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Milestone Systems names Mike Metcalfe South Pacific lead

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Milestone Systems has rehired Mike Metcalfe to lead key South Pacific accounts, driving video intelligence growth in New Zealand and Australia.
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Exclusive: Edifier outlines next phase of global audio strategy

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Edifier charts next phase of global audio push, targeting hybrid workers with HDMI eARC speakers, studio monitors and planar earbuds.
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Gallagher Security to host Tasmania forum in Hobart

Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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Gallagher Security will host a free Tasmania Security Forum in Hobart in March, showcasing new Command Centre features and integrations.
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AutoStore shrinks MNSS warehouse footprint in Kuwait

Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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MNSS slashes Kuwait parts warehouse from 5,000 to 560 sq m with AutoStore, boosting accuracy, throughput and space cost savings.
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Aveva adds AI assistants to boost Unified Engineering

Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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Aveva adds four AI assistants to Unified Engineering, promising faster generative and predictive design and smoother point cloud workflows.
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AI notebook prices drop as retailers face tough trade-offs

Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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AI notebook prices across Europe have slumped by a third, pushing the tech into the mainstream as retailers juggle volume against margins.
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Alienware adds anti-glare OLED & AMD to gaming range

Tue, 6th Jan 2026
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Alienware brings anti-glare OLED to 16-inch gaming laptops, adds new Intel, Nvidia and AMD chips, and teases ultra-slim and budget models.
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F5 & NetApp boost AI data security for quantum era

Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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F5 and NetApp are deepening their alliance to harden AI data pipelines with quantum-resistant encryption and higher S3 throughput.
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How organisations can recognise, future-proof storage in the AI era

Tue, 9th Dec 2025
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As AI drives explosive data growth, enterprises are rethinking storage, putting HDDs at the core of scalable, efficient, future-proof design.
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AMD unveils Ryzen Embedded 9000 chips for industrial systems

Thu, 9th Oct 2025
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AMD launches Ryzen Embedded 9000 Series processors, built on Zen 5, for robust, scalable performance in industrial automation and machine vision systems.
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Metcash boosts efficiency with new automated Truganina facility

Wed, 9th Jul 2025
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Metcash has enhanced efficiency with an automated goods-to-person system at its new 115,000 sqm Truganina distribution centre, replacing its old Laverton site.
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Exclusive: CommScope's Russell Julius dives into GigaReach XL

Wed, 30th Apr 2025
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CommScope's GigaReach XL now extends structured cabling reach to 250 metres, simplifying installations and cutting costs in large facilities, says Russell Julius.
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Case study: A deep dive into the 2024-2025 cyber threat landscape

Tue, 8th Apr 2025
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Borderless CS unveils its innovative digital transformation strategy, addressing the cyber threat landscape and enhancing operational efficiency for businesses.
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Case Study: Macquarie University's journey to a future-proof digital infrastructure

Mon, 17th Feb 2025
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Macquarie University has modernised its digital infrastructure in partnership with CommScope, enhancing reliability and scalability to meet evolving educational demands.
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Hands-on Review: OWC Thunderbolt 5 Hub

Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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The OWC Thunderbolt 5 Hub boasts an impressive 80Gbps bandwidth, doubling previous speeds, making it essential for creatives and power users alike.
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Grandstream unveils GWN7670, its first Wi-Fi 7 access point

Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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Grandstream has launched its GWN7670 Wi-Fi 7 access point, achieving speeds up to 3.6Gbps to enhance connectivity for small-to-medium businesses.
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Leaping over the auto industry's skills gap

Tue, 17th Dec 2024
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The automotive repair sector is facing a skills gap as AI transforms vehicles, demanding technicians proficient in modern diagnostics and training methods.
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Cisco launches new smart Wi-Fi 7 access points for businesses

Fri, 15th Nov 2024
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Cisco has launched its new Wi-Fi 7 access points, promising to enhance connectivity and security for workplaces facing increasing network demands.
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Lenovo unveils Hybrid Cloud Advisory Services for enterprise

Thu, 29th Aug 2024
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modernisation
Lenovo unveils its Hybrid Cloud Advisory Services, aiming to simplify hybrid cloud design complexities and deliver future-proofed solutions within six weeks.
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How Australian organisations should embrace automation to lift competitiveness

Mon, 5th Aug 2024
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Australian organisations must embrace automation to enhance competitiveness, as many are trailing behind in innovation amid economic challenges.