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Whiddon adopts Telstra Health tech to modernise care
Digital Transformation

Whiddon adopts Telstra Health tech to modernise care

Whiddon will deploy Telstra Health software across 23 aged care homes to cut admin burdens and meet tougher compliance demands.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Feb 2026
realestate.com.au launches ChatGPT app for homebuyers
Digital Transformation

realestate.com.au launches ChatGPT app for homebuyers

Realestate.com.au debuts a ChatGPT app, letting Australian buyers search and refine property listings through conversational queries.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Feb 2026
Superloop again named Australia's fastest fixed network
Gaming

Superloop again named Australia's fastest fixed network

Superloop has retained its crown as Australia's fastest fixed network, winning Ookla's Speedtest award for the second half of 2025.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Feb 2026
Global eCommerce giants squeeze Australia's marketplaces
Digital Entertainment

Global eCommerce giants squeeze Australia's marketplaces

Amazon, Temu and Shein tighten their grip on Australian eCommerce as local marketplaces retreat and shoppers chase speed and social.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Thu, 12th Feb 2026
Exclusive: Rohini Sharma on monday.com's AI shift
Software-as-a-Service

Exclusive: Rohini Sharma on monday.com's AI shift

Australian organisations are moving past AI hype, demanding tools that simplify daily work, scale across teams and prove practical value.

By Melania Watson • 6 min read • Thu, 12th Feb 2026
Five key trends reshaping Australia's packaging sector
Supply Chain

Five key trends reshaping Australia's packaging sector

Regulation, soft plastics revival and cost-conscious shoppers are driving five packaging shifts set to reshape Australia by 2026.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Feb 2026
Mardi Gras app launches as year-round LGBTQIA+ hub
Social Media

Mardi Gras app launches as year-round LGBTQIA+ hub

Sydney Mardi Gras has overhauled its festival app with Safety Circles, a Fan Wall and Strobe tools to boost safety and connection.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Feb 2026
Arts Centre Melbourne deploys MDR services to contain phishing incident
Firewalls

Arts Centre Melbourne deploys MDR services to contain phishing incident

Arts Centre Melbourne tightens cyber defences after a foiled phishing attack exposed gaps filled by Arctic Wolf's round-the-clock monitoring.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Feb 2026
AI & overqualified applicants cloud hiring in Australia
Human Capital Management

AI & overqualified applicants cloud hiring in Australia

Australian hiring managers say AI-shaped CVs and overqualified applicants are making it tougher than ever to spot standout talent.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Feb 2026
MODLR launches visual scripting for no-code data flows
Storage

MODLR launches visual scripting for no-code data flows

MODLR has added a Visual Scripting Engine to its CPM platform, letting finance and operations teams build no-code data workflows.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Feb 2026
LoopMe audience data joins Evorra marketplace in Australia
Data Protection

LoopMe audience data joins Evorra marketplace in Australia

LoopMe plugs 23m Australian audience profiles into Evorra's marketplace, enabling AI-powered segment building and activation across channels.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Feb 2026
AI spend grows but Australian workers doubt safety gains
Robotics

AI spend grows but Australian workers doubt safety gains

Australian firms are pouring money into AI safety tools, but a new survey shows many frontline workers see little improvement on the ground.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Feb 2026
IT & telecoms lead Australia in digital workplace safety
Robotics

IT & telecoms lead Australia in digital workplace safety

Australia's IT and telecoms sector tops national rankings for digital workplace safety, with high trust, low under-reporting and strong AI interest.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Feb 2026
Australians urged to tighten online habits on & off duty
Ransomware

Australians urged to tighten online habits on & off duty

Australians are being warned to sharpen digital habits as AI‑driven phishing and social engineering outpace traditional cyber defences.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Tue, 10th Feb 2026
AI productivity gains undermined by rising rework burden
DevOps

AI productivity gains undermined by rising rework burden

AI tools save hours at work but Workday finds nearly 40% of those gains are wiped out as staff redo, check and correct low-quality outputs.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Feb 2026
Australians turn to AI for love as dating scams surge
Data Protection

Australians turn to AI for love as dating scams surge

Australians are turning to AI for romance and emotional support as dating app scams soar, with social engineering behind most threats.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Feb 2026
Interactive & Ansvar mark 15 years of tech partnership
Data Protection

Interactive & Ansvar mark 15 years of tech partnership

Interactive and Ansvar celebrate 15-year tech partnership underpinning cyber security, compliance and modernisation in insurance.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Feb 2026
Zerocap unveils Bitcoin-to-ETF swap & credit tools
Crypto

Zerocap unveils Bitcoin-to-ETF swap & credit tools

Zerocap unveils instant Bitcoin-to-IBIT swap, letting big investors move into BlackRock's spot ETF structure without exiting BTC exposure.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Feb 2026
Firmus lands USD $10 billion to fund AI factories push
DataCentre infrastructure

Firmus lands USD $10 billion to fund AI factories push

Firmus secures USD $10 billion debt led by Blackstone and backed by Coatue to supercharge Australia's nationwide AI factories rollout.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Feb 2026