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New AI era defined by agents, rising costs and maturity gaps
Software-as-a-Service

New AI era defined by agents, rising costs and maturity gaps

Enterprises face higher AI bills and governance gaps as only 17 per cent have reached high maturity, Gartner says.

By David Shilovsky • 5 min read • 3 days ago
Quest study finds hidden tax on ad-hoc data delivery
Data Analytics

Quest study finds hidden tax on ad-hoc data delivery

Ad-hoc data work is draining staff time and slowing AI projects, as only a quarter of large firms have structured data programmes.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • 3 days ago
Fujifilm reopens GFX Challenge Grant for Australia
Grants

Fujifilm reopens GFX Challenge Grant for Australia

The programme returns with nearly AUD $145,000 in funding for photographers and filmmakers in Australia and New Zealand as income pressure bites.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Atturra marks ten years with Boomi as AI demand grows
Software-as-a-Service

Atturra marks ten years with Boomi as AI demand grows

Demand for AI-ready data is boosting Atturra's integration work as its Boomi partnership broadens across Asia-Pacific and the US.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
A1 Technologies gains Microsoft Azure migration badge
DevOps

A1 Technologies gains Microsoft Azure migration badge

Independent validation of its Azure migration work gives A1 Technologies added credibility with clients moving critical systems to the cloud.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week

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Why synthetic data will define the next phase of AI-driven video in Australia
Data Protection

Why synthetic data will define the next phase of AI-driven video in Australia

Data shortages and tighter privacy rules are pushing Australian organisations to train video AI with synthetic footage instead of real-world recordings.

By Jordan Cullis • 5 min read • 3 days ago
ROKLive 2026 to spotlight Adelaide manufacturing push
Robotics

ROKLive 2026 to spotlight Adelaide manufacturing push

The event will draw manufacturers and policymakers as Adelaide seeks to cement its role in advanced manufacturing and industrial innovation.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • 3 days ago
Beyond quotas: fixing the real problem behind gender imbalance in technology and engineering
Human Capital Management

Beyond quotas: fixing the real problem behind gender imbalance in technology and engineering

Australia risks missing billions in economic gains unless more girls choose technology and engineering at school, experts warn.

By Karla Bester • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Logitech G expands G3 line with new mouse & keyboard
Bluetooth

Logitech G expands G3 line with new mouse & keyboard

The new range targets gamers seeking premium features at lower prices, with the mouse priced at AUD $149.95 and keyboard at AUD $199.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Tekspace ranks browser security vendors as market matures
Network Security

Tekspace ranks browser security vendors as market matures

Only two of 13 vendors reached comprehensive maturity as browser security becomes central to Australian organisations' cyber defences.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Professor Cori Stewart wins AI leadership scholarship
Robotics

Professor Cori Stewart wins AI leadership scholarship

The award will send the ARM Hub founder to Stanford, bolstering efforts to push AI into Australian manufacturing and policy.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week
GravaStar expands Battle-Worn Yellow range in Australia
Speakers

GravaStar expands Battle-Worn Yellow range in Australia

Australian gamers can now buy matching peripherals in GravaStar's yellow finish, with the full set priced at AUD $1,179.96.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Australians use AI widely, but trust & standards lag
Software-as-a-Service

Australians use AI widely, but trust & standards lag

But 56 per cent of users rely on unapproved tools, leaving Australian employers to tackle security, compliance and trust gaps.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
NSWRL shifts contact centre to Teams with rapid rollout
Unified Communications

NSWRL shifts contact centre to Teams with rapid rollout

Call handling has been centralised in Microsoft Teams, with NSWRL reporting a 17-second average wait after the switch.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Smart CT expands stock with 10,000 spare parts buy
Network Infrastructure

Smart CT expands stock with 10,000 spare parts buy

Greater spare-parts cover should cut downtime for customers after the Reading-based IT support group lifted stock by almost a third.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last week
INC ransomware surges as Australia stays in sights
Disaster Recovery

INC ransomware surges as Australia stays in sights

Australian businesses face renewed ransomware pressure as INC expands quickly after LockBit and BlackCat were disrupted, researchers say.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last week
Block Earner wins Finnies award for consumer lending
Crypto

Block Earner wins Finnies award for consumer lending

Recognition could help Block Earner gain credibility with mainstream borrowers as crypto-backed loans move closer to regulated consumer finance.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week