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Media companies advised to ink AI licensing deals - or risk mass scraping
Digital Transformation

Media companies advised to ink AI licensing deals - or risk mass scraping

Australian publishers face a fresh revenue squeeze unless paid licensing agreements are struck with AI firms using journalism to train their LLMs.

By David Shilovsky • 5 min read • Fri, 31st Jul 2026
Western Sydney University rolls out Copilot to all staff
Digital Transformation

Western Sydney University rolls out Copilot to all staff

The move gives staff and research students access to AI tools aimed at saving time on admin and preparing graduates for a changing labour market.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Jul 2026
Propel-AIR 2.0 opens to boost Australian robotics links
Artificial Intelligence

Propel-AIR 2.0 opens to boost Australian robotics links

Propel-AIR 2.0 opens to link Australian robotics startups with Boston mentoring, global investors and a potential Silicon Valley showcase.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Feb 2026
Amazon & university host event to boost girls in STEM careers
EduTech

Amazon & university host event to boost girls in STEM careers

Amazon, Western Sydney University and Camden Council launch Girls' Tech Day to inspire up to 900 girls in STEM careers across Western Sydney.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025
Australian firms face new risks as AI & threats reshape cyber landscape
Security Information and Event Management

Australian firms face new risks as AI & threats reshape cyber landscape

Australian firms face rising cyber risks as AI reshapes threats; experts urge stronger resilience and real-time defences amid growing attacks on major organisations.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Oct 2025
Deakin University team wins Autodesk Cup with flexible housing design
Deakin University

Deakin University team wins Autodesk Cup with flexible housing design

Deakin University's team won the Autodesk Challenge Cup with 'Solace,' a prefabricated, flexible six-storey housing design for disabled and elderly residents.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Sep 2025
Exclusive: How 'essential' internships are easing Australia's tech skills shortage
Artificial Intelligence

Exclusive: How 'essential' internships are easing Australia's tech skills shortage

Australian universities and tech firms are partnering on immersive internships to bridge the 1.3 million tech skills gap by 2030 and boost job readiness.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2025
Genetec & Western Sydney University launch five-year internship
Physical Security

Genetec & Western Sydney University launch five-year internship

Genetec partners with Western Sydney University to launch a five-year internship scheme offering semester-long placements to tech students starting March 2025.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 1st May 2025
Guarding against ransomware in the midgame
Malware

Guarding against ransomware in the midgame

Ransomware tactics have evolved significantly, prompting Australian organisations to focus on midgame detection to counteract increasing cyber threats.

By Simon Howe • 4 min read • Thu, 14th Nov 2024
Zoho enhances analytics platform with AI & ML features
Data Analytics

Zoho enhances analytics platform with AI & ML features

Zoho launches an enhanced version of its BI platform Zoho Analytics, featuring over 100 upgrades including AI and ML advancements to boost business efficiency.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Sep 2024
Logicalis migrates Western Sydney University to Microsoft Azure
EduTech

Logicalis migrates Western Sydney University to Microsoft Azure

Logicalis Australia has successfully migrated Western Sydney University to Microsoft Azure, enhancing its digital capabilities and supporting innovation across its campuses.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Aug 2024
Logicalis Australia named Microsoft ANZ 2024 Azure Partner of the Year
Digital Transformation

Logicalis Australia named Microsoft ANZ 2024 Azure Partner of the Year

Logicalis Australia has been honoured as Microsoft ANZ's 2024 Azure Partner of the Year, recognising its expertise in cloud solutions and digital transformation.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Jul 2024
Australia leads Asia Pacific in AI innovation & growth
DataCentre infrastructure

Australia leads Asia Pacific in AI innovation & growth

Australia's AI innovation surpasses Asia Pacific, buoyed by strong tech infrastructure and initiatives like the brain-scale supercomputer DeepSouth.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 21st May 2024
Western Sydney University partners with tech firms for hands-on learning
Network Infrastructure

Western Sydney University partners with tech firms for hands-on learning

Western Sydney University undergraduate students gain real-world experience working on research and design projects, thanks to a partnership with Western Sydney International Airport and DXC Technology.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Jan 2024

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Propel-AIR 2.0 links Australian robotics to Boston
Artificial Intelligence

Propel-AIR 2.0 links Australian robotics to Boston

ARM Hub launches Propel-AIR 2.0 with MassRobotics visit, linking Australian startups to Boston mentors, investors and global robotics networks.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Feb 2026
Genesys reports $1.5 billion in revenue with 40% growth
Unified Communications

Genesys reports $1.5 billion in revenue with 40% growth

Genesys reports a stellar Q1 FY2025 with annual recurring revenue surpassing USD$1.5 billion, driven by demand for its AI-powered Genesys Cloud platform.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Jun 2024
Intel appoints Andrew McLean as New Zealand & Australia managing director
HP

Intel appoints Andrew McLean as New Zealand & Australia managing director

Andrew McLean appointed as Australia and New Zealand MD for Intel, to lead growth & tech transformation amid ongoing investment. @intel #technews.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 8th Jul 2022

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