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Edifier MR5 studio speakers arrive in Australia, NZ

Mon, 2nd Feb 2026
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Edifier's new MR5 studio speakers hit Australia and New Zealand, promising faithful three-way sound, DSP crossover and Hi-Res wireless.
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Data discipline will make or break enterprise AI in 2026

Mon, 2nd Feb 2026
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As AI scales across Australia and New Zealand, leaders are learning that trust, impact and compliance all hinge on disciplined, clean data.
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Guidewire names Phil Joel VP of Solution Advisory APAC

Mon, 2nd Feb 2026
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Guidewire has appointed Phil Joel as VP of Solution Advisory for APAC, strengthening support for insurers' core modernisation and data projects.
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Data privacy urged as strategic board issue in AI era

Mon, 2nd Feb 2026
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Cybersecurity leaders warn boards must treat data privacy as a strategic imperative as AI drives explosive growth in personal data use.
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AI, cyber threats & the rise of strategic data privacy

Mon, 2nd Feb 2026
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AI-fuelled cyber threats and stricter rules are forcing APAC organisations to treat data privacy as a strategic advantage, not mere compliance.
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Windows security breaks ROG Xbox Ally handheld game consoles

Sat, 31st Jan 2026
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Windows 11 security is blocking key software on Asus ROG Xbox Ally consoles, leaving pricey handhelds struggling to launch games properly.
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Data Privacy Day warns AI, cloud outpacing governance

Sat, 31st Jan 2026
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Data Privacy Day warns AI and cloud adoption is racing ahead of data governance, as boards and regulators demand proof of control.
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Okta warns of AI security gaps across Asia Pacific

Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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Okta warns APAC firms that rapid AI adoption is outpacing governance and identity controls, leaving “shadow AI” and non-human access unchecked.
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IAG taps Codafication's Crunchwork to streamline claims

Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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IAG is rolling out Codafication's Crunchwork platform to unify property claims data, automate workflows and cut delays across suppliers.
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Xero unveils customisable homepage packed with widgets

Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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Xero rolls out a redesigned, widget-led homepage that surfaces real-time profit, cash flow and tasks in a custom view for each user.
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UKG, HR Crowd partner on SAP SuccessFactors WFM rollouts

Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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UKG partners with HR Crowd to deliver SAP SuccessFactors-aligned workforce management for complex, highly regulated employers in ANZ.
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Remara selects 10x Banking for core modernisation drive

Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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Remara picks 10x Banking's cloud-native core to speed new lending and investment products and fuel ANZ and Southeast Asia expansion.
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Azzet appoints Henry Stoever to board for global push

Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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Azzet names governance veteran Henry Stoever to its board as it accelerates the global rollout of its premium asset marketplace.
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Hype & Dexter rebrands to Avidly APAC in ANZ shift

Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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Hype & Dexter has rebranded as Avidly APAC, aligning with Avidly Group to scale HubSpot-focused services across Australia and New Zealand.
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Privacy teams in Oceania face stress & budget cuts

Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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Oceania privacy teams face rising stress, shrinking budgets and smaller staff as rapid tech change outpaces compliance and risk controls.
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IDeaS unveils hotel rate intelligence tool for APAC

Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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IDeaS launches Rate Data Advantage in APAC, promising hotels deeper real-time rate intelligence and sharper revenue decisions.
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Prometheus boosts APAC push with three Sydney leaders

Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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Prometheus expands its APAC enterprise push, hiring three senior leaders in Sydney to drive marketing, customer success and solution engineering.
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CMC Invest data shows ETFs, Bitcoin lead retail trades

Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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risk & compliance
CMC Invest data shows Australian retail traders stayed net buyers in 2025, with ETFs dominating turnover and Bitcoin cracking the top 10.
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AiDeliv reverse auctions cut ocean freight to USD $0.65

Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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AiDeliv's reverse-auction marketplace is slashing ocean freight for small importers to an average of USD $0.65 per kilo, data shows.
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Luminance unveils AI platform to tackle 'enterprise amnesia'

Thu, 29th Jan 2026
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risk & compliance
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Luminance launches AI platform to capture contract memory and combat 'enterprise amnesia', promising 90% faster negotiations.