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New rideshare app Carpoolin launched in New Zealand
Gaming

New rideshare app Carpoolin launched in New Zealand

Saveun Man has unveiled Carpoolin, a rideshare app designed to alleviate New Zealand's traffic woes, focusing on affordability and community engagement.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Jan 2025

Global Stories

COVID-19 stories

Exclusive: Restoke.ai brings AI 'restaurant manager' to the US
Data Analytics

Exclusive: Restoke.ai brings AI 'restaurant manager' to the US

Australian start-up Restoke.ai launches its AI 'restaurant manager' in the US, promising to boost margins and automate back-of-house work.

By Melania Watson • 7 min read • Tue, 16th Dec 2025
How emerging technologies in critical infrastructure are expanding cyber risks
Unified Communications

How emerging technologies in critical infrastructure are expanding cyber risks

Emerging tech in critical infrastructure boosts automation but widens cyber risks, with attacks targeting unified platforms and unencrypted OT protocols.

By Michael Murphy • 5 min read • Fri, 8th Aug 2025
Exclusive: How SenSen AI's solutions are revolutionising smart city management
COVID-19

Exclusive: How SenSen AI's solutions are revolutionising smart city management

SenSen AI is transforming smart city management with AI-driven solutions, enhancing urban safety and efficiency across cities such as Las Vegas and Brisbane.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Fri, 1st Aug 2025
The high cost of doing nothing
Digital Transformation

The high cost of doing nothing

Retailers delaying technology investments amid tariffs risk lost market share and higher future costs as consumer demands rapidly evolve in 2025.

By Jamie Cairns • 4 min read • Thu, 24th Jul 2025
Exclusive: Why cyber leaders must think like business leaders in APAC
Malware

Exclusive: Why cyber leaders must think like business leaders in APAC

Cybersecurity leaders in APAC must blend technical skills with business insight to align cyber risks with enterprise goals, says Check Point's Jayant Dave.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2025
Trend Micro explores Russian cyber underground's influence
Unified Communications

Trend Micro explores Russian cyber underground's influence

Trend Micro's latest report unveils the evolution of the Russian-speaking cyber underground, revealing its impact on global cybercrime amid shifting geopolitical landscapes.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Apr 2025
The power of lived experiences in driving accessibility
eLearning

The power of lived experiences in driving accessibility

Advancements in technology are reshaping education, yet barriers to accessibility remain, particularly for the 20% of students with disabilities.

By Dr Amy Lomellini • 4 min read • Sat, 8th Mar 2025
Romance scams reach six-year high, Moody's reports
Social Media

Romance scams reach six-year high, Moody's reports

Moody's highlights a six-year high in romance scams, unveiling 1,193 new entities globally in 2024, with the US leading at 38% of cases.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Feb 2025
You need to see your attack surface if you want to manage it
Data Protection

You need to see your attack surface if you want to manage it

As the complexities of corporate IT environments expand, cybersecurity experts warn that organisations must effectively identify their attack surface to enhance protection.

By Marios Kyriacou • 5 min read • Thu, 30th Jan 2025
Exclusive: NICE CXone drives customer experience innovation in ANZ
Unified Communications

Exclusive: NICE CXone drives customer experience innovation in ANZ

Rod Lester, Managing Director of NICE CXone for ANZ, is revolutionising customer experience with a 300-strong client base and rapid growth driven by innovation.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Dec 2024
DXC & ServiceNow unveil GenAI Centre of Excellence
Generative AI

DXC & ServiceNow unveil GenAI Centre of Excellence

DXC Technology and ServiceNow have unveiled a new Centre of Excellence to boost global adoption of generative AI solutions for businesses.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
Mark O'Connor appointed Managing Director at Org
Partner Programmes

Mark O'Connor appointed Managing Director at Org

Org has appointed Mark O'Connor as Managing Director of its Data, Automation & AI practice, aiming to enhance client strategies in advanced technology.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Nov 2024
Alimetry raises USD $18m for gut health innovation
Data Privacy

Alimetry raises USD $18m for gut health innovation

Alimetry has secured $18 million in oversubscribed funding to advance its FDA-approved wearable device for gut health monitoring and diagnosis.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Oct 2024

Stories from Other Regions

COVID-19 stories

Mitsubishi unveils efficient YYS series aircons in Singapore
Clean technologies

Mitsubishi unveils efficient YYS series aircons in Singapore

KM Marketing has launched Mitsubishi Heavy Industries' YYS series air conditioners in Singapore, enhancing energy efficiency for home and commercial cooling.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Wed, 9th Apr 2025
Steve Nadin joins Brainstorm as a Functional Consultant
Digital Transformation

Steve Nadin joins Brainstorm as a Functional Consultant

Steve Nadin, a seasoned supply chain consultant, has joined Brainstorm, eager to leverage his extensive experience in driving operational enhancements.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Oct 2024
Rising child mental health concerns prompt early action call
Data Privacy

Rising child mental health concerns prompt early action call

Rising anxiety among Australia's schoolchildren highlights urgent need for enhanced mental health support, with one in seven affected yet many not seeking help.

By Imee Dequito • 4 min read • Fri, 18th Oct 2024