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Exclusive: ECI Software Solutions sets ERP ‘activation’ strategy

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ECI targets out-of-the-box ERP “activation” for manufacturers, blending AI and IoT data to boost utilisation and speed time to value.
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AI-fuelled romance scams surge with deepfake deception

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AI-driven romance scams using deepfakes and chatbots surge, tricking Australians into long-term emotional manipulation and costly frauds.
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BADIIS malware hijacks IIS servers for covert SEO fraud

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BADIIS malware is hijacking over 1,800 IIS servers worldwide, quietly boosting illicit gambling and crypto phishing sites via poisoned SEO.
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Hypersonix secures NASA slot for debut DART AE flight

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Australia’s Hypersonix has secured a NASA launch window in late February for DART AE, its debut hydrogen-fuelled hypersonic test flight.
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Wesfarmers, Microsoft deepen AI & cloud retail pact

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Wesfarmers is deepening its AI and cloud pact with Microsoft to roll out Copilot tools, agents and data platforms across its retail brands.
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Ericsson unveils 5G router to power connected fleets

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Ericsson launches modular 5G in-vehicle router with Wi-Fi 7, edge AI and centimetre-level tracking for fleets, transit and emergency services.
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Oracle NetSuite unveils AI tools & integration push

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Oracle NetSuite launches AI tools and a low-code integration platform to automate finance, planning and customer workflows across its suite.
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Asendia launches SendNow for Australian SME exporters

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Asendia unveils SendNow, a plug-in shipping platform to help Australian SME online sellers export up to 500 parcels a month worldwide.
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Asendia launches SendNow for Australian SME exporters

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Asendia launches SendNow in Australia, giving SME online sellers self-service access to global shipping with no minimum parcel volumes.
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AI shift to operations exposes Australia readiness gap

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Australian tech leaders shift AI from trials to daily operations, but warn a gap in skills and infrastructure risks stalling productivity gains.
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Daikin unveils DeVap evaporator range for Australia

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Daikin launches DeVap evaporator range in Australia, targeting supermarkets, hospitality and cold chain sites with locally tailored designs.
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Samsung tops Canstar Blue’s 2026 phone satisfaction list

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Samsung has reclaimed top spot in Canstar Blue’s 2026 smartphone satisfaction rankings, as cost-conscious Australians prioritise value.
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Shark Beauty’s LED CryoGlow mask set for ANZ launch

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Shark Beauty’s award-winning CryoGlow cooling LED under-eye mask is set to launch in Australia and New Zealand, with a waitlist now open.
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Virtual Spotter grows in US with lean direct debit model

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Virtual Spotter makes US its biggest market as lean direct debit model cuts gym admin by 65 hours and AUD $1.4k a month per client.
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Specialist Risk Group launches insurance arm in Australia

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Specialist Risk Group enters Australia with Sydney and Melbourne offices, targeting mid-market clients as it grows its Asia-Pacific platform.
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Experian brings in-platform data quality tools to Snowflake

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Experian integrates Aperture Data Studio with Snowflake AI Data Cloud to run in-platform data quality, governance and compliance workflows.
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Datapay & ELMO syncs HR & payroll for NZ employers

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Datapay links with ELMO in New Zealand to sync HR and payroll data, targeting employers with complex compliance and governance needs.
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Prophet strengthens AI team with key engineering hires

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Prophet bolsters its AI decision intelligence platform with senior engineering hires to drive product innovation and meet rising demand.
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Cost-of-living pressures reshaping customer spending

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Digital ordering and payment options are influencing behaviour, with more people using QR codes to avoid awkward money conversations with friends.
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Whiddon adopts Telstra Health tech to modernise care

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Whiddon will deploy Telstra Health software across 23 aged care homes to cut admin burdens and meet tougher compliance demands.