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Qantas & Airbus invest AUD $15m in climate tech fund
Supply Chain

Qantas & Airbus invest AUD $15m in climate tech fund

Qantas and Airbus have committed AUD $15 million to Climate Tech Partners, aiming to boost sustainable aviation fuel and decarbonisation tech in aviation.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Apr 2025
Cyberattacks expose vulnerabilities in Aussie super funds
Data Protection

Cyberattacks expose vulnerabilities in Aussie super funds

A series of cyberattacks on Australia's superannuation funds has exposed critical cybersecurity vulnerabilities, sparking urgent national security concerns.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Apr 2025
AI shaping brand visibility shifts to credibility economy
Marketing Technologies

AI shaping brand visibility shifts to credibility economy

A new report reveals that AI platforms now heavily rely on earned media for brand visibility, reshaping how Australian businesses are discovered.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 7th Apr 2025
Australia's broadband ranks 81st globally amid complaints
Unified Communications

Australia's broadband ranks 81st globally amid complaints

Australia's broadband services are under fire, ranking a dismal 81st globally, as complaints rise by 13% in the last quarter of 2024.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 7th Apr 2025
AlayaCare & Simple Foods partner to enhance aged care meals
Food safety

AlayaCare & Simple Foods partner to enhance aged care meals

AlayaCare has teamed up with Simple Foods to enhance its Residential Platform, enabling aged care providers to meet new dietary standards and improve resident meals.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Mon, 7th Apr 2025
Swoop completes first FTTP network in Western Australia
Gaming

Swoop completes first FTTP network in Western Australia

Swoop has launched its first Fibre-to-the-Premises network in Western Australia, connecting 1,000 homes in Seacrest Estate to ultra-fast broadband.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Mon, 7th Apr 2025
Cyber experts warn of public Wi-Fi risks in Australia
Malware

Cyber experts warn of public Wi-Fi risks in Australia

Cybersecurity experts in Australia are urging local councils and SMEs to safeguard against risks linked to free public Wi-Fi following multiple cyber threats.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 7th Apr 2025
Insight wins South Australian government IT services deal
Digital Transformation

Insight wins South Australian government IT services deal

Insight Enterprises has landed a multi-year IT services contract with the South Australian government, enhancing digital support across public authorities.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 4th Apr 2025
Australia's data breach costs hit record AUD $4.26m
Storage

Australia's data breach costs hit record AUD $4.26m

Australia faces escalating cybersecurity challenges as data breach costs hit AUD $4.26 million, prompting urgent calls for enhanced digital defences.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Apr 2025
DAS unveils 3D mapping for rural property sector insights
Agricultural Technology

DAS unveils 3D mapping for rural property sector insights

Geospatial technology firm DAS has launched a groundbreaking 3D mapping solution aimed at enhancing visualization of land for rural and regional property markets.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 4th Apr 2025
Seqwater relies on ATech for seamless cyclone coverage
Cybersecurity

Seqwater relies on ATech for seamless cyclone coverage

During Tropical Cyclone Alfred, Seqwater and a local council maintained vital online services thanks to ATech's resilient cloud hosting in Queensland.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 4th Apr 2025
Fiserv launches comprehensive point-of-sale system Clover
Customer Experience

Fiserv launches comprehensive point-of-sale system Clover

Fiserv has launched Clover, a comprehensive point-of-sale system aimed at enhancing operational efficiency for Australia's small-to-medium businesses.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Apr 2025
Slipstream Cyber expands with new Perth CBD office opening
Cybersecurity

Slipstream Cyber expands with new Perth CBD office opening

Innovation Minister Stephen Dawson has inaugurated Slipstream Cyber's new office in Perth's CBD, marking a significant expansion for the cybersecurity firm.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Apr 2025
Australian firms embrace Agentic AI to boost productivity
Generative AI

Australian firms embrace Agentic AI to boost productivity

More than half of Australian firms have embraced Agentic AI to counteract declining productivity, with expectations of significant operational efficiencies ahead.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 3rd Apr 2025
AI investment rises, spurring upskilling concerns in Australia
Artificial Intelligence

AI investment rises, spurring upskilling concerns in Australia

As businesses ramp up their AI investments, a new report reveals 27% of HR professionals now see workforce upskilling as their top challenge for 2025.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 3rd Apr 2025
Revolut report highlights surge in Telegram, WhatsApp scams
Email Security

Revolut report highlights surge in Telegram, WhatsApp scams

Revolut's latest report reveals Meta platforms are the primary source of scams affecting consumers, with reported cases rising significantly in Australia and globally.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 3rd Apr 2025
Samsung unveils Galaxy Tab S10 FE series in Australia
Samsung

Samsung unveils Galaxy Tab S10 FE series in Australia

Samsung Electronics Australia launches the Galaxy Tab S10 FE and FE+, featuring expansive displays and advanced AI capabilities, starting from AUD $849.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Apr 2025
New AI platform AtomEthics launched to address ethical use
Digital Transformation

New AI platform AtomEthics launched to address ethical use

Hypereal has launched AtomEthics, a platform designed to embed ethical decision-making in AI and data practices, addressing public concerns over technology.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Apr 2025
Exclusive: How tech is giving autistic minds space to thrive and be heard
Health Technologies

Exclusive: How tech is giving autistic minds space to thrive and be heard

On World Autism Understanding Day, experts highlight how technology is transforming support for autistic individuals, empowering them to thrive and innovate.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Thu, 3rd Apr 2025