Sharon Nouh • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Nov 2025
Why Australian organisations must automate accounts payable now
Risk & Compliance

Why Australian organisations must automate accounts payable now

Australian companies must automate accounts payable to cut costs, reduce fraud risks, and improve cash flow visibility amid mounting pressure on finance teams.

By Sharon Nouh • 4 min read • Fri, 14th Nov 2025
Why remuneration disclosure breaches increased 695% last year
Document Management

Why remuneration disclosure breaches increased 695% last year

Remuneration disclosure breaches in Australian insurance broking soared 695% to 334 cases last year, spotlighting rising regulatory scrutiny and compliance gaps.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Nov 2025