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Daniel Sennheiser to chair board as Andreas remains chief executive
Partner Programmes

Daniel Sennheiser to chair board as Andreas remains chief executive

Daniel Sennheiser will become Chairman of Sennheiser's Board from January 2026, while Andreas remains CEO, ending their 12 years as Co-CEOs at the audio firm.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Oct 2025
Government pilots digital ID to make rental applications safer and easier
Data Protection

Government pilots digital ID to make rental applications safer and easier

The Australian Government is trialling digital ID pilots to simplify rental applications and better protect renters' personal data from misuse and theft.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Oct 2025
Bunnings tops retail trust while majors lag on value & fun
Customer Experience

Bunnings tops retail trust while majors lag on value & fun

Bunnings tops Australia's 2025 Retail Proposition Index, while Coles and Woolworths lag in value, fun and trust among shoppers, says OC&C survey.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Tue, 28th Oct 2025
Tineco launches steam-powered FLOOR ONE S7 in Australia
Health Technologies

Tineco launches steam-powered FLOOR ONE S7 in Australia

Tineco launches FLOOR ONE S7 Stretch Steam in Australia at AUD $1,199, offering chemical-free floor cleaning with TÜV-certified hygiene and 80-minute runtime.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Mon, 27th Oct 2025

Global Stories

2026 stories

Straker signs NZD $28 million IBM deal to expand AI translation
Unified Communications

Straker signs NZD $28 million IBM deal to expand AI translation

Straker secures a NZD $28 million deal with IBM to expand AI translation services and co-develop specialised language models over three years.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Oct 2025
AI, digital tariffs & the end of VPNs shape cybersecurity's future
Firewalls

AI, digital tariffs & the end of VPNs shape cybersecurity's future

Cybersecurity's future features AI risks, digital tariffs, and the end of VPNs, transforming identity management and security by 2026 and beyond.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Oct 2025
BRKZ secures USD $30 million loan to expand Saudi construction tech
Artificial Intelligence

BRKZ secures USD $30 million loan to expand Saudi construction tech

BRKZ has secured a USD $30 million loan to expand its financing solutions and support the growth of Saudi Arabia's booming construction sector.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Oct 2025
Hot Wheels racing game launches exclusively for BMW drivers
Cartech

Hot Wheels racing game launches exclusively for BMW drivers

BMW drivers can now enjoy Hot Wheels: Xtreme Overdrive, an exclusive in-car racing game available through AirConsole until June 2026.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Oct 2025
AI spending soars as network investment lags in global expansion
Network Infrastructure

AI spending soars as network investment lags in global expansion

Global firms rapidly invest in AI, allocating 45% of tech budgets, but network infrastructure spending lags at just 8%, risking connectivity amid expansion plans.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Oct 2025
IBM unveils Digital Asset Haven for secure blockchain solutions
Software-as-a-Service

IBM unveils Digital Asset Haven for secure blockchain solutions

IBM launches Digital Asset Haven, a secure blockchain platform for institutions, combining advanced custody features across 40+ blockchains from late 2025.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Oct 2025
CTOs & CDOs drive AI strategy as UK firms eye rapid returns
Human Capital Management

CTOs & CDOs drive AI strategy as UK firms eye rapid returns

UK firms are boosting AI spending with CTOs and CDOs leading strategy, expecting returns within two years despite workforce and legacy system challenges.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Sat, 25th Oct 2025

Stories from Other Regions

2026 stories

TELUS & WestJet launch sweepstakes to support youth bursaries
TELUS

TELUS & WestJet launch sweepstakes to support youth bursaries

TELUS and WestJet launch sweepstakes to fund bursaries supporting post-secondary education for underserved Canadian youth and offer a Costa Rica trip prize.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Oct 2025
UK firms confident on ransomware but face rising AI-driven risks
Ransomware

UK firms confident on ransomware but face rising AI-driven risks

UK firms feel confident recovering from ransomware but face growing AI-driven risks and supply-chain vulnerabilities, reveals OpenText Cybersecurity survey.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 29th Oct 2025
BC celebrates tech innovation with 2025 TIA awards
Artificial Intelligence

BC celebrates tech innovation with 2025 TIA awards

The 2025 Technology Impact Awards in Vancouver celebrated BC's tech innovation, spotlighting CAD $3bn deals and Clio's Deal of the Year win.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Oct 2025
Edenred partners with Visa to expand digital payments in Europe
Fintech

Edenred partners with Visa to expand digital payments in Europe

Edenred has partnered with Visa to issue Visa credentials across Europe, enhancing digital payments in benefits, mobility and B2B sectors starting 2026.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 27th Oct 2025
Thousands turn to Google each month to understand payslips
Human Capital Management

Thousands turn to Google each month to understand payslips

Thousands of UK workers search Google monthly to understand payslips, with tax queries topping 33,100 searches, surpassing popular events like Taylor Swift tickets.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Sat, 25th Oct 2025
Mark Lane launches FX platform for entrepreneurs in Canada
Fintech

Mark Lane launches FX platform for entrepreneurs in Canada

Mark Lane has launched Canada's first FX platform letting entrepreneurial currency professionals run their own client portfolios with flexible hours and higher commissions.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Sat, 25th Oct 2025