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Relativity to open Singapore hub as Asia demand grows

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Relativity to launch a Singapore entity in the fourth quarter as surging Asia Pacific demand for its AI legal tools accelerates local hiring.
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How to upgrade your home internet for faster speeds

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How to upgrade your home internet for faster speeds: why a better router, smarter placement and wireless alternatives can boost reliability.
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PayNuts broadens offer for SMEs as surcharging reforms loom

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PayNuts widens its Australian SME offer with a new POS platform and partner services as RBA payment reforms heap pressure on fee-based models.
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Dreame launches H16 Pro Steam in Australia and New Zealand

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Dreame brings steam-powered wet-and-dry vacuum to Australia and New Zealand, targeting families and pet owners with premium hygiene claims.
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PaySauce taps ex-Xero duo to drive Australian push

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PaySauce appoints former Xero executives Chris Ridd and Mel Shortland-Power as it targets Australian micro-businesses after an AUD $4 million raise.
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Supporting service providers with their global ambitions

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Gamma backs service providers' global push with APAC launch and 24/7 support as partners seek scale, compliance and new revenue.
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Databricks names Simon Davies to lead APJ expansion

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Databricks taps Simon Davies to steer Asia Pacific and Japan push amid 85% regional growth and a bigger Singapore base.
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Xero launches AI-native operating system for small firms

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Xero unveils AI-native finance platform and JAX assistant to cut admin for small firms, with accountants and bookkeepers also in line for gains.
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LogicMonitor taps Chillisoft for ANZ expansion push

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LogicMonitor teams up with Chillisoft to widen Australia and New Zealand reach, as the monitoring software group eyes a new local data centre.
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Hands-on review: JBL Quantum 650 Wireless Gaming Headset

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JBL Quantum 650 review hails modular wireless gaming headset with standout sound, removable parts and up to 45 hours' battery life.
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TP-Link launches Tapo DL105 smart door lock in Australia

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TP-Link broadens its Australian smart lock line-up with the Tapo DL105, a cheaper keyless entry model offering fingerprint access, doorbell and app control.
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Nextro wins Fortinet SASE specialisation in New Zealand

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Nextro secures Fortinet SASE specialisation in New Zealand after multiple deployments, bolstering its hybrid work and cloud security credentials.
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Retailers link one million repeat offenders in Auror network

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Auror says retailers have linked more than one million repeat offenders, with U.S. chains driving most of the cross-store crime matches.
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SentinelOne appoints Shah as Channel Director for ANZ & APJ distribution

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SentinelOne taps Shah to expand partner network across Australia, New Zealand and APJ as AI-driven threat shifts lift channel demand.
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TrendAI partners Anthropic to embed Claude in security ops

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TrendAI and Anthropic join forces to embed Claude in Vision One, targeting AI vulnerability research and automated cyber defences.
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Why operational debt accumulates long before systems fail

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Finance teams quietly absorb the hidden cost of workarounds as operational debt piles up, turning growth into extra effort and risk for ANZ businesses.
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akto named Boomi Platinum Partner in AI readiness push

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akto wins Boomi Platinum Partner status as enterprises in Australia and New Zealand seek stronger integration, governance and data foundations for AI.
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The AI risk hiding in your finance team's browser tabs

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Finance chiefs warned over shadow AI as staff paste ERP data into consumer tools, risking model training and bypassing governance.
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Peacock Bros RFID cuts box retrieval to one worker

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Peacock Bros' RFID rollout lets a global records company find tagged boxes with one worker, replacing forklift searches across Australia and New Zealand.
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What organisations need to know about Microsoft EA licensing heading into 2026

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Microsoft's enterprise licensing landscape is shifting fast, with tighter EA access, slimmer discounts and new models forcing organisations to rethink 2026 renewals.