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MSI opens pre-orders for Crosshair A16 HX MLG Edition
Gaming

MSI opens pre-orders for Crosshair A16 HX MLG Edition

Pre-orders are open globally for a limited-edition gaming laptop that pairs a Ryzen 9 chip and RTX 5070 graphics with bundled MLG accessories.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Yesterday
JAVLN launches CRM for brokers lacking client tracking
Customer Relationship Management

JAVLN launches CRM for brokers lacking client tracking

Nearly half of Australian broking firms still lack a CRM, leaving client follow-up scattered across spreadsheets, inboxes and whiteboards.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Yesterday
Oli appoints medtech executive as it nears FDA filing
Board of Directors

Oli appoints medtech executive as it nears FDA filing

The appointment comes as Oli nears regulatory filings that could bring its maternal-fetal monitor a step closer to use in delivery rooms.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Yesterday
Ransomware gangs threaten Australian executives & families
Ransomware

Ransomware gangs threaten Australian executives & families

The study found 41% of attacks on Australian organisations involved intimidation or physical threats, with families sometimes caught in the fallout.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Yesterday
Datadog launches observability maturity programme in A/NZ
Digital Transformation

Datadog launches observability maturity programme in A/NZ

The assessment aims to help A/NZ firms spot blind spots, cut tool sprawl and justify observability spend as cloud and AI workloads grow more complex.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Today
Attekus adds Fat Zebra payments for councils & venues
Fintech

Attekus adds Fat Zebra payments for councils & venues

Users of Attekus software can now pay for bookings in one checkout, helping councils and venues cut friction for more than 140 organisations.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Yesterday
FACE Consortium opens membership to NATO allies & Japan
Robotics

FACE Consortium opens membership to NATO allies & Japan

The rule change widens access to airborne software standards as defence and aerospace groups seek better interoperability across allied markets.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Yesterday
Intuit rolls out AI tools for QuickBooks in Canada
Software-as-a-Service

Intuit rolls out AI tools for QuickBooks in Canada

Small businesses and accountants in Canada can now automate routine finance tasks in QuickBooks as Intuit expands its AI rollout internationally.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Yesterday

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MyState picks TCS platform for Auswide merger integration
Digital Transformation

MyState picks TCS platform for Auswide merger integration

The merger will leave MyState with one core banking system, reducing complexity and supporting digital services across the combined lender.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Yesterday
Sydney & Melbourne drag auction clearance rate lower
Real estate

Sydney & Melbourne drag auction clearance rate lower

Buyer demand has kept the spring auction market subdued, with the combined capital clearance rate slipping to 44.1% and Sydney down to 45.6%.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Yesterday
Australian SME hiring slows as MYOB data shows July fall
Agricultural Technology

Australian SME hiring slows as MYOB data shows July fall

The latest figures point to weaker demand and tighter margins, with employment across Australian small businesses down 0.6% in July.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Yesterday
Arbortech launches extension pole for ALLSAW BA200X
Construction

Arbortech launches extension pole for ALLSAW BA200X

Landscapers and construction crews can now work upright on ground-level cuts, as the new attachment adds about 500mm of reach to the cordless saw.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • Yesterday
Austroads issues flood management guidance for roads
Risk & Compliance

Austroads issues flood management guidance for roads

The new guidance urges road agencies to plan for knock-on disruption to freight, public transport and emergency access when flooding hits.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Yesterday
Australian homes get PFAS filtration system as concern rises
YouGov

Australian homes get PFAS filtration system as concern rises

Rising worry over tap-water chemicals is driving demand for whole-home filters, with 70% of Australians now concerned about PFAS in their water.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Yesterday
Australian investors chase copper in AI-driven shift
Data centers

Australian investors chase copper in AI-driven shift

Buy orders for copper ETFs on Selfwealth by Syfe's platform jumped nearly 470% in September, as Australians shifted into AI-linked materials.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Today
AI, post-quantum cryptography shift signals new era of CLM
Quantum Computing

AI, post-quantum cryptography shift signals new era of CLM

Shorter certificate lifespans are leading Australian businesses to automate renewals as manual tracking raises costs and security risks.

By David Shilovsky • 5 min read • Today
Intuit launches AI tools for Australian QuickBooks users
Financial Systems

Intuit launches AI tools for Australian QuickBooks users

Australian small businesses and accountants will get more automated bookkeeping help as Intuit rolls out its AI platform in QuickBooks and Accountant Suite.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Yesterday