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AI-fuelled data centre spend to hit USD $1 trillion by 2030
Hyperscale

AI-fuelled data centre spend to hit USD $1 trillion by 2030

AI-driven investments will push annual data centre IT and facility spending to USD $1 trillion by 2030, up from USD $290 billion in 2024.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Nov 2025
Personalised internal emails drive sharp rise in phishing risk
Phishing

Personalised internal emails drive sharp rise in phishing risk

KnowBe4 research shows personalised phishing emails mimicking HR or IT cause highest employee click rates, exploiting trust in internal communications.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Oct 2025
Australia rejects AI copyright exception to back creators' rights
Physical Security

Australia rejects AI copyright exception to back creators' rights

Australia refuses to add a Text and Data Mining exception to copyright law, safeguarding creators' rights amid AI technology growth and tech industry lobbying.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 29th Oct 2025
AWS outage sparks global disruption across banking & services
Digital Transformation

AWS outage sparks global disruption across banking & services

An AWS outage on 20 October 2025 caused global disruption, hitting platforms like Amazon, Snapchat, Coinbase, HMRC and Lloyds Bank, affecting millions worldwide.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Oct 2025
If AI stocks are in a bubble, why hasn't the real economy caught up yet?
Enterprise Resource Planning

If AI stocks are in a bubble, why hasn't the real economy caught up yet?

Only 25% of mid-market firms have fully deployed AI, yet stock valuations assume full adoption, revealing a gap between hype and reality in AI investment.

By Dwayne Alexander • 7 min read • Mon, 20th Oct 2025
Linux Foundation to form React Foundation for open governance
Open source

Linux Foundation to form React Foundation for open governance

The Linux Foundation is launching the React Foundation to govern React and React Native, with Meta and firms like Amazon and Microsoft among its founding members.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2025
Shippit launches AI platform to help retailers close delivery gap
Digital Transformation

Shippit launches AI platform to help retailers close delivery gap

Shippit launches AI platform across Australia and New Zealand to help retailers close the AUD $18 billion delivery gap and boost online sales.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2025
ŌURA doubles revenue to USD $500 million as Oura Ring sales surge
Amazon

ŌURA doubles revenue to USD $500 million as Oura Ring sales surge

ŌURA's Oura Ring sales surpass 5.5 million, doubling revenue to USD $500 million in 2024 with plans to reach USD $1 billion by 2025.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Sep 2025
How retailers can nail peak season success in 2025
Customer Experience

How retailers can nail peak season success in 2025

Retailers must embrace technology and end-to-end planning to meet soaring consumer demands and excel in the 2025 peak shopping season.

By Jamie Cairns • 5 min read • Mon, 22nd Sep 2025
Granicus names Karthik Anbalagan to lead AI in public sector
Customer Relationship Management

Granicus names Karthik Anbalagan to lead AI in public sector

Granicus appoints Karthik Anbalagan as General Manager of Emerging Technologies to lead AI innovation for government public sector engagement and services.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Sep 2025

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Jack Tomson named Chief Growth Officer at Trojan to boost D2C
Customer Experience

Jack Tomson named Chief Growth Officer at Trojan to boost D2C

Jack Tomson joins Trojan as Chief Growth Officer to accelerate its European expansion and boost direct-to-consumer strategies for FMCG brands.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Oct 2025
Retail's AI Revolution: Why personalisation is the game-changer
Customer Experience

Retail's AI Revolution: Why personalisation is the game-changer

Retailers are rapidly adopting AI to personalise shopping experiences, boosting customer loyalty and handling £30bn in UK click-and-collect orders in 2025.

By Ian Tickle • 4 min read • Sat, 25th Oct 2025
Online marketplaces reshape Australian retail as logistics race heats up
Customer Experience

Online marketplaces reshape Australian retail as logistics race heats up

Nearly 40% of Australians shop weekly on online marketplaces, with speed and convenience reshaping retail and driving major logistics investments like Amazon's AUD $490m centres.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Oct 2025
US tech stocks surge ahead of NZX, highlighting need to diversify
Cartech

US tech stocks surge ahead of NZX, highlighting need to diversify

US tech stocks soar, with the S&P 500 up 14.5% versus NZX's 3.2%, urging New Zealand investors to diversify internationally for better returns.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Fri, 10th Oct 2025
Revolut launches uncapped rewards on debit cards in Australia
Fintech

Revolut launches uncapped rewards on debit cards in Australia

Revolut launches RevPoints in Australia, offering uncapped rewards points on debit card spending redeemable for miles, gift cards and lifestyle perks.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2025
Black Friday remains top UK shopping day despite new rivals
Amazon

Black Friday remains top UK shopping day despite new rivals

Black Friday remains the UK's top shopping day in 2025, with 79% planning to shop then despite rising interest in Amazon Prime Deals Days and Singles Day.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2025
Reolink offers up to 35% off home security ahead of Prime Day
Smart Home

Reolink offers up to 35% off home security ahead of Prime Day

Reolink offers up to 35% off home security cameras and systems in Australia ahead of Amazon Prime Big Deal Days until 13 October.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 30th Sep 2025