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Bailey Abbott lands AI deal with three Adelaide councils
Smart Cities

Bailey Abbott lands AI deal with three Adelaide councils

Residents could see faster council services as three Adelaide local authorities test AI under a four-year partnership with Bailey Abbott.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • 3 days ago
'Very small' fines unlikely to prevent future mobile outages
Customer Experience

'Very small' fines unlikely to prevent future mobile outages

Penalties in the low-to-medium eight figures may barely dent Telstra, as experts say tougher laws are needed to stop repeat outages.

By David Shilovsky • 5 min read • 3 days ago
Robotic Marketer launches all-in-one marketing platform
Software-as-a-Service

Robotic Marketer launches all-in-one marketing platform

By tying strategy to revenue outcomes, the platform aims to help mid-sized firms prove marketing's return and cut tool sprawl.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • 3 days ago
Australians cut spending & lean on credit as costs bite
Data Analytics

Australians cut spending & lean on credit as costs bite

Household finances are under growing strain as more Australians dip into savings, cut discretionary spending and lean on credit for essentials.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • 3 days ago
Bulla Dairy Foods adopts Luminance AI for contracts
Software-as-a-Service

Bulla Dairy Foods adopts Luminance AI for contracts

Manual review time has fallen sharply at the Australian dairy producer, which is using AI to speed negotiations and track obligations.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Australian workers lead global AI use in job hunts
Digital Transformation

Australian workers lead global AI use in job hunts

Workers in Australia are more worried than global peers about automation, even as 57% use AI tools to hunt for jobs or prepare for interviews.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Infios adds vaibe gamification to warehouse software
Software-as-a-Service

Infios adds vaibe gamification to warehouse software

The move aims to lift warehouse staff productivity by linking gamified engagement tools with Infios's execution software.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • 3 days ago
Experts urge action as Australia launches Office of AI
Data centers

Experts urge action as Australia launches Office of AI

Industry experts say Australia's new Office of AI must quickly turn policy into practical governance as AI adoption accelerates.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • 3 days ago
Australia backs new AI office as tech leaders urge standards
Digital Transformation

Australia backs new AI office as tech leaders urge standards

The new agency could shape how Australian firms adopt AI, with leaders warning that standards and security will decide whether gains outweigh risk.

By Mark Tarre • 8 min read • 3 days ago
ECOVACS returns DEEBOT NEO 2.0 to ALDI at AUD $279 price
Smart Home

ECOVACS returns DEEBOT NEO 2.0 to ALDI at AUD $279 price

Households seeking cheaper help with chores can buy a robot vacuum and mop at ALDI for AUD $279, while stocks last.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Australia's tech leaders back Albanese's AI strategy
Data centers

Australia's tech leaders back Albanese's AI strategy

Executives said clearer rules could speed adoption, ease copyright disputes and help Australia turn AI into a commercial edge in mining and retail.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • 3 days ago
Konica Minolta Australia named cloud print leader again
Software-as-a-Service

Konica Minolta Australia named cloud print leader again

Cloud print is becoming a mainstream priority as most organisations balance rising costs, hybrid-work security risks and data-governance concerns.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Australian clinicians use AI to cut paperwork load
Data Protection

Australian clinicians use AI to cut paperwork load

Paperwork is driving rapid adoption, with most Australian clinicians using AI daily and many doing so without formal guidance.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 3 days ago
University of Southern Queensland modernises IT platform
Virtualisation

University of Southern Queensland modernises IT platform

The university has cut its infrastructure footprint by 52 per cent after moving core learning, portal and ERP systems to Nutanix Cloud Platform.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Australia creates Office of AI under Prime Minister
Digital Transformation

Australia creates Office of AI under Prime Minister

The new framework puts AI policy at the centre of Canberra's productivity and security agenda as businesses brace for tighter governance.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 4 days ago
ABB wins Pelican Point control system upgrade contract
Cybersecurity

ABB wins Pelican Point control system upgrade contract

The upgrade is aimed at strengthening cyber security and reliability at a gas-fired plant supplying about half of South Australia's thermal power.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • 4 days ago
Indeed launches AI career scout for Australian jobseekers
Generative AI

Indeed launches AI career scout for Australian jobseekers

Australian jobseekers are being given free AI guidance as tougher labour market conditions leave many unsure which roles they can land.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 4 days ago
Australian firms race ahead of AI security controls
Digital Transformation

Australian firms race ahead of AI security controls

Most Australian businesses lack full oversight of AI systems, leaving incidents and hidden vulnerabilities to outpace governance efforts.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 4 days ago
Australia's sportstech sector grows to AUD $7.11 billion
Health Technologies

Australia's sportstech sector grows to AUD $7.11 billion

The sector's 16% annual growth is being driven by a handful of larger operators, even as startups struggle to win early domestic customers.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 4 days ago