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Australians decorate for Christmas earlier, survey finds
Social Media

Australians decorate for Christmas earlier, survey finds

Festive spending is shifting earlier, with nearly 8.8 million Australian adults who celebrate Christmas decorating before December, a survey found.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Wellio finds students know wellbeing tips but not use them
Education, Learning & Training

Wellio finds students know wellbeing tips but not use them

Students may know how to manage stress, but most are not practising those skills when pressure rises, a survey of 72,000 finds.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
CertIndex tops 120 verified MSP members in Australasia
Partner Programmes

CertIndex tops 120 verified MSP members in Australasia

Procurement teams in Australia and New Zealand now have a verified source for checking MSP ISO claims, after seven applications were rejected.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Fujitsu launches MONAKA server for sovereign AI use
Data centers

Fujitsu launches MONAKA server for sovereign AI use

Data centre operators could cut energy use and rack space as Fujitsu's new 2nm chip targets AI inference with air cooling.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Oceania lags global AI trust benchmarks, SAS finds
Digital Transformation

Oceania lags global AI trust benchmarks, SAS finds

Despite faster AI adoption, firms in Oceania are still missing out on bigger returns because trust, governance and skills are lagging.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Last week
Gemma Manning named AusMumpreneur finalist in two categories
IT Industry

Gemma Manning named AusMumpreneur finalist in two categories

Her consultancy's international growth and a maternity-leave setback have put Gemma Manning in the running for two national AusMumpreneur Awards.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week

Stories from Other Regions

Australian stories

Anyone can promise fast. The advantage is keeping it
Software-as-a-Service

Anyone can promise fast. The advantage is keeping it

Australian retailers risk losing customers when fulfilment promises slip between stock, warehouse labour and transport capacity.

By Omar Akilah • 4 min read • Last week
BlackLine launches Verity Prepare for governed finance AI
Data governance

BlackLine launches Verity Prepare for governed finance AI

Finance teams risk losing auditability as BlackLine's new tool lets autonomous agents handle reconciliations under tighter controls.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Motorola Solutions brings cloud access control data onshore
Software-as-a-Service

Motorola Solutions brings cloud access control data onshore

Australian businesses can now keep access control records onshore as Motorola Solutions adds local hosting to its cloud security platform.

By David Shilovsky • 6 min read • Last week
Australian banks cut business card rewards & perks
Westpac

Australian banks cut business card rewards & perks

Businesses using credit cards are losing insurance, longer grace periods and reward value as major lenders trim perks amid card reforms.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Last week
MYOB widens AI BAS beta to Australian small employers
Software-as-a-Service

MYOB widens AI BAS beta to Australian small employers

The update adds payroll-linked compliance checks for an estimated 920,000 Australian small businesses as MYOB trials the tool with employers.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
ThreatCanary launches sovereign AI security platform
Data Protection

ThreatCanary launches sovereign AI security platform

Australian firms could get a clearer view of AI-driven attack paths as ThreatCanary rolls out a platform blending asset discovery, API checks and offensive testing.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
TechnologyOne pledges AUD $10,000 for Stars Foundation
Corporate social responsibility

TechnologyOne pledges AUD $10,000 for Stars Foundation

Regional fans will be urged to wear yellow as the WNBL's Townsville Tip Off backs education and wellbeing programmes for First Nations girls.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Cleanaway taps Macquarie Telecom for SD-WAN overhaul
Network Infrastructure

Cleanaway taps Macquarie Telecom for SD-WAN overhaul

More than 350 Cleanaway sites will gain steadier communications as the waste group replaces legacy infrastructure, with 25 locations already live.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week
Data unlocking the 'most under-rated safety control'
Data Analytics

Data unlocking the 'most under-rated safety control'

Procurement choices can shape workplace risk long before a worker arrives on site, as Australia's safety experts warn of gaps in visibility.

By Adam Zuchetti • 5 min read • Last week
Linfox takes delivery of Australia's first Airbus H160
Modernisation

Linfox takes delivery of Australia's first Airbus H160

The twin-engine model will support corporate flights across Australia as Linfox becomes the country's first operator of the Airbus H160.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week
TCL launches VoxIN smart air conditioner range in Australia
Internet of Things

TCL launches VoxIN smart air conditioner range in Australia

Households facing summer power bills could save up to 37% as TCL adds voice-controlled cooling to its Australian appliance range.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week
Australia hiring gap leaves roles unfilled, revenue hit
Human Capital Management

Australia hiring gap leaves roles unfilled, revenue hit

Most Australian businesses are losing revenue as vacancies linger for 5.8 months on average, a survey has found.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week