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AI-4U offers barrier-free mental health support for workers
Artificial Intelligence

AI-4U offers barrier-free mental health support for workers

WellbeingSolutions' AI-4U offers SMS-based mental health support to help UK, NZ, and Australian firms meet new 2025 psychosocial risk regulations.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Nov 2025

Global Stories

Australian stories

LabelBlind secures USD $500,000 to boost global food labelling
Software-as-a-Service

LabelBlind secures USD $500,000 to boost global food labelling

LabelBlind raises USD $500,000 seed funding to expand its AI-driven food labelling platform across 30+ global markets, speeding compliance and exports.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Fri, 28th Nov 2025
Fragmented procurement hampers value delivery in the ANZ public sector
Data Analytics

Fragmented procurement hampers value delivery in the ANZ public sector

Research reveals fragmented procurement, skill gaps, and low tech investment hinder value delivery in Australia and New Zealand's public sector contracting.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Nov 2025
CommBank partners with AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026
Commonwealth Bank of Australia

CommBank partners with AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026

CommBank becomes Official Regional Partner for the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026, supporting women's football as the tournament returns after 20 years.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Fri, 28th Nov 2025
Velocity points now redeemable when dining out at 3,000 venues
Customer Experience

Velocity points now redeemable when dining out at 3,000 venues

Velocity Frequent Flyer members in Australia can now earn and spend points when dining at over 3,000 venues via the me&u app, boosting rewards beyond flights.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Nov 2025
Exclusive: JAVLN CEO outlines next-gen insurance platform
Digital Transformation

Exclusive: JAVLN CEO outlines next-gen insurance platform

JAVLN targets APAC growth with its cloud-based insurance software, integrating AI and enhancing security for smarter, faster advisory services.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Fri, 28th Nov 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Australian stories

Back2U app brings mobile musculoskeletal care to Australians
Health Technologies

Back2U app brings mobile musculoskeletal care to Australians

Back2U app launches in Australia, linking patients to mobile musculoskeletal care with practitioners visiting homes, easing access and cut wait times.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Dec 2025
Fujifilm Australia boosts binoculars warranty to ten years
Biodiversity

Fujifilm Australia boosts binoculars warranty to ten years

Fujifilm Australia extends its Fujinon binoculars warranty to ten years for optical parts, exceeding typical market coverage and boosting customer confidence.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 1st Dec 2025
Australia's real-time network stops AUD $60m in fraud attempts
Payment Technologies

Australia's real-time network stops AUD $60m in fraud attempts

Australia's real-time network has blocked over AUD $60m in fraud attempts, protecting 85% of bank customers with advanced behavioural payment analysis.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Nov 2025
Four trends giving Aussie retailers a competitive edge this peak shopping season
Fintech

Four trends giving Aussie retailers a competitive edge this peak shopping season

Australia's peak retail season intensifies with US tariffs, as retailers leverage real-time payments, smart contracts, AI, and cross-border solutions to boost cash flow.

By Steven Dooley • 4 min read • Fri, 28th Nov 2025
Identity-related security remains a core challenge for Australia's finance sector
Multi-factor authentication

Identity-related security remains a core challenge for Australia's finance sector

Identity-related security, including credential compromises and third-party risks, remains a top challenge for Australia's finance sector after six years under APRA's CPS 234.

By Scott Hesford • 5 min read • Fri, 28th Nov 2025
Inlight joins MACH Alliance to boost flexible tech in Australia
MACH Alliance

Inlight joins MACH Alliance to boost flexible tech in Australia

Melbourne's Inlight is Australia's first Boutique System Integrator to join MACH Alliance, boosting flexible, AI-ready tech for local enterprises.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Fri, 28th Nov 2025
AI-powered robot pool cleaner makes Australian market debut
Smart Home

AI-powered robot pool cleaner makes Australian market debut

Beatbot launches its AI-powered AquaSense 2 Ultra pool-cleaning robot in Australia, featuring five cleaning modes and advanced AI for effortless pool maintenance.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Nov 2025
CloudTech launches CobWeb Pay card to bring crypto to retail
Crypto

CloudTech launches CobWeb Pay card to bring crypto to retail

CloudTech launches CobWeb Pay Mastercard in Australia, letting users spend cryptocurrency on everyday purchases wherever Mastercard is accepted.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Nov 2025
Samsung launches Galaxy Tab A11+ & Kids Edition in Australia
Unified Communications

Samsung launches Galaxy Tab A11+ & Kids Edition in Australia

Samsung launches Galaxy Tab A11+ and Kids Edition in Australia, featuring Android 16, 5G, up to 8GB RAM, and advanced multitasking from AUD $379.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Nov 2025
Australian insurers lag global peers as AI & cyber risks surge
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Australian insurers lag global peers as AI & cyber risks surge

Australian insurers trail global peers by 6.6% in risk preparedness, struggling with AI, cyber threats and rising political pressures, PwC Australia warns.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 28th Nov 2025
Karmo & Smart launch flexible novated car subscription in Australia
Cartech

Karmo & Smart launch flexible novated car subscription in Australia

Karmo and Smart launch a novated car subscription in Australia, offering flexible four-month terms with all costs included in one monthly payment.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Nov 2025