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RBA set to hold as late business payments hit six-year high
Small Business

RBA set to hold as late business payments hit six-year high

Australian businesses face tighter cash flow as overdue invoices jump to a six-year high, reinforcing expectations the RBA will hold rates at 4.35%.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
B2Bpay adds Velocity & Qatar Avios for business users
Fintech

B2Bpay adds Velocity & Qatar Avios for business users

Australian SMEs can now earn Velocity and Qatar Avios on routine bills, as B2Bpay broadens its rewards platform beyond Qantas Frequent Flyer.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month
Australian fleets turn to tech as fatigue & safety bite
Data Analytics

Australian fleets turn to tech as fatigue & safety bite

Driver fatigue is pushing Australian fleets towards video telematics, with more than half now using in-cab cameras to cut risks and costs.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Scaleup launches AUD $25m fourth media-for-equity fund
Fintech

Scaleup launches AUD $25m fourth media-for-equity fund

Australian consumer startups can now tap fresh advertising stock instead of cash, as Scaleup Mediafund deploys its fourth AUD $25 million vehicle.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month
OKX Australia launches Pay wallet with stablecoin rewards
Crypto

OKX Australia launches Pay wallet with stablecoin rewards

Australian OKX users can now move stablecoins instantly and earn up to 10% on USDG balances, as the group pushes into payments.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Bluetti launches end of financial year power sales
Clean technologies

Bluetti launches end of financial year power sales

Households chasing backup power can get discounts of up to USD $800 on Bluetti units, with sales running through 30 June.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Optus signs three-year NBL & WNBL sponsorship deal
Optus

Optus signs three-year NBL & WNBL sponsorship deal

The deal gives Australian basketball a bigger telecom backer as the WNBL seeks higher visibility and both leagues chase wider fan reach.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
DHL wins Metso Queensland logistics deal in mining
Supply Chain

DHL wins Metso Queensland logistics deal in mining

The Berrinba site will give Metso extra warehousing capacity in southern Queensland, helping speed parts and machinery to mines across eastern Australia.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Unleashed launches tools for small Australian manufacturers
Software-as-a-Service

Unleashed launches tools for small Australian manufacturers

Small manufacturers could gain a cheaper route to digitising sales, marketing and warehousing as Unleashed targets firms with up to 20 staff.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Publicis Sapient launches AI platform for IT operations
Digital Transformation

Publicis Sapient launches AI platform for IT operations

Enterprises could cut IT support costs by up to 45% as the platform spots and fixes faults before they disrupt operations.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
iCatalyst acquires Beyond CRM in Brisbane expansion
Software-as-a-Service

iCatalyst acquires Beyond CRM in Brisbane expansion

The deal broadens iCatalyst's national Microsoft applications reach and preserves service for Beyond CRM's Brisbane clients.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month
AI linked to half of Australian cyber incidents, QBE
Malware

AI linked to half of Australian cyber incidents, QBE

Half of Australian businesses suffered a cyber incident last year, with QBE saying 26% involved AI and many hit by supplier-linked attacks.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Australian retailers lag AI ambitions as data gaps bite
Digital Transformation

Australian retailers lag AI ambitions as data gaps bite

Only 10% of retailers say they can deliver personalisation at scale, as fragmented data and systems slow Australia's AI push.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Last month
Australia's AI boom failing to lift business performance
Software-as-a-Service

Australia's AI boom failing to lift business performance

Despite near-universal use, most Australian workers say AI saves time without delivering the business gains employers are seeking.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last month
Telstra launches bank-verified identity checks in store
Data Protection

Telstra launches bank-verified identity checks in store

Telstra store customers can now verify their identity through a bank in seconds, cutting document handovers and helping curb fraud.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Amazon launches Ads Agent for advertisers in Australia
Data Analytics

Amazon launches Ads Agent for advertisers in Australia

Australian advertisers can now save hours on campaign setup as Amazon brings its AI tool to self-service users at no extra cost.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month
IG launches crypto trading app for Australian investors
Crypto

IG launches crypto trading app for Australian investors

Australian investors gain a mobile crypto platform as IG bets rising demand and new rules will draw mainstream savers into digital assets.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Mortgages no longer top debt priority for Australians
Data Analytics

Mortgages no longer top debt priority for Australians

Severe financial stress is changing household payment hierarchies, with mortgages now as likely as credit cards to fall behind first in some cases.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month
KnowBe4 launches game to train staff on vishing scams
Data Protection

KnowBe4 launches game to train staff on vishing scams

Phone-based fraud is forcing employers to train staff more aggressively as vishing losses rise and call scams spread across Australia.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month