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Artificial intelligence express entry underused as fans queue in heat
Data Protection

Artificial intelligence express entry underused as fans queue in heat

AI express lanes at the Australian Open went largely unused, leaving fans queuing for hours in near 40C heat despite record attendance.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Feb 2026
What a tech-integrated Australia can look like in 2050
Semiconductors

What a tech-integrated Australia can look like in 2050

By 2050, Australia will blend digital and physical worlds in homes, education, and leisure, driven by AI, smart tech, and seamless integration.

By Truman Zhang • 4 min read • Tue, 22nd Jul 2025
AI-driven surveillance set to boost Brisbane Olympic security
AI Security

AI-driven surveillance set to boost Brisbane Olympic security

AI-driven surveillance will play a key role in boosting security at the Brisbane 2032 Olympics amid rising crime and recent major sporting venue incidents.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 13th May 2025
Cricket Australia unveils AI feature for live match insights
Marketing Technologies

Cricket Australia unveils AI feature for live match insights

Cricket Australia has introduced an AI-powered feature in its Live app, enhancing real-time match insights for fans during the Women's Ashes at the MCG.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Feb 2025
Taylor Swift's Melbourne gigs trigger massive Telstra data surge
Wireless Networks

Taylor Swift's Melbourne gigs trigger massive Telstra data surge

Taylor Swift's Eras Tour concert in Melbourne saw a record 35 TB of data used, equivalent to streaming the concert footage for almost two years, as fans flooded social media to share their experiences.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 21st Feb 2024

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Mission Critical Group to merge with CORE Transformers
DataCentre infrastructure

Mission Critical Group to merge with CORE Transformers

The deal expands Mission Critical Group's reach into transformers as rising data centre demand fuels spending on power equipment.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 29th Jul 2026
Cricket-themed cybersecurity seminars tour five Australian cities
Security Information and Event Management

Cricket-themed cybersecurity seminars tour five Australian cities

ManageEngine's Shield NXG2025 cybersecurity seminars tour five Australian cricket stadiums this August, blending cricket themes with IAM and SIEM insights.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Aug 2025
MCG & Netstock partner to boost supply chain resilience
Supply Chain

MCG & Netstock partner to boost supply chain resilience

Middlebank Consulting Group has expanded its partnership with Netstock to enhance supply chain resilience and optimise inventory management in Australia and New Zealand.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 11th Apr 2025
James Berry named new APAC managing director at Diversified
Digital Signage

James Berry named new APAC managing director at Diversified

James Berry joins global technology solutions provider, Diversified, as new managing director of APAC. The former Atos MD brings 30+ years of experience across technology and financial services sectors.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 6th Mar 2024
Infor chosen by Camatic Seating to deliver integrated AI solution
Customer Relationship Management

Infor chosen by Camatic Seating to deliver integrated AI solution

Camatic Seating is using Infor's AI solution to improve customer satisfaction and optimize vendor selection process.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Nov 2022
Exclusive interview: Matt Cudworth on how Ticketek crunches big numbers
Unified Communications

Exclusive interview: Matt Cudworth on how Ticketek crunches big numbers

Ticketek CTO, Matt Cudworth, discusses the company's migration to the cloud and how they handle peak traffic events.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 6 min read • Wed, 4th Jul 2018

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