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Asia Pacific firms are moving from pilots to GenAI scale-up, with talent shortages and data governance now the main brakes on returns.
Apple Watch Series 11 adds hypertension alerts and sleep scoring, with longer battery life and enhanced durability starting at NZD $749.
ECOVACS launches the DEEBOT X11 OmniCyclone robotic vacuum with AI, fast Gallium Nitride charging, and advanced cleaning tech, priced AUD $2,999.
Over 80% of APAC firms use AI-driven APIs, but many lack strong security, risking breaches as AI adoption surges, says new F5 report.
Pureprofile now offers clients free AI translation and coding tools via its Hub platform, enhancing data insights without extra costs or manual effort.
Mitsubishi Electric is acquiring Nozomi Networks, an OT cybersecurity firm, for USD $1 billion, aiming to boost global industrial security and innovation.
Boards must urgently tackle hidden PII risks in unstructured data exposed by AI, or face costly incidents and government action by 2027, warns expert.
Flora & Fauna shoppers can now offset delivery emissions at checkout via Sphere's app, supporting climate projects like the Sunnyside Permanent Planting Project.
While 82% of Australian and New Zealand retailers have adopted AI, only 9% trust it to manage customer interactions without human oversight, study finds.
Fitness & Lifestyle Group adopts Workday to streamline HR and finance across 330 clubs in Asia Pacific, supporting growth and over 6,000 staff members.
Agentic AI in Australia is set to soar to US$435.1m by 2030, automating mundane tasks and boosting industry efficiency across sectors.
Austin Technology has acquired Perth-based Lumity to bolster AI, automation, cloud, and telephony services for Australian businesses, expanding its tech capabilities.
The QCase digital platform has won the Public Sector Excellence Award in Queensland, revolutionising court processes and championing women-led innovation.
Clover's new Tap to Pay update lets Australian businesses accept contactless payments via mobile phones, boosting ease and flexibility without extra hardware.
Buddybee.ai has secured USD $1.9m in sales and signed 356 real estate agencies within two weeks, offering AI-driven workflow automation across industries.
The Spatial Distillery Co. partners with Nearmap to provide Aussie councils AI tools transforming aerial data into targeted urban greening strategies enhancing city liveability.
Deakin University's team won the Autodesk Challenge Cup with 'Solace,' a prefabricated, flexible six-storey housing design for disabled and elderly residents.
LogicMonitor and Brennan have partnered to deliver advanced IT monitoring solutions across Australia, boosting system reliability and proactive issue resolution.
Ransomware attacks in Australia have surged 110% year-on-year, with manufacturing, healthcare, and government sectors hit hardest, says Zscaler report.
Zeller unveils Australia's first developer-driven payment suite, boosting omnichannel payment solutions for large, multi-site enterprises nationwide.