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Showpad and Bigtincan have merged under new CEO Apratim Purakayastha to lead growth in AI-powered sales enablement across 50 countries.

Responsive's Fall 2025 Release launches AI agents and no-code tools to help global enterprises boost sales with smarter, data-driven insights and faster responses.

Bitdefender has launched GravityZone PHASR globally, a standalone endpoint security system using behaviour-based defence to prevent ransomware and LOTL attacks.

SugarCRM appoints Maksim Ovsyannikov as Chief Product Officer to lead global AI-driven product strategy and enhance sales automation tools worldwide.

Heidi has raised USD $65 million to expand its AI tool that saves clinicians millions of hours by automating administrative tasks, boosting healthcare capacity.

Humanforce appoints Aaron Thorne as Chief Sales Officer to drive global expansion and strengthen sales in frontline workforce management sectors.

Global volatility is revealing key risks in Asia Pacific firms' finance operations, with fragmented intercompany processes causing cash and compliance issues.

Top performers are quitting as career progression stalls and fears over AI strategies grow, causing rising talent drain across all industries globally.

MongoDB has expanded AI search tools to on-premises users and launched AMP platform to speed legacy system modernisation with AI-powered automation.

Samsung's digital appliances, including AI Jet Bot Steam and Bespoke Refrigerators, earn TÜV Nord IoT security certification, reinforcing smart home data protection.

Samsung will launch its new Sound Tower speakers in Australia in 2026, featuring customisable lighting and advanced audio technology for events.

Samsung launches Vision AI Companion on select 2025 Smart TVs, enhancing interaction with generative AI for personalised, smarter home entertainment.

Norton launches AI deepfake scam detection on Intel Core Ultra PCs, offering real-time, on-device protection for Norton 360 users in key English-speaking countries.

Global business hotel bookings fell 5.35% in H1 2025, led by a 10.65% US decline amid tariff uncertainty and reduced advance planning.

The UAE ranks as the world's most tech-dependent nation, with residents spending nearly 8 hours daily on digital devices and universal internet access.

Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise has launched its Rainbow Hub cloud platform in Australia, enhancing unified communications for businesses via local partnerships.

Apple unveils iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max with new aluminium design, A19 Pro chip, enhanced cameras, longer battery life, and Wi-Fi 7 support.

Apple launches the iPhone 17 featuring AI-powered cameras, a brighter ProMotion display, the new A19 chip, and improved battery life, starting at AUD $1,399.

Apple launches AirPods Pro 3 at AUD $429, featuring advanced noise cancellation, heart rate sensor, and live translation across multiple languages.

SAP expands its Sovereign Cloud services in Australia and New Zealand, enhancing data control and security for public sector and regulated industries.