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Australian discretionary spending rebounds as confidence grows
Economics

Australian discretionary spending rebounds as confidence grows

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.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
Exclusive: How WorldFirst's new World Card offers SMEs a cost-saving edge
Fintech

Exclusive: How WorldFirst's new World Card offers SMEs a cost-saving edge

WorldFirst's new World Card, launched in Australia, helps SMEs cut cross-border payment costs with no FX fees and 1% cashback across 210 countries.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
Anker SOLIX launches full home energy portfolio in Australia
Storage

Anker SOLIX launches full home energy portfolio in Australia

Anker SOLIX launches full range of home energy solutions in Australia, including durable storage systems and portable power stations for sustainable power independence.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
Satellite IoT to transform South Australian resource monitoring
Unified Communications

Satellite IoT to transform South Australian resource monitoring

South Australia's Kanyini satellite now uses Myriota's IoT payload to monitor water, soil, and agriculture remotely, boosting sustainability and efficiency.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
BLUETTI celebrates Earth Day 2025: Our clean power for our green planet
Clean technologies

BLUETTI celebrates Earth Day 2025: Our clean power for our green planet

On Earth Day 2025, BLUETTI underscores its commitment to sustainability with clean energy solutions, enhancing eco-consciousness across Australia and beyond.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 15th Apr 2025

Global Stories

Travel stories

Emburse launches AI app to streamline global expense reporting
Artificial Intelligence

Emburse launches AI app to streamline global expense reporting

Emburse launches AI-powered mobile app for enterprise expense management, boosting accuracy and speeding reimbursements for global business travellers.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 28th Apr 2025
Adobe launches free app to secure digital content attribution
Marketing Technologies

Adobe launches free app to secure digital content attribution

Adobe launches public beta of Content Authenticity app, helping digital creators secure attribution and embed verified identity in their work for free.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 5 min read • Fri, 25th Apr 2025
Yubico & Solvatten boost digital security & clean water
Multi-factor authentication

Yubico & Solvatten boost digital security & clean water

Yubico's Secure It Forward programme teams up with Solvatten to deliver clean water and strengthen digital security in developing countries, aiding over 800,000 lives.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Apr 2025
World IP Day: Experts calling for IP reform in the age of AI
Software-as-a-Service

World IP Day: Experts calling for IP reform in the age of AI

As AI reshapes creativity, experts call for reform of IP laws rather than abolition, warning that current rules fail to protect smaller creators and Indigenous cultures.

By Staff Writer • 8 min read • Thu, 24th Apr 2025
Enabling a greener tomorrow through innovation with Acer
Supply Chain

Enabling a greener tomorrow through innovation with Acer

Acer ranks in the top 5% of the 2024 S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook, advancing eco-friendly tech with recycled materials and circular economy focus.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
Agoda marks 20 years with global sales & up to 70% off deals
Artificial Intelligence

Agoda marks 20 years with global sales & up to 70% off deals

Agoda celebrates 20 years with a global sale offering up to 70% off bookings from 7 to 21 May on hotels, flights and activities worldwide.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
AI in ANZ finance faces growth gap due to team silos
Unified Communications

AI in ANZ finance faces growth gap due to team silos

Finance leaders in Australia and New Zealand are adopting AI for efficiency but miss growth potential due to limited collaboration between finance and IT teams.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 22nd Apr 2025
AI revolutionises seasonal pricing for retail & eCommerce
Software-as-a-Service

AI revolutionises seasonal pricing for retail & eCommerce

AI-driven pricing is transforming retail and eCommerce, enabling businesses to adjust prices in real time and boost profits amid seasonal demand shifts.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Tue, 22nd Apr 2025
Game review: Assault Suit Leynos 2 Saturn Tribute (Nintendo Switch)
Gaming

Game review: Assault Suit Leynos 2 Saturn Tribute (Nintendo Switch)

Assault Suit Leynos 2, a 2D mech shooter once Japan-only, is now globally available on Nintendo Switch with added easy-mode features and chaotic gameplay.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Mon, 21st Apr 2025
Bots surpass humans in online traffic, Thales reports
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Bots surpass humans in online traffic, Thales reports

A staggering 51% of all web traffic now comes from automated bots, with malicious activity on the rise, according to the 2025 Imperva Bad Bot Report by Thales.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 18th Apr 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Travel stories

UK lags in workplace AI adoption, survey reveals disparity
Generative AI

UK lags in workplace AI adoption, survey reveals disparity

A recent survey reveals that while 70% of UK respondents have embraced AI in daily life, only 44% utilise it in the workplace, lagging behind global averages.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 18th Apr 2025
Travelgoogoo launches global eSIM with year-round messaging
Unified Communications

Travelgoogoo launches global eSIM with year-round messaging

Singapore's Travelgoogoo launches Travelgoogoo365, offering a £14 annual global eSIM membership with unlimited messaging across 123 destinations worldwide.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025