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Game review: Final Fantasy VII Rebirth (Switch 2)

Switch 2 players can finally play the acclaimed JRPG, though the port runs at 30fps and with noticeably softer visuals than on PS5.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Today

Marketing Technologies

MiQ expands Sigma ad tech with new tools in Australia

Advertisers in Australia can now use new planning and measurement tools as the platform rolls out across 18 countries and 40,000 campaigns.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week

Artificial Intelligence

Elon Musk sells the future, not the product. Founders should copy the craft and fear the rest

Investors are paying a premium for Elon Musk's narrative, even as Tesla's brand suffers and his empire's risks are shifted onto a single float.

By Dwayne Alexander • 9 min read • Last week

Software-as-a-Service

Activate IAM wins AI challenge with Teams assistant

The win highlights growing demand for governed AI tools that speed up identity admin without weakening approvals, audit trails or compliance.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week

Software-as-a-Service

Umbrellar wins Pax8 Asia-Pacific infrastructure award

The repeat regional honour may help Umbrellar strengthen ties with global vendors as cloud and AI demand intensifies across Asia-Pacific.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week

Customer Experience

BYD adds eCall safety tech to Sealion 8 in Australia

The partnership will help BYD meet tougher crash-response safety rules as Australian buyers increasingly expect connected emergency support.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week

Data sharing

Texas retailers hit harder by organised crime, Auror says

A small group of repeat offenders is driving most retail crime in Texas, with violence and weapons featured in one in eight incidents.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week

Software-as-a-Service

Tech Data & AnywhereNow team up for ANZ Microsoft Teams

Channel partners in Australia and New Zealand gain Microsoft Teams-based customer service tools, as Tech Data adds AnywhereNow to its portfolio.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week

Gaming

Braze report says data beats AI for personalisation

Media and entertainment groups risk wasted AI spend unless they first fix fragmented data and measurement, Braze's report says.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week

Digital Transformation

Ventia teams with OpenAI on AI rollout for field staff

More than 15,000 Ventia field workers could gain AI tools to cut admin and speed decisions as the services group tests OpenAI pilots.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week

Hybrid Cloud

How continuous assurance can strengthen cyber security in the AI era

Periodic penetration tests miss most systems, prompting Australian and New Zealand firms to use AI-driven checks for broader coverage and faster risk spotting.

By Gareth Cox • 3 min read • Last week

Data Protection

ASUS launches ExpertBook Ultra business laptop in Australia

Business buyers in Australia can now get a 0.99kg 14-inch Copilot+ PC from AUD $3,399, with local AI tools and 26-hour battery life.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week

Cybersecurity

Evergreen buys OSIT in its largest ANZ deal to date

The deal gives Evergreen a bigger foothold in Australia and New Zealand as demand for outsourced IT support and cybersecurity keeps rising.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week

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Data centers

Aon flags New Zealand construction insurance risks

Earthquake, flood and weather exposure are making cover pricier and harder to secure for longer New Zealand builds, Aon said.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Today

Software-as-a-Service

MYOB & Mastercard test AI payments for SMEs in Australia

Small firms could ease cash flow pressure as the pilot lets owners set rules for paying bills, timing and payment methods.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Today

Software-as-a-Service

Unleashed launches tools for small Australian manufacturers

Small manufacturers could gain a cheaper route to digitising sales, marketing and warehousing as Unleashed targets firms with up to 20 staff.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week

Wearables

Samsung AI push focuses on proactivity, personalisation

Devices that anticipate routines could cut friction for New Zealand users as Samsung extends hyper-personalised AI across phones, wearables and the home.

By David Shilovsky • 5 min read • Last week