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Sydney Quantum Academy launches learning hub & careers event

The initiative targets a skills gap as Australia's quantum sector could support 19,400 jobs by 2045, yet only 27% of people know the field.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Yesterday

$OpenAI launches ChatGPT for researchers in Australia$

Data Protection

OpenAI launches ChatGPT for researchers in Australia

Free access to ChatGPT will reach 10,000 Australian researchers first, as OpenAI targets science and maths work at universities.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month

Data governance

Albanese delivers strong speech - can he turn words into action?

New AI rules could reshape data centre investment and copyright battles, but Labor must still turn Anthony Albanese's promises into action.

By David Shilovsky • 5 min read • Last month

EduTech

Macquarie University & tech group deepen digital ties

The agreement should widen student pathways into cloud and cyber jobs as Australia’s demand for digital infrastructure and talent grows.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Apr 2026

Unified Communications

Australia plans first national semiconductor roadmap

Australia is drafting its first 15-year national semiconductor roadmap to build sovereign chip capability and cut reliance on global supply chains.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2026

Software-as-a-Service

Sydney venture applies complex systems to organisational design

Sydney's House of Complexity launches three-pronged venture to bring complex systems thinking into organisational design and practice.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2026

Fintech

Coinbase Australia names Adam Judd COO ahead of regulatory shift

Coinbase Australia appoints Adam Judd as COO to steer operations amid new regulations requiring crypto platforms to obtain an Australian Financial Services Licence.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Dec 2025

Interactive

Social robots boost reading confidence among young school children

Social robots tailored to children's needs can boost reading confidence and emotional support in young learners, offering promising classroom assistance.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Nov 2025

Education, Learning & Training

My Mind Check reaches 20,000 students in first school year

More than 20,000 Australian students accessed free mental health support via My Mind Check in its first year, spanning 200 schools nationwide.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025

Unified Communications

AI reshapes procurement as Australian organisations seek agility

Australian procurement leaders adopt AI to enhance sourcing and agility amid supply chain challenges, blending technology with human expertise for strategic gains.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Nov 2025

Customer Experience

Canon unveils Sydney Experience Centre for imaging innovation

Canon has launched its Sydney Experience Centre in Macquarie Park, showcasing cutting-edge imaging, printing and business solutions for professionals and creators.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Oct 2025

Unified Communications

Drones & small cells trialled to restore phone networks in disasters

Optus and Nokia trial drone-based and small cell tech to swiftly restore mobile networks after natural disasters, enhancing emergency communications in affected areas.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 29th Aug 2025

Clean technologies

Sydney community drive expands e-waste recycling at university

Konica Minolta Australia, Macquarie University and ANZRP's TechCollect launch Sydney drive to recycle e-waste via free drop-off events and campus bins.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Tue, 26th Aug 2025

Smart Cities

AMP, UNSW partner to drive responsible AI in finance

AMP and UNSW Sydney have partnered to advance responsible AI in financial services, enhancing retirement planning support for Australians.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Tue, 19th Aug 2025

Email Security

CommBank deploys AI bots to disrupt scams, protect Australians

CommBank has launched AI bots developed with Apate.ai to engage scammers in real-time, disrupting fraud and protecting Australians from scams.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Jul 2025

EduTech

Fujitsu & Macquarie launch AutoML course to boost AI skills

Fujitsu and Macquarie University have teamed up to launch a four-week online AutoML course, addressing the rising demand for 1.3 million tech workers in Australia.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Apr 2025