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X Reality Group secures AUD $2.1m grant to boost AI training
Artificial Intelligence

X Reality Group secures AUD $2.1m grant to boost AI training

X Reality Group secures an AUD $2.1 million grant to enhance AI in its Operator XR training systems used by defence and law enforcement agencies.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Aug 2025
Vection secures AUD $4 million Italian enterprise tech deal
Data Analytics

Vection secures AUD $4 million Italian enterprise tech deal

Vection Technologies secures AUD $4 million deal with Omniacom Group to deploy AI-powered XR tech across Italian enterprise sectors over three years.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 7th Jul 2025

Global Stories

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xReality surges on US defence, law enforcement deals
Enterprise Resource Planning

xReality surges on US defence, law enforcement deals

xReality receipts jump 85% as US defence and police contracts swell pipeline to AUD $63 million and support a larger Sydney base.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 30th Jan 2026
AI agents push autonomy, but governance gap remains
Digital Transformation

AI agents push autonomy, but governance gap remains

AI agents move from pilots to core enterprise tools by 2026, but new research warns governance remains the missing link for many firms.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 21st Jan 2026
Hands-on review: Silicon Power Hypera microSDXC Express card
Storage

Hands-on review: Silicon Power Hypera microSDXC Express card

Silicon Power's Hypera microSDXC Express card brings near-SSD speeds and affordable extra storage to Nintendo Switch 2 gamers.

By Darren Price • 5 min read • Thu, 15th Jan 2026
Forrester warns on 2026 tech budgets amid AI shifts
Unified Communications

Forrester warns on 2026 tech budgets amid AI shifts

Forrester flags cooler optimism for 2026 tech budgets as leaders juggle AI-driven investment plans with rising geopolitical and cyber risks.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 14th Jan 2026
INVNT names James Nicholas Kinney Global Chief AI Officer
Data Analytics

INVNT names James Nicholas Kinney Global Chief AI Officer

INVNT appoints James Nicholas Kinney as its first Global Chief AI Officer, tasked with scaling client-facing AI innovation, led from APAC.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 14th Jan 2026
Digital economy seen surging to USD $28 trillion by 2026
Robotics

Digital economy seen surging to USD $28 trillion by 2026

The global digital economy is forecast to hit USD $28 trillion by 2026, growing nearly three times faster than overall world output.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Fri, 9th Jan 2026
Touching the Sky VR crowned top prize at Qld XR Awards
Gaming

Touching the Sky VR crowned top prize at Qld XR Awards

Touching the Sky VR wins Qld XR Festival's top prize, highlighting global brand backing and Australia's growing immersive media scene.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 7th Jan 2026
Omnissa named IDC MarketScape leader in four UEM areas
Digital Signage

Omnissa named IDC MarketScape leader in four UEM areas

Omnissa has been named an IDC MarketScape leader in four unified endpoint management segments, spanning Apple, Windows, frontline and IoT.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Sat, 27th Dec 2025
Ace launches post-digital consultancy for financial services
Robotics

Ace launches post-digital consultancy for financial services

Ace launches as the first post-digital consultancy for financial services, advising on quantum computing and advanced AI beyond digital transformation.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Mon, 27th Oct 2025
Vection Technologies scores major defence deal for Australia
AR, VR & Metaverse

Vection Technologies scores major defence deal for Australia

Vection Technologies wins EUR €22.3 million deal with a NATO-approved partner to supply advanced defence tech through to 2030, its biggest contract yet.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 22nd Sep 2025

Stories from Other Regions

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LLVision unveils Leion Hey2 AR glasses for live chat
Wearables

LLVision unveils Leion Hey2 AR glasses for live chat

LLVision debuts Leion Hey2 AR glasses at CES 2026, offering sub-second live translation captions in more than 100 languages.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Tue, 13th Jan 2026
NIIT buys SweetRush for up to USD $26m in AI learning push
Digital Transformation

NIIT buys SweetRush for up to USD $26m in AI learning push

NIIT Learning Systems snaps up US learning designer SweetRush for up to USD $26m to boost AI-driven custom training and near-shore reach.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Mon, 12th Jan 2026
Malaysia showcases 5G XR live surgery to global medics
Unified Communications

Malaysia showcases 5G XR live surgery to global medics

Malaysia streams 5G XR-assisted live surgery worldwide, linking UMMC doctors with global experts and students in real time for training.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Fri, 9th Jan 2026
How CPG brands can win customers through immersive packaging technology
Customer Experience

How CPG brands can win customers through immersive packaging technology

Immersive packaging tech lets CPG brands engage shoppers instantly, boosting trust and loyalty at the crucial moment they hold a product in hand.

By Kimming Yap • 4 min read • Mon, 24th Nov 2025
Quantum, agentic AI & Web 4.0 to transform cybersecurity
Ransomware

Quantum, agentic AI & Web 4.0 to transform cybersecurity

Quantum computing, agentic AI, and Web 4.0 will revolutionise cybersecurity by 2026, demanding new strategies for autonomy, threat defence, and infrastructure resilience.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025