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Interactive appoints Alfred Flokstra as Account Director
Disaster Recovery

Interactive appoints Alfred Flokstra as Account Director

The hire strengthens the provider's push into regulated finance as banks and insurers face tougher security, resilience and governance demands.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Today
Australian shoppers trust AI more than sales staff
Digital Transformation

Australian shoppers trust AI more than sales staff

A survey of 500 consumers found 76% trust AI shopping recommendations as much as, or more than, advice from retail sales staff.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Today
Australians want embedded travel cover, Cover Genius says
Fintech

Australians want embedded travel cover, Cover Genius says

Three in four Australians would switch booking platforms for automatic travel cover, as trust in AI-led protection decisions remains low.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Today
Ecovacs launches robot cleaners in Aldi Special Buys
Smart Home

Ecovacs launches robot cleaners in Aldi Special Buys

Households can now buy robotic vacuums and window cleaners in Aldi's middle aisle for under AUD $300 each, while stocks last.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Today
AIBUILD launches AI verifier to fight scam messages
Data Protection

AIBUILD launches AI verifier to fight scam messages

Rising scam losses in Australia are pushing businesses to verify texts, images and voice notes before paying or acting on urgent requests.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Today
CTO Labs relocates Sydney office as AI advisory grows
Digital Transformation

CTO Labs relocates Sydney office as AI advisory grows

The central Sydney move puts CTO Labs closer to investors and boards as demand rises for practical AI and technology due diligence.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Today
Ricoh Australia launches new A3 black-and-white printers
Data Protection

Ricoh Australia launches new A3 black-and-white printers

Businesses can cut training and security risks as the new monochrome range matches Ricoh colour fleets and offers faster scanning and lower running costs.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Today
Victorian woman loses AUD $13,000 in bank scam call
Multi-factor authentication

Victorian woman loses AUD $13,000 in bank scam call

Victims are being pressured by increasingly convincing calls as scam losses across Australia hit AUD $2.18 billion in a year.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Today
Hatch launches LayerSense to inspect ageing assets
Risk & Compliance

Hatch launches LayerSense to inspect ageing assets

It could help miners, ports and transport operators spot hidden cracks and corrosion before ageing equipment fails or needs a shutdown.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Today
Australian firms unready for AI cyber attacks, Elastic
Digital Transformation

Australian firms unready for AI cyber attacks, Elastic

Most Australian organisations still rely on manual processes, leaving them exposed to AI-automated cyber attacks, according to an Elastic survey.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Today
Asus opens Australian pre-orders for limited Ally X20
Gaming

Asus opens Australian pre-orders for limited Ally X20

Australian buyers can now pay AUD $2,499 for Asus's anniversary handheld, which adds an OLED screen and revised controls at the top of the Ally range.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Today
Australian retailers absorb rising costs, Lightspeed says
Digital Transformation

Australian retailers absorb rising costs, Lightspeed says

More than six in 10 Australian retailers are covering at least half their higher costs themselves, squeezing margins as shoppers stay price-sensitive.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Today
Logitech adds 10 Spot integrations for smarter workplaces
Application Programming Interface

Logitech adds 10 Spot integrations for smarter workplaces

Office teams can now automate room bookings and adjust air-quality controls as Logitech links Spot data to 10 workplace platforms globally.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Today
Amber Technology launches Mark Levinson 600 Series
Home Theatre

Amber Technology launches Mark Levinson 600 Series

Australian hi-fi dealers now have three Mark Levinson components to sell, as Amber Technology widens its premium audio range.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Yesterday
TCL launches Super Drum washer & dryer in Australia
Internet of Things

TCL launches Super Drum washer & dryer in Australia

The range targets Australian households seeking larger-capacity laundry appliances with app control and heat-pump efficiency at mainstream prices.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Yesterday
AI fuels targeted scams against Australian small firms
Data Protection

AI fuels targeted scams against Australian small firms

Targeted fraud is inflicting bigger losses on small firms as AI helps criminals forge convincing invoices and impersonations in Australia.

By Mark Tarre • 6 min read • Yesterday
Commonwealth Bank launches PaidIt for complex payouts
Software-as-a-Service

Commonwealth Bank launches PaidIt for complex payouts

With cheques disappearing, Australian firms face delays and unclaimed funds when payout details are missing or outdated, Commonwealth Bank said.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Yesterday
MOVA launches 20 products in Australia across home tech
Robotics

MOVA launches 20 products in Australia across home tech

Australian households will get wider access to connected yard, pool and pet devices as the brand expands beyond indoor floor cleaning.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Yesterday
Omniche targets hidden drain on workplace productivity
Digital Transformation

Omniche targets hidden drain on workplace productivity

Australian firms could reclaim staff time by trimming repetitive admin, with Omniche warning that many AI projects miss the real bottlenecks.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Yesterday