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Australia leads global deal growth in tech & marketing sectors
Artificial Intelligence

Australia leads global deal growth in tech & marketing sectors

Australia leads global growth in tech and marketing deals, rising 3% amid falling activity in the US and Europe due to AI adoption and private equity interest.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Nov 2025
Australians embrace AI & flexible payments for online sales
Buy Now Pay Later

Australians embrace AI & flexible payments for online sales

Seventy percent of Australians plan to shop online this holiday season, with AI tools and Buy Now, Pay Later options driving a digital surge in sales.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Nov 2025
DroneShield secures AUD $5.2 million European military contract
Research and Development

DroneShield secures AUD $5.2 million European military contract

Australian firm DroneShield lands AUD $5.2 million contract to supply handheld counter-drone systems to a European military customer via local reseller.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Nov 2025
Ransomware attacks surge in Australia & New Zealand on holidays
Ransomware

Ransomware attacks surge in Australia & New Zealand on holidays

Ransomware attacks in Australia and New Zealand spike during holidays and weekends, exploiting reduced cybersecurity staffing to disrupt organisations.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Nov 2025
Netpoleon expands security portfolio with Thales & Imperva
Data Protection

Netpoleon expands security portfolio with Thales & Imperva

Netpoleon enhances its cybersecurity portfolio in Australia and New Zealand by integrating Thales and Imperva solutions, boosting data and application protection.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Nov 2025
Automation seen as key to AI success in Australia & New Zealand
Digital Transformation

Automation seen as key to AI success in Australia & New Zealand

Most finance and IT leaders in Australia and New Zealand see automation as crucial for successful AI, citing governance and data issues as key barriers otherwise.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Nov 2025
Australis Scientific secures USD $6m to advance smart bladder patch
Health Technologies

Australis Scientific secures USD $6m to advance smart bladder patch

Australian medtech firm Australis Scientific has raised USD $6m from Rohto Pharmaceutical to advance its smart bladder patch for treating overactive bladder and incontinence.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Nov 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Australian stories

KuCoin secures AUSTRAC registration & expands in Australia
Crypto

KuCoin secures AUSTRAC registration & expands in Australia

KuCoin has secured AUSTRAC registration, expanding its regulated digital currency services and bolstering compliance for Australian users with a new Sydney base.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 26th Nov 2025
Australian digital services stall despite advances & AI push
Digital Transformation

Australian digital services stall despite advances & AI push

Australian government digital services hold second place globally but show little performance gain despite AI advances and ongoing investment challenges.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 26th Nov 2025
Australian online retailers see 301% surge in PayTo payments
Fintech

Australian online retailers see 301% surge in PayTo payments

Australian online retailers have seen a 301% rise in PayTo payments, boosting cash flow and cutting costs through faster, direct bank-to-bank transfers.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Nov 2025
Wiise launches NDIS solution to streamline claims & compliance
Risk & Compliance

Wiise launches NDIS solution to streamline claims & compliance

Wiise has launched an ERP solution directly connected to the National Disability Insurance Scheme, simplifying claims, billing and compliance for NDIS providers in Australia.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Nov 2025
Increase in cannabis use sparks workplace fears
Human Capital Management

Increase in cannabis use sparks workplace fears

Cannabis now accounts for 71.1 percent of positive workplace drug tests, prompting New Zealand employers to tighten safety policies ahead of summer.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 25th Nov 2025
Fossil Fuel 10, Climate Change 0
Climate change

Fossil Fuel 10, Climate Change 0

Climate talks ended with only incremental gains, as countries again failed to agree a roadmap away from fossil fuels at COP30.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Nov 2025
Battery & technology woes cut productivity for Aussies
Artificial Intelligence

Battery & technology woes cut productivity for Aussies

Battery and tech issues disrupt work for many Australians, with 60% panicking over low laptop batteries and frequent crashes hurting productivity.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 25th Nov 2025
AI sovereignty - Divisive or just inconvenient?
Hyperscale

AI sovereignty - Divisive or just inconvenient?

Australia faces an inconvenient truth in AI sovereignty; reliance on overseas data and services challenges true local control over AI technology and data.

By Simon Kriss • 6 min read • Tue, 25th Nov 2025
Beau Tydd elected ACS President to lead technology profession
Deakin University

Beau Tydd elected ACS President to lead technology profession

Beau Tydd has been elected President of the Australian Computer Society for 2026-27, succeeding Helen McHugh to lead Australia's tech profession forward.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Nov 2025
Expert breaks down Tilly Norwood, AI and copyright wars
Physical Security

Expert breaks down Tilly Norwood, AI and copyright wars

Tilly Norwood, the world's first AI actress, sparks global debate on AI, copyright, and ownership as actors and unions push back.

By Aparna Watal • 6 min read • Tue, 25th Nov 2025
Cloud in 2026: Cost, control and a push for resilience
Data Protection

Cloud in 2026: Cost, control and a push for resilience

In 2026, enterprises will prioritise resilience, sovereignty and cost control in cloud computing, embracing multi-cloud and hybrid strategies for growth and security.

By Dan Wright • 5 min read • Tue, 25th Nov 2025