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Temu joins anti-counterfeiting coalition to boost IP enforcement

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Temu deepens brand-protection push with coalition tie-up as it expands automated checks, faster takedowns and direct links with rights holders.
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Australia, Anthropic sign AI safety & research deal

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Anthropic deepens Australian push with AI safety pact, AUD $3 million research credits and data-sharing on model risks, jobs and adoption.
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DroneShield & Origin Robotics team up on counter-UAS

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DroneShield and Origin Robotics sign defence pact to pair detection with interceptor drones as militaries seek cheaper ways to defeat Shahed-type threats.
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OpenID Foundation names Kantara as authorised auditor

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OpenID Foundation appoints Kantara Initiative to oversee testing service applicants as it expands independent assurance for digital identity standards.
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Asia Pacific payments group & Monash sign research pact

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Monash University Malaysia and Emerging Payments Association Asia launch a three-year research pact on quantum-safe cryptography, stablecoins and fraud.
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OpenID Foundation unveils new independent testing plan

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OpenID Foundation names four partners to deliver new independent conformance testing for fast-growing digital identity schemes from 2026.
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AMD & Samsung deepen AI memory, packaging alliance

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AMD and Samsung are deepening their alliance to co-develop HBM4 and DDR5 memory and advanced packaging for next-wave AI and data centre systems.
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Baidam ties tech hiring to Deadly Coders training fund

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Baidam will fund a GBP £20,000 Deadly Coders academy place for every 10 tech hires, tying recruitment success directly to Indigenous training.
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Stratoship alliance offers staged lab‑to‑orbit pathway

Wed, 21st Jan 2026
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Stratoship, Orbit2Orbit and Sunburnt Space team up on a staged lab-to-orbit pathway to cut risk, cost and time for small satellite payloads.
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Microsoft & unions sign landmark AI workplace deal

Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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Microsoft and the ACTU have struck a first-of-its-kind AI pact to boost worker skills, protect union roles and shape fairer tech policy.
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WiseTech & Elm join forces on Saudi logistics tech

Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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WiseTech and Elm sign Saudi logistics tech memorandum to explore digital tools that boost efficiency, integration and customer experience.
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Fujitsu & exchanges bring CONNEQTOR ETF platform to Australia

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Fujitsu teams with ASX and Tokyo Stock Exchange to introduce CONNEQTOR, an automated electronic ETF trading platform, to Australia by mid-2026.
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Prezzee & UnionPay partner to expand global digital gifting

Sat, 14th Jun 2025
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Prezzee and UnionPay International have partnered to expand digital gifting globally, enhancing secure, borderless payment solutions across 183 countries.
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Ericsson & Supermicro partner to deliver integrated Edge AI

Wed, 11th Jun 2025
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Ericsson and Supermicro have teamed up to combine 5G connectivity with Edge AI platforms, aiming to simplify enterprise deployment of integrated solutions.
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Ericsson, Supermicro partner on bundled edge AI & 5G

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Ericsson and Supermicro have agreed to jointly develop bundles combining enterprise 5G connectivity with Edge AI platforms to simplify deployment for businesses.
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ACS & DTA partner to enhance digital skills in public sector

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The Australian Computer Society and the Digital Transformation Agency have signed a MoU to enhance digital skills in the public sector, boosting service delivery.
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Hexa & Equinix partner to boost Asia-US connectivity

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Hexa Capital Consultancy has partnered with Equinix to enhance connectivity between Asia-Pacific and the United States via the new MYUS cable.
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SmartSat CRC & Hellenic Space Centre unite for space tech advancements

Wed, 16th Oct 2024
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SmartSat CRC and the Hellenic Space Centre have signed a deal to enhance cooperation in space science and technology between Australia and Greece.
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ACS & ISACA extend partnership to address IT skills shortage

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ACS and ISACA extend their MoU to boost member benefits and tackle the global IT skills shortage, aiming to enhance training, advocacy, and digital trust.
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CQUniversity & Sunshine Hydro innovate renewable energy tech

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CQUniversity and Sunshine Hydro's new initiative aims to support Central Queensland's decarbonisation with Mini Superhybrid technology, enhancing regional skills and job creation.