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Australian inflation eases, but RBA tightening looms
Power / Energy

Australian inflation eases, but RBA tightening looms

Fuel costs have pushed headline prices higher again, leaving the Reserve Bank of Australia under pressure to raise interest rates despite softer underlying inflation.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Gigabyte launches glossy 27-inch OLED gaming monitor
Gaming

Gigabyte launches glossy 27-inch OLED gaming monitor

Australian buyers now have a glossy alternative in Gigabyte’s 27-inch OLED range, with the new panel aimed at reducing reflections and preserving dark detail.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Last week
SCX joins Equinix Fabric in Australian AI expansion
Data Protection

SCX joins Equinix Fabric in Australian AI expansion

Australian enterprises and agencies can now reach SCX’s sovereign AI inference nodes privately via Equinix Fabric as the network expands nationwide.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Last week
Dematic launches Multishuttle FD storage system in Australia
Supply Chain

Dematic launches Multishuttle FD storage system in Australia

Australian warehouse operators could gain denser storage without heavy upfront spending as Dematic rolls out a modular system for slower-moving stock.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Retail tops Australia’s customer service contacts
Unified Communications

Retail tops Australia’s customer service contacts

Poor service is driving customers away, with 45% of Australians saying one bad retail interaction would make them avoid a retailer.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Last week
TCS & ASX go live with CHESS cash clearing upgrade
Fintech

TCS & ASX go live with CHESS cash clearing upgrade

The upgrade puts Australia’s post-trade market on a new footing, with release 1 of CHESS now handling cash clearing and settlement in production.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Australian employers demand AI skills as hiring gap widens
Human Capital Management

Australian employers demand AI skills as hiring gap widens

Employers are tightening recruitment as 88% struggle to find workers with AI skills, while 37% say AI-written CVs cloud judgement.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week
ASX, TCS put CHESS Release 1 into production for clearing
Fintech

ASX, TCS put CHESS Release 1 into production for clearing

Australia’s market infrastructure overhaul takes a step forward as the new clearing platform goes live, with Release 2 now on the horizon.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
NAB creates first AI Science team, appoints George Mathews
Robotics

NAB creates first AI Science team, appoints George Mathews

The bank is formalising its AI push with specialist in-house skills to build and test systems safely for customer use.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
Logitech G launches G512 X gaming keyboard with TMR
Gaming

Logitech G launches G512 X gaming keyboard with TMR

Customisable analogue and mechanical switches are aimed at players seeking finer control, with Australian pricing starting at AUD $299.95.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week
CDR reforms could add AUD $1.2 billion, study says
Data Protection

CDR reforms could add AUD $1.2 billion, study says

Easier consent and wider bank access could lift Consumer Data Right use to more than 18 million Australians by 2035, the modelling says.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Manhattan goes live at GPC Brisbane warehouse centre
Digital Transformation

Manhattan goes live at GPC Brisbane warehouse centre

Brisbane distribution staff are set for faster picking and better stock accuracy after GPC replaced legacy warehouse systems with Manhattan Active.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
Australia scam losses rise as reports fall in 2025
Data Protection

Australia scam losses rise as reports fall in 2025

Fewer Australian scam reports still cost victims more in 2025, with total losses climbing to AUD $295.4 million and phishing damage surging.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
Australia data centre forecast flags phantom demand
Smart Cities

Australia data centre forecast flags phantom demand

Forecasts may overstate Australia’s data centre build-out unless early-stage projects secure finance, approvals and power connections.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
Indeed launches job search app in ChatGPT in Australia
Digital Transformation

Indeed launches job search app in ChatGPT in Australia

Job seekers in Australia can now search listings in ChatGPT, with applications still completed on Indeed’s own platforms.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last week
Australian builders warn over data ownership control
Digital Transformation

Australian builders warn over data ownership control

Rising software costs and tighter scrutiny are pushing Australian builders to prioritise control of project data over collaboration features.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
UQ study urges leaders to share cyber risk oversight
Data Protection

UQ study urges leaders to share cyber risk oversight

Boards and executives are being urged to treat cyber risk as a shared business issue, with human factors shaping breach readiness.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
Sydney summit to tackle Australia data centre boom
Smart Cities

Sydney summit to tackle Australia data centre boom

Rising AI and cloud demand is straining power, water and planning systems as investors pour into Australia’s data centre sector.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Last week
Work-life balance trumps pay for construction staff
Digital Transformation

Work-life balance trumps pay for construction staff

Flexibility is emerging as a bigger draw than pay in construction and engineering, as firms battle shortages and retention pressures.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Last week