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Zeller launches Terminal 1x to cut Aussie merchant costs

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Zeller rolls out Terminal 1x for Australian merchants, bundling POS and payments in one device to tackle rising fixed costs.
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Commonwealth Bank to raise variable business loan rates

Wed, 4th Feb 2026
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Commonwealth Bank will raise eligible variable business loan and overdraft rates by 0.25 percentage points from 13 February 2026.
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AvePoint unveils AgentPulse to tackle AI agent risks & costs

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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AvePoint has launched AgentPulse, a platform to help firms monitor AI agents, tackling rising security risks and unexpected costs linked to AI use.
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Vultr unveils VX1 plans to boost cloud performance & cut costs

Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
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Vultr launches VX1 Cloud Compute plans with AMD EPYC CPUs, promising up to 77% better performance per dollar and 33% lower vCPU costs for enterprises.
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Don't let the sunsetting of De Minimis derail your US export drive

Wed, 27th Aug 2025
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From 29 August, all Australian exports to the US face import duties as the $US800 de minimis exemption ends, complicating trade and duty compliance.
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SquadStack.ai unveils autonomous AI agent to boost sales at scale

Fri, 15th Aug 2025
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SquadStack.ai has launched a voice-first autonomous AI agent to automate sales, doubling lead connectivity and cutting acquisition costs across various industries.
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Qualtrics & PureSpectrum join forces to enhance synthetic research

Thu, 7th Aug 2025
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data analytics
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ai
Qualtrics and PureSpectrum partner to enhance synthetic research, slashing costs and speeding insights for market researchers worldwide.
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Flamingo launches OpenMSP to help MSPs cut software costs

Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
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Flamingo has launched OpenMSP, an open-source platform with AI tools to help MSPs cut software licensing costs and boost profitability.
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Economic pressures, AI reshape cloud strategy in Australia

Thu, 26th Sep 2024
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ADAPT's 2024 survey reveals Australian firms shift cloud modernisation priorities due to economic pressures, AI adoption, and mounting technical debt challenges.
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Understanding payments preferences builds trust and growth – Worldpay

Tue, 17th Sep 2024
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Worldpay's Payments Performance Report reveals that adapting to Australian payment preferences can enhance customer loyalty and drive business growth.
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SMEs seek cost reduction & support in upcoming budget

Thu, 16th May 2024
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SMEs are prioritising cost reduction and procedural support as key expectations from the upcoming budget, according to MYOB's latest survey data.
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Oracle introduces generative AI to Fusion Cloud Applications Suite

Mon, 18th Mar 2024
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Oracle is integrating generative AI into its Fusion Cloud Applications Suite to improve decision-making and user experience.
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Streamlining revenue management: Key to success in 2024

Wed, 17th Jan 2024
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With the economic outlook a little less bleak than it was 12 months ago, now is an opportune time to optimise your revenue management processes.
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Is it wise to put all your security solutions in one cyber basket?

Wed, 25th Oct 2023
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network security
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advanced persistent threat protection
Offering the best-of-the-best cyber security solutions from multiple vendors may seem like a good strategy. But is it the right move for all your customers?.
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10 ways of funding your next innovation with cloud savings

Tue, 17th Oct 2023
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Managing cloud costs is a top organisational challenge, with many companies struggling to control their spending.
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Reducing IT costs with no-code: A smarter approach to tech strategy

Mon, 9th Oct 2023
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No longer just for small businesses and start-ups, the no-code movement has evolved into an enterprise-level solution.
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Remote's new platform to help manage human resources globally

Thu, 21st Sep 2023
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Remote's Global HR Platform aims to solve the entire end-to-end process of hiring, managing, and paying people worldwide.
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The comprehensive guide to effective telco business bill management

Tue, 19th Sep 2023
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The pain isn't just about understanding your Telco bill; it's about knowing where you might be overpaying due to inaccuracies or redundant services.
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Reveel's partner program to optimise shipping operations

Thu, 7th Sep 2023
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iaas
The shipping intelligence platform is aiding companies in lowering the cost of parcel shipping with improved access and enhanced support.
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Superloop completes strategic transformation in FY23

Thu, 31st Aug 2023
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digital transformation
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wireless networks
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cloud services
The result was driven by double-digit revenue growth in the company's three operating segments and a 52.8% increase in total connected customers.