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Gen MZ Australians spend AUD $9.2 billion on smart home tech
Smart Home

Gen MZ Australians spend AUD $9.2 billion on smart home tech

Gen MZ Australians spent AUD $9.2 billion on smart home tech last year, using devices to care for children, pets, and plants in daily routines.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Tue, 17th Jun 2025
Borderless CS, CyberYouth Australia partner for cyber defence
Semiconductors

Borderless CS, CyberYouth Australia partner for cyber defence

Borderless CS will manage CyberYouth Australia's 24/7 cyber defence, boosting security and training future cybersecurity professionals in a new partnership.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Tue, 17th Jun 2025
Prospecta rolls out 5G network at GemLife to boost smart city tech
Network Infrastructure

Prospecta rolls out 5G network at GemLife to boost smart city tech

Prospecta Utilities launches a standalone 5G network at GemLife Gold Coast, enhancing smart device connectivity and paving the way for smart cities across Australia.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Jun 2025
ECI Software wins eight TrustRadius awards for customer satisfaction
Customer Experience

ECI Software wins eight TrustRadius awards for customer satisfaction

ECI Software Solutions has secured eight 2025 TrustRadius Top Rated Awards, reflecting strong customer satisfaction across various sectors and product lines.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Jun 2025
Amazon to invest AUD $20 billion in Australian AI expansion
Hyperscale

Amazon to invest AUD $20 billion in Australian AI expansion

Amazon will invest AUD $20 billion to expand its Australian data centres from 2025-29, aiming to boost AI adoption and create skilled jobs nationwide.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Mon, 16th Jun 2025
Amazon Business launches in Australia to help cut SMB costs
Supply Chain

Amazon Business launches in Australia to help cut SMB costs

Amazon Business has launched in Australia, offering SMBs business-only pricing and discounts to help reduce rising operating costs amid tough economic conditions.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Jun 2025
DAS launches climate dataset for rural property risk in Australia
Agricultural Technology

DAS launches climate dataset for rural property risk in Australia

DAS launches a new climate dataset to help insurers, banks and property firms manage long-term climate risks affecting rural Australia.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Jun 2025
CloudTech raises AUD $14 million to launch digital asset custody
Encryption

CloudTech raises AUD $14 million to launch digital asset custody

CloudTech Group raises AUD $14 million, largely in Bitcoin and USDT, to launch institutional digital asset custody and expand its blockchain platform.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2025
Central Coast Council deploys remote vehicle for record sewer scan
LiDAR

Central Coast Council deploys remote vehicle for record sewer scan

Central Coast Council used a remote-controlled vehicle with LiDAR and 360° CCTV to scan a 640m sewer stretch, enhancing safety and efficiency in inspections.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2025
Australian employers maintain strong demand for skilled migrants
Human Capital Management

Australian employers maintain strong demand for skilled migrants

Seventy-two per cent of Australian employers have hired skilled migrants recently, reflecting ongoing reliance on overseas talent to address local skill shortages.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2025
Wild Tech launches AI governance toolkit to curb agent risks
Digital Transformation

Wild Tech launches AI governance toolkit to curb agent risks

Wild Tech unveils 'Agentic Governance in a Box', a Microsoft-aligned toolkit to help firms manage AI agents and enhance data governance in enterprises.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2025
R&S Grating accelerates operations with cloud ERP from Wiise
Digital Transformation

R&S Grating accelerates operations with cloud ERP from Wiise

Australian supplier R&S Grating has boosted efficiency with Wiise cloud ERP, cutting stock outages and admin time by over 60%, while improving forecasting accuracy.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2025
Exclusive: How 'essential' internships are easing Australia's tech skills shortage
Artificial Intelligence

Exclusive: How 'essential' internships are easing Australia's tech skills shortage

Australian universities and tech firms are partnering on immersive internships to bridge the 1.3 million tech skills gap by 2030 and boost job readiness.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2025
Konica Minolta Australia named a top workplace for 2025 by staff
Human Capital Management

Konica Minolta Australia named a top workplace for 2025 by staff

Konica Minolta Australia has been named a Great Place To Work CertifiedTM workplace for 2025, with 72% of staff citing it a great place to work.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2025
Nimbus launches compliance solution on Genesys AppFoundry
Unified Communications

Nimbus launches compliance solution on Genesys AppFoundry

Nimbus has launched its compliance solution on the Genesys AppFoundry, aiding Australian businesses in automating workforce compliance and payroll accuracy.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2025
True Alliance taps Celonis & TEC150 for procurement overhaul
Risk & Compliance

True Alliance taps Celonis & TEC150 for procurement overhaul

Sydney-based True Alliance partners with Celonis and TEC150 to revamp procurement, boosting compliance and controls using Celonis' Process Intelligence platform.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2025
New Relic adds Model Context Protocol support to AI monitoring
Application Performance Monitoring

New Relic adds Model Context Protocol support to AI monitoring

New Relic integrates Model Context Protocol into its AI Monitoring to enhance observability and performance tracking within its Application Performance Monitoring suite.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2025
CyberArk unveils new MSP hub & partner scheme to boost security
Privileged Access Management

CyberArk unveils new MSP hub & partner scheme to boost security

CyberArk launches its MSP Hub and partner programme to help Managed Services Providers enhance identity security offerings and boost profitability.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2025
Australian marketers boost budgets as commerce media reshapes ads
Customer Experience

Australian marketers boost budgets as commerce media reshapes ads

Australian marketers are boosting budgets for commerce media, which now makes up 30% of spend as brands shift to personalised, integrated shopping experiences.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2025