Australian stories
The Australian distributor will add about 60 staff and a foothold in Thailand and Malaysia after agreeing to buy Sektor Group for NZD $138 million.
The shortlist underlines growing demand for outsourced hiring support as employers weigh recruitment costs, flexibility and retention outcomes.
Businesses face growing risk from AI-driven fraud as ANZ says rushed seasonal trading can let scammers exploit weak payment controls.
The live test could help multinationals move dollar liquidity between banks more quickly, while keeping existing treasury processes unchanged.
Enterprises across Australia and New Zealand will gain a new option for automating IT operations as Netpoleon expands its portfolio with BMC Helix.
A survey found 55% of Australian shoppers have walked away from fashion buys over return terms, exposing a gap retailers may be underestimating.
The launch aims to bridge a widening leadership gap as digital infrastructure projects grow faster than the people expected to run them.
Security and privacy worries are pushing more firms towards contractors, with AI and cyber skills among the hardest to hire in Australia and New Zealand.
The cash will fund Fever's push into more countries and entertainment categories after revenue more than tripled in three years.
The deal lets restaurants automate bookings and changes inside existing systems, helping staff handle more covers while service pressure stays high.
Companies are missing out on returns from AI and other new tools because staff training and change management are lagging behind.
The appointment gives the cyber security vendor dedicated regional leadership as it adapts partner programmes to varied market conditions across Asia Pacific.
The award highlights Queensland's growing health-tech sector, with a Brisbane dentist recognised for turning oral care gaps into a smartphone platform.
A global survey of 9,000 people found those who feel in control of their devices report better mood, wellbeing and performance.
The recognition bolsters Superloop's shift to digital self-service, with judges citing lower support demand, clearer workflows and stronger adoption growth.
The finalist nod comes after Talent New Zealand lifted management profit 3,691% as Smith diversified the business beyond traditional recruitment.
Households are feeling the squeeze as higher fuel costs and the Reserve Bank of Australia's latest rate rise drove confidence down 4.7% in October.
Fewer than half of capital city homes sold at auction last week, as volumes dropped 23.8% and Sydney dominated activity despite a softer market.
The venture enters a fast-growing market with 7.5 GWh already lined up in Australia as coal closures lift demand for grid-scale storage.
National home values are now 5.2% below their March peak, as weaker sales and rising stock point to a broader housing slowdown.
