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Ingram Micro launches Trust X Alliance in Australia
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Ingram Micro launches Trust X Alliance in Australia

25 minutes ago

Australian technology partners will gain access to a global peer network as Ingram Micro brings Trust X Alliance to the market for the first time.

Sofiah Nichole Salivio
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Education, Learning & Training

WORK180 launches Knack to help young Australians find jobs

More than 4,500 users have signed up as the platform tries to steer school leavers towards jobs amid youth unemployment above 10%.

about 16 hours ago · Mara Sugue
Dassault Systemes

Safran unit picks Dassault tools for Australia engineering

The move should help Safran Electronics & Defence Australasia tighten design control and traceability as Australia pushes for more sovereign defence capability.

about 19 hours ago · Mara Sugue
Shopping

Australian parents use AI to juggle care & privacy fears

Privacy fears are mounting as Australian parents increasingly use AI to organise schoolwork, shopping and elder care across generations.

about 19 hours ago · Mara Sugue
Climate change

Fremantle Seaweed buys FutureFeed assets to lift supply

The deal gives the Western Australian startup onshore cultivation capacity, helping it aim for reliable Asparagopsis supply and 2027 sales.

about 19 hours ago · Mara Sugue
Microsoft

Australia 11th in Microsoft cyber report as phishing rises

Phishing now accounts for nearly a quarter of observed intrusions, while Australia slipped to 11th in Microsoft's latest global cyber rankings.

about 23 hours ago · Mara Sugue
Network Service Providers

Itron launches smart electricity meters for Australian grids

As rooftop solar, batteries and EVs strain low-voltage networks, the meters aim to give utilities real-time visibility at the grid edge.

4 days ago · Mara Sugue
Investigation

Robotaxis could reach Australia by 2028, but hurdles remain

Robotaxi service could be viable in Australia within 24 months if operators win approvals and prove the vehicles can handle local roads safely.

19 days ago • 5 min read
Robotaxis could reach Australia by 2028, but hurdles remain

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