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AI-powered contextual service now critical in Australia

Thu, 26th Feb 2026
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AI-powered contextual service is now make-or-break in Australia, with CX leaders warning one unresolved issue can lose a customer forever.
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Upgrade advantage: Why security enhancements matter for MSPs and MSSPs

Mon, 23rd Feb 2026
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For MSPs and MSSPs, next-gen firewall upgrades are now critical to stay secure, competitive and ready for relentless cyber threats.
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Firms race to counter fast-evolving AI-driven fraud

Fri, 20th Feb 2026
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Half of fraud chiefs say fast-changing, AI-powered scams are outpacing their defences, forcing a shift to real-time, adaptive protection.
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Evergreen accelerates MSP deals with UK B Corp buy

Fri, 20th Feb 2026
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Evergreen seals 47 deals in 2025 and snaps up its first UK B Corp MSP, Optimising IT, to deepen global managed services expansion.
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KnowBe4 appoints Kelly Morgan as Chief Customer Officer

Fri, 20th Feb 2026
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KnowBe4 appoints former DocuSign executive Kelly Morgan as chief customer officer to steer global client strategy amid rising AI security risks.
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Zoho tops one million paying customers in 30th year

Thu, 19th Feb 2026
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Zoho marks 30th anniversary by topping one million paying customers and 150 million users, with 2025 revenue up 20% year on year.
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Turning shelfware into software value

Tue, 17th Feb 2026
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Australian firms will spend nearly AUD $6.2 billion on cybersecurity in 2025, but partners must tackle shelfware to unlock real value.
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AI referrals surge as web traffic falls & costs rise

Fri, 13th Feb 2026
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AI-referred traffic has surged 632% despite overall web visits slipping and rising acquisition costs squeezing digital marketing returns.
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Love at first byte: The infrastructure behind your Valentine's match

Fri, 13th Feb 2026
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From swipes to sparks, low-latency data centres, clouds and interconnection hubs quietly power your Valentine's match worldwide.
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Five insurance payment trends shaping Australia and New Zealand

Fri, 13th Feb 2026
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Rising claims, digital demands and real-time payments are reshaping how insurers across Australia and New Zealand collect and pay out.
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Geekflare pivots from publishing to launch SaaS tools

Thu, 12th Feb 2026
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Geekflare shifts from pure tech publisher to SaaS, launching Geekflare AI and Geekflare API after surpassing 100 million global readers.
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Rapid7 crowns Orro APJ Partner of the Year for 2026

Thu, 12th Feb 2026
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Rapid7 names Orro its 2026 APJ Partner of the Year as four other Australian security specialists secure top regional award honours.
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Xero Analytics adds AI cash forecasts & ops metrics

Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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Xero is boosting its Analytics tool with AI cash flow forecasts, behavioural insights and operational metrics on shareable visual dashboards.
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Nebula links partner rewards to ESG outcomes at renewal

Tue, 10th Feb 2026
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Nebula launches an Impact Rewards scheme that ties partner renewal perks to carbon credits, social housing upgrades and service governance.
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Exclusive: Celonis' Kerry Brown warns CIOs to 'remove chaos'

Tue, 10th Feb 2026
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Celonis touts digital twins and process data as the missing link to turn scattered enterprise AI experiments into measurable business gains.
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Exclusive: How email still reigns supreme for small business marketing

Tue, 10th Feb 2026
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Constant Contact doubles down on AI-driven tools while keeping email the core link between small businesses and their customers.
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Technology and the Shift in Managing 'Personalised Offers'

Mon, 9th Feb 2026
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Retailers are racing from blunt discounts to AI-driven one-to-one offers, promising sharper margins and loyalty in APAC's crowded market.
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Sortd surges with AUD $8m holiday sales & 96% user lift

Mon, 9th Feb 2026
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Wishlist app Sortd rides holiday boom with AUD $8m in sales, 96% user growth and revenue up more than 600% across peak Q4 trading.
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Identity Digital leader named in CRN 2026 Channel Chiefs

Fri, 6th Feb 2026
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Identity Digital names CRO Matt Overman to CRN's 2026 Channel Chiefs list, spotlighting its growing domain partner ecosystem and strategy.
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Asia Pacific Loyalty Awards 2026 finalists revealed

Thu, 5th Feb 2026
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Asia Pacific Loyalty Awards 2026 unveils record finalist line-up as brands double down on retention, data and personalised engagement.