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Optus appoints Pieter van der Merwe as Chief Security & Risk Officer
Unified Communications

Optus appoints Pieter van der Merwe as Chief Security & Risk Officer

Optus has appointed Pieter van der Merwe as Chief Security & Risk Officer to bolster data protection and customer security in Australia's competitive telecom sector.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Fri, 6th Jun 2025
Exclusive: How Zepto's real-time payments are reshaping Australia's financial infrastructure
Fintech

Exclusive: How Zepto's real-time payments are reshaping Australia's financial infrastructure

Zepto's Trevor Wistaff urges Aussie businesses to adopt real-time payments via NPP now, enhancing speed, security and customer control over funds.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 14th May 2025
Woolworths expands solar project with Virtual Net Metering
Clean technologies

Woolworths expands solar project with Virtual Net Metering

Woolworths has expanded its Virtual Net Metering project, optimising solar energy usage across seven stores in Townsville to enhance sustainability efforts.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Apr 2025
Australian retailers face rise in crime & cybersecurity woes
Cybersecurity

Australian retailers face rise in crime & cybersecurity woes

Retail crime is surging in Australia, with a 22% rise in return fraud. Experts urge government investment in technology to combat these threats.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Mar 2025
MongoDB expands operations with new office in Sydney
Digital Transformation

MongoDB expands operations with new office in Sydney

MongoDB has opened a new office in Sydney to boost its engineering and support operations in Australia, where it has seen significant growth and innovation.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Feb 2025
Endeavour Group reveals leadership changes for 2024
Gaming

Endeavour Group reveals leadership changes for 2024

Endeavour Group has reshuffled its leadership team, appointing Paul Carew as Managing Director of ALH Hotels and Harinder Saluja as Chief Transformation Officer.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Nov 2024
How to future-proof your loyalty program with a 'real-time' strategy
Customer Experience

How to future-proof your loyalty program with a 'real-time' strategy

As customers demand instant gratification, brands must future-proof loyalty programmes with real-time strategies, like Woolworths' 2022 pivot to immediacy.

By Jonathan Reeve • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Sep 2024
New Aim leverages Google Cloud to boost AI in eCommerce
Supply Chain

New Aim leverages Google Cloud to boost AI in eCommerce

New Aim transitions to Google Cloud, enhancing AI access for Australian e-tailers like Bunnings and Woolworths while cutting costs and boosting cybersecurity.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Sep 2024

Global Stories

Bloomreach expands in APAC with key leadership hire
Customer Experience

Bloomreach expands in APAC with key leadership hire

Bloomreach has appointed Kris Fagan as Vice President for APAC, marking its commitment to eCommerce personalisation and expanding its footprint in the region.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
Kelly Wearmouth appointed as MD of Mars United ANZ
Microsoft

Kelly Wearmouth appointed as MD of Mars United ANZ

Mars United Commerce has appointed Kelly Wearmouth as Managing Director for Australia and New Zealand, aiming to enhance regional growth and client services.

By Moritz Florian • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Feb 2025
AWS unveils next-gen SageMaker for unified AI solutions
Data Analytics

AWS unveils next-gen SageMaker for unified AI solutions

Amazon Web Services has unveiled a new generation of its SageMaker platform, enhancing data access and AI capabilities for users like NatWest Group.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Dec 2024
Analytic Partners strengthens APAC leadership with new roles
Chief Financial Officer

Analytic Partners strengthens APAC leadership with new roles

Analytic Partners has promoted Paul Sinkinson to Managing Director, APAC, and appointed Nikki Taylor as Director of Marketing for the region.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Dec 2024
Auror raises AUD $72.6m to tackle retail crime globally
Physical Security

Auror raises AUD $72.6m to tackle retail crime globally

Auror has raised AUD $72.6 million in Series C funding to enhance its retail crime-fighting technology and expand into North America and the UK.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Nov 2024
Google Cloud appoints Paul Migliorini as ANZ Vice President
Digital Transformation

Google Cloud appoints Paul Migliorini as ANZ Vice President

Google Cloud has appointed Paul Migliorini as its new Vice President for Australia and New Zealand, based in Sydney, to drive AI-led growth.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Tue, 8th Oct 2024
Exclusive: How WorkJam's revolutionising frontline communication
Artificial Intelligence

Exclusive: How WorkJam's revolutionising frontline communication

The Managing Director of WorkJam, Andrew Myers, has discussed how the company is enhancing employee engagement and entering new markets.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Thu, 4th Jul 2024
Shippit debuts Insights tool to enhance retailer delivery operations
Supply Chain

Shippit debuts Insights tool to enhance retailer delivery operations

Delivery platform Shippit launches Shippit Insights, empowering retailers with real-time analytics to enhance delivery operations and customer loyalty amidst economic challenges.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Jun 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Take2 helps parolees & ex-offenders enter tech industry
Financial Systems

Take2 helps parolees & ex-offenders enter tech industry

New Zealand-based Take2 empowers parolees and ex-offenders by teaching web coding and software development, securing an 88% employment success rate within six months.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Aug 2024