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Deteqt raises AUD $5 million to build quantum magnetometer

The seed cash will help the Sydney start-up target GPS-free defence navigation with a chip-scale sensor for drones, robots and vehicles.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 14th Apr 2026

Cybersecurity

Beaten Zone hits AUD $17 million defence fundraise

Defence tech is drawing fresh investor interest as the Brisbane fund says committed capital has reached AUD $17 million, led by Steve Baxter.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Apr 2026

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DevOps

The path to autonomous operations: Why observability is the reliability layer for AI

Investment in AI-powered monitoring is rising as firms race to prevent hallucinations, outages and security risks in production systems.

By Bernd Greifeneder • 6 min read • Today

Robotics

Qualcomm unveils Dragonwing IQ10 robotics reference design

The platform is aimed at helping robotics developers move from prototypes to production with up to 700 TOPS of on-device AI.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • This month

Data Protection

All 12 leading AI models fail EU law checks, study says

European businesses face fresh compliance risk after a study found all 12 leading AI models breached core checks under EU law in testing.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month

Robotics

Forrester says physical AI will drive next breakthrough

Forrester warns the biggest gains in automation may come from machines that adapt in factories, roads and plants, not humanoid robots.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Apr 2026

Robotics

R2 Wireless expands ODIN partner network across defence

A wider mix of drones, ground vehicles and command software can now share passive RF sensing data as R2 Wireless broadens ODIN's defence reach.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026

Manufacturing

Energy & chemicals sector ramps up autonomy by 2030

Energy and chemicals groups target 80% autonomous operations by 2030 as AI-led automation accelerates amid costs, labour gaps and demand.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 24th Mar 2026

Software-as-a-Service

Avalara NEXT 2026 to spotlight 'agentic' tax automation

Avalara opens registration for virtual event Avalara NEXT 2026, spotlighting “agentic” always-on tax and compliance automation for builders.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Mar 2026

Surveillance

SYOS SA200 drone ready for serial build after trials

SYOS's SA200 heavy-lift drone completes moving-platform autonomy trials, clearing the ship-ready uncrewed helicopter for serial production.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Mar 2026

Unified Communications

Forrester maps ten edge & IoT trends set to shape 2025

AI at the edge, observability and Zero Trust security head Forrester's ten edge and IoT trends it says will redefine enterprise tech in 2025.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 27th Jan 2026

Robotics

ADLINK gains IEC 62443-4-1 nod for secure edge R&D

ADLINK secures IEC 62443-4-1 certification, formalising a secure-by-design R&D framework for its industrial edge and OT computing products.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Jan 2026

Ransomware

AI reshapes supply chains as disruption becomes the norm

AI takes centre stage in logistics as Infios predicts 2026 supply chains built for constant disruption, resilience and human‑machine teamwork.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Dec 2025

Data Privacy

Gartner highlights key AI & innovation trends for APAC governments

Gartner identifies key AI trends for APAC governments in 2025, focusing on AI agents, digital innovation labs, and strong AI governance to enhance citizen services.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Aug 2025

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Autonomy stories

Customer Relationship Management

Opaque hires Microsoft veteran as Chief Platform Officer

The appointment signals a push to help regulated firms deploy AI agents without risking data leaks or unauthorised actions in sensitive systems.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • This month

DevOps

Sift names co-founder CEO & opens San Francisco office

The hardware observability startup is expanding its leadership bench as it targets aerospace, defence and autonomy customers with software for physical systems.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month