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Question marks over valuation as Canva makes AI pivot
Software-as-a-Service

Question marks over valuation as Canva makes AI pivot

Lower revenues and higher AI costs are challenges for Australian design software company Canva to maintain growth as it mulls IPO.

By David Shilovsky • 4 min read • Last week
ReliaQuest deepens Anthropic deal to bolster GreyMatter
Data Protection

ReliaQuest deepens Anthropic deal to bolster GreyMatter

GreyMatter users will gain wider access to Anthropic's Claude models as ReliaQuest brings them deeper into its threat response platform.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
PPDS launches Philips Unite LED 3000 Series worldwide
Digital Signage

PPDS launches Philips Unite LED 3000 Series worldwide

The lower-cost range aims to make direct view LED displays viable for more schools, offices and venues as prices remain a key barrier.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Amazon Chief says conversational AI will reshape shopping
Digital Transformation

Amazon Chief says conversational AI will reshape shopping

Shoppers may soon ask for product advice in chat form as Amazon races rivals to turn generative AI into a new retail interface.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • This month
Bitget launches USD $300 million crypto trading fund
Risk & Compliance

Bitget launches USD $300 million crypto trading fund

The exchange is seeking to help quantitative firms and market makers scale strategies as tighter arbitrage returns make capital harder to deploy effectively.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month
Everpure wins second top-five hyperscaler storage deal
Digital Transformation

Everpure wins second top-five hyperscaler storage deal

The agreement could lift revenue from fiscal 2028 as cloud operators seek denser, more power-efficient storage for AI-heavy data centres.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • This month
Bose launches QuietComfort Headphones with spatial audio
Hybrid & Remote Work

Bose launches QuietComfort Headphones with spatial audio

The refreshed over-ear model adds spatial audio, USB-C lossless playback and improved noise cancellation, aimed at buyers in a crowded premium market.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • This month

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IMPT posts strong first-half growth as platform goes live
Fintech

IMPT posts strong first-half growth as platform goes live

Paid transaction activity at IMPT jumped 273% in the first half as its live international platform broadened market coverage and inventory.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Yesterday
Fat Zebra promotes Hakkinen, Kwakernaak in reshuffle
Fintech

Fat Zebra promotes Hakkinen, Kwakernaak in reshuffle

The promotions come as Australia's payments sector braces for new licensing rules and closer scrutiny of governance at fast-growing processors.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
Kore.ai wins Leader nods in five enterprise AI reviews
Software-as-a-Service

Kore.ai wins Leader nods in five enterprise AI reviews

Enterprise buyers are weighing governance and auditability more heavily as the AI vendor secures top marks across five analyst categories.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
Spark mobile revenue returns to growth as dividend rises
Private Cloud

Spark mobile revenue returns to growth as dividend rises

Higher cash generation allowed Spark to lift its full-year payout to 16 cents a share as mobile service revenue returned to growth.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Last week
Kanto OBI3 second-gen turntable lands in Australia
Speakers

Kanto OBI3 second-gen turntable lands in Australia

Vinyl fans get a more flexible option, as the deck pairs Bluetooth 5.3 with a built-in phono preamp and pitch control for AUD $349.95.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week
Alipay launches AI commerce platform for merchants
Wearables

Alipay launches AI commerce platform for merchants

Alipay is betting that AI agents will soon direct shopping and bookings, tying its payment and verification tools to merchants across China.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
IM Motor launches IM5 & IM6 in Australia's EV market
Alibaba

IM Motor launches IM5 & IM6 in Australia's EV market

Australian premium EV buyers get two new options as software now shapes steering, handling and braking in IM Motor's IM5 and IM6.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week
US accounting firms with integrated systems feel AI ready
Software-as-a-Service

US accounting firms with integrated systems feel AI ready

Disconnected systems are leaving many accountancy firms short of time, even as a survey finds integrated platforms sharply boost AI readiness.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • This month
XTU launches S7Pro action camera with 4K stabilisation
eCommerce

XTU launches S7Pro action camera with 4K stabilisation

Steadier footage and quicker sharing are the pitch, as XTU's new model goes on sale with 4K video, AI noise reduction and live streaming.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • This month
Ricoh Australia appoints Matthew Taylor as Sales Manager
Digital Transformation

Ricoh Australia appoints Matthew Taylor as Sales Manager

The move deepens Ricoh's push into digital production print as Australian printers seek faster turnaround, automation and new revenue streams.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • This month
StarHub to move all MyRepublic Mobile users onto network
Customer Experience

StarHub to move all MyRepublic Mobile users onto network

The deal gives StarHub more scale in Singapore's mobile market as MyRepublic Mobile 4G users join its 5G base on one network.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month