Australasia stories - Page 2

Adaptiv has named co-founder Nikolai Blackie as CTO to lead AI-driven growth and expand its data integration services across Australasia.

ŌURA app enhances its Pregnancy Insights with personalised tracking of key biometrics, helping women navigate pregnancy in real time across Australia and New Zealand.

NP Digital Australia achieved a record H1 2025, onboarding eight new clients and boosting AI, analytics, and creative marketing capabilities nationwide.

Sektor partners with SentinelOne to distribute AI-driven cybersecurity solutions across Australia and New Zealand, enhancing local data sovereignty and compliance.

Chirag Modi, AI and Machine Learning MSc student, is the first innovation intern at Adelaide's OpticIQ Lab, blending academic study with security tech work.

Boomi launches a Sydney-based data integration platform to enhance fast, secure, and compliant data handling for regulated Australian sectors.

ServiceNow partners with Datacom to boost AI-driven automation in New Zealand, aiming to enhance enterprise productivity amid demographic challenges.

Desmond Ling has been appointed managing director of MacGear New Zealand, bringing extensive experience to lead the tech distributor's growth and partnerships.

Optoma has launched the UHC70LV, the world’s first Dolby-certified high brightness home projector, priced at AUD $7,999 with 4K UHD and HDR10+ support.

Circuitwise Group is set to expand in New Zealand by acquiring Christchurch-based Assembly Specialists, its second acquisition in the country this year.

Enterprise finance teams in Australasia are adopting AI agents to automate manual tasks, boosting productivity and transforming finance leadership roles.

Wolters Kluwer updates CCH iFirm platform with AI and new tools to boost efficiency and client management for accountants in Australia and New Zealand.

Swyftx is acquiring US crypto brokerage Caleb & Brown to target wealthy investors, marking the largest crypto acquisition in Australasian history.

Wavelink has launched a local team in New Zealand, appointing Danny Meadows to lead its regional expansion and boost support for partners and vendors.

Organisations in ANZ rapidly boost AI spending and sustainability efforts, while cybersecurity becomes a top priority amid rising threats and regulations.

Most Australians have assisted driving tech but few use it; interest in EVs falls amid battery, cost, and resale worries, says mycar Mobility Index.

DataSentinel has appointed data expert Peter Ward as Strategic Advisor to strengthen its Australian services amid rising demand for specialist data analytics.

Report It Now and Accord Analytics have launched an AI-driven fraud detection and whistleblower system across Australasia to tackle rising fraud.

Australian firm OFS has launched Mayvn AI, a generative AI assistant providing real-time production insights to over 200 manufacturing sites worldwide.

Despite personalisation’s proven ability to boost loyalty and revenue, 41% of Australian restaurants struggle to track its success and scale its impact effectively.