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Customers will get broader cyber recovery options as the pair add resale agreements and tighter integration across hybrid cloud tools.
The expansion could help regulated firms keep sensitive traffic within legal boundaries during outages, failovers or congestion across clouds.
Rail operators could cut inspection time and worker exposure to hazards as Downer takes its robotics model into New Zealand and beyond.
The rollout spans thousands of trade firms, promising quicker fixes and new AI tools to cut paperwork, disputes and admin costs.
The six-month scheme could help UK agritech firms win pilots and investment as New Zealand producers seek ways to cut waste and emissions.
Australia is increasingly in cyber criminals' sights as ransomware now reaches systems in minutes, leaving firms far less time to contain damage.
Students across four continents will learn to build interoperable payment systems as Interledger Foundation widens university courses and internships.
Shopify merchants will get more control over reviews, regional content and fraud checks as Bazaarvoice deepens its role in the platform.
Investor concern is mounting as WARC says Meta's ad business will fund most of its USD $125 billion to USD $145 billion AI spending.
Pressure is mounting on firms to show returns, as 78% of organisations say AI projects have failed or stalled at pilot stage.
Governance and safety costs are now overtaking development as many firms struggle to keep live customer-facing AI agents reliable and compliant.
Bank-led name checks in Australia and New Zealand are eroding the niche that made Eftsure easy to sell a decade ago.
Scheduled laser-link coverage now spans Singapore and Spain, as Transcelestial moves from single-site tests to regular orbital tracking operations.
Australia tightens data centre approvals as governments weigh AI power, water and jobs against AUD $51.9 billion of NSW pipeline projects.
Most Australian chief executives are using AI to reshape work and boost skills, with only one in five planning hiring cuts.
Many smaller firms may delay hiring and investment unless the budget measures ease costs and restore confidence, MYOB says.
Advertisers are being offered access to affluent hotel guests in Sydney, as The Travel Network rolls out screens and QR codes across luxury stays.
The deal gives the US-backed group a foothold in Australia and adds more than 55 specialists to its portfolio of ERP services.
The award underlines growing demand for mission-critical security integration across New Zealand's infrastructure sector.
Uncertainty over planned capital gains tax changes could deter startup funding and prompt founders, investors and talent to leave Australia.
