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Arrow Ventures seeks USD $125 million for animal health
Venture Capital

Arrow Ventures seeks USD $125 million for animal health

The fund aims to fill a gap in animal health investing, backing veterinary drugs that can reach US approval with specialist capital and expertise.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last week
Hands-on review: No fold, but iPhone 18 Pro Max still shines
Apple

Hands-on review: No fold, but iPhone 18 Pro Max still shines

No longer the flagship in Apple's line-up, the iPhone 18 Pro Max's longer battery life, sharper camera and faster chip will still sway upgraders.

By David Shilovsky • 5 min read • Last week
Saviynt appoints Clinton Mottram to APJ security role
Digital Transformation

Saviynt appoints Clinton Mottram to APJ security role

The appointment reflects rising demand for tighter access controls as firms in Asia Pacific and Japan adopt AI across legacy and cloud systems.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week
Eylex named exclusive INVISIO distributor in Australia
Procurement

Eylex named exclusive INVISIO distributor in Australia

The deal gives defence and public safety agencies in Australia and New Zealand local technical, servicing and warranty support for INVISIO systems.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
Stakk completes USD $63 million ParaScript acquisition
Risk & Compliance

Stakk completes USD $63 million ParaScript acquisition

The enlarged group now serves more than 300 enterprise customers and processes over 110 billion digital interactions a year across four regions.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week
Bluey teams with Citymapper on kid-friendly routes
Licensing

Bluey teams with Citymapper on kid-friendly routes

Families in 40-plus cities can now choose step-free, pram-friendly routes in Citymapper, while the app debuts in Bluey's home city of Brisbane.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
AI will cost some jobs. Poor change management will cost more
Digital Transformation

AI will cost some jobs. Poor change management will cost more

Avoidable job losses could rise if leaders delay role redesign, even as one in four workers globally face some exposure to generative AI.

By Glen Maguire • 7 min read • Last week
Homhero appoints Pete Smith to board as growth nears
Property Technology

Homhero appoints Pete Smith to board as growth nears

The appointment gives the Gold Coast software group direct operator insight as it nears its 10th year and passes USD $3 billion in bookings.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week
Turnitin says Clarity cuts AI-written student work
Generative AI

Turnitin says Clarity cuts AI-written student work

Australian and New Zealand students using Turnitin's monitored writing platform were about 40% less likely to submit work flagged as mostly AI-generated.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last week

Stories from Other Regions

Australian stories

Royce Stone urges investors to weigh direct loan returns
Credit risk

Royce Stone urges investors to weigh direct loan returns

Sophisticated investors could keep more of a borrower's payments by selecting loans directly, though they would take on extra work, risk and concentration.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Wise launches eSIMs & QR payments for Australian travellers
Fintech

Wise launches eSIMs & QR payments for Australian travellers

Travellers arriving overseas without connectivity or cash access can now use Wise for data and local QR payments in one app.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Logitech unveils new workplace video collaboration range
Artificial Intelligence

Logitech unveils new workplace video collaboration range

Businesses will get room sensors and new controls as Logitech broadens kit for hybrid meetings and office tracking, with prices from AUD $2,249.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • Last week
NRL Grand Final lifts Australian online spending & searches
Generative AI

NRL Grand Final lifts Australian online spending & searches

Australian retailers saw a pre-finals lift in spending on food, TVs and cleaning products, while searches for motor neurone disease also climbed 23%.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week
Elastic launches AI agents for security & ops in Australia
Network Security

Elastic launches AI agents for security & ops in Australia

Only 31% of Australian businesses have a central view of AI agents, raising concerns over security gaps as Elastic rolls out new tools.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week
Binance Australia backs AusCryptoCon 2026 in Sydney
Crypto

Binance Australia backs AusCryptoCon 2026 in Sydney

More than 10,000 people are expected in Sydney as Binance Australia deepens its bet on the country's digital asset sector with a fifth straight year.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Australian workers mistrust AI as errors hit workplaces
Risk & Compliance

Australian workers mistrust AI as errors hit workplaces

Almost all staff want human oversight after a survey found AI mistakes at work have already triggered customer service, operational and reputational damage.

By Mara Sugue • 5 min read • Last week
Australian food manufacturers flag productivity drag
Manufacturing

Australian food manufacturers flag productivity drag

Productivity gains are being held back as most workers say food and beverage manufacturers keep adding technology without fixing old processes first.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week