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Canon Oceania opens 2026 grants programme for communities

Canon Oceania seeks eight community groups for 2026 grants, marking 20 years of support with AUD $50,000 across Australia and New Zealand.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Last week

Hybrid Cloud

LogicMonitor expands AI-led IT ops platform in ANZ

LogicMonitor adds Catchpoint-backed capabilities to its AI-led IT operations platform, promising governed automation across Australia and New Zealand.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week

Unified Communications

Gamma launches APAC push with Australia & NZ focus

Gamma targets Australia and New Zealand in APAC expansion, betting on mature cloud markets, stronger margins and tighter compliance needs.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week

Software-as-a-Service

Xero opens Vancouver AI hub to boost North America

Xero expands its Canadian engineering footprint with a Vancouver hub focused on AI, the Accounting Engine and Anthropic integrations.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week

Software-as-a-Service

Anthropic names Theo Hourmouzis as ANZ Chief in Sydney

Anthropic expands in Australia and New Zealand with Sydney office and Theo Hourmouzis named Chief Executive Officer to drive regional AI growth.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week

Smart Cities

H2O Vision shifts AI drowning detection focus to US

Ottawa-based H2O Vision is prioritising US sales of its AI drowning detection system as founder Justin Dyer says Canadian adoption is too slow.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last week

Digital Transformation

Spalba appoints Erica Seo as Business Head for APAC

Spalba names Erica Seo Business Head for APAC as it accelerates regional expansion, with Singapore set to anchor Southeast Asia operations.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week

Software-as-a-Service

YFM backs Swanky with GBP £7.6 million growth deal

YFM Equity Partners invests GBP £7.6 million in Exeter-based Shopify agency Swanky, funding hiring, service expansion and selective acquisitions.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week

Stories from Other Regions

Human Capital Management

Australian employers demand AI skills as hiring gap widens

Australian employers demand AI skills as hiring gap widens, with Robert Half saying nearly all managers now expect them yet struggle to find candidates.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week

Fintech

ASX, TCS put CHESS Release 1 into production for clearing

ASX and TCS put CHESS Release 1 into production, giving Australia's market infrastructure a new clearing and settlement platform.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week

Robotics

NAB creates first AI Science team, appoints George Mathews

NAB taps George Mathews to head its first AI Science team, as the bank builds in-house expertise to safely scale new digital tools.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week

Gaming

Logitech G launches G512 X gaming keyboard with TMR

Logitech G unveils G512 X keyboard with TMR switches, 8K performance and dual-action mapping for PC gamers in 75-key and 98-key layouts.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week

Firewalls

Check Point launches Canada data residency for SASE

Check Point expands SASE data residency to Canada, letting organisations keep security telemetry and logs in-country for compliance and sovereignty needs.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week

Data Protection

CDR reforms could add AUD $1.2 billion, study says

CDR reforms on consent, representatives and small bank exemptions could add AUD $1.2 billion annually by 2035, modelling says.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week

Digital Transformation

Australia insurers urged to modernise core technology

Australian insurers risk falling behind on AI and growth unless they replace legacy core systems with cloud-native platforms before FY2027.

By Shaji Sethu • 4 min read • Last week

Digital Transformation

Manhattan goes live at GPC Brisbane warehouse centre

GPC and Manhattan Associates launch cloud warehouse system in Brisbane, aiming to boost inventory accuracy, productivity and fulfilment.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week

Data Protection

Australia scam losses rise as reports fall in 2025

Australia scam losses climb to AUD $295.4 million as reports fall, with phishing, investment fraud and AI-driven tactics driving bigger hits.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week

Data Protection

Macquarie Government appoints Dr Chris Peiris for Azure

Macquarie Government appoints Dr Chris Peiris as Microsoft Security and Azure Lead to expand public sector cloud work amid tighter compliance demands.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week