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Australia faces surge in AI-powered cyber threats & espionage
Malware

Australia faces surge in AI-powered cyber threats & espionage

Australia faces a rise in AI-driven cyber threats and state-sponsored espionage, calling for stronger defences and intelligence-led cybersecurity strategies.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Fri, 20th Jun 2025
UiPath launches next-generation automation platform in Australia
Digital Transformation

UiPath launches next-generation automation platform in Australia

UiPath has launched its next-generation automation platform in Australia, combining AI agents, robots and humans to streamline complex business processes.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Jun 2025
Amazon to invest AUD $20 billion in Australian AI expansion
Hyperscale

Amazon to invest AUD $20 billion in Australian AI expansion

Amazon will invest AUD $20 billion to expand its Australian data centres from 2025-29, aiming to boost AI adoption and create skilled jobs nationwide.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Mon, 16th Jun 2025
Nimbus launches compliance solution on Genesys AppFoundry
Unified Communications

Nimbus launches compliance solution on Genesys AppFoundry

Nimbus has launched its compliance solution on the Genesys AppFoundry, aiding Australian businesses in automating workforce compliance and payroll accuracy.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2025
BeyondTrust honours 2024 Australian partners for excellence & growth
Digital Transformation

BeyondTrust honours 2024 Australian partners for excellence & growth

BeyondTrust has honoured its 2024 Australian partners, with CyberCX named Partner of the Year and 3Columns awarded Growth Partner of the Year.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Jun 2025
AWS launches AI Spring Australia to boost local AI innovation
Digital Transformation

AWS launches AI Spring Australia to boost local AI innovation

AWS is launching AI Spring Australia to boost local innovation, supporting startups with new AI programmes and expanding cloud infrastructure investment.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Jun 2025
Airwallex appoints board as ADI licence bid nears after USD $300 million funding
Fintech

Airwallex appoints board as ADI licence bid nears after USD $300 million funding

Airwallex appoints a new board for its SVF unit as it nears an ADI licence in Australia, following a USD $300 million funding round valuing the company at USD $6.2 billion.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Jun 2025
Okta launches enhanced data recovery for Australia
Data Protection

Okta launches enhanced data recovery for Australia

Okta upgrades disaster recovery in Australia, relocating services to Melbourne and ensuring data remains local with recovery in under five minutes.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Jun 2025
Regional cities surpass capitals for graduate pay and job roles
EduTech

Regional cities surpass capitals for graduate pay and job roles

Regional Australian cities like Gladstone and Lismore offer higher graduate starting salaries and more job roles than major capitals such as Sydney and Melbourne.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 3rd Jun 2025
PonyUp launches carbon tracking for refurbished IT equipment
Financial Systems

PonyUp launches carbon tracking for refurbished IT equipment

Melbourne's PonyUp partners with Rejoose to offer Australian businesses carbon tracking of refurbished IT, supporting ESG goals and food charity SecondBite.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Jun 2025
Australian business numbers surge 17% despite challenges
Clean technologies

Australian business numbers surge 17% despite challenges

Business numbers in Australia have surged over 17% since 2019, led by healthcare growth and booming regions like Melton, Victoria, despite economic challenges.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 2nd Jun 2025
PropApp launches to empower Australian homeowners & movers
Fintech

PropApp launches to empower Australian homeowners & movers

Melbourne startup PropApp launches a new property app to help Australian homeowners connect with trusted agents, prioritising privacy and tailored support in Victoria.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025

Global Stories

Milestone expands South Pacific channel with new partner focus
Digital Entertainment

Milestone expands South Pacific channel with new partner focus

Milestone Systems expands its South Pacific channel with Matt Veenstra as Distribution Channel Manager to boost partner growth and updated Partner Program.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Jun 2025
Moonpig launches in Australia with local cards, tech & gifts
Clean technologies

Moonpig launches in Australia with local cards, tech & gifts

Moonpig has launched in Australia, offering personalised cards and curated gifts printed locally in Melbourne and Sydney, with delivery via Australia Post.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025
Adrian Giecco named South Pacific Regional Director at Rockwell
Agricultural Technology

Adrian Giecco named South Pacific Regional Director at Rockwell

Adrian Giecco will become Rockwell Automation's South Pacific regional director from July 2025, overseeing operations across Australia, New Zealand and the region.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025
Yahoo DSP expands Media Tonic partnership to support Victoria
Marketing Technologies

Yahoo DSP expands Media Tonic partnership to support Victoria

Yahoo DSP has expanded its partnership with Media Tonic to support independent media agencies in Victoria, enhancing digital media services and sales coverage.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Jun 2025
NEXTDC unveils AUD $2 billion AI campus in Melbourne push
Hyperscale

NEXTDC unveils AUD $2 billion AI campus in Melbourne push

NEXTDC will invest AUD $2 billion in the M4 AI campus at Melbourne's Fishermans Bend, creating a hub for sovereign AI, defence, and advanced technology workloads.

By Sean Mitchell • 7 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2025

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