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Teletrac Navman adds sector expertise with three key appointments

Teletrac Navman strengthens its enterprise business development team with three new hires, boosting expertise in construction, mining, local government, utilities and transport.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025

Breach Prevention

Australian SMBs embrace AI but free tools heighten security risks

58% of Australian SMBs use AI, but many rely on free tools, raising data security risks amid low awareness of enterprise-grade solutions and hardware needs.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025

Hyperscale

Investment Delivery Authority to accelerate AUD $50 billion boost

New South Wales launches the Investment Delivery Authority to fast-track projects and boost AUD $50 billion in private investment annually, says Property Council.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025

Artificial Intelligence

AI use grows in Australian job hunting but honesty concerns rise

One in four Australians use AI to draft job applications, but 90% worry it may encourage dishonesty, with employers seeking genuine and accurate candidates.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Sep 2025

Digital Transformation

Advent One & Resilient Asia Pacific merge to boost IT services

Advent One and Resilient Asia Pacific have merged to expand IT services, enhancing support across South Australia, Victoria and New South Wales amid rising hybrid IT demand.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Sep 2025

FujiFilm

Fujifilm unveils GFX ETERNA 55 & first GF power zoom lens

Fujifilm Australia has launched the GFX ETERNA 55 large format cinema camera and its first GF power zoom lens, enhancing filmmaking with 102MP and smooth zoom.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Tue, 16th Sep 2025

Crypto

Hana Wallet launches Web3 Debit Mastercard with USD $5 bonus

Hana Wallet launches its Web3 Debit Mastercard in Australia, letting users spend crypto like Bitcoin with USD $5 bonus on first use.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Sep 2025

Data Analytics

Victoria's tech sector delivers $36 billion boost & jobs surge

Victoria's tech sector adds $36 billion and employs over 300,400, with workforce expected to exceed 700,000 by 2035 amid strong upskilling efforts.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 16th Sep 2025

Customer Experience

Shaun Lees joins Karmo as Head of Dealer Development for Australia

Shaun Lees has joined Karmo as Head of Dealer Development, aiming to strengthen dealer relations and expand the Australian vehicle subscription network.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Sep 2025

Global Stories

Australian stories

Human Capital Management

Candidate privacy vs speed to market: What's the real cost?

Recruitment agencies rushing candidate submissions without consent risk privacy breaches, ethical issues, and damaged trust, experts warn.

By Talent International • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025

Security Information and Event Management

Anomali hosts new virtual event to tackle ANZ cyber challenges

Anomali launches Anomali Protect Virtual Conference ANZ 2025 to tackle cybersecurity challenges amid AI integration for Aussie and NZ professionals.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025

EduTech

Workday unveils new AI agents for HR & finance to drive results

Workday launches new AI agents embedded in HR and finance workflows to boost efficiency and deliver measurable business results by 2026.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025

Marketing Technologies

Samsung unveils Vision AI Companion for smarter TV experiences

Samsung launches Vision AI Companion on select 2025 Smart TVs, enhancing interaction with generative AI for personalised, smarter home entertainment.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025

Virtualisation

Cohesity names James Eagleton Managing Director for ANZ region

Cohesity appoints James Eagleton as Managing Director for ANZ to drive growth and lead AI-powered data security expansion in Australia and New Zealand.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025

Risk & Compliance

Healix International strengthens APAC presence with key hires

Healix International bolsters its Asia-Pacific expansion with key appointments in Melbourne to enhance risk and healthcare solutions across the region.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025

Data Analytics

AI reshapes workplace learning as L&D budgets & metrics evolve

AI is transforming workplace learning as businesses across the US, UK, Australia, and New Zealand boost L&D budgets and adopt data-driven metrics.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025

Mobile Device Management

Norton rolls out AI deepfake scam protection for Intel PCs

Norton launches AI deepfake scam detection on Intel Core Ultra PCs, offering real-time, on-device protection for Norton 360 users in key English-speaking countries.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025

Marketing Technologies

Gen Z & Millennials turn to AI for shopping advice over search

A global survey reveals 33% of Gen Z and 26% of Millennials prefer AI platforms over search engines for shopping advice, signalling a shift in consumer habits.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025