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IT contracting market steadies as AI demand grows but skills gap stays
Data governance

IT contracting market steadies as AI demand grows but skills gap stays

Australia and New Zealand's IT contracting market steadies with steady project demand and growing AI use, yet skills shortages and short contracts persist.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
Hybrid cloud adoption rises as AI & data sovereignty reshape IT
Hybrid Cloud

Hybrid cloud adoption rises as AI & data sovereignty reshape IT

Most global firms have cloud setups from tactical choices, but hybrid models and AI are driving stronger strategies amid rising security and sovereignty concerns.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
ALS breakthrough could be worth billions for global health systems
EduTech

ALS breakthrough could be worth billions for global health systems

An effective ALS treatment could create up to USD $143 billion in value over ten years, easing healthcare burdens in seven major economies including the US and UK.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Sandisk launches Creator Series storage for digital professionals
Marketing Technologies

Sandisk launches Creator Series storage for digital professionals

Sandisk unveils Creator Series storage, offering mobile and desktop solutions tailored for digital professionals and content creators in Australia.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Multiplex tops out stage two of Perth data centre with AUD $110m boost
Hyperscale

Multiplex tops out stage two of Perth data centre with AUD $110m boost

Multiplex has topped out Stage Two of NEXTDC's Perth data centre with an AUD $110 million boost, doubling the facility's IT capacity and advancing digital infrastructure.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Suunto launches Nautic dive computers from AUD $999 in ANZ market

Suunto launches Nautic dive computers from AUD $999 in ANZ market

Suunto launches Nautic and Nautic S dive computers in Australia and New Zealand, starting at AUD $999, catering to technical and recreational divers.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Vevo launches AI-powered ad tools to boost brand targeting
Artificial Intelligence

Vevo launches AI-powered ad tools to boost brand targeting

Vevo has launched Vevo Evolve, AI-driven ad tools in Australia, boosting brand targeting with over 700 contextual categories and detailed audience insights.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025

Stories from Other Regions

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Epson & Citizen Wolf launch Smart Factory to cut textile waste
Clean technologies

Epson & Citizen Wolf launch Smart Factory to cut textile waste

Epson and Citizen Wolf launch Smart Factory in Marrickville to cut textile waste via on-demand garment printing and support Australian charities.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
Altia's financial toolkit marks 20 years tackling global fraud
Digital Transformation

Altia's financial toolkit marks 20 years tackling global fraud

Nottingham's Altia marks 20 years of its Financial Investigation Toolkit, now used by all UK police forces and 290+ organisations worldwide.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Matrak opens UK office as platform tracks AUD$15 billion materials
DevOps

Matrak opens UK office as platform tracks AUD$15 billion materials

Australian firm Matrak opens UK office to boost its platform tracking over AUD $15 billion in construction materials across Asia-Pacific and Europe.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Australian SME loan applications rise, led by larger firms
Professional services

Australian SME loan applications rise, led by larger firms

Australian SME loan applications rose 14% in Q3, driven by larger firms, amid cautious borrowing and ongoing concerns over loan serviceability.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Australian crypto adoption grows as 22% invest in digital assets
Crypto

Australian crypto adoption grows as 22% invest in digital assets

Gemini's report reveals 22% of Australians now invest in cryptocurrencies, with growing trust and regulation driving mainstream adoption of digital assets.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
HR Crowd ranked 16th as demand grows for strategic HR tech
Unified Communications

HR Crowd ranked 16th as demand grows for strategic HR tech

HR Crowd, a specialist HR tech consultancy, has swiftly grown to rank 16th on the AFR Fast Starters 2025, driven by demand for strategic HR solutions.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Constantinople & Paymentology team up to expand Aussie bank card tech
Data Analytics

Constantinople & Paymentology team up to expand Aussie bank card tech

Constantinople teams up with Paymentology to enhance Banking-as-a-Service in Australia, boosting card issuing and payment tech for local banks and fintechs.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Optidan Core launches to Solve the Retail Product Data Crisis
Customer Experience

Optidan Core launches to Solve the Retail Product Data Crisis

Optidan Core launches to tackle the retail product data crisis by providing structured, AI-ready content for better search visibility and customer trust.

By JP Tucker • 5 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Aussie Businesses Must Fight Ransomware Criminals
Ransomware

Aussie Businesses Must Fight Ransomware Criminals

Australian businesses face rising ransomware threats amid a 16% surge in cyber attack reports, exposing widespread unpreparedness and urging urgent security reforms.

By Riaan Bronkhorst • 5 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Closing Australia's scaling gap: What 40% more rescue projects are telling us about early stage tech
Opinion

Closing Australia's scaling gap: What 40% more rescue projects are telling us about early stage tech

Australia has seen a 40% rise in tech rescue projects, revealing a gap between startup ambition and early-stage technical support needed for scaling.

By Hinney Lo • 5 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025