Category: Global IT News

GUEST OPINION: Cyber attackers have grown more strategic, using stealth and speed to find weaknesses in the systems organisations rely on every day. As digital infrastructure becomes more sophisticated, so too do the tools and methods used to exploit it. Keeping ahead of these threats is no longer dependent on a single product or platform;…

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Browsing various news feeds this morning I discovered an interesting, and rather disturbing, juxtaposition of two articles—one fact, one fiction—about the possibilities of artificial intelligence applied to internet of things technology used to monitor the human body, the sort of thing your Apple Watch of Fitbit does these days.

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All the runners and riders; this week’s iTWire research papers 24th November to 28th November 2025.

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Mission says this recognition distinguishing for delivering production-ready autonomous AI systems across enterprise sectors.

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As enterprise system failures cost businesses an estimated $400 billion annually in lost revenue and productivity, PagerDuty announced it has achieved the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Resilience Services Competency in the software category — becoming one of the first AWS Software Partners to earn the designation.

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Publicis Sapient, a technology company that provides AI enterprise solutions and services, announced it has achieved the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Agentic AI Specialisation, a new category launched within the AWS AI Competency. This specialisation recognises Publicis Sapient as an AWS Partner that enables customers to deploy smart, self-operating AI systems that can think, plan,…

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Kinetic IT has appointed Jacqui Adams as its new Head of Digital Transformation and National Services, reinforcing its commitment to modernising services, strengthening national operating capabilities, and delivering consistent, high-quality outcomes for customers across Australia.

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AWS re:Invent 2025 is underway in Las Vegas. Here’s the wrap of the big annoucements from Day One.

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With AWS Transform, customers can “accelerate the reduction of their legacy tech debt and shift valuable resources toward innovation” – with Amazon’s cool stunt smashing tech debt to smithereens!

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  With AWS Transform, customers can “accelerate the reduction of their legacy tech debt and shift valuable resources toward innovation” – with Amazon’s cool stunt smashing tech debt to smithereens!

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Amazon reminds us that Alexa is always ready to help, and despite the lack of the ChatGPT-like Alexa+ feature in Australia, Alexa has “once again been on hand to answer the millions of questions posed by inquisitive Aussies. Revealed today are this year’s ‘Alexa’s Most Asked Questions’ covering an array of the hottest trends and…

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Given Streaming an hour of YouTube or Netflix produces 42 grams of CO2 or 500 times more than sending 2 texts to Gemini, and given a one-hour Zoom call generates 17 grams of CO2, roughly the same amount as creating a short AI video – are concerns about AI energy usage overhyped? Even AI image generation…

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Spirit Technology Solutions – known as ‘Spirit’ – has officially rebranded as Infotrust, marking a new chapter in the company’s evolution.

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GUEST OPINION: Forecasting has always been central to financial planning; however, traditional methods based on historical trends are no longer enough. Economic signals have become fragmented as inflation, shifting tariffs, interest rate volatility, supply chain disruptions, and geopolitical tensions continue to converge.

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GUEST OPINION:  In Formula 1, raw horsepower is never enough to win. The cars may boast engines with more than a thousand horsepower, but without finely tuned systems to transmit that power to the track, the advantage is wasted. Telemetry, aerodynamics, tyre management, and real-time data analysis are what ultimately turn raw energy into wins.

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Integration brings DigiCert’s Trust Lifecycle Manager to F5’s ADSP ecosystem, delivering unified automation and stronger security for multicloud enterprises

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COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENT:  Atturra (ASX: ATA), a leading technology services business in designing, implementing, and maintaining IT solutions, today announced that it has established a strategic reseller and services partnership with TCG Process, a leading provider of intelligent document processing and AI orchestration solutions.

