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Adyen partners with HEYTEA for global payment expansion
Customer Experience

Adyen partners with HEYTEA for global payment expansion

Adyen has partnered with HEYTEA to support its international expansion, enhancing payment solutions across the US, UK, Singapore, and Australia.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 24th Feb 2025
Cloud storage fees hit nearly half of bills, survey reveals
Storage

Cloud storage fees hit nearly half of bills, survey reveals

A survey reveals organisations spend 49% of cloud storage bills on fees like data access, hindering business and causing budget overruns in 2024.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Mon, 24th Feb 2025
Matt Milne appointed Access4's Chief Revenue Officer
Software-as-a-Service

Matt Milne appointed Access4's Chief Revenue Officer

Access4 has appointed Matt Milne as Chief Revenue Officer to enhance its go-to-market strategy and strengthen partner relationships from Sydney.

By Moritz Florian • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Feb 2025
Email security gaps leave Asia Pacific firms vulnerable
Phishing

Email security gaps leave Asia Pacific firms vulnerable

Research by Proofpoint reveals only 12% of Asia Pacific firms use essential email authentication, exposing them to a surge in phishing attacks.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Feb 2025
Australian Venue advances retail network with new partners
Customer Experience

Australian Venue advances retail network with new partners

Australian Venue has partnered with Zitcha, Mercato, and Perion to enhance its Retail Media Network, AVC experience+, streamlining advertising operations.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Feb 2025
PropHero secures AUD $25.1m in record Series A funding
Generative AI

PropHero secures AUD $25.1m in record Series A funding

PropHero has raised AUD $25.1 million in a landmark Series A funding round, marking the largest ever for an Australian property technology firm.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Feb 2025
Kelly Wearmouth appointed as MD of Mars United ANZ
Microsoft

Kelly Wearmouth appointed as MD of Mars United ANZ

Mars United Commerce has appointed Kelly Wearmouth as Managing Director for Australia and New Zealand, aiming to enhance regional growth and client services.

By Moritz Florian • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Feb 2025
Petbarn introduces 'PetAds' media network for pet lovers
Customer Experience

Petbarn introduces 'PetAds' media network for pet lovers

Petbarn has launched 'PetAds', a dynamic retail media network aimed at Australia's 2.9 million pet owners, enhancing brand engagement through targeted campaigns.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Feb 2025
Banyan Software acquires Medtech, expands in Australasia
Data Privacy

Banyan Software acquires Medtech, expands in Australasia

Banyan Software has acquired healthcare technology firm Medtech Global, enhancing its reach in Australia and New Zealand's healthcare markets.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Feb 2025
Norton launches AI-powered scam protection globally
Phishing

Norton launches AI-powered scam protection globally

Norton has unveiled its AI-powered Genie Scam Protection, enhancing its Cyber Safety products to tackle the surge in scams, now accounting for 90% of cyberthreats.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Feb 2025
Dell launches versatile new Plus laptops in Australia, NZ
Network Infrastructure

Dell launches versatile new Plus laptops in Australia, NZ

Dell Technologies has launched its new Dell 14 Plus, Dell 16 Plus, and Dell 16 Plus 2-in-1 laptops in Australia and New Zealand, enhancing its product line.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Feb 2025
Ignition appoints Bec Donnelly as VP for global expansion
Human Capital Management

Ignition appoints Bec Donnelly as VP for global expansion

Ignition has appointed Bec Donnelly as Senior Vice President of People & Culture to drive its global expansion strategy and enhance team performance.

By Moritz Florian • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Feb 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Australian stories

New fellowship for internet research in Australia launched
Research and Development

New fellowship for internet research in Australia launched

auDA has teamed up with The Winston Churchill Memorial Trust to fund new fellowships that promote digital research and development in Australia.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Feb 2025
ATech launches second round of its tech startup incubator
Clean technologies

ATech launches second round of its tech startup incubator

ATech is launching the second round of its ATech Boost incubator programme, offering $100,000 in resources to support emerging tech startups until 3 April 2025.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Feb 2025
Teleperformance launches Cloud Campus for remote security
Data Protection

Teleperformance launches Cloud Campus for remote security

With cyber attacks hitting Australian firms every six minutes, Teleperformance unveils Cloud Campus to bolster data security for remote workforces.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Feb 2025
Atturra forecasts record earnings growth amid acquisitions
Partner Programmes

Atturra forecasts record earnings growth amid acquisitions

Atturra forecasts impressive first-half earnings for fiscal 2025, with estimated revenue of AUD $140-142 million, reflecting a 26-28% increase from last year.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Feb 2025
Gallagher & ADT mark 25 years of trusted partnership
Unified Communications

Gallagher & ADT mark 25 years of trusted partnership

Gallagher Security and ADT celebrate a quarter-century of partnership, showcasing their successful collaboration in the Australian security sector.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Feb 2025
Talent awarded Great Place To Work certification for 2025
Human Capital Management

Talent awarded Great Place To Work certification for 2025

Talent has received the prestigious Great Place To Work certification for 2025, highlighting a remarkable 94% employee engagement rate, far surpassing the Australian average.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Feb 2025