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Mike Sellars joins NEC Australia as Chief Technology Officer
Partner Programmes

Mike Sellars joins NEC Australia as Chief Technology Officer

NEC Australia has appointed Mike Sellars as Vice President – Chief Technology Office, enhancing its technology strategy and commitment to innovation.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Fri, 7th Mar 2025
Australian employers keen to follow peers on office return
Unified Communications

Australian employers keen to follow peers on office return

A recent Robert Half study reveals 84% of Australian employers are influenced by peers' policies on in-office attendance, with a notable shift towards mandatory office days.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Feb 2025
Main Roads WA & GHD Digital revolutionise document management
Document Management

Main Roads WA & GHD Digital revolutionise document management

Main Roads Western Australia partners with GHD Digital to enhance technical document management through Microsoft Azure OpenAI, improving accessibility and efficiency.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Dec 2024
Sphere Drones delivers HubX unit to Aptella, marking advancement in drone tech
Drones

Sphere Drones delivers HubX unit to Aptella, marking advancement in drone tech

Sphere Drones has successfully delivered the innovative HubX unit to Aptella, enhancing automated drone capabilities across various sectors in Australia.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Nov 2024
Main Roads WA launches app to aid vehicle inspections
Fleet Management

Main Roads WA launches app to aid vehicle inspections

Main Roads Western Australia has launched a Motorola Solutions app to enhance safety and efficiency for heavy vehicle inspectors during checks.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
64% of Australian tech workers mull career change in 2024
Inflation

64% of Australian tech workers mull career change in 2024

A study by Robert Half reveals 64% of Australian tech workers are contemplating a career change within the next year, driven by evolving aspirations.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
Optic partners with Balga TAFE to mentor future tradespeople
Security industry

Optic partners with Balga TAFE to mentor future tradespeople

Optic Security Group has teamed up with Balga TAFE to mentor electrical pre-apprenticeship students, enhancing their prospects in the evolving security sector.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Oct 2024
Cook Government funds six startups in AUD $7.2m programme
Agricultural Technology

Cook Government funds six startups in AUD $7.2m programme

The Cook Government has unveiled its AUD $7.2 million Nature Tech Accelerator, offering seed funding to six startups focused on climate innovation.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Oct 2024
WesTrac expands training centre with $1m state boost
EduTech

WesTrac expands training centre with $1m state boost

WesTrac is set to enhance its Technology Training Centre in Collie with new facilities, bolstered by a AUD $1 million contribution from the State Government.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Oct 2024
Sphere Drones secures $1.89m deal with NSW National Parks
Drones

Sphere Drones secures $1.89m deal with NSW National Parks

Sphere Drones wins $1.89 million contract with NSW's NPWS to improve natural hazard management using their HubX drone systems.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Oct 2024
KPMG Australia opens Microsoft Dynamics practice in Perth
Digital Transformation

KPMG Australia opens Microsoft Dynamics practice in Perth

KPMG Australia opens a dedicated Microsoft Dynamics 365 practice in Perth to bolster Western Australia's digital transformation efforts.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Sep 2024
Zscaler launches new co-located data centre in Perth
Hyperscale

Zscaler launches new co-located data centre in Perth

Zscaler has launched a brand new data centre in Perth to enhance Zero Trust cybersecurity measures, boosting performance and support for Australian customers.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Sep 2024
Pronto Software appoints new leadership to boost efficiency
Pronto Software

Pronto Software appoints new leadership to boost efficiency

Pronto Software reshuffles executive team; Mark Hilder named GM of NSW and Anthony Nicholl becomes National Branch Operations Manager, reinforcing nationwide strategy.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 11th Sep 2024

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Western Australia stories

SenSen reports third cash-positive quarter with growth plans
Artificial Intelligence

SenSen reports third cash-positive quarter with growth plans

SenSen Networks has reported AUD $1.3 million in operating cash flow for Q2, marking its third successive positive cash period despite a slight decline from last year's figures.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 15th Jan 2025
MTF Finance names Zoe Anderson as Chief Credit Officer
University of Otago

MTF Finance names Zoe Anderson as Chief Credit Officer

Zoe Anderson has been appointed Chief Credit Officer at MTF Finance, effective January 2025, bringing over 13 years of experience from RAC Finance.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 30th Oct 2024
Australian IT contractor rates shift, niche skills rise
DevOps

Australian IT contractor rates shift, niche skills rise

A Hays report reveals a shift in Australian IT contractor rates, highlighting rising demand for niche skills like cybersecurity amidst declining generalist rates.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Oct 2024
Austroads unveils Digital Trust Service for mobile licences
Identity and Access Management

Austroads unveils Digital Trust Service for mobile licences

The Austroads unveils the Digital Trust Service for secure, internationally verifiable mobile driver's licences at IVC24, aiming for a 2025-2026 rollout.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Oct 2024

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