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The shift reflects research linking about 79 per cent of overseas ocean plastic reaching Australia to Southeast Asia, where most leakage begins.
The pilot aims to help retailers turn sales and customer data into faster decisions on stock, layouts and planning, Fujitsu said.
The software group is strengthening its ANZ push as it seeks deeper inroads into government, education and industrial markets.
Fleet operators across Asia Pacific could cut reconciliation work as a new network unifies fuel, toll and parking payments for one account.
Australian firms risk spending increasing resources on AI pilots that ultimately fail to prove gains in revenue, efficiency or customer service.
Australia risks losing more of the battery supply chain unless late-stage capital reaches projects like Sicona's Port Kembla plant faster.
Australian retailers face a January wave of complaints and replacement costs, as missing consignments drive 69% of December transit-claim growth.
AI is pushing boards to weigh local control against cloud convenience, with 80% of respondents saying sovereignty matters more in vendor selection.
The honours highlight growing pressure on peripheral makers to win buyers with ergonomics, durability and repairable design, not just features.
The ranking underscores rising demand for AI suppliers that can meet strict security and sovereignty rules while supporting government service delivery.
The Brisbane cybersecurity group added 17 staff and narrowed vendor ties as a services push helped lift gross profit 38% in 2026.
Government agencies could face more cyber risk from suppliers after Scyne's summit tour urged verified security checks for smaller vendors.
Clients facing climate disclosure and investor scrutiny get combined project and sustainability advice across Australia, Asia-Pacific and the Middle East.
Companies seeking practical AI marketing help will now have a new route to external advice, as ACAM expands its adviser base nationwide with Maestro support.
With AI use in Australian farming at just 3%, a new tool is being trialled to save producers hours of night-time paperwork and data entry.
Students across Yucatán will gain credited English and employability coaching as 21,000 learners at 18 public institutions join the rollout.
Independent retailers can now buy 5,000-plus products without fees or minimum orders as Are Direct gears up for a busy Christmas period.
The Melbourne-designed system is already linked to more than 10,000 apartments, helping residents cut electricity bills by 30 to 40 per cent.
Travellers and commuters can now keep Bon Charge's red light toothbrush topped up on the go, but the case costs GBP £54.99.
Apartment residents using the system have cut electricity bills by an average of 30 to 40 per cent, as it wins the 2026 top prize.
