Australian stories
Charities across Australia and New Zealand will get help modernising systems, protecting data and improving services through TCS's Tech4HOPE scheme.
Students, council residents and back-office staff may see faster service as the software group embeds AI into everyday workflows.
AI is speeding up attacks by finding existing weaknesses, leaving organisations and SMEs exposed to faster, cheaper intrusions.
The purchase gives the Australian group a US manufacturing foothold as Washington moves to favour domestic battery supply chains.
Road authorities may be missing hidden hazards as heavier rain and extreme weather increase landslip risks on high-risk corridors across Australia.
Households on underused NBN plans could save AUD $14.4 million a year after the telco shifted nearly 100,000 customers to cheaper tiers.
Cash is being freed up as Australian factories slash stock levels, but weaker sales suggest margins remain under pressure.
The recognition spotlights a national platform that helps authorities and buyers check vehicle and driver records across borders more reliably.
The consultancy's Sydney expansion gains momentum as it targets restructuring and transformation work amid tighter capital conditions.
Retailers using the platform have reported lower violence rates, as the New Zealand-founded company expands across the US market.
The failures could leave millions of Australians struggling to read or use key online services as low-contrast text and vague links persist.
Crew fatigue and injury risk could ease as Exxovantage equips Airspeeder Team New Zealand with exoskeletons for race-day ground work.
Photographers get a lighter wide-angle option as Panasonic expands its full-frame L-Mount range with a 20mm prime priced at AUD $849.
The Perth expansion puts Optic Security closer to large maintenance contracts in Western Australia, where demand is rising across key sectors.
Dealer networks remain central to GENERAL New Zealand's market as Absolute Air Conditioning & Refrigeration and Ace Heat Pumps top the 2026 awards.
Budget-conscious households are embracing AI for practical holiday tasks, with confidence rising fastest among the eight markets surveyed by Sinch.
The range targets buyers seeking portable viewing and bigger-screen home cinema options, with models priced from AUD $1,799 to AUD $4,999.
Electricity alone will not slash emissions from commercial buildings unless HVAC systems are continuously optimised after installation.
Cost-conscious dog owners in Australia can now get round-the-clock veterinary advice linked to their pet's medical record and test results.
More than half of Australian schools plan to expand digital tools next year, as tailored AI gains favour for saving teachers time.
