Australian stories - Page 31
Weebit Nano hits ReRAM goals, signs major chip deals
Tue, 13th Jan 2026
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semiconductors
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physical security
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ai
Weebit Nano hits 2025 ReRAM targets, clinching onsemi and Texas Instruments deals and DB HiTek qualification as it eyes 2026 growth.
Belkin unveils new chargers & Switch 2 case for ANZ
Tue, 13th Jan 2026
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gaming
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wearables
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digital entertainment
Belkin reveals Qi2 chargers, power banks and a rugged Switch 2 charging case for ANZ, with key products set to land from March 2026.
Watchdog backs copyright licensing for Australian AI
Tue, 13th Jan 2026
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hyperscale
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dc
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physical security
Australia's Productivity Commission backs licensing over new copyright exceptions, urging AI firms to pay creators and face tighter scrutiny.
REGnosys flags 2026 regtech surge as London faces rivals
Mon, 12th Jan 2026
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fintech
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risk & compliance
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productivity
REGnosys warns of a fresh 2026 regtech wave as global rule rewrites loom and London fights to defend its fintech edge from rising rivals.
White & Case rolls out Legora AI platform worldwide
Mon, 12th Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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rpa
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erp
White & Case selects Legora as a strategic AI partner, rolling out its platform to lawyers in 43 offices across 29 countries worldwide.
Agentic AI to transform APAC retail supply chains by 2026
Mon, 12th Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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martech
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commerce systems
APAC retailers are rapidly adopting Agentic AI to tackle mounting supply-chain volatility and tighten inventory control by 2026.
Tech-linked fall in violent retail crime in New Zealand
Mon, 12th Jan 2026
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erp
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healthtech
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auror
Violent retail crime in New Zealand has fallen in 2025, with tech-driven reporting credited as Australia records rising store aggression.
Elite appoints Kirk Rogers to lead APAC sales push
Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
Elite appoints former law firm executive Kirk Rogers as Head of APAC Sales to drive its next phase of legal tech growth across the region.
Leaseweb names Ronald Richardson as Chief Revenue Officer
Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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saas
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data protection
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private cloud
Leaseweb appoints Ronald Richardson as Chief Revenue Officer to drive global growth and its sovereign-by-design hybrid cloud push.
Generative AI search lifts mobile gaming ad opportunity
Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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gaming
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digital transformation
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martech
As generative AI eats into web search time, LoopMe reports brands shifting spend to fast-growing, ad-friendly mobile gaming audiences.
A1 Technologies names Amar Bilas Head of Microsoft Cloud
Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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cloud security
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partner programmes
A1 Technologies appoints Amar Bilas to lead Microsoft Cloud Services, bolstering Azure and modern workplace growth across ANZ.
iGoDirect launches digital Visa rewards in New Zealand
Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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fintech
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cx
iGoDirect enters New Zealand with instant web‑to‑wallet Visa rewards, aiming to replace plastic gift cards in corporate loyalty schemes.
Outsized launches independent consulting squads in ANZ
Thu, 8th Jan 2026
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devops
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digital transformation
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fintech
Outsized rolls out pre-built independent consulting squads for ANZ banks, targeting AUD $200,000-AUD $2 million transformation projects.
NZ universities accepting English proficiency tests through Duolingo
Thu, 8th Jan 2026
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edutech
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e-learning
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ai
New Zealand universities now accept Duolingo English tests from overseas students, reflecting a global shift in language proficiency checks.
Yahoo rolls out Agentic AI tools across global DSP
Thu, 8th Jan 2026
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martech
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partner programmes
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rpa
Yahoo embeds Agentic AI across its global DSP, letting advertisers plug in their own models to automate planning, buying and optimisation.
Hisense unveils AI-led ConnectLife smart home revamp
Thu, 8th Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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iot
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smart home
Hisense debuts AI-powered ConnectLife overhaul at CES 2026, unifying smart fridges, dishwashers and climate control for ANZ homes.
SOTI tips AI & automation to transform Aussie mobility
Thu, 8th Jan 2026
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robots
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data analytics
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digital transformation
SOTI predicts AI, automation and on-device intelligence will overhaul how Australian retailers, logistics and healthcare manage mobility by 2026.
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.