Small Businesses Across Australia and New Zealand Increasing Marketing Spend Despite Economic Headwinds
Constant Contact’s latest Small Business Now report reveals that more than two-thirds of SMB owners in ANZ are increasing time spent on marketing, while more than 64 per cent are increasing their marketing spend.
Australian children spent more than two hours a day on TikTok in 2025 prior to ban: Qustodio report
Australian kids spent more time on Roblox for mobile than any other nation studied, averaging 87 minutes per day, while on desktop the average time spent was 133 minutes . Meanwhile, children's use of ChatGPT app has increased by 417 per cent since 2024
Media Alert: Australian organisations back finance transformation despite data gaps
The vast majority of Australian organisations would have a dedicated budget and dedicated IT team support in place to execute finance transformation projects in the coming year, despite concerns siloed departmental data and a lack of real-time data will hold organisations back.
Rate cuts “off the table” for 2026, unemployment to peak mid-year: Oxford Economics Australia
Unemployment to hit 4.6 per cent by mid-2026, with underlying inflation not expected to hit the middle of the target band until 2027
Report: SMBs across ANZ head into shopping season “most confident” economically among UK, US and Canada
Constant Contact’s global SMB report reveals 67 per cent of SMBs across A/NZ said they were confident in the economy to finish the year – the highest among polled regions.
Australian Practitioners Less Likely to Use AI, Despite Measurable Benefits: Workiva
While AI adoption is accelerating and delivering substantial returns, a new report from Workiva uncovered alarming gaps in data quality, AI governance, and role-specific training for Australian companies.
HONEYWELL TO PROVIDE AUTOMATION AND SAFETY CONTROLS FOR FIRST FULLY INTEGRATED RARE EARTHS REFINERY IN AUSTRALIA
Honeywell’s Integrated Controls and Safety Systems will be adopted by Iluka Resources’ Eneabba rare earths refinery, which will produce resources vital for an electrified economy
Majority of Australian Executives Would Disclose Greenhouse Gas Emissions Regardless of Political Developments
The vast majority of Australian organisations would disclose their emissions data irrespective of any political developments locally – but many lack the confidence in their data and reporting technology.
This is according to Workiva Inc., which – following its flagship Accelerate 2025 Sydney event held at the Hyatt Regency on May 29 – is releasing the Australian findings from its 2025 Executive Benchmark Survey of 1,600 global leaders.
AI hype cycle meets reality for construction industry: Autodesk Report
Study of 460 Australian Design and Make companies reveals AECO, D&M, and M&E sectors continue to grapple with challenges including cost control, talent shortages and environmental sustainability.
Snowflake research reveals more ANZ organisations investing heavily in Gen AI than the global average
A report commissioned by Snowflake reveals that more of Australian and New Zealand’s organisations are investing heavily in AI than the global average (32% are putting more than a quarter of their tech budget towards AI, compared to the global average of 25% of global orgs investing the same amount). However, the cost of staffing for generative AI in ANZ was more often higher than expected (63% in ANZ versus 48% globally).
EVOS signs agreement with FKK to export EV charging solutions to Japan
Licensing agreement enables advanced manufacturing leader FKK to produce EV chargers for sale in Japan, Southeast Asia and other high-growth markets including India, and is the preferred EV charger supplier to the largest energy retailer in the Philippines.
Study finds new wave of ANZ SMBs are more confident about business growth in 2025 than other regions
Constant Contact’s global SMB report reveals 49 per cent of SMBs across Australia and New Zealand rated their confidence for business growth this year as high, while 76 per cent oplan to use AI for marketing in 2025 – the highest among polled regions.
Rapid Circle helps Village Roadshow boost staff productivity and safety with Microsoft-powered communications
Rapid Circle has announced it has worked with Village Roadshow Group to improve cross-site coordination and enhance stakeholder responsiveness with a modern Microsoft Teams Phone solution, designed and delivered to improve productivity and customer experience.
Time Australian children spend on TikTok, Snapchat and Instagram has almost doubled since 2020: Qustodio study
Australian kids are spending more time on popular social media and communications platforms TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat than ever before, according to a new report from world-leading online safety company Qustodio.
New Australian podcast series to launch with two live shows during Perth FRINGE WORLD
The two live shows will celebrate the national launch of groundbreaking “Australian Highlights” podcast which uncovers lost stories of Australian innovation and invention.
Third Edition of PepsiCo’s Greenhouse Accelerator Program Opens Applications for Sustainability Innovators
The Greenhouse Accelerator Program in Asia Pacific offers finalists equity-free grants of $20,000 USD and the potential to pilot their innovations. Finalists can pitch their innovations to PepsiCo executives, venture capitalists, and investors for a chance to secure an additional $100,000 USD grant.
DRIVE MATE LAUNCHES GAME-CHANGING CAR SHARE HIRE HUB ON THE DOORSTEP OF SYDNEY AIRPORT
Located just 10 minutes walk from Sydney Airport’s Domestic terminals, vehicles can be booked through the app and hired for as little as $40 a day, with no wait times to access vehicles. And guests can be assured the vehicle they book is the vehicle they get
Southern Cross Achieves World’s First 1 Tb/s Transmission across the Pacific with Ciena
New coherent optical technology allows Southern Cross to ride the Terabit wave.
BlueAnt's Pump X Headphones to Fuel Workouts with Booming Bass and Cooling Gel Ear Pads
Workout and fitness optimised design of the Pump X over-ear headphones combines sweat resistance, a secure-yet-comfortable fit, robust construction, and a bit of bling. With 35dB of Active Noise Cancellation and 34hrs play time (ANC on) / 58 hrs play time (ANC off) , the focus can stay on the workout.
Cenitex, Snowflake to Help Victorian Public Sector Unlock Data Value
The AI Data Cloud company announced a collaboration with Cenitex that aims to provide a Data Platform for Victoria’s departments and agencies.