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JOLT launches next-gen 50kW charger with faster free top-ups
Clean technologies

JOLT launches next-gen 50kW charger with faster free top-ups

JOLT has launched a new 50kW EV charger in Melbourne, doubling charging speed and offering 7kWh of free daily top-ups via the JOLT app.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Apr 2025
MezFi welcomes James Hardy to advisory board ahead of fund
Blockchain

MezFi welcomes James Hardy to advisory board ahead of fund

MezFi appoints banking expert James Hardy to its advisory board as it nears the close of Fund 1, aimed at democratising mezzanine finance access.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Mon, 21st Apr 2025
Telstra tech helps Good Friday Appeal donations top AUD $1m
Unified Communications

Telstra tech helps Good Friday Appeal donations top AUD $1m

Telstra celebrates 80 years supporting the Good Friday Appeal, helping raise over AUD $1 million via technology during this year's telethon for The Royal Children's Hospital.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sat, 19th Apr 2025
Anker SOLIX launches full home energy portfolio in Australia
Storage

Anker SOLIX launches full home energy portfolio in Australia

Anker SOLIX launches full range of home energy solutions in Australia, including durable storage systems and portable power stations for sustainable power independence.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
Gen Z in Australia spend more dining out as Boomers cut back
Customer Experience

Gen Z in Australia spend more dining out as Boomers cut back

Research from Square reveals younger Australians, especially Gen Z, are dining out and spending more, while older generations cut back amid cost-of-living pressures.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
New AI platform AtomEthics launched to address ethical use
Digital Transformation

New AI platform AtomEthics launched to address ethical use

Hypereal has launched AtomEthics, a platform designed to embed ethical decision-making in AI and data practices, addressing public concerns over technology.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Apr 2025
VistaPrint & Bluethumb launch new print on demand service
Indigenous art

VistaPrint & Bluethumb launch new print on demand service

VistaPrint and Bluethumb have teamed up to launch a Print On Demand service, enabling artists to sell canvas prints and earn passive income while reaching new audiences.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Mar 2025
Pronto Software gains prestigious Australian Owned status
Enterprise Resource Planning

Pronto Software gains prestigious Australian Owned status

Pronto Software has achieved the distinguished Australian Owned certification, underscoring its commitment to supporting local business innovation and economic growth.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Mar 2025
Queer Town expands allyship with digital courses & allies
Fintech

Queer Town expands allyship with digital courses & allies

Queer Town in Melbourne is ramping up efforts for LGBTIQA+ inclusion, launching new digital courses and expanding its leadership team amid global DEI debates.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 11th Mar 2025

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Gigamon appoints Simon Oliver to Channel Sales Lead for APAC
Firewalls

Gigamon appoints Simon Oliver to Channel Sales Lead for APAC

Gigamon appoints Simon Oliver as Director of Channel Sales for APAC to boost deep observability amid rising cybersecurity demands across the region.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Apr 2025
NFL partners with NetApp to enhance data management
Data Analytics

NFL partners with NetApp to enhance data management

The NFL has announced a partnership with NetApp as its Official Intelligent Data Infrastructure partner, aiming to enhance operations and fan experiences globally.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Apr 2025
Easter hotel bookings in Australia rise by 19.6% for 2025
School Holidays

Easter hotel bookings in Australia rise by 19.6% for 2025

Hotel bookings across Australia for Easter 2025 have surged by 19.6% compared to last year, signalling a trend towards earlier travel plans.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 14th Apr 2025
Oracle & Google Cloud expand database service offering
Data Analytics

Oracle & Google Cloud expand database service offering

Oracle and Google Cloud have announced the forthcoming launch of Oracle Base Database Service on Google Cloud, aiming to enhance cloud collaboration and expand regional access.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 11th Apr 2025
IRONMAN 4x4 wins award for best retail project 2025
Digital Transformation

IRONMAN 4x4 wins award for best retail project 2025

IRONMAN 4x4 has been awarded the 2025 iTnews Benchmark Award for Best Retail Project, thanks to a digital overhaul with Soul+Wolf and PKF Digital.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Apr 2025
Binance unveils fan-designed F1 helmet mural in Melbourne
AR, VR & Metaverse

Binance unveils fan-designed F1 helmet mural in Melbourne

Binance has unveiled a fan-designed race helmet for F1 driver Pierre Gasly, showcased in a stunning mural by street artist Matt Adnate in Melbourne.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Mar 2025
Robert Herjavec joins Zetaris as Executive Director of Global Strategy
Hyperscale

Robert Herjavec joins Zetaris as Executive Director of Global Strategy

Robert Herjavec, renowned for his role on Shark Tank, has been appointed Executive Director of Global Strategy at Zetaris, aiming to boost its presence globally.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Mar 2025
ONJCRI partners with HPE for technological transformation
Hewlett Packard Enterprise

ONJCRI partners with HPE for technological transformation

The Olivia Newton-John Cancer Research Institute partners with Hewlett Packard Enterprise to enhance cancer research with advanced storage technology.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Mar 2025

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