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Can we trust AI? Australia's industrial sector offers the blueprint
Data Analytics

Can we trust AI? Australia's industrial sector offers the blueprint

Amid growing mistrust in consumer chatbots, Australia's industrial AI quietly proves that data integrity and transparency can earn real trust.

By Dave Such • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Dec 2025
To usher in a new online era, the industry must step up for Australia's families too
Data Protection

To usher in a new online era, the industry must step up for Australia's families too

Australia's new social media ban tests tech, parents and business to protect teens, demanding deeper digital literacy and safer algorithms.

By Alex Coates • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Dec 2025
Atturra, Comtrac partner on AI-driven investigation tools
Document Management

Atturra, Comtrac partner on AI-driven investigation tools

Atturra teams with Comtrac to roll out AI-powered investigation tools for Australian law enforcement and regulators via a single service channel.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Dec 2025
Australia's AI plan criticised for business focus over safety & rights
Surveillance

Australia's AI plan criticised for business focus over safety & rights

Electronic Frontiers Australia criticises the National AI Plan for favouring business interests over public safety, digital rights and calls for stronger EU-style law.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Dec 2025
Australia's National AI Plan to boost skills, safety & business
Robotics

Australia's National AI Plan to boost skills, safety & business

Australia unveils a National AI Plan, investing AUD $29.9m in safety and AUD $460m in programs to boost skills, industry adoption, and workforce confidence.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Dec 2025
Wiise launches NDIS solution to streamline claims & compliance
Risk & Compliance

Wiise launches NDIS solution to streamline claims & compliance

Wiise has launched an ERP solution directly connected to the National Disability Insurance Scheme, simplifying claims, billing and compliance for NDIS providers in Australia.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Nov 2025
AI sovereignty - Divisive or just inconvenient?
Hyperscale

AI sovereignty - Divisive or just inconvenient?

Australia faces an inconvenient truth in AI sovereignty; reliance on overseas data and services challenges true local control over AI technology and data.

By Simon Kriss • 6 min read • Tue, 25th Nov 2025
Darumatic becomes first SUSE training partner in Australia
Virtualisation

Darumatic becomes first SUSE training partner in Australia

Sydney-based Darumatic is Australia's first authorised SUSE training partner, enhancing local access to official cloud-native and open-source tech courses.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Check Point Infinity gains IRAP clearance for government use
Hyperscale

Check Point Infinity gains IRAP clearance for government use

Check Point Software Technologies' Infinity cloud security platform has gained IRAP clearance, enabling use by Australian government agencies and critical infrastructure.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
Australia urged to boost funding & diversity in quantum computing
Data Protection

Australia urged to boost funding & diversity in quantum computing

Australia must boost funding and diversify research in quantum computing to harness its benefits and tackle emerging cybersecurity risks, experts warn.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
SouthStart 2026 returns to Adelaide, uniting startups & investors
Artificial Intelligence

SouthStart 2026 returns to Adelaide, uniting startups & investors

SOUTHSTART 2026 returns to Adelaide, uniting founders, investors, and innovators across Australia's startup and technology sectors in March.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Fri, 14th Nov 2025
New AI roadmap to modernise Australian public service
Data Protection

New AI roadmap to modernise Australian public service

Australia's public service unveils a 2025 AI plan to boost transparency, training and secure use of generative AI across federal agencies.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 13th Nov 2025
How to strengthen customer trust through secure cloud practices
Data Protection

How to strengthen customer trust through secure cloud practices

Australian government agencies must adopt robust cloud security practices to protect personal data, maintain public trust, and ensure resilient digital services.

By Tony Campbell • 4 min read • Fri, 31st Oct 2025

Global Stories

Australian Government stories

How agility & energy will shape Australia's AI in 2026
Software-as-a-Service

How agility & energy will shape Australia's AI in 2026

In 2026, agile AI, sovereign data, subscriptions and energy efficiency will redefine how ANZ businesses grow, compete and stay resilient.

By Nathan Hall • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Dec 2025
Australia youth social media ban reshapes brand risk
Data Protection

Australia youth social media ban reshapes brand risk

Australia's youth social media ban forces brands and cyber experts to rethink risk, digital literacy and how they reach young audiences.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Wed, 10th Dec 2025
GovHack awards celebrate open data innovation in 2025
Data Analytics

GovHack awards celebrate open data innovation in 2025

GovHack's 2025 Red Carpet Awards in Sydney spotlighted innovative open data projects driving public benefit across Australia and New Zealand.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 8th Dec 2025
Non-human identities: The invisible security threat reshaping identity access management
Breach Prevention

Non-human identities: The invisible security threat reshaping identity access management

Non-human identities like bots and APIs outnumber humans 50:1, creating major security risks across Australian industries amid rising digital automation.

By George Harb • 4 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Oracle expands AI, multi-cloud & local partnerships in ANZ
Multi-cloud

Oracle expands AI, multi-cloud & local partnerships in ANZ

Oracle is broadening its AI and multi-cloud partnerships in Australia and New Zealand, focusing on data sovereignty and sector-specific cloud solutions.

By Sean Mitchell • 6 min read • Thu, 13th Nov 2025