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DataSentinel appoints Peter Ward to boost Australian services
Data Analytics

DataSentinel appoints Peter Ward to boost Australian services

DataSentinel has appointed data expert Peter Ward as Strategic Advisor to strengthen its Australian services amid rising demand for specialist data analytics.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025
Consumers cut spending as inflation & tariffs hit groceries
Supply Chain

Consumers cut spending as inflation & tariffs hit groceries

Rising inflation and tariffs are forcing global consumers to cut grocery spending, shift to discount retailers, and reduce purchases across several retail categories.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025
Seeing Machines wins USD $1.2m deal for driver monitoring tech
Cartech

Seeing Machines wins USD $1.2m deal for driver monitoring tech

Seeing Machines has secured a USD $1.2 million deal to supply driver monitoring systems for a North American autonomous vehicle firm's test fleet expansion.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025
Why your export business should adopt AI-infused tax tech in FY2026
Fintech

Why your export business should adopt AI-infused tax tech in FY2026

Australian exporters using outdated tax software risk fines and delays; adopting AI-infused compliance tech in FY2026 offers speed and accuracy benefits.

By Chris Calverley • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025
Adrian Giecco named South Pacific Regional Director at Rockwell
Agricultural Technology

Adrian Giecco named South Pacific Regional Director at Rockwell

Adrian Giecco will become Rockwell Automation's South Pacific regional director from July 2025, overseeing operations across Australia, New Zealand and the region.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025
Australia ranked eighth globally for life-work balance in 2025
Parental leave

Australia ranked eighth globally for life-work balance in 2025

Australia ranks eighth globally for life-work balance in 2025, boasting the highest minimum wage and shorter average work hours among top economies.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025
AI fraud detection & whistleblower system launched in Australasia
Data Analytics

AI fraud detection & whistleblower system launched in Australasia

Report It Now and Accord Analytics have launched an AI-driven fraud detection and whistleblower system across Australasia to tackle rising fraud.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025
Organisations boost customer education but face scaling hurdles
EduTech

Organisations boost customer education but face scaling hurdles

New research shows 92% of firms plan to expand customer education in 2025, despite facing challenges scaling programmes and measuring their impact.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025
inTechnology marks 25th year with intechnology.com acquisition
Intechnology distribution

inTechnology marks 25th year with intechnology.com acquisition

inTechnology celebrates 25 years by acquiring intechnology.com, enhancing its global digital presence as it expands into North America and Asia Pacific.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Australian stories

Why your tech partner is key to surviving AML Tranche 2
Data Analytics

Why your tech partner is key to surviving AML Tranche 2

Australia's AML Tranche 2 starts July 2026, requiring firms to adopt advanced tech for compliance or risk fines of AUD $19,000 daily per breach.

By John Ahern • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025
Motorhome Republic launches PayTo for instant bank transfers
Customer Experience

Motorhome Republic launches PayTo for instant bank transfers

Motorhome Republic now offers PayTo for instant bank transfers in Australia, helping customers avoid card fees and speed up motorhome rental payments.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025
Optus faces $100 million penalty in sales tactics case
Digital Literacy

Optus faces $100 million penalty in sales tactics case

Optus faces a AUD $100 million penalty after admitting to selling unaffordable contracts to vulnerable consumers, including First Nations Australians.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025
EP Starter to be free for all Australian schools until 2025 end
EduTech

EP Starter to be free for all Australian schools until 2025 end

Education Perfect offers free EP Starter to all Australian secondary schools until end-2025, boosting accessible AI-driven assessment and personalised learning.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025
Nexxtap & Samsung launch Tap to Phone for seamless payments
Risk & Compliance

Nexxtap & Samsung launch Tap to Phone for seamless payments

Nexxtap and Samsung partner to launch Tap to Phone payment solution on Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro tablets, enabling seamless contactless transactions in Australia.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025
Digital insurance partnership targets underinsured young workers
Digital Transformation

Digital insurance partnership targets underinsured young workers

TAL and Cover Genius launch backd, a digital life and income protection insurance targeting underinsured young and gig economy workers in Australia.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025
Australian public sector ramps up GenAI amid security, skills gap
Virtualisation

Australian public sector ramps up GenAI amid security, skills gap

Australian public sector rapidly adopts generative AI, with 94% using it, but faces challenges in infrastructure, security, and skills development for success.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025
SmartHUB delivers cloud-native, secure archiving for compliance
Customer Relationship Management

SmartHUB delivers cloud-native, secure archiving for compliance

Smart Communications launches SmartHUB, a cloud-native archiving solution enhancing data access, security, and compliance for sectors like finance and telecom.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025