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COMPANY NEWS:  A trailblazing partnership between Shopify and Australian technology firm, Portalink, is expected to solve one of the biggest challenges of B2B commerce globally – the cost of manually processing sales orders. The partnership, announced in New York this week, will see Portalink’s industry leading technology integrated into the Shopify platform in the form…

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GUEST OPINION:  In 2026, organisations will double down on infrastructure automation, while expanding their horizons with AI automation writes Uros Zajc, Red Hat Practice Lead, Atturra

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Intel has appointed Glen Boatwright as Country Manager for Australia and New Zealand (ANZ), effective immediately.

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FUJIFILM IT Services, a division of FUJIFILM Business Innovation (BI) Australia, has achieved the Microsoft Solutions Partner designation for Security, “demonstrating its proven capability to help customers safeguard their people, data and digital infrastructure with Microsoft’s intelligent protection solutions”.

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Sovereign Australia AI, Australia’s only company building a sovereign foundation model designed, trained, and run entirely onshore, has announced research partnerships with the University of New South Wales (UNSW) and Deakin University, establishing a national academic alliance to accelerate the development of transparent, ethical, and sovereign AI technologies in Australia.

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AI holds the capacity to reinvent our professional experiences just as the Internet did in the late 90s. However, AI’s advancement is far outpacing the growth of the Internet. If businesses want to remain competitive, it’s critical to adapt and keep up with AI developments.

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GUEST RESEARCH:  Identity fraud has entered a new era of industrial-scale deception, with deepfake-enabled attacks now surging across biometric verification systems, according to the Entrust 2026 Identity Fraud Report. The analysis reveals that one in five biometric fraud attempts now involves deepfakes, with deepfaked selfies skyrocketing 58% in 2025, underscoring how generative AI is reshaping…

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GUEST RESEARCH:  Fragmentation, skill gaps and technology bottlenecks constrain value delivery

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COMPANY NEWS:  Decision sees Macquarie Group Executive Luke Clifton join the Board and strengthens industry leadership and industry commitment to customer service

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IDEMIA Secure Transactions (IST) and eSIM Go have combined their expertise in secure connectivity and flexible digital infrastructure to enable nascent and established service providers – including brands in travel, telecom, fintech, and more – to offer and manage connectivity services effortlessly through eSIM technology.

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Black Friday and Cyber Monday are two of the biggest days in retail.

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While IT security is now very much a focus for company boards, operational technology (OT) security in Australia is way behind, and it will take years to catch up, says Robert M Lee, cofounder and CEO of Dragos, a company specialising in the protection of operational technology and industrial control systems.

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While IT security is now very much a focus for company boards, operational technology (OT) security in Australia is way behind, and it will take years to catch up, says Robert M Lee, cofounder and CEO of Dragos, a company specialising in the protection of operational technology and industrial control systems.

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Industrial IoT data company M2M One has launched a dedicated IoT eSIM service in partnership with Telstra.

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Industrial IoT data company M2M One has launched a dedicated IoT eSIM service in partnership with Telstra.

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As Black Friday spending hits a record $6.8 billion, new research reveals how bad experiences impact sales and erode shopper loyalty

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Black Friday has become Australia’s biggest shopping event of the year – a pre-Christmas institution where retailers slash prices and consumers justify buying gadgets they absolutely need (or at least need to believe they need). What started as a US post-Thanksgiving tradition is now a global long-weekend of online chaos, impulse buys and surprisingly good…

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As a teenager, my favourite sitcom was WKRP in Cincinnati, a show about the well-meaning but befuddled staff of a struggling radio station. One episode stands out: the Thanksgiving special. In a misguided promotion, Station Manager Mr. Carlson launches live turkeys from a helicopter, genuinely believing they could fly. His famous line, “As God is…

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Cybersecurity company Trend Micro has released its annual Security Predictions Report for 2026, “warning that the coming year” will mark the true industrialisation of cybercrime.

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APAC AI consultancy, V2 AI, has released the 2nd edition of its State of AI in Australia  report revealing that while AI adoption is booming across Australian businesses, unlocking its full value depends on organisations upskilling their workforces, building best-practice operating models, and embedding robust responsible AI and security frameworks.

