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AWS revenue growth hits fastest pace in 18 quarters
Software-as-a-Service

AWS revenue growth hits fastest pace in 18 quarters

Demand for AI and core cloud services is boosting Amazon's key profit engine, with AWS growth accelerating to a 36.7% annual pace.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • 3 days ago
BitMEX to close cryptocurrency exchange in September 2026
Crypto

BitMEX to close cryptocurrency exchange in September 2026

Users are being told to close positions and withdraw funds before trading ends, after BitMEX set its exchange shutdown for September 2026.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month
Fresh perspective: New Gentrack CTO on AI-driven utility future
Software-as-a-Service

Fresh perspective: New Gentrack CTO on AI-driven utility future

AI tools could cut utility costs and reduce customer friction as Gentrack's new Chief Technology Officer pushes a more proactive service model.

By Donovan Jackson • 6 min read • Last month
8x8 launches flexible small business offer for partners
Software-as-a-Service

8x8 launches flexible small business offer for partners

Small businesses in the UK, Ireland and Australia can now buy 8x8 services without fixed seats or annual licences, easing reseller sales.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Australia, New Zealand D2D connections to top 1.5m
Agricultural Technology

Australia, New Zealand D2D connections to top 1.5m

Remote users and field workers in Australia and New Zealand are set to drive low-earth orbit satellite mobile connections past 1.5 million by 2027.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Allianz Partners teams up with Travelgoogoo on eSIMs
Customer Experience

Allianz Partners teams up with Travelgoogoo on eSIMs

Travellers buying selected Asia Pacific policies will get eSIM access and a 1GB starter pack for a limited period, cutting roaming costs.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
YouTube ad revenue hits USD $40.4 billion as growth slows
Large Language Models

YouTube ad revenue hits USD $40.4 billion as growth slows

Slower growth in the world's biggest video platform's ad business suggests its shift to TV screens and Shorts has yet to lift marketer spend further.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month

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EZVIZ names Jamie Durie as Australian brand ambassador
Data Protection

EZVIZ names Jamie Durie as Australian brand ambassador

The smart home maker is betting a household name will lift trust as it expands Australian retail sales amid fierce competition and privacy concerns.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Consistent launches Wave wired gaming headset in India
Partner Programmes

Consistent launches Wave wired gaming headset in India

The new headset adds to India's crowded low-cost gaming market, where buyers are weighing sound quality, comfort and microphone clarity.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • 3 days ago
SnapLogic expands SnapGPT across integration lifecycle
Software-as-a-Service

SnapLogic expands SnapGPT across integration lifecycle

Enterprise teams can now use natural language to plan, build and troubleshoot integrations as SnapLogic widens SnapGPT across its platform.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
UK firms face AI value gap as client pressure mounts
Software-as-a-Service

UK firms face AI value gap as client pressure mounts

Britain's legal and accounting firms risk losing business as clients demand AI-led quality gains that few providers are delivering.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Hyundai Card launches Alphabet Card for younger spenders
Digital Transformation

Hyundai Card launches Alphabet Card for younger spenders

Younger South Koreans could get clearer savings on everyday spending as category-based credit cards gain ground over broad rewards schemes.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
NeoSearch opens source code to boost search transparency
Data Protection

NeoSearch opens source code to boost search transparency

Users and researchers can now inspect how the Sydney-based search engine ranks results and handles privacy after its code was opened.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
BYD Australia partners with Smart on novated leases
Fleet Management

BYD Australia partners with Smart on novated leases

Eligible Australian car buyers will soon be able to bundle EV running costs into pre-tax salary payments at BYD dealerships.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Devoli appoints Kent Plummer as Australia Channel Manager
Network Infrastructure

Devoli appoints Kent Plummer as Australia Channel Manager

The hire gives Australian managed service providers local support as Devoli intensifies its push to win channel business across the Tasman.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last week
Australian retailers back AI shopping as trust lags
Customer Relationship Management

Australian retailers back AI shopping as trust lags

Australians remain wary of AI at checkout, with 64% uneasy about letting systems buy on their behalf despite rapid retailer investment.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Efekta appoints former Microsoft Tech Chief Matt Fisher
eLearning

Efekta appoints former Microsoft Tech Chief Matt Fisher

The hire signals Efekta's push to win trust in the crowded AI education market as schools demand reliable tools that support teaching.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
OCAM launches accessories for BYD Shark 6 & Cannon
Market competition

OCAM launches accessories for BYD Shark 6 & Cannon

Rising interest in Chinese-made utes is exposing a gap in aftermarket support, as OCAM adds model-specific gear for the BYD Shark 6 and GWM Cannon.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month