Australian stories - Page 13
Hoppr names Olivier Bastard Chief Sales Officer
Thu, 8th Jan 2026
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martech
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partner programmes
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digital entertainment
Hoppr appoints former Synamedia executive Olivier Bastard as Chief Sales Officer to spearhead global growth in addressable TV advertising.
Snowflake brings Google Gemini 3 AI models to Cortex
Thu, 8th Jan 2026
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manufacturing
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Snowflake will run Google's Gemini 3 AI models natively in Cortex, keeping enterprise data in-platform while deepening Google Cloud ties.
Integral Ad Science hires Melissa Furze to lead AI push
Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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data protection
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Integral Ad Science taps former LinkedIn leader Melissa Furze as Head of Data Science to steer an AI-first strategy in ad verification.
Dark web sells UK ID packs to bypass bank biometrics
Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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surveillance
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biometrics
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crypto
Dark web vendors sell UK ID packs for about USD $30, helping criminals bypass biometric checks at banks and fintechs, AMLTRIX warns.
GTreasury buys Solvexia to boost finance automation
Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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fintech
Ripple-owned GTreasury buys Australian fintech Solvexia to fuse treasury, reconciliation and compliance in one automated finance platform.
Dell unveils 52-inch 6K hub & 32-inch 4K QD-OLED
Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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network infrastructure
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data analytics
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fleet management
Dell debuts a 52-inch 6K Thunderbolt hub monitor for traders and a 32-inch 4K QD-OLED display for colour-critical creative pros.
Airwallex raises USD $330m, sets dual HQ in San Francisco
Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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fintech
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rpa
Airwallex secures USD $330m at a USD $8b valuation and names San Francisco a dual global HQ as it ramps US expansion and AI investment.
Seeing Machines forms Future Mobility Group for AVs
Tue, 6th Jan 2026
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robots
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cartech
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ai
Seeing Machines launches Future Mobility Group to embed human-centred safety tech in robotaxis and autonomous fleets as AV rollouts scale.
How identity verification could have stopped a $300M Crypto scam
Wed, 24th Dec 2025
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malware
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uc
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ransomware
North Korean hackers stole USD $300M via fake Zoom calls; robust identity checks could have broken the scam's chain of trust.
AI-fuelled cyber onslaught to hit critical systems by 2026
Tue, 23rd Dec 2025
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firewalls
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ransomware
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digital transformation
AI-driven hackers are tipped to ramp up attacks on critical infrastructure and governments by 2026, exploiting ageing industrial systems.
Keepit named Leader in IDC MarketScape for SaaS backup
Fri, 19th Dec 2025
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saas
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data protection
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dr
Keepit has been named a Leader in IDC's 2025-2026 MarketScape for SaaS data protection, boosting its profile in cloud backup and recovery.
Telehouse Canada, Megaport boost cloud & AI access
Fri, 19th Dec 2025
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network infrastructure
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
Telehouse Canada partners with Megaport to give its data centre customers direct global cloud, AI and cross-border connectivity on demand.
AI agents expose data, security & skills bottlenecks
Thu, 18th Dec 2025
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data protection
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
AI agents are set to strain data, security and talent in 2026, as enterprises bet on a few core frameworks and brace for identity attacks.
From 3am deployments to AI-native HR: building intelligent, human-centred systems
Thu, 18th Dec 2025
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devops
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data analytics
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digital transformation
ELMO Software is shifting from reactive HR to AI-native, human-centred systems that predict needs, boost productivity and preserve trust.
Coalition adds global deepfake cover to cyber policies
Wed, 17th Dec 2025
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ransomware
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digital transformation
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email security
Coalition launches deepfake response cover in key cyber markets, offering forensic, legal and PR support for AI-fuelled impersonation risks.
AI data centre surge tests labour, energy & grids
Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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smart cities
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hyperscale
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dc
AI data centres are set to strain power grids, labour and emissions targets, forcing the UK and Australia to rethink energy and skills plans.
When music and AI make 'Medtech Magic'
Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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physical security
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ai
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ai ethics & governance
AI-powered music therapies promise relief for dementia and Parkinson's patients, but tangled licensing rules could stall life-changing apps.
Trend Micro honours Vantage Markets for cybersecurity innovation
Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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gaming
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digital transformation
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fintech
Trend Micro names Vantage Markets a 2025 Global Customer Awards innovator, spotlighting creative cybersecurity use across sectors worldwide.
DXC launches AdvisoryX to help enterprises scale AI
Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
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aiops
DXC launches AdvisoryX to help enterprises scale AI, as 94% struggle to move beyond pilots and build coherent business cases.
Equinix named global leader in data centre sustainability
Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
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dc
Equinix has been named a global leader in data centre sustainability by IDC MarketScape, praised for renewables, water and heat reuse.