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Zepto PayTo Index shows AUD $612m in real-time payments shift
Fintech

Zepto PayTo Index shows AUD $612m in real-time payments shift

Zepto's new PayTo Index reveals AUD $612m in real-time payments with over 1 million transactions, marking a shift from Australia's legacy BECS system.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 9th Jul 2025
Monoova, Payroo & SuperAPI launch one-click payroll solution
Human Capital Management

Monoova, Payroo & SuperAPI launch one-click payroll solution

Monoova, Payroo and SuperAPI have teamed up to launch a one-click payroll solution to help Australian employers meet new PayDay Super compliance requirements by 2026.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Tue, 8th Jul 2025
Fujitsu & exchanges bring CONNEQTOR ETF platform to Australia
Digital Transformation

Fujitsu & exchanges bring CONNEQTOR ETF platform to Australia

Fujitsu teams with ASX and Tokyo Stock Exchange to introduce CONNEQTOR, an automated electronic ETF trading platform, to Australia by mid-2026.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Sat, 5th Jul 2025
Australian SMEs opt for non-capital spending amid rising costs
Customer Experience

Australian SMEs opt for non-capital spending amid rising costs

Amid rising costs and economic uncertainty, 91% of Australian SMEs plan to prioritise non-capital spending over major investments in 2025-26.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Jul 2025

Global Stories

2026 stories

Qualtrics doubles down on global partner community to accelerate shared growth
Digital Transformation

Qualtrics doubles down on global partner community to accelerate shared growth

Qualtrics enhances its global Partner Network to boost experience management, offering new tracks, tiers, and investment to accelerate shared growth and customer impact.

By Sean Holcombe • 6 min read • Wed, 16th Jul 2025
CEH Hall of Fame 2025 report shows ethical hackers impact
Firewalls

CEH Hall of Fame 2025 report shows ethical hackers impact

EC-Council's CEH Hall of Fame 2025 report reveals how ethical hackers worldwide boost careers, salaries, and security expertise amid rising cyber threats.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Tue, 15th Jul 2025
Motor Ai secures USD $20m for transparent autonomous tech
Cartech

Motor Ai secures USD $20m for transparent autonomous tech

Berlin-based MOTOR Ai raises USD $20 million seed funding to advance transparent, neuroscience-driven Level 4 autonomous tech for Europe's public transport.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Jul 2025
TCS Q1 revenue hits USD $7,421m, highlights AI & security wins
Digital Transformation

TCS Q1 revenue hits USD $7,421m, highlights AI & security wins

TCS reported USD $7,421m revenue in Q1 FY26, highlighting gains in AI and cybersecurity despite a slight year-on-year revenue decline.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Mon, 14th Jul 2025
DroneShield invests millions in R&D & manufacturing expansion
Supply Chain

DroneShield invests millions in R&D & manufacturing expansion

DroneShield to invest AUD $13 million in a new Sydney R&D and manufacturing facility, expanding production capacity to USD $2.4 billion annually by 2026.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 14th Jul 2025
CubeMatch acquires stake in DVCP to boost UK consultancy reach
Digital Transformation

CubeMatch acquires stake in DVCP to boost UK consultancy reach

CubeMatch has acquired a stake in UK consultancy DVCP as part of a phased full takeover, aiming to expand its UK reach in financial services consultancy by 2026.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 11th Jul 2025
Entry-level 3D printers drive market growth as high-end falters
Supply Chain

Entry-level 3D printers drive market growth as high-end falters

Global 3D printer market grew 5% in Q1 2025, driven by a 22% surge in entry-level sales amid tariff fears, while high-end segments faced decline and uncertainty.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 10th Jul 2025
Capgemini to acquire WNS for USD $3.3 billion in AI expansion
Digital Transformation

Capgemini to acquire WNS for USD $3.3 billion in AI expansion

Capgemini will acquire WNS for USD $3.3 billion, aiming to lead the AI-driven business process services market by year-end, pending approvals.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Tue, 8th Jul 2025
AI adoption rises but IT leaders still worry about security risks
IT Automation

AI adoption rises but IT leaders still worry about security risks

A survey reveals 90% of IT leaders worry about AI adoption risks, especially security, despite its growing use in billion-dollar firms globally.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 7th Jul 2025

Stories from Other Regions

2026 stories

Ottawa invests $105 million in rural Saskatchewan broadband
Unified Communications

Ottawa invests $105 million in rural Saskatchewan broadband

The investment will connect over 6,500 rural homes in Saskatchewan to high-speed Internet, boosting access in Indigenous communities.

By Jake MacAndrew • 2 min read • Sat, 5th Jul 2025
Siemens celebrates digital excellence with 2024 Techcellence Awards
Digital Transformation

Siemens celebrates digital excellence with 2024 Techcellence Awards

Siemens Digital Industries Software honours European pioneers in digital transformation and sustainability with its 2024 Techcellence Awards, celebrating innovation and impact.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
XTIUM launches direct operations in Europe to expand IT services
Unified Communications

XTIUM launches direct operations in Europe to expand IT services

XTIUM has launched direct operations in Europe from Rotterdam, expanding managed IT services including cybersecurity for EMEA businesses.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
Data centre evolutionary shifts
Digital Transformation

Data centre evolutionary shifts

Data centres evolve rapidly, driven by AI demands, power constraints, and sustainability, reshaping real estate with new challenges and opportunities worldwide.

By Mark Anderson • 6 min read • Thu, 3rd Jul 2025