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Upwind taps former Facebook security chief Joe Sullivan to bolster cloud and AI strategy as it eyes enterprise buyers and rapid growth.

OpenAI has appointed Brent Thomas to lead policy in Australia and New Zealand as Canberra tightens AI governance and copyright rules.

AliExpress boosts its UK Brand+ price promise, lifting per-item refunds to GBP £40 and monthly claim caps to GBP £160 on select goods.

HackerOne launches live Agentic Prompt Injection Testing to expose real-world AI exploit paths as prompt injection threats surge 540%.

Pattern appoints ex-Amazon eCommerce Specialist David Jennison as Europe MD to spearhead marketplace-driven growth and AI-powered expansion.

EcoFlow's DELTA 3 Max Plus debuts in Australia, a 2kWh LFP power station promising fast charging and 3kW off‑grid output for homes and 4WDs.

EcoFlow launches AUD $2,999 DELTA 3 Max Plus in Australia, a 2kWh, 3000W portable power station with Anderson-ready DC and app control.

Asendia launches SendNow in Australia, giving SME online sellers self-service access to global shipping with no minimum parcel volumes.

Asendia unveils SendNow, a plug-in shipping platform to help Australian SME online sellers export up to 500 parcels a month worldwide.

Amazon, Temu and Shein tighten their grip on Australian eCommerce as local marketplaces retreat and shoppers chase speed and social.

Study finds over 28,000 fake domains mimicking top global sites, exposing users to rising phishing, malware and industrial-scale squatting.

OpenAI will levy a 4% fee on Shopify merchants for sales made via ChatGPT's integrated instant checkout from late January 2026.

Adobe has named Lucius DiPhillips CIO, tasking the ex-Airbnb technology chief with driving its global tech operations and AI transformation.

Instabase appoints Omkar Pendse to spearhead product and technology as it doubles down on AI workflow automation after $100 million raise.

Australia's booming eCommerce sector faces tougher compliance with new advisory services helping retailers navigate complex financial and regulatory demands through 2026.

Nearly 40% of Australians shop weekly on online marketplaces, with speed and convenience reshaping retail and driving major logistics investments like Amazon's AUD $490m centres.

Binance has appointed fintech veteran Matt Poblocki as General Manager for Australia and New Zealand to drive growth in the region's digital asset market.

Sydney-based Correllink launches Shipperfy, a platform that streamlines shipping for SMEs by consolidating orders across eBay, Amazon and Shopify.

Upwind has appointed seasoned cybersecurity leader Rinki Sethi as Chief Security Officer to drive global security and support rapid growth.

Australian online shoppers now prioritise product range, convenience, and trust over low prices as marketplaces face pricing pressures in 2025, says Pattern study.