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APAC AI consultancy, V2 AI, has released the 2nd edition of its State of AI in Australia  report revealing that while AI adoption is booming across Australian businesses, unlocking its full value depends on organisations upskilling their workforces, building best-practice operating models, and embedding robust responsible AI and security frameworks.

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Fixed wireless access (FWA) connections in Australia are set to register a healthy compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.5% between 2025 and 2030, driven by the growing demand for high-speed internet services in regional and remote areas with limited fiber coverage and the emergence of FWA as an alternative to fiber broadband, forecasts data…

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Receipt software has changed the way businesses handle expenses and accounting. Businesses can ensure accuracy and efficiency by automating the tracking of vendor details and itemizing all purchases. This technology simplifies transaction recording by providing clear documentation and reducing human error. Teams can maintain accurate financial records with the knowledge of how vendor matching and itemization…

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Receipt software has changed the way businesses handle expenses and accounting. Businesses can ensure accuracy and efficiency by automating the tracking of vendor details and itemizing all purchases. This technology simplifies transaction recording by providing clear documentation and reducing human error. Teams can maintain accurate financial records with the knowledge of how vendor matching and itemization…

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Receipt software has changed the way businesses handle expenses and accounting. Businesses can ensure accuracy and efficiency by automating the tracking of vendor details and itemizing all purchases. This technology simplifies transaction recording by providing clear documentation and reducing human error. Teams can maintain accurate financial records with the knowledge of how vendor matching and itemization…

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 GUEST OPINION:  For decades, technology has evolved around one constant: the user interface. From command lines to graphical desktops, and then to touch and voice, each shift has changed how we engage with technology. Now, a new paradigm is emerging, Agentic UX. Users will no longer drive the interface, but describe their intent, and intelligent agents…

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 GUEST OPINION:  For decades, technology has evolved around one constant: the user interface. From command lines to graphical desktops, and then to touch and voice, each shift has changed how we engage with technology. Now, a new paradigm is emerging, Agentic UX. Users will no longer drive the interface, but describe their intent, and intelligent agents…

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GUEST RESEARCH: Constant Contact’s global SMB report reveals 67 per cent of SMBs across A/NZ said they were confident in the economy to finish the year – the highest among polled regions 29 per cent ANZ SMBs say they don’t fully understand how to use AI effectively, and 33 per cent are worried about data…

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GUEST OPINION:  Over the past few years, AI has rapidly evolved from an interesting new technology to a strategic business driver. As AI becomes more engrained into the workplace, the role of IT leaders is changing; rather than being relegated to the server closet, they are now helping senior management strategically implement AI to improve organisation-wide…

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GUEST RESEARCH:  Although data perimeters are considered an advanced practice, over one-third of organisations have already adopted them

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Bitdefender Labs has identified malware campaigns exploiting the popularity of EA’s Battlefield 6 first-person shooter, distributed via supposedly pirated versions, game installers, and fake game trainers across torrent websites and other easily found websites.

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GUEST OPINION: Traditional artificial intelligence (AI) for IT operations (AIOps) platforms were built on the premise of centralised intelligence, where a single system monitors activity, detects anomalies, and drives remediation. This approach previously supported organisations through earlier stages of digital transformation; however, this now shows limitations.

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The electric vehicle, or EV, craze has truly taken hold in Australia, with more Aussie car owners investing in these sleek, clean, cruising machines. EVs have become increasingly popular nationwide for a few key reasons, ranging from environmental benefits to financial advantages like saving on fuel and vehicle servicing. For homeowners with rooftop solar, charging…

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You wait for Black Friday to roll around every year, eager to see the deep discounts that will nab you those expensive products at a fraction of the normal price. On Black Friday, you can use Keysfan Black Friday Deals to take advantage of the shopping bonanza to score yourself the latest Win 11 Pro…

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GUEST OPINION: Have you ever thought about how to make your work process smoother when you have many contractors working on different tasks?

