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AirTrunk secures AUD $16 billion in largest APJ green financing
Hyperscale

AirTrunk secures AUD $16 billion in largest APJ green financing

AirTrunk has secured AUD $16 billion in the largest sustainability-linked refinancing in APJ, supporting green data centres and social impact initiatives.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Aug 2025
TechConnect boosts Idemitsu's mine data with analytics platform
Data Analytics

TechConnect boosts Idemitsu's mine data with analytics platform

TechConnect has enhanced data management for Idemitsu Australia at Boggabri mine, centralising analytics to boost efficiency and cut costs in coal operations.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Aug 2025
How integrated video analytics is helping cities tackle urban mobility
Smart Cities

How integrated video analytics is helping cities tackle urban mobility

Australian cities face $39bn congestion costs by 2031; AI-powered video analytics offer cost-effective, real-time solutions for smarter urban mobility.

By Jordan Cullis • 5 min read • Tue, 26th Aug 2025
Three things every organisation adopting AI needs to be mindful of today
Storage

Three things every organisation adopting AI needs to be mindful of today

Australian organisations embracing AI must focus on principled use, strong data infrastructure, and sustainable practices to ensure responsible, scalable change.

By Matthew Hardman • 5 min read • Tue, 26th Aug 2025
Amber Technology launches Philips NeoPix projectors in Australia & NZ
Bluetooth

Amber Technology launches Philips NeoPix projectors in Australia & NZ

Amber Technology debuts Philips NeoPix 150 and 450 Smart projectors in Australia and NZ, offering full HD, portability, and smart streaming from AUD $449.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Aug 2025

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WiseTech, ACFS partner to optimise Australian ports
Digital Transformation

WiseTech, ACFS partner to optimise Australian ports

WiseTech teams with ACFS to deploy optimisation software across its container fleet, targeting smoother port flows and lower emissions.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 27th Aug 2025
Superloop named Australia's fastest fixed network by Ookla in 2025
Unified Communications

Superloop named Australia's fastest fixed network by Ookla in 2025

Superloop has been named Australia's fastest fixed network by Ookla for H1 2025, topping consumer speed tests with superior download, upload and latency performance.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Aug 2025
Australians lose AUD $175 million to scams as cyber threats soar
Phishing

Australians lose AUD $175 million to scams as cyber threats soar

Australians lost AUD $175 million to over 108,000 scams in H1 2025, as cyber threats rise amid rapid growth in digital payments and eCommerce.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 26th Aug 2025
Australians feel pressure as AI skills become vital in workplaces
Artificial Intelligence

Australians feel pressure as AI skills become vital in workplaces

Nearly half of Australian workers find mastering AI at work as demanding as a second job, raising pressure and career concerns across workplaces.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 26th Aug 2025
Most Australians fail to spot property scam signs in emails
Email Security

Most Australians fail to spot property scam signs in emails

97% of Australians involved in property transactions fail to spot scam signs in emails, risking costly losses despite their confidence in detecting fraud.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 26th Aug 2025
Atturra named Microsoft's first private cloud partner in Australia
Private Cloud

Atturra named Microsoft's first private cloud partner in Australia

Atturra is Australia's first Microsoft Solutions Partner to earn the Private Cloud Solution Partner Designation, highlighting its expertise in hybrid and private cloud services.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Aug 2025
Australians still struggle to spot & respond to scams safely
Multi-factor authentication

Australians still struggle to spot & respond to scams safely

Nearly 80% of Australians have faced scam communications recently, yet 70% lack knowledge on how to respond safely, reveals new Optus research.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 26th Aug 2025
Australian employers embrace right to disconnect, boosting wellbeing
Human Capital Management

Australian employers embrace right to disconnect, boosting wellbeing

Most Australian employers have adapted workplace policies to support employees' right to disconnect, improving staff wellbeing since the Fair Work Act amendment.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 26th Aug 2025
Australians face surge in fake Booking.com scam attacks, experts warn
Malware

Australians face surge in fake Booking.com scam attacks, experts warn

Australians face rising threats from fake Booking.com sites that install malware via deceptive cookie banners, warns cybersecurity expert Mark Graham.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 26th Aug 2025
Adyen and Hungry Jack's Partner to Support Make-A-Wish
Marketing Technologies

Adyen and Hungry Jack's Partner to Support Make-A-Wish

Hungry Jack's has implemented Adyen Giving across all 471 of its Australian restaurants, allowing customers to round up their purchases and donate to Make-A-Wish Australia.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Aug 2025
Sydney community drive expands e-waste recycling at university
Clean technologies

Sydney community drive expands e-waste recycling at university

Konica Minolta Australia, Macquarie University and ANZRP's TechCollect launch Sydney drive to recycle e-waste via free drop-off events and campus bins.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Tue, 26th Aug 2025
Geotab & Healthy Heads partner to boost mental health in transport
Data Analytics

Geotab & Healthy Heads partner to boost mental health in transport

Geotab partners with Healthy Heads to enhance mental health and safety support for Australia's transport and logistics workers through data-driven initiatives.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Aug 2025