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PMT wins three data centre security deals in record month
Biometrics

PMT wins three data centre security deals in record month

Data centre work is set to lift future revenue, with PMT booking three multi-million-dollar security contracts in its strongest month to date.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last week
Fastly appoints Peter Scott as ANZ Channel Manager
Digital Transformation

Fastly appoints Peter Scott as ANZ Channel Manager

The hire signals a sharper push into partner-led sales across Australia and New Zealand, as Fastly seeks specialised local reach.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month
Ireland's finance & funds boom powers new fintech era
Fintech

Ireland's finance & funds boom powers new fintech era

Ireland's funds boom now underpins more than 60,000 jobs, while its fintech tools are helping Australian super funds meet tougher rules.

By Tiarnan McCaughan • 6 min read • Last month
Earn the commute: Premium offices turn mandates into magnetism
Data Analytics

Earn the commute: Premium offices turn mandates into magnetism

Well-designed offices are helping firms attract staff back by pairing prime locations, amenities and flexible spaces with higher productivity.

By Donovan Jackson • 5 min read • Last month
Mantel & Glean partner to expand Work AI in region
Digital Transformation

Mantel & Glean partner to expand Work AI in region

The deal targets banks, utilities and agencies seeking to turn AI pilots into secure workplace tools across Australia and New Zealand.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month

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IG launches ChatGPT assistant for CFD trading clients
Digital Transformation

IG launches ChatGPT assistant for CFD trading clients

The app lets traders query live positions and exposure in plain English, cutting out screenshots and manual uploads to ChatGPT.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Monash Health trials Heidi AI translation in hospitals
Data Protection

Monash Health trials Heidi AI translation in hospitals

Patients speaking other languages could get faster support as Monash Health tests AI translation across its hospitals and clinics.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week
Firmus and SUBCO to build Tasmania fibre cable link
Data centers

Firmus and SUBCO to build Tasmania fibre cable link

Tasmania is set for its first new subsea fibre link in more than 20 years, boosting resilience and adding a direct Sydney route.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
TechnologyOne renews La Trobe elite athlete sponsorship
Higher education

TechnologyOne renews La Trobe elite athlete sponsorship

The renewed backing will ease training and travel costs for more than 20 La Trobe student-athletes balancing elite sport with study.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Swinburne & Geotab open transport hub in Melbourne
Smart Cities

Swinburne & Geotab open transport hub in Melbourne

The new Melbourne hub gives researchers and students access to live vehicle data as Australia pushes safer, cleaner transport planning.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last week
Caper Crew filmed with Blackmagic cameras in Australia
4k

Caper Crew filmed with Blackmagic cameras in Australia

Local crews gained a faster, more flexible workflow as the ABC Kids comedy used Australian-made cameras to save retakes on young cast shoots.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
ThreeSixty strengthens commercial planning practice for retailers
Supply Chain

ThreeSixty strengthens commercial planning practice for retailers

Retailers and distributors may now be able to test supply chain changes against ROCE before acting, as hidden costs often erode profits.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Corinium to host three data and AI conferences in Melbourne
Data Protection

Corinium to host three data and AI conferences in Melbourne

More than 700 executives will gather as Australian firms face pressure to prove AI spending delivers results and tighter governance.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month
Qld AI Festival 2026 to close with Brisbane awards
Artificial Intelligence

Qld AI Festival 2026 to close with Brisbane awards

The two-day event will spotlight AI deployment, with awards and showcases aimed at drawing investors, founders and business leaders to Brisbane.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
ThreeSixty names Andrejs Millers as Head of Data Analytics
Manufacturing

ThreeSixty names Andrejs Millers as Head of Data Analytics

The hire strengthens ThreeSixty's push to meet rising demand for supply chain modelling as retailers and manufacturers seek lower freight costs.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month
Australian SMEs adopt AI but lag on workflow change
Digital Transformation

Australian SMEs adopt AI but lag on workflow change

Most Australian SMEs are still using AI for emails and drafting, leaving manual workflows intact despite growing board pressure for change.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Holly Longdale named PAX Aus 2026 Storytime speaker
Gaming

Holly Longdale named PAX Aus 2026 Storytime speaker

Melbourne's gaming festival will feature a World of Warcraft veteran as its headline speaker when it returns in October 2026.

By Darren Price • 3 min read • Last month