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AI set to boost Australia's economy by up to AUD $142 billion
Hyperscale

AI set to boost Australia's economy by up to AUD $142 billion

AI could boost Australia's economy by up to AUD $142 billion annually by 2030, driving productivity, wage growth, and small business benefits, a new report finds.

By Melania Watson • 6 min read • Mon, 20th Oct 2025
Tasmania's tech workforce to triple as digital skills surge by 2035
Agricultural Technology

Tasmania's tech workforce to triple as digital skills surge by 2035

Tasmania's tech workforce is set to nearly triple to over 32,000 by 2035, driven by a surge in digital skills and AUD $1.1 billion sector growth.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Thu, 16th Oct 2025

Global Stories

Digital Economy stories

Cloudinary surpasses three million users & launches creators hub
Unified Communications

Cloudinary surpasses three million users & launches creators hub

Cloudinary surpasses three million developer users, launching a Creators Community to boost learning and collaboration in visual digital content worldwide.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Oct 2025
APAC powers mobile app growth as global installs rise 11% in 2025
Gaming

APAC powers mobile app growth as global installs rise 11% in 2025

Asia-Pacific leads global mobile app growth in 2025, with installs up 11% and gaming revenues hitting USD $66.7 billion, says Adjust report.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Oct 2025
TCS to create 5,000 UK jobs with new AI Zone & studio in London
Data Analytics

TCS to create 5,000 UK jobs with new AI Zone & studio in London

Tata Consultancy Services will create 5,000 UK jobs and open a new AI Experience Zone and Design Studio in London, boosting innovation and skills.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Oct 2025
Ransomware surge in Q3 2025 as new alliances target more sectors
Ransomware

Ransomware surge in Q3 2025 as new alliances target more sectors

Ransomware attacks hit a record in Q3 2025 as new alliances broaden targets to sectors like healthcare and critical infrastructure worldwide.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2025
UAE launches first AI Centre of Excellence to boost local talent
EduTech

UAE launches first AI Centre of Excellence to boost local talent

The UAE has launched the Gulf's first AI Centre of Excellence in Abu Dhabi to develop local talent and advance sovereign AI capabilities with Australian partners.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Oct 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Digital Economy stories

Canada invests CAD $2.3 million in Manitoba AI innovation
Artificial Intelligence

Canada invests CAD $2.3 million in Manitoba AI innovation

Canada commits funding to New Media Manitoba for AI integration, boosting digital innovation, job creation, and SME support in the province.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Oct 2025
Fibre gaps delaying UK data centre growth & AI ambitions
Digital Transformation

Fibre gaps delaying UK data centre growth & AI ambitions

Gaps in UK fibre networks delay data centre growth and threaten the nation's ambitions to lead in artificial intelligence, says Neos Networks research.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Oct 2025
PvX issues $18M in UA financing into leading Brazilian gaming platform
Gaming

PvX issues $18M in UA financing into leading Brazilian gaming platform

PvX backs Brazil's Rei do Pitaco with USD $18M in user acquisition financing, fuelling growth in LATAM's booming regulated sports betting market.

By Ridzki Syahputera • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Oct 2025
Swyftx becomes first crypto sponsor of Super Rugby Pacific teams
Crypto

Swyftx becomes first crypto sponsor of Super Rugby Pacific teams

Brisbane-based digital asset platform Swyftx has become the first cryptocurrency sponsor of New Zealand's Super Rugby Pacific teams.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Oct 2025
Arrcus strengthens India focus with AI-ready networking push
Unified Communications

Arrcus strengthens India focus with AI-ready networking push

Arrcus expands operations in India, boosting AI-ready networking solutions to support the nation's growing digital and AI infrastructure demands.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2025
Exclusive: Carrier's Arun Bhatia on powering Asia's sustainable data centre growth
DataCentre infrastructure

Exclusive: Carrier's Arun Bhatia on powering Asia's sustainable data centre growth

Asian data centres innovate cooling, using seawater and AI-driven tech, to boost sustainability amid rising digital demand and strict regulations.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2025
Proximus Global launches Konera to simplify network APIs in India
Network Infrastructure

Proximus Global launches Konera to simplify network APIs in India

Proximus Global launches Konera, a platform unifying mobile network APIs to streamline connectivity and identity services for enterprises and developers in India.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2025
Microsoft & Checkout.com join forces to boost digital payments
Fintech

Microsoft & Checkout.com join forces to boost digital payments

Microsoft partners with Checkout.com, adopting Azure cloud to enhance digital payments with AI, boosting speed and security for global merchants.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2025
IOEMA subsea cable lands at Greenhouse, boosting Dutch digital hub
Firewalls

IOEMA subsea cable lands at Greenhouse, boosting Dutch digital hub

The IOEMA subsea cable lands at Greenhouse Datacenters in Naaldwijk, bolstering digital connectivity and AI-ready infrastructure across the Netherlands and Northern Europe.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Oct 2025
CloudMile unveils LumiTure.ai to boost secure AI & FinOps
Data Protection

CloudMile unveils LumiTure.ai to boost secure AI & FinOps

CloudMile has launched LumiTure.ai, a multi-cloud FinOps platform aimed at enhancing secure AI adoption and financial operations across Southeast Asia.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Oct 2025