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DroneShield wins US defence contracts as global sales top 4,000 units
Supply Chain

DroneShield wins US defence contracts as global sales top 4,000 units

DroneShield secured AUD $7.9m US defence contracts for handheld drone-detection, surpassing 4,000 systems sold globally amid record revenue growth.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025
Akamai launches unified global partner program with local benefits
Partner Programmes

Akamai launches unified global partner program with local benefits

Akamai launches Partner Connect, a unified global programme offering local benefits, simpler engagement, and tailored incentives for diverse partners worldwide.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025
Healix International strengthens APAC presence with key hires
Risk & Compliance

Healix International strengthens APAC presence with key hires

Healix International bolsters its Asia-Pacific expansion with key appointments in Melbourne to enhance risk and healthcare solutions across the region.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025
AI reshapes workplace learning as L&D budgets & metrics evolve
Data Analytics

AI reshapes workplace learning as L&D budgets & metrics evolve

AI is transforming workplace learning as businesses across the US, UK, Australia, and New Zealand boost L&D budgets and adopt data-driven metrics.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025
Norton rolls out AI deepfake scam protection for Intel PCs
Mobile Device Management

Norton rolls out AI deepfake scam protection for Intel PCs

Norton launches AI deepfake scam detection on Intel Core Ultra PCs, offering real-time, on-device protection for Norton 360 users in key English-speaking countries.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025
Gen Z & Millennials turn to AI for shopping advice over search
Marketing Technologies

Gen Z & Millennials turn to AI for shopping advice over search

A global survey reveals 33% of Gen Z and 26% of Millennials prefer AI platforms over search engines for shopping advice, signalling a shift in consumer habits.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025
JUPITER supercomputer inaugurated in Germany sets new exascale era
Hyperscale

JUPITER supercomputer inaugurated in Germany sets new exascale era

Europe's first exascale supercomputer, JUPITER, has launched in Germany, boosting research in AI, climate, and biology with unrivalled computing power.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Sep 2025
Scintil Photonics raises $58 million to scale AI chip tech
Hyperscale

Scintil Photonics raises $58 million to scale AI chip tech

Scintil Photonics has raised $58 million to scale its AI chip tech, expanding production and workforce in France and the US for next-gen data centres.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Fri, 12th Sep 2025
US leads decline in global business hotel bookings in early 2025
Global economy

US leads decline in global business hotel bookings in early 2025

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

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Sep 2025
UAE tops world ranking for tech dependency & daily screen use
Digital Transformation

UAE tops world ranking for tech dependency & daily screen use

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.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Sep 2025
Apple launches iPhone 17 Pro range with new design & features
Gaming

Apple launches iPhone 17 Pro range with new design & features

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.

By Melvin Hipolito • 6 min read • Thu, 11th Sep 2025
Stricter returns policies deter two-thirds of global shoppers
Customer Experience

Stricter returns policies deter two-thirds of global shoppers

Stricter returns policies deter 66% of global shoppers, with Millennials and Gen Z most likely to avoid retailers who enforce tighter rules, Blue Yonder survey finds.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Thu, 11th Sep 2025
ReveNet: APAC SMS revenue at risk without urgent operator action
Unified Communications

ReveNet: APAC SMS revenue at risk without urgent operator action

ReveNet warns APAC's USD $55bn A2P SMS revenue faces steep decline without urgent operator action to tackle rising costs, fraud, and fragmented regulation.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Sep 2025

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Australian marketers expect content demand to surge fivefold by 2027
Customer Experience

Australian marketers expect content demand to surge fivefold by 2027

Australian marketers expect content demand to grow fivefold by 2027, driven by personalised content and video amid tight budgets and resources.

By Melvin Hipolito • 8 min read • Tue, 16th Sep 2025
Accordion appoints senior leaders to drive European expansion
Digital Transformation

Accordion appoints senior leaders to drive European expansion

Accordion strengthens its European presence by appointing Paul Reading, Andy Burgess and Steve Jones to lead expansion and support private equity CFOs.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Tue, 16th Sep 2025
Spreetail unveils Promise Pro to speed up large item deliveries
Customer Experience

Spreetail unveils Promise Pro to speed up large item deliveries

Spreetail launches Promise Pro, using smart routing to speed up large item deliveries with real-time updates and swift shipping promises across platforms.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Sep 2025
Andromeda raises AUD $23m to launch robots for aged care
Robotics

Andromeda raises AUD $23m to launch robots for aged care

Andromeda secures AUD $23m in Series A funding to expand its compassionate companion robots for aged care, valuing the company at AUD $100m.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Sep 2025
Brits turn to GenAI to find gifts & manage budgets at Christmas
Marketing Technologies

Brits turn to GenAI to find gifts & manage budgets at Christmas

UK shoppers are rapidly embracing generative AI this Christmas, with 71% using it to pick gifts and manage budgets amid rising cost of living worries.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Sep 2025