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Sublime Studio aims to build mental fitness for tech founders
Partner Programmes

Sublime Studio aims to build mental fitness for tech founders

Sublime Studio launches in Australia to boost mental fitness for tech founders, addressing burnout with coaching and a proactive membership model.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
Australian SME loan applications rise, led by larger firms
Professional services

Australian SME loan applications rise, led by larger firms

Australian SME loan applications rose 14% in Q3, driven by larger firms, amid cautious borrowing and ongoing concerns over loan serviceability.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Australian firms to boost software spend despite low satisfaction
Digital Transformation

Australian firms to boost software spend despite low satisfaction

Despite only 30% of Australian firms satisfied with software purchases, 81% plan to boost spending by up to 15% next year to drive business growth.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Andiron launches accelerator to boost investor readiness for startups
Small Business

Andiron launches accelerator to boost investor readiness for startups

Andiron Group and Lucrum Ventures launch an Investor Impact Accelerator to prepare Australian startups for funding rounds, growth and exit strategies.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Nov 2025
Customer Science posts 53% growth & wins Fast 100 accolade again
Unified Communications

Customer Science posts 53% growth & wins Fast 100 accolade again

Customer Science achieved 53% revenue growth to AUD $12.15 million, earning a spot on The Australian Financial Review Fast 100 for the second consecutive year.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Nov 2025

Global Stories

Jason Disborough named Chief Commercial Officer for Aon Pacific
Unified Communications

Jason Disborough named Chief Commercial Officer for Aon Pacific

Jason Disborough will become Chief Commercial Officer for Aon Pacific in 2026, leading commercial strategy and client engagement across Australia and New Zealand.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Confluent names new leaders to boost global partners & APAC
Artificial Intelligence

Confluent names new leaders to boost global partners & APAC

Confluent appoints Kamal Brar as SVP Global Partners and Greg Taylor as SVP APAC GM to expand its data streaming platform globally and in Asia-Pacific.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Why the 'edge' will define your construction business in 2026
Digital Transformation

Why the 'edge' will define your construction business in 2026

In 2026, construction firms must prioritise edge technology and AI integration to boost productivity, safety, and sustainability on the jobsite front.

By Soeren Brogaard • 7 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Revolut launches Flexible Cash Funds for Singapore businesses
Fintech

Revolut launches Flexible Cash Funds for Singapore businesses

Revolut Business launches Flexible Cash Funds in Singapore, offering firms up to 4.48% APY on USD balances with daily returns and easy access.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
UK payment outages cost merchants millions & stall expansion
eCommerce

UK payment outages cost merchants millions & stall expansion

Most UK large eCommerce merchants faced payment outages, losing up to GBP £10 million, which has also stalled their business expansion, new research finds.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Alayic launches UK AI voice agent service from GBP £39.99 monthly
Customer Experience

Alayic launches UK AI voice agent service from GBP £39.99 monthly

Alayic has launched an AI voice agent service in the UK for GBP £39.99/month, helping small businesses automate customer calls around the clock.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Eleanor Lightbody wins Tech Businesswoman of the Year award
Artificial Intelligence

Eleanor Lightbody wins Tech Businesswoman of the Year award

Eleanor Lightbody, CEO of Luminance, wins Tech Businesswoman of the Year for leading global growth and raising USD $115m in funding.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
BPA market to surge to USD $52.2 billion by 2035 as SMEs lead
Risk & Compliance

BPA market to surge to USD $52.2 billion by 2035 as SMEs lead

The BPA market is set to soar to USD $52.2 billion by 2035, with SMEs leading adoption and on-premises solutions dominating demand.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Carlo Nebuloni appointed General Manager UK at Fincons Group
Digital Transformation

Carlo Nebuloni appointed General Manager UK at Fincons Group

Carlo Nebuloni has been named General Manager UK at Fincons Group to lead growth and strengthen the firm's presence in the UK market since 2016.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Mon, 17th Nov 2025
UK SMBs miss out on GBP £217 billion due to unrealised growth
DevOps

UK SMBs miss out on GBP £217 billion due to unrealised growth

UK small businesses lose GBP £217 billion yearly, with 58% of growth potential unfulfilled due to operational challenges and limited AI adoption.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Nov 2025
PushON Commerce acquires Pixel Kicks to boost digital services
Marketing Technologies

PushON Commerce acquires Pixel Kicks to boost digital services

Manchester's PushON Commerce has acquired Pixel Kicks, merging expertise to expand digital marketing and eCommerce services across multiple sectors.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Nov 2025
CelcomDigi's MY5G SME workshop boosts digital skills in Sarawak
Data Analytics

CelcomDigi's MY5G SME workshop boosts digital skills in Sarawak

CelcomDigi's MY5G SME Digital Workshop in Kuching helped Sarawak SMEs boost digital skills, funding access and growth opportunities with tech and finance partners.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Mon, 17th Nov 2025