Australian stories
Xero posts NZD $2.1bn revenue in FY25, up 23%, with net profit rising 30% and subscriber base growing 6% to 4.41 million users globally.
NetApp partners with NVIDIA to enhance AI data infrastructure, offering Australian enterprises and agencies unified, secure, and scalable AI-ready data solutions.
Australian financial services marketers face stricter privacy laws but can harness secure data collaboration for tailored, compliant, and effective campaigns.
New Zealand leads per capita Australian wine consumption at 9.38 bottles yearly, with the UK and Denmark close behind in a AUD $7.2 billion export market.
ANZ startups lead globally with 51.8% of employees exercising stock options, surpassing US and APAC rates, boosting employee equity ownership trends.
Trust and brand reputation now drive over 70% of Asia-Pacific travel choices, surpassing ads and loyalty schemes, reveals new impact.com report.
Education Perfect unveils new maths solution to tackle Australia's declining secondary school numeracy, addressing gender gaps and easing teachers' workloads.
Tammy Hahn joins Ignition as Senior VP of Product, aiming to expand the US leadership and scale its professional services billing platform globally.
Fixed Wireless Access is booming, with revenues set to hit USD $67 billion by 2028, offering flexible, cost-effective broadband solutions via 5G to SMEs globally.
Ransomware attacks in Australia surged in 2023–24, costing businesses up to AUD $97,200 on average, urging firms to bolster cyber defences and response plans.
Whip Around appoints Kevin Roberts and Ricky Sevta as directors to drive global growth of its fleet inspection and maintenance software platform.
Adelaide's Solutions Plus expands nationally, acquiring Sydney's BCPrise to boost its SME IT services and strengthen its presence in New South Wales.
Australia faces a growing threat from state-backed cyber espionage targeting critical infrastructure, risking disruptions to power, water, and healthcare services.
Udemy has launched its Innovation Studio to fast-track AI-powered, personalised skills training, starting with a reskilling course for business leaders.
Teradata completes PROTECTED-level IRAP assessment for its VantageCloud Lake across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud, strengthening secure cloud options for Australian agencies.
Social media and online forums have now surpassed email as the top platforms for retail scams in Australia, with losses exceeding AUD $2.5 million in 2024.
Australian drivers are over three times likelier to crash in car parks than roundabouts, with car parks accounting for 17.4% of non-fatal accidents nationwide.
Rippling partners with WorkTrybe to help Australian mid-sized firms hire and manage contract workers via an integrated platform amid changing workforce needs.
Klippa partners with Ben Accord Business Solutions to bring AI-powered document automation and process optimisation to Australian businesses for improved efficiency.
Victor Harbor tops Australian towns for decluttering interest ahead of winter, with regional areas showing greater enthusiasm than major cities, new research reveals.
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