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Rob Hall launches adtech startup Parallel in Sydney
Customer Experience

Rob Hall launches adtech startup Parallel in Sydney

Backed by AU$4 million in seed funding, the new platform aims to help advertisers judge whether placements suit viewers, not just brands.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 19th Jun 2026
Visa study: Asia Pacific travellers favour familiar trips
Artificial Intelligence

Visa study: Asia Pacific travellers favour familiar trips

AI is shaping Asia Pacific trip planning, with 49% of travellers using tools to find destinations as they favour familiar places and flexible itineraries.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Fri, 19th Jun 2026
Cloudflare says civil society faces 38.5 billion attacks
Phishing

Cloudflare says civil society faces 38.5 billion attacks

Public interest groups are being hit through several channels at once, as Cloudflare blocked 38.5 billion attacks on its Project Galileo users.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Jun 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Australian stories

Professor Cori Stewart wins AI leadership scholarship
Robotics

Professor Cori Stewart wins AI leadership scholarship

The award will send the ARM Hub founder to Stanford, bolstering efforts to push AI into Australian manufacturing and policy.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Mon, 22nd Jun 2026
GravaStar expands Battle-Worn Yellow range in Australia
Speakers

GravaStar expands Battle-Worn Yellow range in Australia

Australian gamers can now buy matching peripherals in GravaStar's yellow finish, with the full set priced at AUD $1,179.96.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Mon, 22nd Jun 2026
Australians use AI widely, but trust & standards lag
Software-as-a-Service

Australians use AI widely, but trust & standards lag

But 56 per cent of users rely on unapproved tools, leaving Australian employers to tackle security, compliance and trust gaps.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Mon, 22nd Jun 2026
NSWRL shifts contact centre to Teams with rapid rollout
Unified Communications

NSWRL shifts contact centre to Teams with rapid rollout

Call handling has been centralised in Microsoft Teams, with NSWRL reporting a 17-second average wait after the switch.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Sat, 20th Jun 2026
Smart CT expands stock with 10,000 spare parts buy
Network Infrastructure

Smart CT expands stock with 10,000 spare parts buy

Greater spare-parts cover should cut downtime for customers after the Reading-based IT support group lifted stock by almost a third.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Fri, 19th Jun 2026
INC ransomware surges as Australia stays in sights
Disaster Recovery

INC ransomware surges as Australia stays in sights

Australian businesses face renewed ransomware pressure as INC expands quickly after LockBit and BlackCat were disrupted, researchers say.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Jun 2026
Block Earner wins Finnies award for consumer lending
Crypto

Block Earner wins Finnies award for consumer lending

Recognition could help Block Earner gain credibility with mainstream borrowers as crypto-backed loans move closer to regulated consumer finance.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Jun 2026
Australia leads in trusted AI service investment, Salesforce
Data Protection

Australia leads in trusted AI service investment, Salesforce

Despite regulatory pressure, Australian service leaders are prioritising customer-facing AI spending as trust in AI agents outpaces global averages.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 19th Jun 2026
Magic launches postcode buyer density tool for B2B
Marketing Technologies

Magic launches postcode buyer density tool for B2B

Trials cut media wastage by up to 30% as the postcode-level analysis helps B2B marketers focus spend on higher-value buyers.

By Regine Laguilles • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Jun 2026
Guzman y Gomez launches Apple CarPlay ordering in Australia
Robotics

Guzman y Gomez launches Apple CarPlay ordering in Australia

It could speed repeat purchases for drivers by letting them order, pay and earn loyalty points without touching a phone.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 19th Jun 2026
FinTech Australia names 2026 Finnies winners in Sydney
Fintech

FinTech Australia names 2026 Finnies winners in Sydney

The honours highlight a sector under tighter scrutiny yet still adding more than AUD $13.6 billion to Australia's economy and employing 50,200 staff.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Fri, 19th Jun 2026
Operator XR, Thales Australia team on training deal
Mixed Reality

Operator XR, Thales Australia team on training deal

The non-binding deal could help the smaller virtual training specialist reach larger defence programmes as Australia pushes sovereign capability.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 19th Jun 2026
Occom launches fixed-price broadband plans in Australia
Inflation

Occom launches fixed-price broadband plans in Australia

Households under cost-of-living strain may benefit as Occom's new broadband plans lock in monthly charges for up to 24 months.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 19th Jun 2026
AI makes three in five Australians' jobs more stressful
Digital Transformation

AI makes three in five Australians' jobs more stressful

Businesses rolling out AI face rising staff anxiety, with a survey of more than 1,200 Australians finding most feel more stressed at work.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 19th Jun 2026