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10x Banking tops 10 million accounts as ARR jumps 30%
Software-as-a-Service

10x Banking tops 10 million accounts as ARR jumps 30%

Demand for core banking upgrades is helping 10x Banking scale, with live accounts topping 10 million and ARR rising by more than 30%.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Yesterday
Rob Hall launches adtech startup Parallel in Sydney
Customer Experience

Rob Hall launches adtech startup Parallel in Sydney

Backed by AU$4 million in seed funding, the new platform aims to help advertisers judge whether placements suit viewers, not just brands.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
EatClub joins CommBank app to fill quieter dining periods
Data Analytics

EatClub joins CommBank app to fill quieter dining periods

Restaurants can tap millions more diners as EatClub's offers move into CommBank's app, targeting quieter service periods.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Last week
'Strong partnership': Canva, OpenAI team up for hackathon
Software-as-a-Service

'Strong partnership': Canva, OpenAI team up for hackathon

Hundreds of admin hours are draining staff time from lifesaving, research and STEM work at Australian nonprofits.

By David Shilovsky • 5 min read • Last week

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Amazon Business launches new tools amid Australia growth
Software-as-a-Service

Amazon Business launches new tools amid Australia growth

Procurement teams are under pressure to cut costs as Amazon Business reports strong first-year growth and launches AI buying tools in Australia.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Today
Ten Australian suburbs edging towards $1 million homes
Property Market

Ten Australian suburbs edging towards $1 million homes

Population growth and tight supply are pushing 10 suburbs towards the million-dollar mark, with Queensland and Western Australia dominating the list.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Yesterday
Avetta widens Australian supplier search with AI tool
Software-as-a-Service

Avetta widens Australian supplier search with AI tool

Australian buyers can now find nearby, compliant suppliers faster as Avetta adds AI search and richer benchmarking to its platform.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Guzman y Gomez launches Apple CarPlay ordering in Australia
Robotics

Guzman y Gomez launches Apple CarPlay ordering in Australia

It could speed repeat purchases for drivers by letting them order, pay and earn loyalty points without touching a phone.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
FinTech Australia names 2026 Finnies winners in Sydney
Fintech

FinTech Australia names 2026 Finnies winners in Sydney

The honours highlight a sector under tighter scrutiny yet still adding more than AUD $13.6 billion to Australia's economy and employing 50,200 staff.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Colter Bay blames lending bias for Australia's slump
Digital Transformation

Colter Bay blames lending bias for Australia's slump

Weak lending to software and other asset-light firms is, Colter Bay says, dragging on productivity as Australia's credit flows into property.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Guidewire to host InsurPitch Sydney for insurtechs
Software-as-a-Service

Guidewire to host InsurPitch Sydney for insurtechs

Australian insurtechs will gain a free route to pitch insurers and investors, with the winner earning an expenses-paid trip to Las Vegas.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week
Cars24 launches sale with discounts & buyer guarantees
Customer Experience

Cars24 launches sale with discounts & buyer guarantees

Household budget pressure is pushing used-car buyers to seek price certainty, as Cars24 pairs discounts with return and price-match guarantees.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week
EthicAI launches Selma as Australian firms seek AI control
Data Protection

EthicAI launches Selma as Australian firms seek AI control

Concerns over overseas access have pushed Australian agencies towards locally controlled AI, as a US order left some users abruptly cut off.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Delinea and Cyera link identity and data risk visibility
Data Protection

Delinea and Cyera link identity and data risk visibility

Security teams can now rank privileged accounts by the sensitivity of data they can reach, helping cut alert noise and focus reviews.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week
Team Cymru makes Sydney APJ hub in regional expansion
Security Operations Centres

Team Cymru makes Sydney APJ hub in regional expansion

Sydney will coordinate wider APJ growth as demand rises for earlier warning on cyber threats hitting critical infrastructure and finance.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Allianz Retire+ launches AI assistant for advisers
Digital Transformation

Allianz Retire+ launches AI assistant for advisers

Financial advisers may soon get quicker answers on retirement income products as Allianz Retire+ tests Ada for compliant support.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Australia software programmers hit record 216,000 jobs
Generative AI

Australia software programmers hit record 216,000 jobs

AI fears have not dented demand for coders, with Australia's software and applications programmer workforce reaching a record 216,000.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week