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FreightInsure launches embedded cover for NZ with up to $100,000
Supply Chain

FreightInsure launches embedded cover for NZ with up to $100,000

FreightInsure launches embedded insurance in New Zealand, offering up to $100,000 cover for goods in transit via eCommerce and logistics platforms.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2025

Global Stories

Australian stories

Nozomi Networks appoints David Hope to lead APJ cybersecurity push
IoT Security

Nozomi Networks appoints David Hope to lead APJ cybersecurity push

Nozomi Networks appoints David Hope as Regional VP for Asia Pacific and Japan to boost cybersecurity amid rising demand in critical infrastructure sectors.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2025
Datadog appoints Roz Gregory as Regional Vice President in ANZ
EduTech

Datadog appoints Roz Gregory as Regional Vice President in ANZ

Datadog has named Roz Gregory as Regional Vice President for Australia and New Zealand, aiming to boost enterprise growth and customer support.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Australian stories

Udemy launches AI MCP Server to boost upskilling in workflows
Digital Transformation

Udemy launches AI MCP Server to boost upskilling in workflows

Udemy has launched its AI-powered MCP Server to boost real-time upskilling, embedding learning directly into workflows without disrupting employees' tasks.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2025
Samsung's Premiere 5 projector arrives in Australia at AUD $2,999
Smart Home

Samsung's Premiere 5 projector arrives in Australia at AUD $2,999

Samsung launches The Premiere 5 interactive triple-laser ultra-short-throw projector in Australia, priced at AUD $2,999 with smart home and gaming features.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2025
RØDECaster Pro II, Duo gain remote features in latest update
Unified Communications

RØDECaster Pro II, Duo gain remote features in latest update

RØDE updates RØDECaster Pro II and Duo with free firmware enabling remote audio collaboration via RØDE CallMe, supporting high-quality, low-latency connections.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2025
Atturra to acquire Blue Connections for AUD $18 million cash
Virtualisation

Atturra to acquire Blue Connections for AUD $18 million cash

Atturra will acquire Blue Connections for AUD $18 million cash, boosting its managed IT services and expanding its presence in Victoria and across Australia.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2025
Launchd acquires Hoozu to strengthen global creator strategy
Marketing Technologies

Launchd acquires Hoozu to strengthen global creator strategy

Launchd has acquired Australian influencer agency Hoozu to boost its global creator strategy and expand its influencer marketing capabilities.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2025
Australia tackles science gender gap with new digital curriculum
EduTech

Australia tackles science gender gap with new digital curriculum

Australia launches an AI-driven digital science curriculum for Years 7-10 to combat its widening gender gap in STEM education and boost student engagement.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2025
Mark Pont appointed CEO to drive ADC national growth in AI era
Hyperscale

Mark Pont appointed CEO to drive ADC national growth in AI era

Mark Pont, former Microsoft Cloud and AI executive, is appointed CEO of Australian Data Centres to lead national expansion in AI and cloud infrastructure.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2025
Ingram Micro launches Xvantage Integrations Hub in Australia
Software-as-a-Service

Ingram Micro launches Xvantage Integrations Hub in Australia

Ingram Micro launches its Xvantage Integrations Hub in Australia, offering no-code integration with Salesforce, Xero, Dynamics to boost partner efficiency.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2025
Ericsson equips Sunswift Racing with advanced WAN technology for race
Unified Communications

Ericsson equips Sunswift Racing with advanced WAN technology for race

Ericsson equips Sunswift Racing with Intelligent Link Bonding tech to ensure seamless WAN connectivity for live telemetry in the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2025
Australians remain cautious on AI despite high usage in travel
Digital Transformation

Australians remain cautious on AI despite high usage in travel

Despite widespread AI use in travel, only 4% of Australians fully trust it, with 92% expressing concerns, reveals Booking.com's Global AI Sentiment Report.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2025
Digimune & ViaCarte launch Identicate cyber protection for banks
Data Protection

Digimune & ViaCarte launch Identicate cyber protection for banks

Digimune and ViaCarte partner to launch Identicate, a cyber protection platform offering Australian banks real-time identity theft alerts and financial fraud cover.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2025
Australian IT teams confident in resilience but face AI gaps
EduTech

Australian IT teams confident in resilience but face AI gaps

Australian IT teams show strong confidence in operational resilience despite outage challenges, yet lag behind globally in AI readiness, says SolarWinds report.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2025
Exclusive: Optus' Jesse Arundell on what Expert AI means for frontline staff
Customer Experience

Exclusive: Optus' Jesse Arundell on what Expert AI means for frontline staff

Optus has launched Expert AI, an AI platform that assists frontline staff in real time to improve customer service and resolve queries faster.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Jul 2025
DXC launches AI platform to streamline workplace injury claims
Human Capital Management

DXC launches AI platform to streamline workplace injury claims

DXC Technology launches AI-driven platform in Australia to modernise injury claims, aiding self-insured employers with compliance and quicker return-to-work outcomes.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Jul 2025