Australian stories - Page 5

Optus cuts prices on new Business nbn plans, adding faster speeds, 4G backup, and bundle discounts to support small businesses and simplify consumer choices.

PMT Security and Communications completed a 12-month project upgrading security and communications at a Gold Coast critical services facility on time and within budget.

Amid a surge in digital transformation, ANZ companies are rapidly upskilling staff in cybersecurity and AI, adopting hybrid training to meet evolving tech demands.

Fujitsu appoints Jo Healey as Vice President and Head of Customer for New Zealand and Australia to lead digital transformation and enhance client relations.

VentureCrowd has appointed Jesse Arundell to its Advisory Board to lead AI-driven innovations in private capital markets, aiming to cut fundraising times significantly.

Fujitsu teams with ASX and Tokyo Stock Exchange to introduce CONNEQTOR, an automated electronic ETF trading platform, to Australia by mid-2026.

Qantas’ cyberattack affecting 6 million Australians sparks urgent calls for nationwide investment in stronger digital education and cyber resilience.

Milford, managing NZD $27bn, adopts Bloomberg’s RMS Enterprise to streamline research workflows and enhance automated insights across its investment teams.

Optus has appointed BRX as its sole production agency, streamlining its marketing efforts alongside new creative and media partners Droga5 and Accenture Song Media.

Tally Group’s new digital platform supports SEC’s AUD $1 billion clean energy shift, managing electricity for 4,000+ Victorian government sites including schools and hospitals.

Australian retailers are cutting free returns and delivery incentives due to rising costs, shifting to local fulfilment and tech solutions to meet growing consumer demands.

Australian firm MagnaTerra secures AUD $11 million to advance handheld landmine detectors that identify key explosives TNT and RDX worldwide.

Bridgit appoints Nick Ognenovski as Chief Revenue Officer to lead revenue strategy and accelerate growth in Australia's non-bank lending sector.

Cumberland City Council has donated 45 refurbished phones to help domestic violence victims connect with support services and seek safety.

The Security Exhibition & Conference returns to ICC Sydney from 27-29 August 2025, showcasing advanced security tech and uniting industry professionals.

Six Australian AI and robotics startups are finalists for Propel-AIR, vying for advanced support and a residency at MassRobotics in Boston.

VTech launches LeapMove in Australia, an AUD $129.95 motion-sensing console that blends active play with education for children aged 4-11.

WeMoney wins FinTech Organisation of the Year at 2025 Finnie Awards, with female leaders and diverse fintech firms also honoured across new categories.

HOYTS is adding 539 D-BOX haptic seats across 19 cinemas in Australia and New Zealand, boosting immersive motion recliner offerings by 70%.

Integrate 2025 returns to ICC Sydney this August, featuring expanded AV and security programmes to showcase cutting-edge technology and foster industry collaboration.