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Australia Post launches largest trial of electric delivery vans
Cartech

Australia Post launches largest trial of electric delivery vans

Australia Post has launched its largest trial of 36 Mercedes-Benz electric vans to cut emissions in metropolitan deliveries, advancing its Net Zero 2050 goal.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Aug 2025
Zeekr 7X makes Australian debut with rapid charging
Cartech

Zeekr 7X makes Australian debut with rapid charging

Zeekr launches its 7X electric SUV in Australia from AUD $57,900, featuring rapid charging from 10% to 80% in just 13 minutes on select models.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Tue, 12th Aug 2025
Ericsson equips Sunswift Racing with advanced WAN technology for race
Unified Communications

Ericsson equips Sunswift Racing with advanced WAN technology for race

Ericsson equips Sunswift Racing with Intelligent Link Bonding tech to ensure seamless WAN connectivity for live telemetry in the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2025

Global Stories

Automotive stories

GlobalLogic named in Q3 2025 Constellation ShortList for ER&D
Digital Transformation

GlobalLogic named in Q3 2025 Constellation ShortList for ER&D

GlobalLogic has been named on the Q3 2025 Constellation ShortList for ER&D services, highlighting its role in advancing AI-driven digital engineering solutions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Aug 2025
Why helping customers electrify is a growth opportunity for energy retailers
Customer Experience

Why helping customers electrify is a growth opportunity for energy retailers

Energy retailers can boost growth by aiding customers to electrify homes and transport, tackling climate goals while unlocking new revenue streams.

By Ben Gleisner • 5 min read • Thu, 21st Aug 2025
Lior Ron joins Waabi for driverless trucks expansion
Cartech

Lior Ron joins Waabi for driverless trucks expansion

Waabi appoints Lior Ron, ex-Uber Freight CEO, as COO to spearhead commercial launch of fully driverless trucks this year.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025
Directed Technologies, A3T partner to advance vehicle tech in India
Internet of Things

Directed Technologies, A3T partner to advance vehicle tech in India

Directed Technologies has teamed up with A3T to expand its connected vehicle solutions for commercial vehicles in India's rapidly growing automotive market.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Aug 2025
Cogo launches energy tool to help homes & cars cut costs
Cartech

Cogo launches energy tool to help homes & cars cut costs

Cogo launches a new tool in the UK, Australia and New Zealand to help homes and vehicles cut energy costs with personalised efficiency advice.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Aug 2025
Drowning in data, starving for insights: Amperity experts reveal customer data challenges
Data Analytics

Drowning in data, starving for insights: Amperity experts reveal customer data challenges

Amperity experts highlight the need for businesses to treat customer data as vital fuel for growth, not just as a technical asset to manage.

By Amperity • 6 min read • Wed, 30th Jul 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Automotive stories

Keyloop taps Kortical to boost dealer finance renewals with AI
Data Analytics

Keyloop taps Kortical to boost dealer finance renewals with AI

Keyloop partners with Kortical to embed AI in its software, boosting UK automotive dealers' finance renewal rates by an average 7.1% in early trials.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Thu, 21st Aug 2025
Uno Platform secures CAD $3.5M to boost developer tools
Digital Transformation

Uno Platform secures CAD $3.5M to boost developer tools

Montreal's Uno Platform raises CAD $3.5M from Canadian investors to enhance developer tools and boost cross-platform .NET app productivity.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Aug 2025
Building a more resilient energy system in Europe
Hyperscale

Building a more resilient energy system in Europe

Europe's growing power demand, driven by EVs, AI and appliances, prompts a push for smarter grids and flexible energy standards to boost system resilience.

By Rolf Bienert • 6 min read • Tue, 12th Aug 2025
DXC launches SAP practice in Japan to drive enterprise modernisation
Digital Transformation

DXC launches SAP practice in Japan to drive enterprise modernisation

DXC launches SAP practice in Japan, led by Takehiro Nagatsuka, to support enterprise modernisation ahead of the 2027 SAP S/4HANA migration deadline.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Aug 2025
DXC launches new SAP practice in Japan to drive transformation
Digital Transformation

DXC launches new SAP practice in Japan to drive transformation

DXC has launched a new SAP practice in Japan, led by Takehiro Nagatsuka, to help firms meet the 2027 SAP S/4HANA transition deadline and boost digital growth.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Aug 2025
KAIST & partners unite to advance AI-driven 4D radar for cars
Cartech

KAIST & partners unite to advance AI-driven 4D radar for cars

KAIST, bitsensing, and ZETA Mobility collaborate to develop AI-driven 4D imaging radar enhancing autonomous vehicle safety and performance.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 4th Aug 2025
Revolut to become title partner for Audi F1 team from 2026
Fintech

Revolut to become title partner for Audi F1 team from 2026

Revolut will be the title partner of Audi's new Formula 1 team starting in 2026, integrating fintech innovations in motorsport and fan engagement.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2025
Vertu Motors boosts efficiency with LogicMonitor for IT overhaul
Digital Transformation

Vertu Motors boosts efficiency with LogicMonitor for IT overhaul

Vertu Motors enhances IT efficiency and customer service across 198 UK dealerships with LogicMonitor's AI-powered platform for unified hybrid infrastructure monitoring.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Jul 2025