Australian Stories

AI Strata alliance to automate & modernise strata management

AI Strata alliance of ActiumAI and Michael Teys aims to automate Australia's strata management, improving speed, cost, and transparency for owners and managers.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2025

Property Market

Andy Reid launches new training to lift real estate standards

Andy Reid launches S.O.L.D Network, a psychology-based real estate training platform, priced at AUD $30/month, to boost professionalism and trust in Australia.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Sep 2025

Digital Transformation

Buddybee.ai signs 356 agencies with USD $1.9m sales in two weeks

Buddybee.ai has secured USD $1.9m in sales and signed 356 real estate agencies within two weeks, offering AI-driven workflow automation across industries.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Sep 2025

Email Security

Most Australians miss scam signs in property settlement emails

A PEXA survey found 97% of Australians in property transactions missed email scam signs during settlements, risking costly losses to cybercriminals.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 27th Aug 2025

Email Security

Most Australians fail to spot property scam signs in emails

97% of Australians involved in property transactions fail to spot scam signs in emails, risking costly losses despite their confidence in detecting fraud.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 26th Aug 2025

Commonwealth Bank of Australia

Home loan pre-approvals surge after rate cuts, says CommBank

CommBank reports a 12% rise in home loan pre-approvals after recent 0.25% rate cuts, driven by heightened buyer confidence across NSW and Queensland.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 25th Aug 2025

Global Stories

IT Automation

Tanium debuts Ask Agent to automate IT operations & security

Tanium launches Ask Agent, an AI feature automating IT and security tasks via natural language, boosting efficiency in enterprises including healthcare and real estate.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Oct 2025

Generative AI

Moscow Startup Summit offers RUB ₽1.2 billion to tech innovators

Startups at the Moscow Startup Summit secured investment offers exceeding RUB ₽1.2 billion, showcasing AI and deeptech innovations from 42 countries.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Oct 2025

Customer Relationship Management

Dashmote raises $6 million to launch AI agent for field sales

Dashmote has raised $6 million to launch DashSalesAI, an AI agent boosting efficiency for field sales teams via mobile platforms like WhatsApp.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Oct 2025

Artificial Intelligence

Asia Pacific workers seek flexible hours & wellbeing over pay

Asia Pacific workers prioritise flexible hours and wellbeing over pay, as 75% support return-to-office policies but seek more control over schedules.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 26th Sep 2025

Data Analytics

Zoho ANZ sees 20% customer growth, unveils new offerings & AI

Zoho's ANZ customer base grows 20% with new AI-powered solutions including Zoho Solo and Zoho for Nonprofits, boosting regional impact and innovation.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 27th Aug 2025

Clean technologies

HP's Latex R530 printer streamlines signage & boosts sustainability

HP's new Latex R530 printer helps small and medium print providers boost signage production, cut waste, and improve turnaround with eco-friendly hybrid printing.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Mon, 25th Aug 2025

Gaming

SuperWorld & ASI Alliance partner to build virtual real estate

SuperWorld partners with ASI Alliance to enhance its virtual real estate platform by integrating decentralised AI, creating immersive and monetisable real-world linked experiences.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Mon, 25th Aug 2025

Crypto

US private equity faces tighter scrutiny as 401(k) funds enter sector

US private equity is set for tougher scrutiny as 401(k) plans gain access to the sector, opening a USD $12 trillion market to retail investors and regulators.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Sat, 23rd Aug 2025

Hyperscale

Asia Pacific data centre growth fuelled by Thailand & Malaysia

Asia Pacific data centre capacity hit 12,634 MW in H1 2025, with Thailand and Malaysia driving 64% of new growth, sparking regional infrastructure expansion.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Aug 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Hyperscale

Ken Marron named Chief Technology Officer at FLOW in Tokyo

Ken Marron has been appointed Chief Technology Officer at FLOW, leading technology across Asia Pacific as the firm expands its data centre operations in Tokyo and beyond.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 6th Oct 2025

Unified Communications

Thai firms reshape offices to boost hybrid work & wellbeing

Thai firms are redesigning offices with wellness, technology and inclusive spaces to support hybrid work and attract top talent amid evolving workplace trends.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 3rd Oct 2025

Property Market

Luxury rental shortage in New Zealand costs economy thousands weekly

New Zealand faces a shortage of luxury rental homes, losing thousands weekly as high-net-worth visitors struggle to find premium stays, harming the economy.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Mon, 22nd Sep 2025