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Data centre boom deepens strain on Australia builders

Residential builders face rising defaults and insolvencies as Australia's AUD $150 billion data centre pipeline squeezes labour and materials.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Yesterday

Software-as-a-Service

Karmo appoints Marketing Chief as subscription grows

Active subscriptions have topped 3,500 as the Brisbane-founded car subscription group expands nationally and targets AUD $90 million recurring revenue.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Yesterday

Network Infrastructure

UTS picks Nexon for AUD $20 million network overhaul

The university's campus-wide upgrade will bring Wi-Fi 7 and AI-ready security to more than 18 months of work across every site.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Yesterday

Software-as-a-Service

Motorola Solutions brings cloud access control data onshore

Australian businesses can now keep access control records onshore as Motorola Solutions adds local hosting to its cloud security platform.

By David Shilovsky • 6 min read • 2 days ago

Data Protection

ThreatCanary launches sovereign AI security platform

Australian firms could get a clearer view of AI-driven attack paths as ThreatCanary rolls out a platform blending asset discovery, API checks and offensive testing.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 2 days ago

Internet of Things

TCL launches VoxIN smart air conditioner range in Australia

Households facing summer power bills could save up to 37% as TCL adds voice-controlled cooling to its Australian appliance range.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • 3 days ago

Data Protection

University of Sydney gives campus-wide ChatGPT Edu access

The deal will give more than 70,000 students and staff institution-backed AI access, alongside safeguards and AUD $1 million for sustainability research.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 3 days ago

Software-as-a-Service

Savira launches free privacy tools for small firms

More than 100,000 small businesses are now in privacy regulators' sights as tougher rules push demand for cheaper compliance tools.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 3 days ago

Data Analytics

Compare Club hires tech chiefs for AI-led platform

The move aims to make Club+ more proactive, with alerts on savings and switching opportunities instead of waiting for customers to compare again.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last week

Digital Transformation

Logitech evolves MX Series for hybrid work and AI era

Hybrid workers and creatives are driving demand for Logitech's MX range, as the company adds AI-focused controls and greater customisation.

By David Shilovsky • 4 min read • Last week

Data Analytics

Cameras evolve as physical security becomes part of IT stack

Retailers and IT teams are using networked cameras for analytics and automation, but each new device also widens cyber risk.

By David Shilovsky • 6 min read • Last week

Global Stories

Sydney stories

Software-as-a-Service

Guidewire appoints Zack Levy as APAC services head

Asia-Pacific insurers facing cloud and AI overhauls may get tighter delivery oversight as Guidewire reshapes its regional leadership team.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Yesterday

Digital Transformation

Adaptovate study finds AI readiness gap in executives

Only 19% of North American executives say their companies have a plan to scale AI, exposing a sharp gap between intent and delivery.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Yesterday

Social Media

Australians decorate for Christmas earlier, survey finds

Festive spending is shifting earlier, with nearly 8.8 million Australian adults who celebrate Christmas decorating before December, a survey found.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 2 days ago

Digital Transformation

Spark launches Auckland data centre interconnect service

It gives businesses private high-speed links between Auckland sites as demand rises for secure data transfers and AI-ready cloud capacity.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • 3 days ago

Digital Transformation

Havas launches POP Australia with Lima in creative tech

Brands facing tighter budgets and shorter timelines may get more tailored campaign content as Havas expands production with AI tools in Australia.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week

Robotics

Grace Chung named grand winner in Women in AI awards

Recognition for more than 50 finalists highlighted women's growing influence in Asia-Pacific artificial intelligence as Grace Chung took the top prize.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week