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Tioex has made strategic investments in OpenAI and Databricks, acquiring shares worth USD $2 million as it focuses on accessible AI opportunities.

Topsort has teamed up with Weee!, the largest Asian supermarket online in the US, to enhance retail media, aiming to empower sellers and boost visibility.

Finfare Connect and ZBD have partnered to enable ZBD users to earn Bitcoin rewards through everyday transactions by linking payment accounts via the ZBD app.

Halter shines with a remarkable 1539% growth, leading the 2024 Deloitte Fast 50 index while expanding its reach across New Zealand, Australia, and the US.

Data management platform Conduktor has raised USD $30 million in Series B funding to fuel its expansion into the US market amid soaring real-time data demand.

Donald Trump's election victory has sparked a trading frenzy across Asia-Pacific markets, with volumes on Tiger Trade soaring by up to 96%.

Auror has raised AUD $72.6 million in Series C funding to enhance its retail crime-fighting technology and expand into North America and the UK.

Nasuni has revealed that major retail brands like Patagonia and Mattel are leveraging its platform to meet increased demand during the holiday season.

A new Indeed analysis reveals that 11.6% of Australian job postings prioritise basic digital skills, overshadowing AI expertise at just 2.2%.

Sinch's 2024 Consumer Black Friday/Cyber Monday Survey reveals younger shoppers favour mobile messaging for promotions, with 44% of 18-29 year-olds ready to spend more.

Moomoo has launched its first global paper-trading challenge, offering a total of USD $100,000 in prizes for participants trading US stocks and ETFs.

Banked has acquired Australian payment technology firm Waave to enhance its Pay by Bank presence, partnering with Chemist Warehouse for seamless transactions.

Banked has acquired Australian payment technology firm Waave, aiming to dominate the real-time payments market and enhance the Pay by Bank experience.

Zilinka Jiang has been awarded the 2024 Actuaries Institute Women Leaders in AI/Data Science Scholarship, enabling her to enhance leadership skills at Stanford.

Shippit launches Shippit International, a cutting-edge cross-border shipping service to help Australian retailers tackle rising costs and boost their global presence.

Yubico's 2024 survey reveals alarming cybersecurity trends, with 46% of Australians reporting password compromises and 80% citing AI-enhanced scam sophistication.

Consumers increasingly blend online, offline, and social media shopping platforms. A report by Locus and Coresight highlights 65.8% utilising multiple touchpoints.

A recent Constructor survey revealed 42% of online shoppers rate their product discovery experiences poorly on retail websites. Retailers face significant challenges.

Salesforce unveils Industries AI to streamline business processes in healthcare, automotive, and finance sectors, offering customisable, secure AI solutions.

TeamViewer's latest research reveals that 33% of businesses with top-tier tech connectivity report industry-leading financial performance, compared to 16% with good connectivity.