Australian stories

Entrust rolls out Australia-ready identity verification using government records, biometrics and AI as tougher AML rules widen compliance checks.

Relativity to launch a Singapore entity in the fourth quarter as surging Asia Pacific demand for its AI legal tools accelerates local hiring.

PayNuts widens its Australian SME offer with a new POS platform and partner services as RBA payment reforms heap pressure on fee-based models.

Experian data shows Australian households are trimming big-ticket discretionary purchases but still spending on personal care, digital goods and travel.

Dreame brings steam-powered wet-and-dry vacuum to Australia and New Zealand, targeting families and pet owners with premium hygiene claims.

Paymentology teams up with Change Financial to tap Australia's booming digital payments market, as mobile wallets and card programmes gain pace.

Microsoft and the ACTU launch talks in Sydney on AI in workplaces, with training, worker input and policy coordination at the centre.

New generic domain extensions due in 2026 could give phishing crews fresh, cheap infrastructure unless security teams prepare early.

Ideally's AUD $13.4 million raise backs US growth and a new subscription product as brands seek faster, cheaper consumer insights.

Tes rolls out Tes360 to connect school data, promising faster decisions, less admin and sharper oversight for leaders across Australia and beyond.

PaySauce appoints former Xero executives Chris Ridd and Mel Shortland-Power as it targets Australian micro-businesses after an AUD $4 million raise.

Australia cyber chiefs warn recovery planning lags behind threat detection, with only 32% of firms testing continuity or incident response plans.

Gamma backs service providers' global push with APAC launch and 24/7 support as partners seek scale, compliance and new revenue.

Australian channel groups launch Catalyst in Sydney, a charity-backed conference for MSPs and IT leaders focused on practical peer lessons, not vendor pitches.

Databricks taps Simon Davies to steer Asia Pacific and Japan push amid 85% regional growth and a bigger Singapore base.

Quanton managing director Garry Green says agentic AI will soon hollow out corporate middle ranks, with firms running leaner teams overseeing far more software.

NAB finds AI is moving beyond big business, with small firms using it to cut admin, boost productivity and reshape everyday operations.

Australian employers are increasingly rewarding office presence with higher pay, bonuses and career opportunities, a Robert Half survey finds.

Reolink rolls out AUD $179.99 solar floodlight camera in Australia, targeting households with wire-free installation, local storage and AI detection.

Australian AEC firms are racing ahead on digital delivery, but AI uptake is being slowed by regulation, time pressures and demands for tighter data governance.