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Speedpanel halves admin time with SugarCRM for project gains
Customer Relationship Management

Speedpanel halves admin time with SugarCRM for project gains

Australian firm Speedpanel cut admin time by 50% and improved project management using SugarCRM's Sell platform, saving 30 hours monthly per project manager.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Jul 2025
Rokt & UNSW offer AUD $250,000 boost to support tech students
EduTech

Rokt & UNSW offer AUD $250,000 boost to support tech students

Rokt has donated AUD $250,000 to UNSW Sydney to fund scholarships for tech students from disadvantaged backgrounds, with UNSW matching the gift.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Jul 2025
South Maroubra beach trials smartphone siren for faster alerts
Johnson Controls

South Maroubra beach trials smartphone siren for faster alerts

South Maroubra Surf Life Saving Club trials Gallagher Security's smartphone siren system to speed up alerts on shark sightings and dangerous surf conditions.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Fri, 25th Jul 2025
Australian companies see AI benefits but face data & skills gap
Customer Experience

Australian companies see AI benefits but face data & skills gap

Australian firms report 84% ROI growth from AI, yet face challenges in data quality, governance, and skills amid slower adoption than global peers.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Fri, 25th Jul 2025
Insight named emerging visionary in Gartner GenAI services report
Digital Transformation

Insight named emerging visionary in Gartner GenAI services report

Insight has been named an Emerging Visionary in Gartner's first report on Generative AI services, highlighting its growing role in deploying practical AI solutions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Jul 2025
DroneShield wins AUD $5 million deal for ADF counter-drone tech
Drones

DroneShield wins AUD $5 million deal for ADF counter-drone tech

DroneShield to supply AUD $5 million worth of portable counter-drone systems to the Australian Defence Force under Project LAND 156.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Jul 2025
Motorola launches new moto g56 5G & g86 power 5G in Australia
Unified Communications

Motorola launches new moto g56 5G & g86 power 5G in Australia

Motorola launches the durable moto g56 5G and moto g86 power 5G in Australia, both priced under AUD $500 with long battery life and bright displays.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 24th Jul 2025
New Relic reports climate progress, AI compliance & education push
Artificial Intelligence

New Relic reports climate progress, AI compliance & education push

New Relic unveiled its FY25 Impact Report, detailing gains in climate targets, ethical AI compliance, and expanded tech education across Latin America.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Jul 2025
LG launches online-only home entertainment deals up to 60% off
Digital Entertainment

LG launches online-only home entertainment deals up to 60% off

LG offers up to 60% off select home entertainment products, including OLED TVs and a portable smart screen, in an exclusive Australian online sale.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Thu, 24th Jul 2025
Prime Day 2025 drives 128% surge in new Amazon shoppers in Australia
Digital Entertainment

Prime Day 2025 drives 128% surge in new Amazon shoppers in Australia

Amazon Prime Day 2025 saw a 128% surge in new shoppers in Australia, with top brands boosting advertising and sales during the major online shopping event.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 24th Jul 2025
SpinTel launches AUD $74 500/50Mbps NBN plan for fast, affordable home internet
Unified Communications

SpinTel launches AUD $74 500/50Mbps NBN plan for fast, affordable home internet

SpinTel launches a 500/50Mbps NBN plan at AUD $74/month for six months, offering affordable, high-speed broadband for Australian homes needing faster internet.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Jul 2025
Exclusive: Sysdig and BitMEX sound alarm on AI-powered crypto threats
Encryption

Exclusive: Sysdig and BitMEX sound alarm on AI-powered crypto threats

AI's rise is reshaping crypto security as attacks surge; firms face a relentless battle to protect assets amid complex, AI-driven threats and automation.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Thu, 24th Jul 2025
Pro AV Solutions named among Australia's best places to work
Unified Communications

Pro AV Solutions named among Australia's best places to work

Pro AV Solutions has been named one of Australia's Best Places to Work 2025, praised for its strong culture, employee engagement and supportive environment.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Jul 2025
Exclusive: ISACA's Chirag Joshi warns of 'shadow AI' crisis without risk management
Data Science

Exclusive: ISACA's Chirag Joshi warns of 'shadow AI' crisis without risk management

81% of firms use AI, but only 28% have governance policies, exposing businesses to major operational and strategic risks, warns expert Chirag Joshi.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 24th Jul 2025
Chris Morrissey wins WA Pearcey award for tech leadership
DevOps

Chris Morrissey wins WA Pearcey award for tech leadership

Chris Morrissey, founder of Ever Nimble, is named 2025 WA Pearcey Entrepreneur of the Year for transforming IT and cybersecurity services.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 24th Jul 2025
Australians wary of cybercrime as small business cuts security spend
Data Protection

Australians wary of cybercrime as small business cuts security spend

Most Australians fear rising cybercrime sophistication, yet many small businesses cut cyber security spend, risking vulnerability amid digital trust concerns.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Jul 2025
INCITE Awards celebrate WA's leaders in innovation & diversity
EduTech

INCITE Awards celebrate WA's leaders in innovation & diversity

The 34th INCITE Awards in Perth honoured WA's top tech innovators, spotlighting gender equity leaders and Norwood Systems for standout achievements in STEM.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 24th Jul 2025
Cross-border radio trial boosts emergency response in NSW, Victoria
Disaster Recovery

Cross-border radio trial boosts emergency response in NSW, Victoria

NSW and Victoria are trialling cross-border radio roaming to boost emergency communication and response during major disasters across state lines.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Jul 2025
OpenTable launches AI Concierge to streamline restaurant bookings
Generative AI

OpenTable launches AI Concierge to streamline restaurant bookings

OpenTable unveils AI Concierge to ease bookings at over 60,000 restaurants by providing instant info on menus, hours, and more for savvy diners worldwide.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Jul 2025