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Coinbase Australia names Adam Judd COO ahead of regulatory shift

Mon, 1st Dec 2025
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Coinbase Australia appoints Adam Judd as COO to steer operations amid new regulations requiring crypto platforms to obtain an Australian Financial Services Licence.
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Social robots boost reading confidence among young school children

Fri, 28th Nov 2025
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Social robots tailored to children's needs can boost reading confidence and emotional support in young learners, offering promising classroom assistance.
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My Mind Check reaches 20,000 students in first school year

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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More than 20,000 Australian students accessed free mental health support via My Mind Check in its first year, spanning 200 schools nationwide.
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AI reshapes procurement as Australian organisations seek agility

Fri, 14th Nov 2025
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Australian procurement leaders adopt AI to enhance sourcing and agility amid supply chain challenges, blending technology with human expertise for strategic gains.
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Adactin appoints Avinash Peter as CFO to drive APAC growth

Mon, 27th Oct 2025
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Adactin appoints Avinash Peter as CFO to lead finance operations and support its expansion across the Asia Pacific technology services sector.
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Canon unveils Sydney Experience Centre for imaging innovation

Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
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Canon has launched its Sydney Experience Centre in Macquarie Park, showcasing cutting-edge imaging, printing and business solutions for professionals and creators.
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Drones & small cells trialled to restore phone networks in disasters

Fri, 29th Aug 2025
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Optus and Nokia trial drone-based and small cell tech to swiftly restore mobile networks after natural disasters, enhancing emergency communications in affected areas.
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Sydney community drive expands e-waste recycling at university

Tue, 26th Aug 2025
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sustainability
Konica Minolta Australia, Macquarie University and ANZRP's TechCollect launch Sydney drive to recycle e-waste via free drop-off events and campus bins.
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AMP, UNSW partner to drive responsible AI in finance

Tue, 19th Aug 2025
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AMP and UNSW Sydney have partnered to advance responsible AI in financial services, enhancing retirement planning support for Australians.
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AWS unveils new AI tools, education data deals & USD $100m boost

Thu, 7th Aug 2025
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AWS announces new AI tools, a USD $100m boost, and education data deals, including Macquarie University's shift to AWS cloud for 40,000 students.
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CommBank deploys AI bots to disrupt scams, protect Australians

Tue, 1st Jul 2025
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CommBank has launched AI bots developed with Apate.ai to engage scammers in real-time, disrupting fraud and protecting Australians from scams.
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Fujitsu & Macquarie launch AutoML course to boost AI skills

Thu, 3rd Apr 2025
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Fujitsu and Macquarie University have teamed up to launch a four-week online AutoML course, addressing the rising demand for 1.3 million tech workers in Australia.
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Workday named leader in 2025 Gartner education systems

Wed, 2nd Apr 2025
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Workday has been named a Leader in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Higher Education Student Information Systems, showcasing its commitment to modernising education technology.
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Case Study: Macquarie University's journey to a future-proof digital infrastructure

Mon, 17th Feb 2025
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Macquarie University has modernised its digital infrastructure in partnership with CommScope, enhancing reliability and scalability to meet evolving educational demands.
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Macquarie Health partners with Newgen for AI document system

Mon, 23rd Dec 2024
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Macquarie Health has teamed up with Newgen Software to implement an AI-driven document processing system aimed at improving patient experience.
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Workday Student launches in Australia & New Zealand

Wed, 11th Dec 2024
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digital transformation
Workday has launched its cloud-based student management system in Australia and New Zealand, aiming to enhance student performance across institutions.
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TAFE NSW & SAS collaborate to address data skills gap

Tue, 17th Sep 2024
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TAFE NSW Meadowbank's Institute of Applied Technology Digital joins SAS to create a 10-week Data Analytics course, addressing Australia's data skills gap.
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Australia launches first women-centric AI health assistant

Tue, 21st May 2024
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Australian femtech app Ovum enters pilot phase to transform women's healthcare by addressing systemic gaps with AI-driven, health management.
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Macquarie University pioneers use of TechnologyOne's SaaS Solution

Tue, 19th Mar 2024
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Macquarie University is the first in Australia to successfully transition to TechnologyOne's SaaS Timetabling and Scheduling solution, modernising its operational management to enhance student services.
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Tata Consultancy Services named among Fortune's most admired companies

Tue, 6th Feb 2024
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Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) increases brand value by USD $2bn, earning a spot on Fortune magazine's World's Most Admired Companies due to its innovative and socially responsible practices.