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Samsung launches new Galaxy devices in Australia with AI focus
Digital Entertainment

Samsung launches new Galaxy devices in Australia with AI focus

Samsung launches its AI-powered Galaxy Tab S11 and S25 FE phones in Australia, starting at AUD $349, with new tablets, earbuds, and smartphones now available.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Fri, 26th Sep 2025
Machine learning boosts credit access & profitability in Australia
Data Analytics

Machine learning boosts credit access & profitability in Australia

Machine Learning boosts credit access and profitability in Australia, with 96% of firms noting better SME loan acceptance and improved bad debt rates.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 24th Sep 2025
Macquarie Telecom appoints Mike King to drive sales growth
Network Infrastructure

Macquarie Telecom appoints Mike King to drive sales growth

Macquarie Telecom appoints Mike King as National Director of Sales to boost growth in cloud, cyber security, and connectivity across Australia.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 24th Sep 2025
Optus CEO apologises after four people died during network outage
Network Infrastructure

Optus CEO apologises after four people died during network outage

A telecom outage in Australia caused four deaths after emergency calls failed, prompting urgent review of network protocols and oversight amid upgrades.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 22nd Sep 2025
imei & Telstra ink five-year deal for tech transformation
Unified Communications

imei & Telstra ink five-year deal for tech transformation

imei and Telstra have signed a five-year, multi-million dollar deal to deliver 5G and managed tech solutions for Australian enterprises and government.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Sep 2025
Optus to deliver faster NBN speeds & new plan perks from 2025
Gaming

Optus to deliver faster NBN speeds & new plan perks from 2025

From September 2025, Optus will provide faster NBN speeds at no extra cost to eligible customers, alongside simplified plans and new perks including modem offers.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025
Microsoft disrupts RaccoonO365 phishing operation targeting 365 users
Malware

Microsoft disrupts RaccoonO365 phishing operation targeting 365 users

Microsoft has seized 338 websites linked to RaccoonO365, disrupting a phishing service that stole 5,000 Microsoft 365 credentials across 94 countries.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025

Global Stories

Telcos stories

Guy Sucharczuk honoured as Cable TV Pioneer for 2025 class
Unified Communications

Guy Sucharczuk honoured as Cable TV Pioneer for 2025 class

Guy Sucharczuk, CommScope executive, is honoured as a Cable TV Pioneer in 2025 for his over 25 years of innovation in cable and broadband technology.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Sep 2025
Comcast rolls out DOCSIS 4.0 FDX amplifiers for faster internet
Market

Comcast rolls out DOCSIS 4.0 FDX amplifiers for faster internet

Comcast and CommScope have deployed DOCSIS 4.0 Full Duplex amplifiers across all markets, enabling symmetrical multi-gigabit internet speeds over existing connections.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Sep 2025
UK companies face critical risks from heavy reliance on US tech
Data Privacy

UK companies face critical risks from heavy reliance on US tech

A study finds 88% of UK public companies rely on US tech providers, raising concerns over national digital sovereignty and economic risks.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Fri, 26th Sep 2025
Tasman Express cable to boost Sydney-Auckland data capacity
Digital Transformation

Tasman Express cable to boost Sydney-Auckland data capacity

Southern Cross Cables is developing the Tasman Express subsea cable to boost data capacity and cut latency between Sydney and Auckland by 2028.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 23rd Sep 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Telcos stories

Malaysia's operators launch API service to fight online fraud
Digital Transformation

Malaysia's operators launch API service to fight online fraud

Malaysia's top mobile operators launch a Number Verification API to help businesses combat online fraud and boost digital security across networks.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 26th Sep 2025
2degrees posts record $1.385bn revenue & unveils new growth strategy
Digital Transformation

2degrees posts record $1.385bn revenue & unveils new growth strategy

2degrees posts record $1.385bn revenue for 2025, unveiling a bold three-year strategy to lead New Zealand's telco market through growth and innovation.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 24th Sep 2025
CoopVoce partners with BICS for global voice services & security
Customer Experience

CoopVoce partners with BICS for global voice services & security

CoopVoce partners with BICS to manage and secure its international voice traffic, enhancing service quality and fraud protection for 2.3 million Italian customers.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Sep 2025
Internal chaos hinders cybersecurity response more than hackers
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Internal chaos hinders cybersecurity response more than hackers

A Cytactic report reveals internal chaos hinders cyber incident response more than hackers, with 70% of leaders citing misalignment as the biggest challenge.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 19th Sep 2025
CelcomDigi opens iPhone 17 pre-orders with rebates up to MYR RM1,200
Apple

CelcomDigi opens iPhone 17 pre-orders with rebates up to MYR RM1,200

CelcomDigi launches pre-orders for iPhone 17 series in Malaysia with rebates up to MYR RM1,200 and free PhoneCARE protection starting 12 September 2025.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025
Andrea Genschaw named Chief Financial Officer at GTT
Firewalls

Andrea Genschaw named Chief Financial Officer at GTT

Andrea Genschaw has joined GTT as Chief Financial Officer, bringing over 20 years' experience in telecoms and technology finance leadership.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025