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NAB creates first AI Science team, appoints George Mathews
Robotics

NAB creates first AI Science team, appoints George Mathews

The bank is formalising its AI push with specialist in-house skills to build and test systems safely for customer use.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Logitech G launches G512 X gaming keyboard with TMR
Gaming

Logitech G launches G512 X gaming keyboard with TMR

Customisable analogue and mechanical switches are aimed at players seeking finer control, with Australian pricing starting at AUD $299.95.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month
CDR reforms could add AUD $1.2 billion, study says
Data Protection

CDR reforms could add AUD $1.2 billion, study says

Easier consent and wider bank access could lift Consumer Data Right use to more than 18 million Australians by 2035, the modelling says.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Manhattan goes live at GPC Brisbane warehouse centre
Digital Transformation

Manhattan goes live at GPC Brisbane warehouse centre

Brisbane distribution staff are set for faster picking and better stock accuracy after GPC replaced legacy warehouse systems with Manhattan Active.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Australia scam losses rise as reports fall in 2025
Data Protection

Australia scam losses rise as reports fall in 2025

Fewer Australian scam reports still cost victims more in 2025, with total losses climbing to AUD $295.4 million and phishing damage surging.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Australia data centre forecast flags phantom demand
Smart Cities

Australia data centre forecast flags phantom demand

Forecasts may overstate Australia’s data centre build-out unless early-stage projects secure finance, approvals and power connections.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Indeed launches job search app in ChatGPT in Australia
Digital Transformation

Indeed launches job search app in ChatGPT in Australia

Job seekers in Australia can now search listings in ChatGPT, with applications still completed on Indeed’s own platforms.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month
Australian builders warn over data ownership control
Digital Transformation

Australian builders warn over data ownership control

Rising software costs and tighter scrutiny are pushing Australian builders to prioritise control of project data over collaboration features.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
UQ study urges leaders to share cyber risk oversight
Data Protection

UQ study urges leaders to share cyber risk oversight

Boards and executives are being urged to treat cyber risk as a shared business issue, with human factors shaping breach readiness.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Sydney summit to tackle Australia data centre boom
Smart Cities

Sydney summit to tackle Australia data centre boom

Rising AI and cloud demand is straining power, water and planning systems as investors pour into Australia’s data centre sector.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Last month
Work-life balance trumps pay for construction staff
Digital Transformation

Work-life balance trumps pay for construction staff

Flexibility is emerging as a bigger draw than pay in construction and engineering, as firms battle shortages and retention pressures.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Last month
Blizzard unveils Diablo IV launch push with KoЯn tie-up
Gaming

Blizzard unveils Diablo IV launch push with KoЯn tie-up

Pre-downloads and a KoЯn collaboration are set to widen attention on Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred before its global release.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 2 min read • Last month
Melbourne Park appoints AXS as year-round ticketing provider
Digital Transformation

Melbourne Park appoints AXS as year-round ticketing provider

The deal gives fans a new digital ticketing system across Melbourne Park’s busiest venues, including Rod Laver Arena and AAMI Park.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month
Turtle Beach launches Command Series keyboards & mice
Gaming

Turtle Beach launches Command Series keyboards & mice

Touch displays and hall-effect switches aim to cut menu-diving for gamers and streamers as Turtle Beach broadens beyond headsets and controllers.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Ant International launches PayTo service for Australian SMEs
Fintech

Ant International launches PayTo service for Australian SMEs

Australian exporters gain a real-time cash-flow boost as PayTo lets them top up World Accounts instantly, even on holidays.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month
CommBank deploys AI to spot emerging fraud patterns
Data Protection

CommBank deploys AI to spot emerging fraud patterns

The bank’s defences may move faster as the system is meant to spot new scam patterns and turn them into blocking rules more quickly.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month
Semperis expands Purple Knight for government clouds
Disaster Recovery

Semperis expands Purple Knight for government clouds

Agencies using Microsoft Government Community Cloud High can now scan cloud identities for weaknesses, closing a gap in hybrid security oversight.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Pepperstone Crypto: Digital assets go mainstream as investors take control of financial future
Crypto

Pepperstone Crypto: Digital assets go mainstream as investors take control of financial future

Clearer rules and institutional flows are making digital assets easier for Australians to trade, particularly younger investors seeking diversification.

By Donovan Jackson • 4 min read • Last month
GapMaps appoints Peter Holmes as Chief Executive Officer
Software-as-a-Service

GapMaps appoints Peter Holmes as Chief Executive Officer

The Melbourne-based software firm is stepping up overseas growth as Peter Holmes takes charge of operations, customer strategy and expansion.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 2 min read • Last month