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JCDecaux Australia appoints Angus Leech to lead revenue
Digital Transformation

JCDecaux Australia appoints Angus Leech to lead revenue

JCDecaux Australia names Angus Leech National Director - Revenue, a new role to centralise national sales leadership as its business grows.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Feb 2026
Observability & AI spark Australia's business edge
Data Protection

Observability & AI spark Australia's business edge

Australian firms are turning observability from backroom monitor into strategic engine, fusing AI and data to drive growth and resilience.

By Christine Low • 5 min read • Tue, 3rd Feb 2026
Weak data practices waste AUD $154bn in global AI spend
Storage

Weak data practices waste AUD $154bn in global AI spend

Weak data governance is squandering an estimated $154bn of global AI investment each year, Hitachi Vantara warns in new research.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Mon, 2nd Feb 2026
Is your month-end close dragging or nearing breaking point?
Software-as-a-Service

Is your month-end close dragging or nearing breaking point?

Discover how Canstar re-engineered month-end close, turning late nights and manual workarounds into a scalable, resilient finance platform.

By Annexa • 3 min read • Fri, 30th Jan 2026
Survey reveals divide in Australian supply chain focus
Manufacturing

Survey reveals divide in Australian supply chain focus

Australian supply chain chiefs look beyond cost cuts to growth and automation, while frontline managers remain fixated on immediate savings.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 29th Jan 2026

Global Stories

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LearnUpon buys AI course creator Courseau, launches new tools
EduTech

LearnUpon buys AI course creator Courseau, launches new tools

LearnUpon buys AI-native course builder Courseau and unveils new tools, leadership hires and offices ahead of full 2026 integration.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 30th Jan 2026
Hype & Dexter rebrands to Avidly APAC in ANZ shift
Customer Relationship Management

Hype & Dexter rebrands to Avidly APAC in ANZ shift

Hype & Dexter has rebranded as Avidly APAC, aligning with Avidly Group to scale HubSpot-focused services across Australia and New Zealand.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 30th Jan 2026
SMEs step up AI adoption as US pulls ahead of the UK
Digital Transformation

SMEs step up AI adoption as US pulls ahead of the UK

SMEs prioritise AI and face-to-face meetings, but US firms outpace UK peers on dedicated staff and appetite for external AI advice.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 29th Jan 2026
NP Digital Australia posts record H2 growth on AI shift
Fintech

NP Digital Australia posts record H2 growth on AI shift

NP Digital Australia posts record H2 2025 growth, winning 22 clients and lifting revenue over 25% on the back of an AI-first strategy.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Jan 2026
Johnson Controls names Susan Hughes Asia Pacific chief
Manufacturing

Johnson Controls names Susan Hughes Asia Pacific chief

Johnson Controls has appointed Susan Hughes to lead its Asia Pacific business, joining the executive committee as it targets growth in the region.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 28th Jan 2026

Stories from Other Regions

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Burnout & unfair workloads fuel UK professional exits
Human Capital Management

Burnout & unfair workloads fuel UK professional exits

Burnout and unfair workloads are driving talent out of UK professional services, as leaders admit blind spots on capacity and utilisation.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Tue, 3rd Feb 2026
Ricoh Canada buys ET Group to boost workplace tech
Digital Transformation

Ricoh Canada buys ET Group to boost workplace tech

Ricoh Canada acquires Toronto-based ET Group to expand workplace tech, adding audiovisual design, hybrid meeting and managed services.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Feb 2026
Italy & Poland power Europe's shifting cyber market
Firewalls

Italy & Poland power Europe's shifting cyber market

Europe's cyber market grew 5.2% in 2025 as Italy and Poland surged, offsetting late-year declines in the UK and Germany.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Tue, 3rd Feb 2026
Hubtel urges agile Cyber Bill to tackle rising AI threats
Data Protection

Hubtel urges agile Cyber Bill to tackle rising AI threats

West Midlands tech firm Hubtel urges ministers to make the new Cyber Bill agile enough to counter rapidly evolving AI-driven cyber threats.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Mon, 2nd Feb 2026
New book reframes compliance as growth tool for start-ups
DevOps

New book reframes compliance as growth tool for start-ups

Arcus Compliance founder Lee Bryan's new book urges start-ups to treat regulation as a strategic growth engine, not a drag on innovation.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 30th Jan 2026
Polestar & Volvo lead NordEast's rapid NZ EV growth
Cartech

Polestar & Volvo lead NordEast's rapid NZ EV growth

Polestar and Volvo drive NordEast's rapid NZ EV surge, posting triple-digit and strong double-digit growth in their first full year.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Fri, 30th Jan 2026
Voicescape buys Enterprise RPA to boost housing tech
Digital Transformation

Voicescape buys Enterprise RPA to boost housing tech

Voicescape acquires Enterprise RPA to fuse AI tenant engagement with housing automation, targeting stretched landlords and local authorities.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Jan 2026