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Snapchat age checks in Australia use banks, avoid data sharing
Data Protection

Snapchat age checks in Australia use banks, avoid data sharing

Snapchat users in Australia can now verify they are over 16 via banking apps, protecting privacy by avoiding data sharing or uploading identity documents.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Nov 2025
Australian mobile banking apps see high use but modest satisfaction
Customer Experience

Australian mobile banking apps see high use but modest satisfaction

Despite 69% of Australians regularly using mobile banking apps, satisfaction remains modest with a 66.0 CX Index score, says Forrester's 2025 report.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Sep 2025
Mastercard & Oracle launch virtual card solution for Westpac
Fintech

Mastercard & Oracle launch virtual card solution for Westpac

Mastercard and Oracle have launched a virtual card payment solution in Australia with Westpac, streamlining business payments via Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Sep 2025
Wisr appoints Sam Harding as Chief Operating Officer to drive growth
Customer Experience

Wisr appoints Sam Harding as Chief Operating Officer to drive growth

Wisr has named Sam Harding as COO, leveraging his 20 years' banking experience to enhance operations and drive growth in personal and vehicle loans.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Aug 2025
auDA grants $2.5 million to quantum-safe DNS & inclusion
Encryption

auDA grants $2.5 million to quantum-safe DNS & inclusion

auDA awards $2.5 million for projects at Deakin and Monash universities to secure DNS against quantum threats and aid scam-vulnerable Australians.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 18th Jul 2025
Amazon to invest AUD $20 billion in Australian AI expansion
Hyperscale

Amazon to invest AUD $20 billion in Australian AI expansion

Amazon will invest AUD $20 billion to expand its Australian data centres from 2025-29, aiming to boost AI adoption and create skilled jobs nationwide.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Mon, 16th Jun 2025

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V2 AI appoints Ian Nguyen as Partner to lead secure AI
Digital Transformation

V2 AI appoints Ian Nguyen as Partner to lead secure AI

V2 AI names cyber specialist Ian Nguyen as Partner to lead secure AI strategy amid rising demand from regulated industries across Asia Pacific.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 9th Dec 2025
RecordPoint names Brett Hooker as first Chief Operating Officer
Data governance

RecordPoint names Brett Hooker as first Chief Operating Officer

RecordPoint appoints Brett Hooker as its first COO to drive global growth and enhance operations amid rising demand for data and AI governance solutions.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Oct 2025
RecordPoint acquires Redactive to boost AI data security focus
Data governance

RecordPoint acquires Redactive to boost AI data security focus

RecordPoint has acquired Australian AI firm Redactive to enhance its AI data security and governance solutions for regulated industries globally.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
Enero posts steady FY25 EBITDA growth as agency teams win awards
Partner Programmes

Enero posts steady FY25 EBITDA growth as agency teams win awards

Enero Group posted a 2% rise in FY25 EBITDA, boosted by award-winning agencies Hotwire, BMF, ROI·DNA and Orchard driving steady growth and margins.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Sat, 30th Aug 2025
Cogo launches energy tool to help homes & cars cut costs
Cartech

Cogo launches energy tool to help homes & cars cut costs

Cogo launches a new tool in the UK, Australia and New Zealand to help homes and vehicles cut energy costs with personalised efficiency advice.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Aug 2025
JCDecaux unveils new digital ad displays to boost brand impact at Sydney Airport
Marketing Technologies

JCDecaux unveils new digital ad displays to boost brand impact at Sydney Airport

JCDecaux has introduced new digital ad displays at Sydney Airport to boost brand visibility across key passenger journey points and enhance advertising impact.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Jul 2025
Chris Petzoldt departs Simon-Kucher after twenty five years
Financial Systems

Chris Petzoldt departs Simon-Kucher after twenty five years

Chris Petzoldt departs Simon-Kucher after 25 years, having established and grown its Australia-New Zealand business, to pursue new ventures.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025
Asia-Pacific organisations honoured for digital transformation
Digital Transformation

Asia-Pacific organisations honoured for digital transformation

Smart Communications has honoured leading Asia-Pacific firms, including ING and Westpac, with 2025 SCALE Awards for digital transformation and customer engagement.

By Moritz Florian • 3 min read • Fri, 9th May 2025
Exclusive: GitHub's Sharryn Napier on Agentic AI reshaping developer productivity
Artificial Intelligence

Exclusive: GitHub's Sharryn Napier on Agentic AI reshaping developer productivity

GitHub's Sharryn Napier highlights how agentic AI is transforming developers into orchestrators, boosting productivity and happiness globally.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Thu, 8th May 2025
How banks can support mortgage customers to reduce their carbon emissions
Customer Experience

How banks can support mortgage customers to reduce their carbon emissions

In a bid to combat rising carbon emissions, banks are urged to utilise their data and influence to help mortgage customers implement sustainable home upgrades.

By Brian Johnston • 4 min read • Mon, 31st Mar 2025

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New government 'alliance' formed to combat online scammers
Cybersecurity

New government 'alliance' formed to combat online scammers

New Zealand's government forms 'Anti-Scam Alliance' with banks, police and tech firms to tackle online scams through real-time data sharing.

By Craig McCulloch • 2 min read • Fri, 11th Jul 2025