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MortarCAPS completes design phase for capability record

The proposed pilot could give workers a portable way to share verified skills, with major employers and universities now backing the scheme.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 12th Aug 2026

Clean technologies

Global Citizen names speakers for Perth clean energy summit

The Perth gathering will seek backing for power access and renewable projects as almost 750 million people still lack reliable electricity.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Wed, 12th Aug 2026

Fintech

Kick Cashback brings instant confirmations to retail offers

Shoppers will know at once if a purchase tracks, as delayed cashback has often undermined trust in reward offers across the sector.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Wed, 12th Aug 2026

Crypto

Zerocap expands crypto trading with Integral technology

The move gives institutional clients real-time cross-currency pricing and tighter risk controls as Australia's digital asset rules harden.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 12th Aug 2026

Software-as-a-Service

Vinnies NSW shares solar power across more than 200 sites

The charity expects lower power bills after linking rooftop solar at more than 30 sites to demand across its NSW network.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 12th Aug 2026

Software-as-a-Service

Jasbe automates invoice approvals across 56-site network

Automated approval controls are speeding payments at Jasbe Petroleum, cutting invoice clearance from days to hours across 56 service stations.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 12th Aug 2026

Risk & Compliance

Australia construction leaders eye growth despite risks

Economic uncertainty and labour shortages are tempering optimism, even as 73% of construction leaders say Australia's sector has been stable over the past year.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 12th Aug 2026

Wearables

Samsung launches foldable phones & watches in Australia

Consumer demand for smaller, pocketable devices is driving Samsung's latest Australian launch as it seeks stronger pre-orders for foldables and watches.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 12th Aug 2026

Data centers

Centorrino swaps VMware for SUSE to cut hosting costs

Customers could face lower hosting bills as Centorrino Technologies replaces VMware with SUSE Virtualisation across its Australian platform.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 12th Aug 2026

Data Analytics

Digital skills lift Australian wages by 26%, new study finds

Australian workers with digital skills can command pay rises of up to 26% as employers demand them in nearly nine in 10 job ads.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 12th Aug 2026

Software-as-a-Service

BlackLine launches transparent AI finance model in Australia

Finance teams can cut reconciliation times and retain audit trails as BlackLine pushes a governed AI model to ease close pressures in Australia.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 12th Aug 2026

Data Protection

Macquarie Cloud Services signs major Microsoft Azure deal

Microsoft expects Macquarie Cloud Services' Azure use to reach USD $278 million over three years, underlining demand for cloud migration work.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 12th Aug 2026

Software-as-a-Service

SafetyCulture rebrands as Mitti in frontline software push

The shift reflects a bid to bundle operations software and insurance for 80,000 organisations as frontline work becomes more data-driven.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Wed, 12th Aug 2026

Private Cloud

Equinix launches managed private cloud service in Australia

Australian firms can now shift data-heavy workloads onshore as Equinix's new service promises faster deployment and tighter control over sensitive systems.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Aug 2026