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Women at the table transformed loyalty and leadership

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Women leaders in loyalty say real change comes when they're heard, trusted to judge for themselves and freed from systemic barriers.
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Qualcomm coalition targets AI-native 6G rollout by 2029

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Qualcomm unites tech and telecoms heavyweights in a new coalition to fast-track AI-native 6G standards and networks for rollout from 2029.
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Crazy John's collapse: Market change and strategic missteps

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From suburban upstart to shuttered chain, Crazy John's rise and fall charts how carriers and online sales rewrote Australia's mobile market.
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Grants boost digital skills in rural, remote Australia

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Rural and remote community groups can now apply for digital grants of up to AUD $10,000, with AUD $200,000 available nationwide.
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Telstra profit climbs as AI rollout deepens job cuts

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Telstra profit rises 8.1% to AUD $1.2 billion as AI-driven efficiency deepens job cuts and reshapes its troubled enterprise division.
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Aussie Broadband named Fortinet Australia Partner 2025

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Fortinet crowns Aussie Broadband its Australia Partner of the Year 2025, also naming it Telco Partner of the Year amid wider channel honours.
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BAI to build 5G radio network for Sydney Metro West

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BAI wins contract to build private 5G radio network and mobile coverage for the new driverless Sydney Metro West underground line.
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Asia Pacific Loyalty Awards 2026 finalists revealed

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Asia Pacific Loyalty Awards 2026 unveils record finalist line-up as brands double down on retention, data and personalised engagement.
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Zetifi wins design award for safety-focused smart antenna

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Zetifi's UHF CB Smart Antenna wins Silver at the 2026 Australian Design Awards for turning vehicle antennas into connected safety hubs.
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TM Forum adds Deutsche Telekom & T-Mobile US leaders

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TM Forum adds senior leaders from Deutsche Telekom and T-Mobile US to its board, strengthening its push on AI, automation and network standards.
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Shuttlerock unifies finance & HR globally with Workday

Wed, 28th Jan 2026
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Shuttlerock adopts Workday to unify global finance and HR, tightening controls and boosting real-time insight as its international footprint grows.
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Telstra expands satellite messaging to remote workers

Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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Telstra is extending satellite SMS to enterprise staff in remote Australia, adding an extra connectivity layer for dispersed workforces.
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Australian organisations face rising threat from top ransomware groups

Wed, 12th Nov 2025
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Australian organisations face increasing ransomware threats from top groups like Qilin, Akira, Scattered Spider, impacting sectors from healthcare to education and business.
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Call for national action as digital divide persists in Australia

Thu, 6th Nov 2025
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Around 20% of Australians still face digital exclusion, prompting calls for a national plan to boost access, skills and AI literacy across the country.
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Australia hosts global leaders to shape priorities for 6G future

Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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Australia hosts the 4th Beyond 5G Connectivity Summit, uniting global experts to pioneer 6G technology and shape future wireless connectivity standards.
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EFM unveils iPhone 17 cases with D3O tech & sustainability focus

Fri, 24th Oct 2025
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EFM launches iPhone 17 cases with D3O tech in Australia, blending top impact protection and 99% recycled materials for eco-conscious users.
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IBM Consulting appoints new leaders for industrial division in Australia

Wed, 22nd Oct 2025
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IBM Consulting Australia appoints Melanie Evans and promotes Wynand Fourie to lead its Distribution & Industrial division, boosting digital and AI innovation across sectors.
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Telstra & SQC trial quantum AI to speed network analytics

Thu, 16th Oct 2025
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Telstra and Silicon Quantum Computing have trialled quantum AI, cutting network analytics training time from weeks to days with comparable accuracy.
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SAP Best Tech Awards 2025 celebrate digital innovation in ANZ

Wed, 8th Oct 2025
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The SAP Best Tech Awards 2025 honoured ANZ organisations, including Telstra and Woolworths, for excellence in digital transformation and innovative SAP technology use.
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Australian mid caps risk falling behind as large firms lead in AI

Thu, 25th Sep 2025
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Only 27% of ASX 200 firms reported AI use in 2025, lagging behind US and UK; large caps lead while mid caps risk falling behind in adoption.