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Concentric AI brings Private Scan Manager to Azure

Sat, 10th Jan 2026
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Concentric AI launches Private Scan Manager on Azure, letting regulated sectors keep sensitive data in private cloud while using SaaS tools.
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Horizon3.ai hires Andres Botero to drive global push

Sat, 10th Jan 2026
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Horizon3.ai names veteran marketer Andres Botero CMO to spearhead global expansion after a USD $100 million funding boost.
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Cybersecurity Act drives surge in reporting as attacks rise

Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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Australia's Cybersecurity Act drives a surge in breach reporting as attacks soar, exposing rising business losses and tougher penalties.
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Explainer: Australia's public sector AI opportunity

Tue, 23rd Dec 2025
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Australia's vast public sector is turning to AI to boost efficiency, cut costs and improve services, while navigating strict ethical safeguards.
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AI tops CEO earnings calls as bubble fears intensify

Fri, 19th Dec 2025
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AI dominates CEO earnings calls for the first time, as leaders pair record investment pledges with mounting warnings of an AI market bubble.
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National AI plan to turbocharge Australia's AI uptake

Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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Australia's National AI plan is set to ignite a 2026 surge in AI adoption, data centre build-outs and subscription-led tech investment.
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Can we trust AI? Australia's industrial sector offers the blueprint

Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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Amid growing mistrust in consumer chatbots, Australia's industrial AI quietly proves that data integrity and transparency can earn real trust.
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Atturra, Comtrac partner on AI-driven investigation tools

Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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Atturra teams with Comtrac to roll out AI-powered investigation tools for Australian law enforcement and regulators via a single service channel.
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ChatGPT tops Apple's 2025 app & game charts in Australia

Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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ChatGPT has swept Apple's 2025 app charts in Australia, topping both free iPhone and iPad download lists as AI tools surge in popularity.
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How agility & energy will shape Australia's AI in 2026

Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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In 2026, agile AI, sovereign data, subscriptions and energy efficiency will redefine how ANZ businesses grow, compete and stay resilient.
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Anker SOLIX X1 targets Australia's coastal battery boom

Tue, 9th Dec 2025
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Anker pushes into Australia's home battery scene with its SOLIX X1, targeting coastal solar homes and winning early government backing.
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V2 AI appoints Ian Nguyen as Partner to lead secure AI

Tue, 9th Dec 2025
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V2 AI names cyber specialist Ian Nguyen as Partner to lead secure AI strategy amid rising demand from regulated industries across Asia Pacific.
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GovHack awards celebrate open data innovation in 2025

Mon, 8th Dec 2025
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GovHack's 2025 Red Carpet Awards in Sydney spotlighted innovative open data projects driving public benefit across Australia and New Zealand.
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SAP opens Canberra Centre of Excellence to boost public sector AI

Thu, 4th Dec 2025
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SAP opens a Centre of Excellence in Canberra to aid Australian public sector AI adoption, hiring 20 specialists by mid-2026 to boost digital transformation.
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Redirecting defence spending to local firms could boost GDP by AUD $8.2 billion

Wed, 3rd Dec 2025
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Redirecting 10% of domestic Defence contracts to Australian firms could boost GDP by AUD $8.2 billion and create over 43,000 jobs annually, says DeltaPearl Partners.
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Macquarie Data Centres advances AUD $350m Sydney AI facility

Wed, 3rd Dec 2025
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Macquarie Data Centres has completed the structural phase of its AUD $350m IC3 Super West AI data centre in Sydney, opening in Q3 2026 with 47MW capacity.
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Top structural shifts set to reshape Australia's critical systems

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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In 2026, Australian organisations will boost cybersecurity by enforcing asset visibility, cutting supply chain risks, and securing remote vendor access.
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QuSecure appoints Garfield Jones to drive quantum security shift

Thu, 13th Nov 2025
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QuSecure appoints Garfield Jones as Senior VP to advance quantum-safe security, leveraging his US federal cybersecurity and post-quantum cryptography expertise.
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Hitachi Vantara names Dave Wardrop CTO for Australia & New Zealand

Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
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Hitachi Vantara has appointed Dave Wardrop as CTO for Australia and New Zealand to lead technical sales amid growth in data storage and cloud markets.
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Splunk partners with ASD to boost cyber intelligence sharing

Thu, 25th Sep 2025
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Splunk teams with Australian Signals Directorate to integrate cyber intelligence sharing, aiding government and private sectors in boosting cybersecurity and compliance.