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How channel partners can capitalise on the key trends affecting the physical security sector in FY2027
Smart Cities

How channel partners can capitalise on the key trends affecting the physical security sector in FY2027

Rising risk and cost pressures are driving demand for cloud-managed, unified security systems as councils and energy firms seek simpler protection.

By Djeffri Setiawan • 4 min read • This month
Primary Comms Group absorbs Hardman team in sector push
Agricultural Technology

Primary Comms Group absorbs Hardman team in sector push

The deal gives agriculture and industrial clients broader communications support as specialist agencies chase scale in policy-driven sectors.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • This month
NBN Co wins TM Forum Level 4 for service assurance
5G & Beyond

NBN Co wins TM Forum Level 4 for service assurance

Regional users should see fewer weather-related dropouts after the network gained autonomous service assurance for its fixed wireless service.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
TP launches smart glasses tool to tackle technician shortage
Wearables

TP launches smart glasses tool to tackle technician shortage

Labour shortages could slow repairs and raise outage risk, as TP Reach lets junior technicians get remote help from senior engineers on site.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Data centres eye AUD $21 billion of NSW & Victoria land
Data centers

Data centres eye AUD $21 billion of NSW & Victoria land

Rural farming districts in New South Wales and Victoria are emerging as data centre sites, raising concerns over food production and land use.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Last month
NSW Farmers teams with Zetifi on rural safety tech
Agricultural Technology

NSW Farmers teams with Zetifi on rural safety tech

The deal gives farmers access to safety and connectivity gear built for black spots, while NSW Farmers trials it across its own fleet.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Young Australians wary of AI despite strong skills
Artificial Intelligence

Young Australians wary of AI despite strong skills

Despite regular use in study, most young Australians fear AI will destroy jobs rather than help them get hired.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 22nd May 2026
Australia's truck sector faces fuel, staff & safety strain
Digital Transformation

Australia's truck sector faces fuel, staff & safety strain

Rising diesel prices and tighter rules are squeezing operators, with many warning that cashflow and driver shortages could tip them into failure.

By Mark Tarre • 6 min read • Mon, 18th May 2026
Budget backs tech, but tax fears linger for investors
Manufacturing

Budget backs tech, but tax fears linger for investors

Tax changes could curb early-stage investment even as the Federal Budget backs critical minerals, AI and renewable project delivery.

By Sean Mitchell • 7 min read • Thu, 14th May 2026
Australian SMEs await Budget on investment & hiring
Manufacturing

Australian SMEs await Budget on investment & hiring

Many small businesses may delay investment and hiring unless the Federal Budget delivers tax relief and help with rising costs.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Thu, 7th May 2026
Visa finds Aussie SMBs rely on personal cards for cashflow
Crypto

Visa finds Aussie SMBs rely on personal cards for cashflow

Tight cashflow is forcing many smaller firms to blur business and household finances, with 78% of leaders using personal cards for expenses.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Apr 2026
RELA launches Assess 2.0 for farm-friendly renewables
Agricultural Technology

RELA launches Assess 2.0 for farm-friendly renewables

Landowners weighing solar and wind projects can now use a free tool to assess farm compatibility before negotiations advance.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2026
SMEs bullish on growth but stuck in strategic advice gap
Risk & Compliance

SMEs bullish on growth but stuck in strategic advice gap

Australian SMEs are upbeat on 2026 growth but say they are “flying blind”, lacking strategic advisers and facing a sharp regional advice gap.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2026
How emerging leaders drive commercial resilience in digitally integrated workflows
Manufacturing

How emerging leaders drive commercial resilience in digitally integrated workflows

Women emerging as key leaders are turning digital print workflows into engines of commercial resilience through disciplined systems thinking.

By Melissa Foord • 4 min read • Mon, 2nd Mar 2026

Global Stories

Regional Australia stories

Findex names 41 senior partners across Australia & NZ
Orange

Findex names 41 senior partners across Australia & NZ

Most of the 41 promotions are in regional centres, as the firm seeks to strengthen local leadership amid a wider talent battle.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
efex to buy onPlatinum from Comms Group for AUD $30m
Unified Communications

efex to buy onPlatinum from Comms Group for AUD $30m

The deal deepens efex's east coast footprint and adds more than 7,000 end points as it targets larger mid-market customers.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
X2M & Resi Ventures plan regional data centre precincts
Smart Cities

X2M & Resi Ventures plan regional data centre precincts

Regional Victoria could host one of Australia's first integrated data and energy precincts as demand for capacity shifts beyond Sydney and Melbourne.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Explainer: The digital shock that ended Sanity's reign
Partner Programmes

Explainer: The digital shock that ended Sanity's reign

Once a 400-store giant of CDs and DVDs, Sanity has shrunk to a regional chain as downloads, streaming and rising costs reshape retail.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Mon, 2nd Mar 2026