Sydney stories
PepsiCo revamps APAC Greenhouse for startup rollouts
2 days ago
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agricultural technology
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supply chain
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ai
PepsiCo tightens APAC startup programme to push proven technologies into supply chains, with five alumni set for commercial rollout trials.
Quantium launches Gemini Enterprise practice with Google
2 days ago
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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multi-cloud
Quantium joins Google Cloud's Gemini Enterprise push with a new AI practice aimed at moving enterprise agents from pilots into production.
Exclusive: Adobe ANZ chief on AI adoption trends
3 days ago
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Adobe ANZ chief says AI is moving into production as customers in regulated sectors balance caution with rapid deployment and productivity gains.
Oracle & Google Cloud add AI agent for database queries
3 days ago
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hybrid cloud
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multi-cloud
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erp
Oracle and Google Cloud have added a Gemini Enterprise agent that lets users query Oracle databases in natural language without writing SQL.
Oracle & Google Cloud add Gemini Enterprise database agent
3 days ago
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hybrid cloud
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Oracle and Google Cloud add Gemini Enterprise access to governed database data, letting users query enterprise records in natural language without SQL.
1Cover expands Adyen payments deal, saves AUD $35,000
3 days ago
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digital transformation
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fintech
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cx
1Cover deepens Adyen partnership across Australia and New Zealand, cutting payments costs and streamlining insurance transactions for customers and staff.
Tines to double Australia headcount as APAC hub opens
4 days ago
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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it automation
Tines ramps up Australia presence with APAC hub and customer-facing hires as local firms and IT teams drive broader AI automation adoption.
Fortanix hires duo to boost ANZ data security push
4 days ago
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data protection
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
Fortanix taps two senior hires as Australia and New Zealand businesses step up spending on AI, quantum-ready and consolidated data security.
Ideally raises AUD $13.4m to expand US market research
4 days ago
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saas
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Ideally's AUD $13.4 million raise backs US growth and a new subscription product as brands seek faster, cheaper consumer insights.
TrendAI partners Anthropic to embed Claude in security ops
Last week
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firewalls
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digital transformation
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network security
TrendAI and Anthropic join forces to embed Claude in Vision One, targeting AI vulnerability research and automated cyber defences.
Caruso wins $9.3M funding, scales AI fund services
Last week
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crm
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digital transformation
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fintech
Caruso lands AUD $9.3 million from Icehouse Ventures and GD1 as Centuria joins 80-plus clients using its AI-native fund administration platform.
Operator XR launches portable VR counter-drone training
Last week
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drones
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ar, vr & metaverse
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education, learning & training
Operator XR unveils portable Interceptor VR training for counter-drone teams as defence spending rises and agencies seek faster preparation.
Zoom appoints Frank Skiffington to lead ANZ growth
Last week
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saas
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uc
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digital transformation
Zoom names Frank Skiffington as Head of Australia and New Zealand as the software group seeks deeper partner-led growth across ANZ.
Kiwis turn to travel agents amid Middle East disruption
This month
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risk & compliance
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customer service
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airlines
Kiwis lean on travel agents as Middle East tensions drive reroutes, cancellations and surging demand for expert advice.
Fujifilm & DoxAI launch fraud check AI in New Zealand
This month
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digital signage
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document management
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digital transformation
Fujifilm Business Innovation New Zealand teams up with DoxAI to bring AI fraud checks to lenders and insurers, cutting manual document reviews.
V2 AI wins Databricks Silver Partner status in APAC
This month
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
V2 AI has secured Databricks Silver Partner status, strengthening its credentials as it targets more data and AI work across Asia-Pacific.
Amperity expands Australian operations with AWS rollout
This month
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saas
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
Amperity adds Melbourne staff and launches in AWS Sydney and Melbourne to meet Australia's strict data residency demands.
VITG buys Security Centric to boost cyber security
This month
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data protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
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socs
VITG broadens ANZ cyber offering with Security Centric deal and names founder Sash Vasilevski Chief Security Officer in combined group.
AI expert reveals the 'New Currency' in AI discovery for eCommerce brands
This month
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
AI discovery is levelling eCommerce, with mid-sized Shopify brands gaining an edge over bigger rivals by making products clearer to generative engines.
DroneShield adds threat ranking in Q2 software update
This month
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drones
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ai
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software updates
DroneShield rolls out Q2 software upgrade with drone threat ranking, revamped ATAK-CIV tools and offline maps for its command systems.