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Small business failure risk in Australia has risen 4.5%, outpacing 2.9% growth, hitting micro and young firms hardest amid shifting spending and inflation pressures.

Zeller unveils Australia's first developer-driven payment suite, boosting omnichannel payment solutions for large, multi-site enterprises nationwide.

Hoteliers can boost profits and enhance guest experiences by using AI technologies like generative AI and predictive analytics to forecast demand and understand customer choices.

Rising violence has prompted retailers and healthcare in Australia and New Zealand to adopt Motorola's body-worn cameras, boosting frontline staff safety.

Agentic AI is boosting productivity and innovation across Australia, helping firms tackle skills shortages and accelerate development in multiple sectors.

Lenovo expands Hybrid AI Advantage with new services and partnerships, aiming to boost enterprise AI adoption and improve infrastructure efficiency.

Australia's Visa Spending Momentum Index rose 2.7 points to 98.6 in March, signalling a rebound in consumer spending after two months of decline.

Research shows 65% of Australian restaurants use AI to enhance personalisation, boost efficiency, and meet rising consumer expectations in hospitality.

JLL has launched JLL Design, a global consultancy unifying its design services to enhance delivery across workplace, retail, and hospitality sectors.

Hotel bookings across Australia for Easter 2025 have surged by 19.6% compared to last year, signalling a trend towards earlier travel plans.

EVT has unveiled an AI-driven sentiment analysis tool for its Australian cinemas, enhancing customer feedback processing and improving service quality.

The hospitality sector embraces AI to enhance guest experiences, as SevenRooms launches innovative tools promising to streamline operations and reduce costs.

Infor has unveiled a new AI-driven Revenue Management Solution designed to help hotels optimise pricing strategies and enhance profitability across various sectors.

Australian Venue has partnered with Zitcha, Mercato, and Perion to enhance its Retail Media Network, AVC experience+, streamlining advertising operations.

Grandstream has launched its GWN7670 Wi-Fi 7 access point, achieving speeds up to 3.6Gbps to enhance connectivity for small-to-medium businesses.

Planday's 2025 Tech Trends Report reveals that while all hospitality operators see AI's value, only 17% fully understand its potential impact on their businesses.

Hexaware Technologies has partnered with Amazon Web Services to enhance cloud adoption and deliver generative AI solutions across multiple sectors.

Microblink has reported robust growth in 2024, buoyed by rising demand for its identity verification solutions and expanded integration on Google Cloud.

Brightcove has secured the ISO/IEC 27001 certification, reinforcing its commitment to data protection in sectors including media, retail, and finance.

As pubs brace for 2025, eight key technology trends are set to revolutionise operations, optimising efficiency and enhancing customer experiences.