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Amazon launches Alexa+ with enhanced AI capabilities
Customer Experience

Amazon launches Alexa+ with enhanced AI capabilities

Amazon has launched Alexa+, an advanced AI assistant promising enhanced conversational abilities and seamless integration with various services and devices.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Thu, 27th Feb 2025
Yamaha acquires Robotics Plus for precision agriculture push
Robotics

Yamaha acquires Robotics Plus for precision agriculture push

Yamaha Motor has agreed to acquire Robotics Plus, launching Yamaha Agriculture to enhance precision farming with autonomous equipment and AI-driven solutions.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 26th Feb 2025
Salesforce announces winners of 2024 ANZ Partner Awards
Marketing Technologies

Salesforce announces winners of 2024 ANZ Partner Awards

Salesforce has unveiled the winners of its 2024 ANZ Partner of the Year Awards, highlighting exceptional contributions from partners across Australia and New Zealand.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Feb 2025
SevenRooms launches text marketing for Aussie hospitality
Digital Transformation

SevenRooms launches text marketing for Aussie hospitality

SevenRooms has launched Text Marketing, a service designed to boost engagement for Australian eateries through SMS and WhatsApp, harnessing a 94% open rate.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Feb 2025
Titan of Tech - Shane Madz of BitTitan
Software-as-a-Service

Titan of Tech - Shane Madz of BitTitan

Shane Madz, APAC Sales Director at BitTitan, is revolutionising cloud migration in Asia-Pacific with innovative solutions and strategic leadership.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Wed, 26th Feb 2025
Fast food expansion in Australia defies economic challenges
Inflation

Fast food expansion in Australia defies economic challenges

Australia's fast food sector flourished in 2024, adding 178 new outlets despite economic challenges, driven by major brands like KFC and Hungry Jack's.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Feb 2025
Zendesk to acquire Local Measure, boosting AI voice services
Unified Communications

Zendesk to acquire Local Measure, boosting AI voice services

Zendesk has unveiled plans to acquire Local Measure, an Australian provider of voice solutions, enhancing its AI-powered services by 2025.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Feb 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Australian stories

Fortinet announces winners of 2024 Australia Partner Awards
Unified Communications

Fortinet announces winners of 2024 Australia Partner Awards

Fortinet has honoured its Australia Partner of the Year winners for 2024, recognising their pivotal contributions to cybersecurity and customer engagement.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 27th Feb 2025
Acronis partners with Brad Jones Racing for cybersecurity boost
Data Protection

Acronis partners with Brad Jones Racing for cybersecurity boost

Acronis has embarked on a three-year partnership with Brad Jones Racing to enhance cybersecurity, supported by Extranet Systems, for the Australian motorsport team.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Feb 2025
Grapple to acquire Spenda portfolio, boosting SME finance
Small Business

Grapple to acquire Spenda portfolio, boosting SME finance

Grapple plans to acquire Spenda's invoice finance portfolio, aiming to enhance its presence in the booming Australian SME market.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Feb 2025
Salesforce announces USD $2.5bn AI investment in Australia
Marketing Technologies

Salesforce announces USD $2.5bn AI investment in Australia

Salesforce has unveiled a USD $2.5 billion investment in AI for Australia over five years, enhancing workforce skills and boosting sustainability initiatives.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Feb 2025
Australian IT leaders struggle to identify scam emails
Phishing

Australian IT leaders struggle to identify scam emails

A recent study reveals that many Australian IT leaders struggle to distinguish between legitimate and phishing emails, despite rising data breaches.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Feb 2025
Is your refund and returns policy ACCC-compliant?
Fitbit

Is your refund and returns policy ACCC-compliant?

The ACCC has highlighted misleading return policies on over 2,000 Australian retail websites, prompting calls for businesses to review compliance with consumer rights.

By Emily Booth • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Feb 2025
Telstra Health launches AI tool to reduce GP admin burden
Data Protection

Telstra Health launches AI tool to reduce GP admin burden

Telstra Health has unveiled Smart Scribe, an AI tool designed to streamline clinical note-taking for GPs, amid rising concerns over administrative burdens in Australia.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Feb 2025
Social media dominates Australia's digital landscape in 2025
Marketing Technologies

Social media dominates Australia's digital landscape in 2025

A new report reveals almost 78% of Australians use social media for brand discovery, driving a 12% rise in advertising spend to USD $4.26 billion.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Feb 2025
Australian employers keen to follow peers on office return
Unified Communications

Australian employers keen to follow peers on office return

A recent Robert Half study reveals 84% of Australian employers are influenced by peers' policies on in-office attendance, with a notable shift towards mandatory office days.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Feb 2025
Women in Security Network wins global diversity award
Cybersecurity

Women in Security Network wins global diversity award

The Women in Security Mentoring Network has won the 2024 Global Award for Best Diversity Initiative, recognising its AI-driven efforts to enhance diversity in cybersecurity.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Feb 2025
Fortinet achieves IRAP assessment on Google Cloud platform
Firewalls

Fortinet achieves IRAP assessment on Google Cloud platform

Fortinet's FortiSASE solution on Google Cloud has passed the IRAP assessment, bolstering its commitment to supporting Australia's public sector and critical infrastructure.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Feb 2025