Australian stories
Australia's fast food sector flourished in 2024, adding 178 new outlets despite economic challenges, driven by major brands like KFC and Hungry Jack's.
Zendesk has unveiled plans to acquire Local Measure, an Australian provider of voice solutions, enhancing its AI-powered services by 2025.
In an era of increasing connectivity demands, financial institutions are turning to multi-carrier strategies to safeguard against costly network failures.
Backbase has teamed up with MeaWallet to boost digital payment services in Australia and New Zealand, aiming for enhanced security and faster deployment.
Australia faces a pivotal moment in digital sovereignty, needing to reshape control over data and AI systems to ensure they align with local values and priorities.
Adyen has partnered with HEYTEA to support its international expansion, enhancing payment solutions across the US, UK, Singapore, and Australia.
A survey reveals organisations spend 49% of cloud storage bills on fees like data access, hindering business and causing budget overruns in 2024.
Access4 has appointed Matt Milne as Chief Revenue Officer to enhance its go-to-market strategy and strengthen partner relationships from Sydney.
Research by Proofpoint reveals only 12% of Asia Pacific firms use essential email authentication, exposing them to a surge in phishing attacks.
Australian Venue has partnered with Zitcha, Mercato, and Perion to enhance its Retail Media Network, AVC experience+, streamlining advertising operations.
PropHero has raised AUD $25.1 million in a landmark Series A funding round, marking the largest ever for an Australian property technology firm.
Mars United Commerce has appointed Kelly Wearmouth as Managing Director for Australia and New Zealand, aiming to enhance regional growth and client services.
Petbarn has launched 'PetAds', a dynamic retail media network aimed at Australia's 2.9 million pet owners, enhancing brand engagement through targeted campaigns.
A record 32.5% of Australians now own cryptocurrency, according to the 2025 IRCI, signalling a significant shift in the nation's digital asset landscape.
auDA has teamed up with The Winston Churchill Memorial Trust to fund new fellowships that promote digital research and development in Australia.
ATech is launching the second round of its ATech Boost incubator programme, offering $100,000 in resources to support emerging tech startups until 3 April 2025.
With cyber attacks hitting Australian firms every six minutes, Teleperformance unveils Cloud Campus to bolster data security for remote workforces.
Atturra forecasts impressive first-half earnings for fiscal 2025, with estimated revenue of AUD $140-142 million, reflecting a 26-28% increase from last year.
Gallagher Security and ADT celebrate a quarter-century of partnership, showcasing their successful collaboration in the Australian security sector.
Talent has received the prestigious Great Place To Work certification for 2025, highlighting a remarkable 94% employee engagement rate, far surpassing the Australian average.
