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Wellington tech hub adds NZD $11.9 million GDP & 127 jobs
Wellington City Council

Wellington tech hub adds NZD $11.9 million GDP & 127 jobs

Wellington's Taiawa Tech Hub has boosted the economy by NZD $11.9 million GDP and created 127 jobs in its first year, supporting 20 startups and innovation.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Sep 2025
Healthcare hurries to get ahead of AI disruption
Data Analytics

Healthcare hurries to get ahead of AI disruption

About two thirds of Asia Pacific healthcare firms expect generative AI to disrupt their business models within 18 months.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 1st Sep 2025

Global Stories

Australian stories

Toniebox 2 to launch with interactive games in Australia & NZ
Toniebox 2

Toniebox 2 to launch with interactive games in Australia & NZ

Tonies launches Toniebox 2 in Australia and NZ, adding interactive games and new features for kids aged 1-9, available September 2025.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Mon, 1st Sep 2025
Celebrating diversity & tackling insider threats in cybersecurity
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Celebrating diversity & tackling insider threats in cybersecurity

This September, the cybersecurity sector highlights tackling insider threats and advancing women's roles to build a more resilient, diverse future.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Mon, 1st Sep 2025
Scam Awareness Week shines a light on the collective effort needed to fight scams
Unified Communications

Scam Awareness Week shines a light on the collective effort needed to fight scams

Australians lost over AUD $119 million to scams in early 2025, highlighting the urgent need for collective action from individuals, businesses and government.

By Sumir Bhatia • 4 min read • Fri, 29th Aug 2025
Exclusive: Rimini Street CEO says ERP software is dead
Digital Transformation

Exclusive: Rimini Street CEO says ERP software is dead

Rimini Street's CEO predicts AI will obsolete legacy ERP systems within a decade, as firms favour intelligent automation over costly software upgrades.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Fri, 29th Aug 2025
Building secure prosperity in a digitally connected world
Firewalls

Building secure prosperity in a digitally connected world

Cybersecurity is now central to Australia's economic growth, safeguarding digital infrastructure amid rising cybercrime costing organisations up to AUD $63,600 per incident.

By Nicole Henry • 4 min read • Fri, 29th Aug 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Australian stories

Amber Technology to exclusively distribute TASCAM in Australia
Smart Home

Amber Technology to exclusively distribute TASCAM in Australia

Amber Technology will exclusively distribute TASCAM's full product range in Australia from October 2025, enhancing access to professional audio solutions nationwide.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Sep 2025
Nyiyaparli Widi game helps revive endangered language via tech
Gaming

Nyiyaparli Widi game helps revive endangered language via tech

A smartphone game, Nyiyaparli Widi, is helping revive the critically endangered Nyiyaparli language in Western Australia by engaging all ages through interactive play.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Sep 2025
AI-powered chat tools gain ground in Australian businesses
Digital Transformation

AI-powered chat tools gain ground in Australian businesses

Over a third of Australian businesses use AI chat tools for customer service, with another 39% planning adoption to boost satisfaction and accessibility.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Sep 2025
Swoop reports record revenue & cash flow as growth accelerates
Network Infrastructure

Swoop reports record revenue & cash flow as growth accelerates

Swoop's FY25 revenue jumped 20% to AUD $106.5m with 64% higher cash flow, boosted by automation and major fibre network deals in Melbourne.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Sat, 30th Aug 2025
Canadian tech job postings fall 19% as AI reshapes hiring
Hyperscale

Canadian tech job postings fall 19% as AI reshapes hiring

Canadian tech job postings have dropped 19% since early 2020, reflecting a post-pandemic slowdown influenced by AI and broader economic trends.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Sat, 30th Aug 2025
The state of live sports audiences in Australia
AFL

The state of live sports audiences in Australia

In 2025 Australia, 65% of fans engage with live sports amid a shift to connected TV, reshaping viewing habits and challenges for advertisers alike.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Fri, 29th Aug 2025
Exclusive: How NXT TEC. makes five-week homes possible
Supply Chain

Exclusive: How NXT TEC. makes five-week homes possible

NXT TEC.'s patented superstructure system revolutionises housing with faster builds, less waste, and a global licensing model addressing affordability worldwide.

By Melania Watson • 6 min read • Fri, 29th Aug 2025
WAITTA appoints Anita Ghose to drive innovation in Western Australia
EduTech

WAITTA appoints Anita Ghose to drive innovation in Western Australia

WAITTA has appointed Anita Ghose to its Board to boost innovation and connect industry, government and academia in Western Australia's tech sector.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Aug 2025
LG Ad Solutions appoints new Sales Directors for Australia
Marketing Technologies

LG Ad Solutions appoints new Sales Directors for Australia

LG Ad Solutions strengthens its Australian presence, appointing Marj Hetherton and Adelina Moon as Sales Directors to boost its connected TV advertising growth.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Aug 2025
Exclusive: SAS' Deepak Ramanathan on why Australia can't afford to wait
Data governance

Exclusive: SAS' Deepak Ramanathan on why Australia can't afford to wait

As AI moves from pilot to core business tool, firms worldwide balance productivity benefits with safety, governance and integration challenges.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Fri, 29th Aug 2025