Australian Stories

ACS report urges action on digital skills for AUD $134bn growth

ACS urges Australia to close its digital skills gap, unlocking AUD $134bn growth and boosting jobs through a ten-point plan centred on AI and tech training.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Wed, 30th Jul 2025

DevOps

Chris Morrissey wins WA Pearcey award for tech leadership

Chris Morrissey, founder of Ever Nimble, is named 2025 WA Pearcey Entrepreneur of the Year for transforming IT and cybersecurity services.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 24th Jul 2025

EduTech

INCITE Awards celebrate WA's leaders in innovation & diversity

The 34th INCITE Awards in Perth honoured WA's top tech innovators, spotlighting gender equity leaders and Norwood Systems for standout achievements in STEM.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 24th Jul 2025

Digital Entertainment

_SOUTHSTART secures AUD $2 million for three more years of growth

SOUTHSTART secures AUD $2 million from South Australian Government, ensuring its innovation festival continues through 2028 with expanded startup opportunities.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Jul 2025

Global Stories

Artificial Intelligence

FedEx expands electric fleet & community efforts in Asia Pacific

FedEx is expanding its electric vehicle fleet and boosting sustainability and community initiatives across Asia Pacific in fiscal year 2025.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Aug 2025

Small Business

Succession planning crucial as Baby Boomer SME owners retire

Nearly half of Australian Baby Boomer SME owners plan to retire soon, yet only 24% have prepared succession plans to secure their businesses' futures.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Thu, 14th Aug 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Wellington City Council

Wellington tech hub adds NZD $11.9 million GDP & 127 jobs

Wellington's Taiawa Tech Hub has boosted the economy by NZD $11.9 million GDP and created 127 jobs in its first year, supporting 20 startups and innovation.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Sep 2025

Fintech

New Zealand startups at Showcase raise nearly USD $2 billion

New Zealand startups pitching at Icehouse Ventures' Showcase have raised nearly USD $2 billion in funding over 15 years, boosting local innovation and jobs.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 29th Aug 2025

Artificial Intelligence

FedNor grants CAD $1.05M to boost innovation in Northern Ontario

FedNor awards CAD $1.05 million to NORCAT, boosting AI adoption and innovation in over 35 Northern Ontario SMEs to enhance productivity and growth.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Aug 2025

Unified Communications

Bristol to launch BTF+ festival blending tech, culture & arts

Bristol is set to host BTF+, a six-day festival blending technology, creativity and culture, from 6-11 October 2025 in the Old City area.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Aug 2025

Firewalls

Myriad360 secures spot on 2025 Inc. 5000 with 77% growth

Myriad360 ranks 4767 on the 2025 Inc. 5000 list with 77% growth, marking its 14th inclusion among America's fastest-growing private companies.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Aug 2025

Data management

CData Software earns second spot on 2025 Inc. 5000 list

CData Software ranks 2,373 on the 2025 Inc. 5000 list, marking its second year among America's fastest-growing private companies.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Aug 2025

Clean technologies

Prsnt app sees user surge after Dragons' Den & joint backing

Prsnt app surges in popularity after backing from three Dragons on BBC's Dragons' Den, with tens of thousands now sending instant digital gifts daily.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Aug 2025

Small Business

One in five UK SMEs struggling as tech & skills gaps grow

One in five UK SMEs face survival mode amid rising tech and skills gaps, with smaller firms hit hardest across all regions, Employment Hero reports.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Aug 2025

Digital Transformation

Webuters launches AI tools to boost digital access & growth

Webuters launches AI tools like OfficeIQ to boost digital growth, offering no-code solutions and free access for SMEs across sectors globally.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Mon, 4th Aug 2025

Financial Systems

Osome & Aspire expand partnership to streamline SME finances

Osome and Aspire have expanded their partnership to automate SME finance tasks in Singapore and Hong Kong, cutting weekly admin time by up to six hours.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Aug 2025