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GUEST RESEARCH: A sharp rise in deceptive domains, stolen accounts, and exploited e-commerce platforms is shaping one of the most active holiday threat environments in years.

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COMPANY NEWS: NetApp celebrates partner excellence in addressing customers’ evolving needs and enabling Australia and New Zealand’s digital ecosystem.

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SAP SE (NYSE: SAP) has announced that the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) has selected advanced disaster risk management system EDiSON for use in the Solomon Islands.

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Global crypto platform KuCoin has announced a “major regulatory milestone” in Australia with its subsidiary entity officially registered as a Digital Currency Exchange (DCE) under AUSTRAC.

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GUEST RESEARCH:  New research from YouGov, commissioned by Fluent Commerce, the leading provider of distributed Order Management Systems (OMS), reveals that fulfilment inefficiency is widespread across B2B supply chains and costing Australian businesses significantly.

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Bitdefender Labs has  identified malware campaigns exploiting the popularity of EA’s Battlefield 6 first-person shooter, distributed via supposedly pirated versions, game installers, and fake game trainers across torrent websites and other easily found websites.

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Designed to reduce wastage and prevent fraud across the sector Cloud enterprise resource planning (ERP) platform for small and medium-sized businesses,Wise, has unveiled Wiise for NDIS, Australia’s first and only ERP solution with direct integration to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).

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There’s a familiar story in IT: the business signs off on NetSuite, everyone’s excited, the project team rushes to “go live”… and six months later the system is held together by manual workarounds, broken forms, and one admin who’s the only person brave enough to touch production.

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GUEST OPINION: Where every possible colour simply springs out from the screen, and your every movement connects in unison in every moment of time. For every gamer, this sort of magic happens within a category of technology — a gaming monitor. As it stands, it’s by no means equivalent to a traditional monitor. It’s a portal…

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Netpoleon, a leading value-added distributor and managed security services provider (MSSP) in Australia, has expanded its cybersecurity portfolio to deliver stronger data and application security solutions across the region. Building on its long-standing collaboration with Thales, Netpoleon now brings a broader suite of integrated technologies to help organisations enhance resilience, meet evolving compliance requirements and…

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GUEST RESEARCH:  ANZ organisations should prepare for a surge in ransomware attacks during holidays, weekends, and major corporate events, when cybersecurity staffing is its weakest

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New CloudSpend capabilities empower organisations to track, manage, and govern multi-tenant cloud costs with precision Provides unified oversight across all clients or business units, enabling secure cost tracking, policy enforcement, and tenant-level control Streamlines billing and optimises spending with AI-driven anomaly detection and forecasting, budgeting, and branded reporting

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GUEST OPINION: The Australian technology landscape is changing, with artificial intelligence growing. Many businesses are investing in AI in workflows rather than focusing on human intervention. This evolution within the financial sector reflects how AI systems are driving improvements, compliance, and customer engagement. Along with these technologies, large language models (LLMs) have emerged as an…

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GUEST RESEARCH:  Nintex research finds automation pivotal to AI success in A/NZ, ensuring governance, accuracy, and accelerated innovation

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GUEST OPINION:  Organisations will focus on flexibility, responsible AI, and unified connected systems to strengthen security and operational performance

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A New Rhythm in Modern Research GUEST OPINION: Life science research feels different today. You can sense it the moment you walk into a lab. Screens glow with steady energy. Small instruments hum in the background. Workflows look cleaner. Data feels closer. Ideas move faster. Many researchers see this shift as a fresh start. It…

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GUEST OPINION: Nowadays, most companies store their data in the cloud instead of keeping it on local computers; therefore, people can work from anywhere, employees can share files in seconds, and businesses save money on large servers.

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GUEST RESEARCH: The ‘Korean Leaks’ campaign showcases a sophisticated supply chain attack against South Korea’s financial sector. This operation combined the capabilities of a major Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) group, Qilin, with potential involvement from North Korean state-affiliated actors (Moonstone Sleet) leveraging managed service provider (MSP) compromise as the initial access vector.

