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Voitec appointed to distribute Heedify Teams console in ANZ
Unified Communications

Voitec appointed to distribute Heedify Teams console in ANZ

Voitec is now the official distributor of Heedify's Microsoft Teams attendant console in Australia and New Zealand, enhancing frontline communication efficiency.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Jun 2025
Yahoo DSP expands Media Tonic partnership to support Victoria
Marketing Technologies

Yahoo DSP expands Media Tonic partnership to support Victoria

Yahoo DSP has expanded its partnership with Media Tonic to support independent media agencies in Victoria, enhancing digital media services and sales coverage.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Jun 2025
Amplitude unveils AI Agents to automate digital product growth
Data Analytics

Amplitude unveils AI Agents to automate digital product growth

Amplitude launches AI Agents to automate product development tasks, boosting efficiency and improving digital product growth across organisations.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2025
Rugby Australia launches digital ticketing for Lions Tour 2025
Sports Technology

Rugby Australia launches digital ticketing for Lions Tour 2025

Rugby Australia will use Tixserve's digital-only ticketing for the 2025 British and Irish Lions Tour, enhancing fan experience with secure, app-based tickets.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2025
Evergreen acquires REDD, celebrates $1 billion revenue milestone
Mergers and Acquisitions

Evergreen acquires REDD, celebrates $1 billion revenue milestone

Evergreen marks its 100th managed IT services acquisition with Australia's REDD, surpassing $1 billion revenue, while expanding globally.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2025
Ignition unveils AI tool to help businesses set smarter prices
Software-as-a-Service

Ignition unveils AI tool to help businesses set smarter prices

Ignition is developing an AI tool to help service businesses set smarter prices using real billing data, aiming to boost confidence and optimise revenues.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2025
Exclusive: Why cyber leaders must think like business leaders in APAC
Malware

Exclusive: Why cyber leaders must think like business leaders in APAC

Cybersecurity leaders in APAC must blend technical skills with business insight to align cyber risks with enterprise goals, says Check Point's Jayant Dave.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2025
NEXTDC unveils AUD $2 billion AI campus in Melbourne push
Hyperscale

NEXTDC unveils AUD $2 billion AI campus in Melbourne push

NEXTDC will invest AUD $2 billion in the M4 AI campus at Melbourne's Fishermans Bend, creating a hub for sovereign AI, defence, and advanced technology workloads.

By Sean Mitchell • 7 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2025
Exclusive: CIOs push back on SAP upgrade deadline amid cost fears
Digital Transformation

Exclusive: CIOs push back on SAP upgrade deadline amid cost fears

CIOs resist SAP's S/4HANA upgrade deadline, citing high costs and risks, while exploring third-party support and innovation beyond the vendor's roadmap.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2025
AI boosts customer service happiness as global wellbeing falls
Unified Communications

AI boosts customer service happiness as global wellbeing falls

Global happiness falls to 58% in 2025, yet customer service satisfaction rises, boosted by growing trust in AI-powered support worldwide.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2025
Diligent adds AI tools to Entities for faster, smarter governance
Risk & Compliance

Diligent adds AI tools to Entities for faster, smarter governance

Diligent has enhanced its Entities software with AI tools for smarter governance, integrating features like AI report generation and Microsoft Teams access.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2025
Acronis appoints new ANZ leaders to drive regional growth & security
Data Protection

Acronis appoints new ANZ leaders to drive regional growth & security

Acronis appoints Terry Christie and Pete Bouris to lead ANZ growth, boosting cybersecurity platform adoption amid rapid market expansion and rising demand.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Australian stories

Amazon Business launches in Australia to help cut SMB costs
Supply Chain

Amazon Business launches in Australia to help cut SMB costs

Amazon Business has launched in Australia, offering SMBs business-only pricing and discounts to help reduce rising operating costs amid tough economic conditions.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Jun 2025
CloudTech raises AUD $14 million to launch digital asset custody
Encryption

CloudTech raises AUD $14 million to launch digital asset custody

CloudTech Group raises AUD $14 million, largely in Bitcoin and USDT, to launch institutional digital asset custody and expand its blockchain platform.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2025
Central Coast Council deploys remote vehicle for record sewer scan
LiDAR

Central Coast Council deploys remote vehicle for record sewer scan

Central Coast Council used a remote-controlled vehicle with LiDAR and 360° CCTV to scan a 640m sewer stretch, enhancing safety and efficiency in inspections.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2025
Australian employers maintain strong demand for skilled migrants
Human Capital Management

Australian employers maintain strong demand for skilled migrants

Seventy-two per cent of Australian employers have hired skilled migrants recently, reflecting ongoing reliance on overseas talent to address local skill shortages.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2025
Exclusive: How 'essential' internships are easing Australia's tech skills shortage
Artificial Intelligence

Exclusive: How 'essential' internships are easing Australia's tech skills shortage

Australian universities and tech firms are partnering on immersive internships to bridge the 1.3 million tech skills gap by 2030 and boost job readiness.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2025
True Alliance taps Celonis & TEC150 for procurement overhaul
Risk & Compliance

True Alliance taps Celonis & TEC150 for procurement overhaul

Sydney-based True Alliance partners with Celonis and TEC150 to revamp procurement, boosting compliance and controls using Celonis' Process Intelligence platform.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2025