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The Cloudflare outage highlights single-provider risk
Digital Entertainment

The Cloudflare outage highlights single-provider risk

The global Cloudflare outage has revived concerns about single-provider dependence as businesses confront rising risks from large-scale IT disruptions.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Driving outstanding customer experience with customer centricity and supportive technology
Data Analytics

Driving outstanding customer experience with customer centricity and supportive technology

Businesses must blend human interaction with digital innovation to deliver personalised, customer-first experiences that build trust and simplify processes.

By Andrew Borthwick • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Autodesk expands free access to pro software for 150m global learners
EduTech

Autodesk expands free access to pro software for 150m global learners

Autodesk now offers free professional software to over 150 million students worldwide, boosting skills in design, engineering, and AI to tackle talent shortages.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Anomali launches MSSP programme for enhanced cyber security in ANZ
Data Analytics

Anomali launches MSSP programme for enhanced cyber security in ANZ

Anomali launches an MSSP programme in Australia and New Zealand, offering enhanced multi-tenant cybersecurity management with AI and unified data analytics.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Australian stories

Reimagining banking operating models in Australia for 2026 and beyond
Data Analytics

Reimagining banking operating models in Australia for 2026 and beyond

Australian banks must embrace AI, cloud tech and resilience-first strategies to cut costs and boost agility in a competitive, evolving market by 2026.

By Rajashekara Maiya and Theo Albers • 5 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Digital innovation set to cut Australian freight costs by 5%
Data Analytics

Digital innovation set to cut Australian freight costs by 5%

Eighty percent of Australian supply chain leaders expect digital innovation to cut freight costs by at least 5% by 2030, boosting efficiency and sustainability.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Why observability matters to smart Aussie finance leaders
Hybrid Cloud

Why observability matters to smart Aussie finance leaders

Australian CFOs are using IT observability tools to cut operating costs and boost efficiency, enabling smarter spending and faster innovation in finance teams.

By Sascha Giese • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Why Australian banks must invest in secure and reliable databases
Disaster Recovery

Why Australian banks must invest in secure and reliable databases

Australian banks must invest in secure, reliable databases to meet rising customer expectations, comply with new privacy laws, and prevent costly downtime.

By Kevin Kline • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Ingram Micro Australia & Oreta on driving MSP value with innovation
Firewalls

Ingram Micro Australia & Oreta on driving MSP value with innovation

Managed Service Providers like Oreta are leveraging innovation, strategic partnerships, and AWS expertise to deliver outcome-based solutions and long-term value for customers.

By Sean Mitchell • 9 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Black Friday sales hit record AUD $6.8 billion amid online buzz
Customer Experience

Black Friday sales hit record AUD $6.8 billion amid online buzz

Australian shoppers are set to spend a record AUD $6.8 billion during Black Friday to Cyber Monday, with social media buzz driving soaring online engagement.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Technology rebuilds trust & transparency in Australia's used-car market
DevOps

Technology rebuilds trust & transparency in Australia's used-car market

Technology is transforming Australia's AUD $118 billion used-car market by introducing data-driven pricing and digital inspections to boost trust and transparency.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Edifier partners with Officeworks to roll out audio range nationwide
Smart Home

Edifier partners with Officeworks to roll out audio range nationwide

Edifier partners with Officeworks to launch its audio range across 170+ Australian stores, offering headphones, speakers, and earbuds from AUD $59 to $1,099.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Trusted fintechs key to bridging traditional and decentralised finance
Crypto

Trusted fintechs key to bridging traditional and decentralised finance

Trusted fintechs are crucial to bridging traditional and decentralised finance, enabling faster, transparent access to digital assets for all investors.

By Dan Jowett • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Australian firms shift focus to data quality over AI excitement
Data Analytics

Australian firms shift focus to data quality over AI excitement

By 2026, Australian firms will prioritise data quality and governance over AI hype, focusing on measurable outcomes and strong tech foundations, says Notitia.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
AI to handle 60 per cent of Australian customer queries by 2027
Data Protection

AI to handle 60 per cent of Australian customer queries by 2027

AI is set to handle 60% of Australian customer queries by 2027, up from 31%, transforming service operations and boosting business efficiency.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
AliExpress partners with Homart to launch wellness store in Australia
Online shopping

AliExpress partners with Homart to launch wellness store in Australia

AliExpress partners with Homart to launch an online wellness store in Australia, offering vitamins, skincare, and lifestyle products with plans to expand to 200 SKUs.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Gen Z Australians drive surge in short-term options trading
Fintech

Gen Z Australians drive surge in short-term options trading

Gen Z Australians are driving a 66% surge in Tiger Trade sign-ups, favouring short-term options trading amid volatile markets and cost-of-living pressures.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Qantas & Airwallex unveil Yield to boost business returns
Small Business

Qantas & Airwallex unveil Yield to boost business returns

Qantas and Airwallex have launched Airwallex Yield for over 625,000 SMEs, enabling returns on idle AUD and USD funds via low-risk money market investments.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025