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Australia’s diesel locomotives can be quickly converted into hybrid electric trains following a breakthrough in battery technology by Melbourne-based power technology company Alta Battery Technology.

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Previously known as Project Kuiper, Amazon Leo is promising the fastest download and upload speeds and private networking services, Amazon Leo is now in private preview to enable testing with 150+ satellites now in orbit, ahead of a broader rollout in 2026. Watch out, Starlink!

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GUEST OPINION: The recent GTG-1002 campaign is not just another breach – it is a watershed moment in offensive cyber operations. For decades, cybersecurity was a game of time, where human attackers needed days or weeks to weaponise code, giving breathing room to patch. Now the exploit window has collapsed to zero.

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GUEST OPINION: As 2025 draws to a close, workplaces across Australia and New Zealand find themselves at a pivotal moment. 

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Global cybersecurity company Bitdefender has released a new report on Qilin, a cybercriminal group targeting South Korea’s financial sector with a “sophisticated supply chain attack”.

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GUEST OPINION: Automation, AI, and scale will define the next phase of the global cyberthreat landscape.

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Agentic voice AI–powered cloud business communications company RingCentral has announced that AI Receptionist s now available in Australia.

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Swinburne University of Technology researchers are helping local businesses take the guesswork out of sustainability with a new digital tool that measures how “circular” their operations are – and shows them practical ways to improve.

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Iconic Australian fast-food chain Hungry Jack’s has partnered with Rackspace Technology, a leading end-to-end hybrid multicloud and AI solutions company, to modernise its digital infrastructure on Microsoft Azure, setting the stage for a more agile, secure, and customer-centric digital experience.

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COMPANY NEWS:  A hands-on, customer-led approach to explore, validate, and prototype AI solutions, grounded in AWS innovation and built around real-world use cases.

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33 CSPs currently offer differentiated connectivity services based on network slicing – with a combined total of 65 offerings New report period forecasts 6.4 billion 5G subscriptions by the end of 2031 – comprising two-thirds of all mobile subscriptions at the time About 1.4 billion people expected to be served by FWA broadband by the…

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Google Cloud has announced the launch of TalayLink, a new subsea cable connecting Australia and Thailand that it says will “significantly increase the reach, reliability, and resilience of digital connectivity across Asia Pacific and around the world”.

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CyberPath: Paving the way forward for Cyber Professionals The Australian Computer Society (ACS) in collaboration with the Australian Information Security Association (AISA), the Australian Cyber Collaboration Centre (Aus3C) and Australian Women in Security Network (AWSN) have announce a consortium partnership to deliver ‘CyberPath: Paving the Way Forward for Cyber Professionals, within the Growing & Professionalising…

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Australian fintech and end-to-end payments and rewards platform pay.com.au has announced that it successfully attracted $53 million in its latest capital raise round, propelling it’s strategic growth and international expansion plans.

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COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENT:  A multi-year agreement will see the Bank adopt Google Cloud’s AI, security and skilling solutions

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GUEST OPINION:  In Australia, 89% of executives say AI-fueled software innovation is now a core business priority. Building an AI team begins with hiring people who show natural curiosity, grit, and technical versatility across AI, machine learning, and software engineering. With the right people, your team can navigate the bleeding edge, stay ahead of rapid advancements,…

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GUEST OPINION:  The global cloud industry shows no signs of slowing down anytime soon, scaling at around 15%-19% annually and given added momentum by the rapid rise of AI workloads.

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COMPANY NEWS:  Agentic tax and compliance leader recognized for exceptional capabilities, value, and customer relationships

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GUEST OPINION:  Semperis, Barracuda and Claroty have released new insights outlining how Australia’s threat landscape will shift in 2026.   Each provides a distinct perspective shaped by merging attacker behaviours, geopolitical influences, and the rapid expansion of connected, cyber-physical systems.

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GUEST OPINION: We speak with finance leaders to uncover how AI, automation, and tech innovation are impacting the future of accounts payable automation.

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