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Sydney venture applies complex systems to organisational design
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
Australians urged to recycle 22.87 million idle mobiles
Data Privacy

Australians urged to recycle 22.87 million idle mobiles

Australians are being urged to recycle 22.87 million idle mobiles, as industry warns hoarded handsets are choking circular economy goals.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Mar 2026
Optus tests resilient 800GE link between Sydney & Perth
Disaster Recovery

Optus tests resilient 800GE link between Sydney & Perth

Optus trials Asia's first end-to-end 800GE link between Sydney and Perth, using dual subsea and terrestrial paths for near-zero downtime.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026
Crazy John's collapse: Market change and strategic missteps
Marketing Technologies

Crazy John's collapse: Market change and strategic missteps

From suburban upstart to shuttered chain, Crazy John's rise and fall charts how carriers and online sales rewrote Australia's mobile market.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Mon, 2nd Mar 2026
BAI to build 5G radio network for Sydney Metro West
Unified Communications

BAI to build 5G radio network for Sydney Metro West

BAI wins contract to build private 5G radio network and mobile coverage for the new driverless Sydney Metro West underground line.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Feb 2026
Cybersecurity Act drives surge in reporting as attacks rise
Firewalls

Cybersecurity Act drives surge in reporting as attacks rise

Australia's Cybersecurity Act drives a surge in breach reporting as attacks soar, exposing rising business losses and tougher penalties.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Fri, 9th Jan 2026
New framework urges Aussie firms to tighten supply chain security
Data Protection

New framework urges Aussie firms to tighten supply chain security

Baidam urges Australian firms to strengthen supply chain security with a new five-pillar framework amid rising third-party data breaches.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Dec 2025
Customer Science posts 53% growth & wins Fast 100 accolade again
Unified Communications

Customer Science posts 53% growth & wins Fast 100 accolade again

Customer Science achieved 53% revenue growth to AUD $12.15 million, earning a spot on The Australian Financial Review Fast 100 for the second consecutive year.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Nov 2025
EFM unveils iPhone 17 cases with D3O tech & sustainability focus
Clean technologies

EFM unveils iPhone 17 cases with D3O tech & sustainability focus

EFM launches iPhone 17 cases with D3O tech in Australia, blending top impact protection and 99% recycled materials for eco-conscious users.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 24th Oct 2025
AI-driven cyberattacks surge, targeting Australian organisations
Malware

AI-driven cyberattacks surge, targeting Australian organisations

AI-driven cyberattacks have surged in Australia, targeting major firms like Qantas and CommBank as attackers exploit browser flaws and stolen credentials.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2025
Optus outage sparks calls for inquiry after three fatal errors
Optus

Optus outage sparks calls for inquiry after three fatal errors

An Optus network outage lasting up to ten hours disrupted Australia's emergency calls, linked to three deaths, prompting calls for a full government inquiry.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 26th Sep 2025
Macquarie Telecom appoints Mike King to drive sales growth
Network Infrastructure

Macquarie Telecom appoints Mike King to drive sales growth

Macquarie Telecom appoints Mike King as National Director of Sales to boost growth in cloud, cyber security, and connectivity across Australia.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 24th Sep 2025
Optus CEO apologises after four people died during network outage
Network Infrastructure

Optus CEO apologises after four people died during network outage

A telecom outage in Australia caused four deaths after emergency calls failed, prompting urgent review of network protocols and oversight amid upgrades.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 22nd Sep 2025
Parents urged to decode emoji use in online chats for safety
Digital Entertainment

Parents urged to decode emoji use in online chats for safety

Parents are urged to understand evolving emoji codes in kids' online chats to boost digital safety and guide open conversations amid rising online risks.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Sep 2025
Optus to deliver faster NBN speeds & new plan perks from 2025
Gaming

Optus to deliver faster NBN speeds & new plan perks from 2025

From September 2025, Optus will provide faster NBN speeds at no extra cost to eligible customers, alongside simplified plans and new perks including modem offers.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025
Drones & small cells trialled to restore phone networks in disasters
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

Global Stories

Celonis users save USD $10 billion with AI operations
Manufacturing

Celonis users save USD $10 billion with AI operations

Celonis says its process intelligence platform has helped customers save USD $10 billion by underpinning AI-driven operations and automation.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2026
Check Point appoints David Caspari to lead Australia & New Zealand
Software-as-a-Service

Check Point appoints David Caspari to lead Australia & New Zealand

Check Point has appointed David Caspari as Managing Director for Australia and New Zealand to advance its AI-driven cybersecurity strategy and customer growth.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Sep 2025