Sydney stories

Cicada opens applications for its 2026 Tech23 deep tech week, seeking 23 startups as alumni funding tops USD $280 million nationwide.

Female leaders at SAS Australia and New Zealand are mentoring, advocating and innovating to build pathways for the next generation in tech.

Optus trials Asia's first end-to-end 800GE link between Sydney and Perth, using dual subsea and terrestrial paths for near-zero downtime.

Upwind boosts India hub and APJ cloud footprint as runtime security demand surges amid rising breaches and tighter regional regulations.

On International Women's Day, Equinix backs women's digital inclusion, scaling WomenConnect and funding APAC programs to close tech gaps.

Australia's fast food sector posts decade-high net growth, adding 250 QSR outlets in 2025 as Melbourne overtakes Sydney for store count.

Scalare revenue jumps 360% to AUD $7.13 million as its integrated founder platform delivers first half of positive operating cash flow.

FinTech Australia unveils Fintech Data Horizons Summit to spotlight real-world open banking and data sharing across key sectors in 2026.

myPlates appoints Shikha Thakur Head of Marketing Performance to drive data-led digital growth and transform into a consumer-focused brand.

Blacktown Council marks 13 years of plain English reforms, cutting complaints and boosting trust in one of Australia's most diverse cities.

Auror has been named Vendor of the Year at the 2026 Australian Fraud Awards, recognising its growing role in tackling violent retail crime.

Guidewire touts 'insurance-grade AI' as it uses generative tools to speed risk, claims and pricing decisions for cautious insurers.

JCDecaux launches Nurture for Country, doubling ad spend and support for eligible First Nations-owned firms across its Australian network.

Slipstream Cyber joins Atmos' First Response and Remediation Panel to bolster early-stage digital forensics and incident response support.

Forensic IT has named Chris Hatfield executive general manager to lead digital forensics amid rising cyber incidents and governance scrutiny.

Atlassian's former work futurist Dominic Price joins Be Luminous as partner to steer people-led transformation amid tech-driven change.

APAC banks face data gaps, false alerts and opaque ownership as they race to modernise sanctions screening amid fragmented rules.

Opollo buys Propensity Partners to fuse inbound and outbound marketing into a single demand engine for B2B tech, security and FinTech firms.

Macquarie lifts half-year EBITDA 3% to AUD $57.9 million as it ramps up Sydney data centre capex and extends profit growth to 22 halves.

MCA Sydney unveils Vision Machines, a three-night series probing how AI-driven machine vision is transforming art, power and daily life.