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DroneShield wins AUD $5 million deal for ADF counter-drone tech
Drones

DroneShield wins AUD $5 million deal for ADF counter-drone tech

DroneShield to supply AUD $5 million worth of portable counter-drone systems to the Australian Defence Force under Project LAND 156.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Jul 2025
Optoma launches high brightness UHC70LV projector
Australian Dollar

Optoma launches high brightness UHC70LV projector

Optoma has launched the UHC70LV, the world's first Dolby-certified high brightness home projector, priced at AUD $7,999 with 4K UHD and HDR10+ support.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
Amber Technology to distribute Williams AV Infinium in Australia
Distributors

Amber Technology to distribute Williams AV Infinium in Australia

Amber Technology will exclusively distribute the new Williams AV Infinium assistive audio system in Australia, launching July 2025 with Bluetooth Auracast support.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Jun 2025
Ingram Micro Experience 2025 to gather 1,000 tech leaders in Sydney
Digital Transformation

Ingram Micro Experience 2025 to gather 1,000 tech leaders in Sydney

Ingram Micro Experience 2025 returns to ICC Sydney on 5 August, uniting over 1,000 tech leaders to explore innovation and growth in Australia's IT sector.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Jun 2025

Global Stories

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Artificial intelligence helps create world's first opera at Mariinsky
Unified Communications

Artificial intelligence helps create world's first opera at Mariinsky

The Mariinsky Theatre unveiled Mandragora, the world's first opera created with artificial intelligence, blending tradition with cutting-edge technology.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Tue, 24th Jun 2025
PPDS & Shure form global alliance to offer unified AV solutions
Unified Communications

PPDS & Shure form global alliance to offer unified AV solutions

PPDS and Shure form a global alliance to provide integrated AV solutions combining Philips displays and Shure audio systems for seamless collaboration.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Jun 2025
Peel High School's AV upgrade elevates education and performance spaces
Opinion

Peel High School's AV upgrade elevates education and performance spaces

Peel High School in Tamworth has upgraded its AV system with Amber Technology, enhancing learning and performance with professional-grade audio-visual tools.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Jun 2025

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What is it like inside New Zealand's biggest school?
Education, Learning & Training

What is it like inside New Zealand's biggest school?

Crowded classrooms and growing demand are forcing Rangitoto College to juggle more than 4,000 students across a sprawling Auckland campus.

By RNZ • 6 min read • This month
Jerry Harvey Audio names GerrAudio Canada distributor
Antivirus

Jerry Harvey Audio names GerrAudio Canada distributor

Canadian customers will now get local sales support and service for JH Audio in-ear monitors, after GerrAudio became the brand's first distributor there.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Jul 2026
Sound Devices unveils Astral Mini Plus wireless pack
Radio Frequency

Sound Devices unveils Astral Mini Plus wireless pack

The compact pack adds eight-plus hours of battery life, a wider tuning range and IP67 water resistance for touring and theatre crews.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jun 2026
UK consumers turn to real-world leisure over screens
Artificial Intelligence

UK consumers turn to real-world leisure over screens

Britons are favouring live events and other real-world outings, with Mastercard research showing many will cut back on gadgets and streaming.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Mon, 11th May 2026
Sound Devices launches Astral Mini Plus wireless transmitter
User Interface

Sound Devices launches Astral Mini Plus wireless transmitter

Longer runtime and tougher weather protection aim to cut interruptions for theatre and live sound crews using bodypack wireless kits.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 3rd Apr 2026
Richey Suncoast Theatre marks 100 years with security upgrade
Physical Security

Richey Suncoast Theatre marks 100 years with security upgrade

Richey Suncoast Theatre in Florida celebrates 100 years by upgrading security with Gallagher's system, blending heritage preservation with modern technology.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 14th Aug 2025
Ingram Micro Experience 2025 to unite NZ tech channel in Auckland
Network Infrastructure

Ingram Micro Experience 2025 to unite NZ tech channel in Auckland

Ingram Micro Experience 2025 will unite over 1,000 NZ tech resellers, vendors and partners at Auckland Showgrounds on 18 September for industry growth and innovation.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 29th Jul 2025
UK schools to benefit as GBP £25 million boosts digital networks
Firewalls

UK schools to benefit as GBP £25 million boosts digital networks

UK schools gain a GBP £25 million boost to digital networks as NETGEAR supports the Connect the Classroom initiative with AI-powered, secure solutions.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Jul 2025
Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise launches Rainbow Webinar for secure events
Unified Communications

Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise launches Rainbow Webinar for secure events

Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise has launched Rainbow Webinar, a secure cloud platform for virtual events, enhancing collaboration for businesses across Europe.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Jun 2025
Infosecurity Europe 2025 to spotlight AI-driven cyber risks
Cloud Security

Infosecurity Europe 2025 to spotlight AI-driven cyber risks

Infosecurity Europe 2025 will focus on AI-driven cyber risks with a new AI and cloud security theatre, highlighting generative AI threats and strategic responses.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Thu, 29th May 2025