Melbourne stories
Trustpilot launches AI search tools for brand visibility
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Trustpilot rolls out AI search metrics and review tools as brands race to stay visible in generative shopping results.
V2 AI wins Databricks Silver Partner status in APAC
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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
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digital transformation
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Amperity adds Melbourne staff and launches in AWS Sydney and Melbourne to meet Australia's strict data residency demands.
Triple Bubble reaches first close after USD $10 million
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fintech
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gender diversity
Triple Bubble lands early support from x15ventures and Brad Feld as the Melbourne fintech fund targets a USD $50 million close.
ROLLER cuts finance work with Oracle NetSuite OneWorld
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digital transformation
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financial systems
Annexa's six-month cloud ERP rollout for ROLLER has automated revenue recognition, unified finance data and reduced month-end strain.
Orange Business names Edmond Wong Asia-Pacific President
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digital transformation
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cybersecurity
Orange Business promotes Edmond Wong to Asia-Pacific president as Nick Lambert retires after nearly seven years, signalling a smooth internal handover.
Datacom buys T4 Auckland data centre in NZ expansion
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Datacom deepens New Zealand data centre push with T4 Auckland site, lifting sovereign capacity to five and backing AI-ready upgrades.
Microsoft & VU open Victoria's first datacentre academy
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edutech
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network infrastructure
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datacentre infrastructure
Microsoft and Victoria University have launched a fee-free Datacentre Academy in Footscray to train Victorians for in-demand technical roles.
Airwallex names Sir Bill English chair of New Zealand board
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digital transformation
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Airwallex appoints Sir Bill English as chair of its New Zealand board as the fintech expands local services and says annual payment flows have surged.
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Vertiv & SUSE warn AI data centres face energy strain
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AI-ready data centres risk hitting an energy wall, Vertiv and SUSE warn, as Australia's hyperscale expansion strains power and cooling.
'Human Risk' takes centre stage - Mimecast CEO
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data protection
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endpoint protection
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phishing
Mimecast chief warns human risk is now cybersecurity's 'eighth layer' as malicious insiders overtake negligence in Australian attacks.
Support Fusion raises AUD $1 million, expands to US & UK
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saas
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digital transformation
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it automation
Support Fusion raises AUD $1 million pre-seed to grow US and UK presence and scale AI-led integrations for co-managed enterprise IT.
PDQ Labels doubles digital inkjet capacity with Screen press
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digital transformation
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jet technologies
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inkjet press
PDQ Labels doubles digital inkjet capacity with a second Screen L350UV SAI, boosting multi-SKU output and cementing its digital-first strategy.
Circles.Life launches Zerofy card with instant cashback
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Circles.Life rolls out Zerofy Cashback Card in Singapore, touting instant, uncapped rewards on global spend via Airwallex and Visa.
Strong growth for Irish tech imports across Australia and New Zealand
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ai
Irish tech exports to Australia and New Zealand have surged nearly 60% in five years, with Enterprise Ireland backing rapid sector growth.
New Zealand Loyalty Association launches with national study
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cx
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martech
New Zealand Loyalty Association debuts to unite brands and launches nation's most comprehensive loyalty study ahead of 2026 summit.
Synechron unifies three Australian consultancies under one
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digital transformation
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martech
Synechron merges Chamonix IT, Exposé and iGreenData into a single Australian consultancy, unveiling a new national leadership team.
Rise of AI Agents introduces new infosec risk: Okta
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data protection
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digital transformation
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mfa
Okta warns that surging numbers of uncontrolled AI agents pose a major identity and access risk as they become the new digital workforce.
Tineco brings steam floor cleaner roadshow to Australia
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cx
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martech
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smart home
Tineco launches an Australian roadshow for its steam floor cleaners, with Melbourne and Sydney pop-ups and models from AUD $399 to AUD $1,499.
Keeper & Williams F1 launch identity-first security push
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data protection
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digital transformation
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pam
Keeper Security has kicked off a global identity-first cybersecurity campaign as it enters a third season backing the Atlassian Williams F1 team.