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Archa appoints Paul Askew as non-executive director
Fintech

Archa appoints Paul Askew as non-executive director

The fintech's governance is being strengthened as it scales, with annual recurring revenue up 184% and more than 2,500 firms on its platform.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Yesterday
WinDC plans 230MW regional Australia AI rollout in 2027
Data centers

WinDC plans 230MW regional Australia AI rollout in 2027

The plan could bring faster local access to AI computing for Australian businesses and researchers, bypassing grid delays and offshore reliance.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Yesterday
Emotional intelligence key to loyalty as AI spreads
Digital Transformation

Emotional intelligence key to loyalty as AI spreads

Retailers risk losing loyalty unless they pair faster AI-driven service with empathy, as customers judge brands more on how they feel than speed.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Yesterday
Australians shift from calls & texts to smartphone hubs
Payment Technologies

Australians shift from calls & texts to smartphone hubs

For many younger Australians, the smartphone has become a digital life hub, with social media, work and payments overtaking calls and texts.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Hello Clever taps Infinia to expand across Latin America
Fintech

Hello Clever taps Infinia to expand across Latin America

Merchants will be able to reach eight Latin American markets through one integration, as local payment options remain vital for checkout conversion.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • 2 days ago

Global Stories

Australian stories

TrendAI adds NVIDIA Nemotron to sovereign security cloud
Private Cloud

TrendAI adds NVIDIA Nemotron to sovereign security cloud

The move lets regulated organisations run AI-driven threat detection inside customer-controlled environments, keeping sensitive security data local.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • Yesterday
Outcomex names Michael van Zoggel as Chief Executive Officer
Digital Transformation

Outcomex names Michael van Zoggel as Chief Executive Officer

The reshuffle is intended to sharpen Outcomex's focus on cyber security, managed services and AI work as it targets further growth.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Yesterday
Quantifind opens Sydney office to expand in Asia-Pacific
Risk & Compliance

Quantifind opens Sydney office to expand in Asia-Pacific

The move gives banks in Australia and across Asia-Pacific local support as Quantifind seeks growth after a USD $200 million investment round.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Yesterday
Finance leaders favour visibility & planning over cuts
Artificial Intelligence

Finance leaders favour visibility & planning over cuts

More finance teams are using data and planning tools to protect growth spending as volatility makes broad cuts less attractive.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Yesterday
Australian marketers back mindset ads over content
Research and Development

Australian marketers back mindset ads over content

A new survey suggests Australian teams are more convinced than UK and US peers that ads work better when matched to a consumer's mindset.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Yesterday
Australia cyber rules tighten as reporting deadlines bite
Ransomware

Australia cyber rules tighten as reporting deadlines bite

Australian firms face faster reporting clocks and penalties of up to AUD $50 million, as regulators step up scrutiny after cyber attacks.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Yesterday
Equinix opens Sydney centre for liquid-cooled AI tests
Data centers

Equinix opens Sydney centre for liquid-cooled AI tests

Enterprises can now test liquid-cooled AI systems in Sydney before committing to costly rollouts, as power and heat demands surge.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Yesterday
Blink launches 4K and pan-tilt security cameras in Australia
Surveillance

Blink launches 4K and pan-tilt security cameras in Australia

Blink has expanded its Australia and New Zealand security camera range with a 4K indoor-outdoor model and a 2K camera with pan-tilt tracking.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Yesterday
Asia Pacific hotel investment hits USD $12 billion
Real estate

Asia Pacific hotel investment hits USD $12 billion

Regional hotel dealmaking has surged despite geopolitical and rate risks, with JLL now forecasting USD $15 billion in Asia Pacific transactions for 2026.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Young Australians back esports careers but know few jobs
Gaming

Young Australians back esports careers but know few jobs

Most 18- to 24-year-olds see esports as a real career, but fewer than a third can name jobs beyond playing professionally.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • 2 days ago
World Gold Council sees USD $700 billion digital gold demand
Blockchain

World Gold Council sees USD $700 billion digital gold demand

Nearly nine in 10 investors would consider digital gold, with the market potentially reaching USD $700 billion if trust and access improve.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 2 days ago

Stories from Other Regions

Australian stories

EDS patients in limbo as Hamilton surgeon Chris Holdaway stops seeing patients
EDS

EDS patients in limbo as Hamilton surgeon Chris Holdaway stops seeing patients

Hundreds of EDS patients may now struggle to get assessments for suspected vascular compression syndromes after the Medical Council imposed temporary restrictions.

By Anusha Bradley • 3 min read • 2 days ago