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Research suggests nearly half of Asia Pacific firms plan to boost AI investments by over 20% in the next year, despite a skills gap hindering progress.

New research reveals 43% of organisations in the Asia Pacific plan to boost AI investments by over 20% next year, highlighting a strategic divide.

SailPoint Technologies has launched Machine Identity Security to help businesses manage machine identities effectively amid growing security concerns.

Kyah Bell has been appointed to lead First Australians Capital’s new commercial initiative, aiming to boost Indigenous businesses through strategic investment.

ServiceNow has clinched a three-year contract with the Victorian Government to enhance digital services across over 100 departments and promote skills development.

Research reveals New Zealand's retail sector lags in AI adoption, with only 33% of workers using technology, compared to 92% in Singapore and 46% in Australia.

Airbnb has launched its Co-Host Network, allowing local experts to manage properties, helping homeowners earn income without the daily management hassles.

Research by Manhattan Associates reveals 93% of Australian warehouse professionals face staffing challenges, highlighting urgent IT needs amid rising demand.

A recent Pureprofile study reveals Australians plan to increase their Christmas spending, with budgets rising to AUD $468 for gifts and AUD $406 for food.

StickmanCyber has announced a major restructuring with five new senior appointments, aiming to enhance cybersecurity services amid a surge in demand in Australia.

Trustwave has expanded its partnership with Dicker Data, enhancing Australian resellers' access to a comprehensive range of cybersecurity services.

Red Energy has teamed up with Zepto to launch PayTo, an innovative payment method aimed at enhancing user experience for over one million customers.

Val Morgan Digital has teamed up with Vudoo to enhance its media offerings, enabling shoppable content experiences for an audience of 9.1 million.

Akamai Technologies has strengthened its partnership with MediaHub Australia, which will now use its cloud platform to boost operational efficiency and service delivery.

Australia's tech workforce has exceeded one million in 2024, a 60% increase since 2014, highlighting the need for 1.3 million workers by 2030.

Behamics has appointed former eBay executive Brooke Eichhorn as its new head of commercial partnerships for Australia and the Asia-Pacific region.

Following its 10.10 Travel Fest campaign, Traveloka has experienced a 127% surge in travel searches, signalling a boost in travel planning across Southeast Asia and Australia.

Fujitsu has launched a dedicated AWS practice in Australia to provide comprehensive cloud solutions as the local market nears AUD $38.1 billion by 2027.

Vanta has launched a new data centre in Sydney, enhancing support for local compliance as Australia introduces its first Cyber Security Act.

Lumachain, an AI supply chain platform from Sydney, secures a minority investment from Chipotle's USD $100 million Cultivate Next fund to enhance food supply transparency.