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The new face of cyber fraud: Why retailers must stop turning a blind eye
LinkedIn

The new face of cyber fraud: Why retailers must stop turning a blind eye

Cyber fraud in Australia targets international students via gift card scams, with retailers often failing to intervene during purchases worth hundreds or thousands.

By Mellissah Smith • 6 min read • Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
Small businesses are unsubscribing from their MarTech stack - And I don't blame them
Marketing Technologies

Small businesses are unsubscribing from their MarTech stack - And I don't blame them

Small businesses are cutting back on costly martech subscriptions, favouring simpler, local Australian software that better fits their needs and budgets.

By Mellissah Smith • 4 min read • Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
How underground data centres & agrovoltaics can power food security
Agricultural Technology

How underground data centres & agrovoltaics can power food security

New underground data centres paired with agrovoltaic farms and solar cooling offer a sustainable model supporting agriculture, food security and climate goals.

By Hiran Daluwatta • 5 min read • Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
AI search Is redefining retail performance and the future of work. Most retailers are not ready
Digital Transformation

AI search Is redefining retail performance and the future of work. Most retailers are not ready

AI-powered search is transforming retail, but 85% of Australian retailers are unprepared, risking visibility and growth as AI reshapes online shopping by 2026.

By JP Tucker • 4 min read • Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
AI transforms retail efficiency, slashing manual product tasks
Digital Transformation

AI transforms retail efficiency, slashing manual product tasks

AI is revolutionising retail by automating manual product tasks, enabling faster listings and freeing teams to enhance customer experience and boost sales.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
Fintech firms embrace AI, real-time payments & ESG for growth
Fintech

Fintech firms embrace AI, real-time payments & ESG for growth

Fintech firms in Australia, the UK and Singapore boost growth by adopting AI, real-time payments and ESG-focused strategies to thrive amid evolving markets.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
Data centres go underground with new sustainability plan
DataCentre infrastructure

Data centres go underground with new sustainability plan

Sustainable Integrated Data Farms fuse underground data centres, solar energy, and agrovoltaics to boost efficiency, food security and cut emissions.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
The future of Fintech & Martech: Work, tech, and sustainability in the tri-hub era
Digital Transformation

The future of Fintech & Martech: Work, tech, and sustainability in the tri-hub era

By 2025, FinTech and MarTech in Australia, the UK, and Singapore will be shaped by hybrid work, advanced tech, and a strong focus on sustainability.

By Hiran Daluwatta • 5 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
US, UK & Australia sanction Russian host over ransomware links
Ransomware

US, UK & Australia sanction Russian host over ransomware links

The US, UK and Australia have sanctioned Russian web-host Media Land and its leaders for aiding ransomware attacks via bulletproof hosting services.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Australian stories

ROLL'N launches affordable electric mopeds in Australia from AUD $4,350
Cartech

ROLL'N launches affordable electric mopeds in Australia from AUD $4,350

Australian brand ROLL'N launches affordable electric mopeds from AUD $4,350, offering stylish, sustainable urban transport with zero emissions and quick charging.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
Beyond compliance: Building Salesforce resilience for APRA CPS 230
Digital Transformation

Beyond compliance: Building Salesforce resilience for APRA CPS 230

Australian financial firms must strengthen Salesforce backup and restore practices to meet APRA's new CPS 230 resilience standards effective July 2025.

By Tasneem Zaveri • 5 min read • Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
Elemental Concept joins UK scheme to shape £150m services policy
Artificial Intelligence

Elemental Concept joins UK scheme to shape £150m services policy

Elemental Concept joins Applio Ventures' SME Champion Scheme to help shape the UK government's £150 million professional services strategy.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Top structural shifts set to reshape Australia's critical systems
Virtual Private Networks

Top structural shifts set to reshape Australia's critical systems

In 2026, Australian organisations will boost cybersecurity by enforcing asset visibility, cutting supply chain risks, and securing remote vendor access.

By Leon Poggioli • 4 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
The biggest security threats Australia will face in 2026
Gaming

The biggest security threats Australia will face in 2026

In 2026, Australia faces rising youth hacking linked to gaming and complex cyberattacks as state-sponsored and criminal hackers join forces.

By Gerry Sillars • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Balancing trust, security and seamless payments in the age of AI fraud
Crypto

Balancing trust, security and seamless payments in the age of AI fraud

Australians lost nearly AUD$1,700 each to fraud this year amid peak shopping season, with retailers urged to adopt AI-driven security and seamless payments.

By Hayley Fisher • 4 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
The digital grinch: half of Aussies say online ads are ruining their Christmas magic
Customer Experience

The digital grinch: half of Aussies say online ads are ruining their Christmas magic

Over half of Australians say online ads on shared devices have spoiled holiday surprises, dimming the Christmas magic for many this season.

By Tarlyn McStay • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Why Physical Branding Must Match Your Digital Ambition
Customer Experience

Why Physical Branding Must Match Your Digital Ambition

As small businesses surge in Australia, aligning physical branding with digital presence is now essential for customer trust, loyalty and growth.

By Linda McDonald • 4 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Why Australia's AI ambitions depend on change management
Unified Communications

Why Australia's AI ambitions depend on change management

Australia's AI ambitions hinge on strategic change management that aligns technology with human behaviour to boost productivity and competitiveness.

By Daniel Keys • 5 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025