Australian stories - Page 49

Andrew Fox has been appointed General Manager for HPE Networking in Australia and New Zealand, leading growth and AI-focused networking strategies.

Global business hotel bookings fell 5.35% in H1 2025, led by a 10.65% US decline amid tariff uncertainty and reduced advance planning.

Granicus has named Karthik Anbalagan to lead its AI innovations, enhancing public sector digital services and citizen engagement across Australia and New Zealand.

Australian firm Software Combined enters the Dutch market by acquiring Unified Streaming, marking its first European expansion and boosting tech presence.

The UAE ranks as the world's most tech-dependent nation, with residents spending nearly 8 hours daily on digital devices and universal internet access.

Apple launches the iPhone 17 featuring AI-powered cameras, a brighter ProMotion display, the new A19 chip, and improved battery life, starting at AUD $1,399.

Apple unveils iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max with new aluminium design, A19 Pro chip, enhanced cameras, longer battery life, and Wi-Fi 7 support.

Apple launches AirPods Pro 3 at AUD $429, featuring advanced noise cancellation, heart rate sensor, and live translation across multiple languages.

Harvey has opened its first Asia-Pacific office in Sydney to expand AI legal services and hire 15 staff, boosting support for Australian law firms.

Apple Watch Series 11 adds hypertension alerts and sleep scoring, with longer battery life and enhanced durability starting at NZD $749.

ECOVACS launches the DEEBOT X11 OmniCyclone robotic vacuum with AI, fast Gallium Nitride charging, and advanced cleaning tech, priced AUD $2,999.

Pureprofile now offers clients free AI translation and coding tools via its Hub platform, enhancing data insights without extra costs or manual effort.

Over 80% of APAC firms use AI-driven APIs, but many lack strong security, risking breaches as AI adoption surges, says new F5 report.

Mitsubishi Electric is acquiring Nozomi Networks, an OT cybersecurity firm, for USD $1 billion, aiming to boost global industrial security and innovation.

Boards must urgently tackle hidden PII risks in unstructured data exposed by AI, or face costly incidents and government action by 2027, warns expert.

Flora & Fauna shoppers can now offset delivery emissions at checkout via Sphere's app, supporting climate projects like the Sunnyside Permanent Planting Project.

While 82% of Australian and New Zealand retailers have adopted AI, only 9% trust it to manage customer interactions without human oversight, study finds.

Two Plain English Foundation editors join the 2025 Plain Language Awards panel, judging public sector website and document categories in Australia and NZ.

Kyndryl has named Graeme Beardsell as Managing Director for Australia and New Zealand to expand market presence and enhance customer value in the region.

Cloud accounting firm iplicit appoints Ben Crow as VP of Partnerships to boost partner network and target international expansion in Australia and New Zealand.