Australian stories
Power access is steering AI-driven expansion into Malaysia, Australia and India, as Asia Pacific data centre investment reached USD $11.6 billion.
Despite high strategic priority, most firms still share little data with partners, exposing integration and governance as the main blockers.
Employers may be underestimating training needs, as a survey found employees far less confident than HR leaders about AI readiness across Asia-Pacific.
Shoppers may save time and miss fewer discounts as Google ties price tracking, compatibility checks and checkout across its apps.
Channel partners in Australia and New Zealand will get clearer sales guidance as Kong taps Unfold to accelerate AI and API deal flow.
The new system could cut document automation setup from months to minutes for firms facing heavy paperwork and limited technical resources.
Customers will spend less time hunting for bills and security settings as the bank rolls out a simpler mobile and online layout.
Australian households can now buy a 19.5kg washer-dryer combo aimed at cutting laundry time, with a launch price of AUD $4,999.
The funding will help the hospitality software group hire, expand AI tools and buy smaller rivals as venues face rising costs.
A 25% discount on sleep and recovery devices aims to capture Australians coping with darker days, disrupted routines and travel fatigue.
Local processing for robots and sensors could cut delays and boost safety as CSIRO brings edge AI infrastructure to Queensland.
Most Australian buyers say security fears, late deliveries and poor tracking are undermining social commerce, despite rising use of the channels.
Buyers will see more AI-led picture and sound tools across Samsung's 2026 screens, from premium TVs to Odyssey gaming monitors.
Large firms face mounting execution risk as weak governance, legacy systems and poor change management threaten to derail AI spending.
Many Australian firms are slowing AI roll-outs because fragmented oversight is leaving no one clearly accountable for risk, compliance or decisions.
The move will put AI tools in daily use for more than 1,900 staff, as HWLE seeks tighter controls around risk, training and compliance.
The premium release broadens Sony's 1000X range in Australia and New Zealand, with recycled materials, accessibility features and higher prices.
Only 38% of Australian frontline workers now say leaders understand their challenges, as shift disruptions add stress, overtime and compliance risk.
The approval lets eligible Australians borrow against crypto holdings under direct oversight, as the sector seeks clearer rules and mainstream acceptance.
The new workflow gives Australian bond investors a more standardised way to hedge futures exposure while cutting execution risk and manual handling.
