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Tailscale unveils Aperture to govern workplace AI use

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Tailscale launches Aperture in open alpha, adding an identity-based gateway to log, govern and standardise workplace AI and agent use.
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Tech Council of Australia appoints new Chief Executive

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Tech Council of Australia appoints Brighte's Katherine McConnell to its board and names LaunchVic chief Kate Cornick as incoming CEO.
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Notitia & Rod Jager form Tasmanian data partnership

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Notitia partners with Rod Jager Consulting to establish a formal Tasmanian base, expanding data and digital transformation services statewide.
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Knog boosts marketing output 20% with new digital hub

Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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Cycling brand Knog lifts marketing productivity 20% after rolling out a centralised digital asset hub for teams and global partners.
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When music and AI make 'Medtech Magic'

Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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AI-powered music therapies promise relief for dementia and Parkinson's patients, but tangled licensing rules could stall life-changing apps.
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Canto unveils XI platform with AI tools to streamline content

Fri, 17th Oct 2025
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Canto launches its 11th-generation AI-powered platform, Canto XI, to simplify content workflows and boost efficiency across digital asset management.
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Board members face personal risk as school payroll laws shift

Fri, 19th Sep 2025
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From 2024, Australian school board members face personal criminal liability for payroll errors amid teacher shortages and complex employment rules.
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Michael Juniper joins HMC Digital Infrastructure to boost data centres

Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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Michael Juniper has joined HMC Digital Infrastructure as a director to enhance DigiCo's growth and operational capabilities across Australia and international markets.
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Deakin University team wins Autodesk Cup with flexible housing design

Wed, 10th Sep 2025
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Deakin University's team won the Autodesk Challenge Cup with 'Solace,' a prefabricated, flexible six-storey housing design for disabled and elderly residents.
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Exclusive: The 'godfather of process mining' on its past and future

Thu, 28th Aug 2025
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Process mining is transforming Australian businesses, with Queensland Health saving AUD $11 million by optimising operations through this emerging technology.
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Victor Dominello to headline 2025 Pearcey Oration in Melbourne

Mon, 18th Aug 2025
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Victor Dominello, former NSW Minister for Customer Service and Digital, will deliver the 2025 Pearcey Oration in Melbourne on digital transformation's societal impact.
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University of Melbourne saves on IT costs with Rimini support deal

Thu, 24th Jul 2025
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The University of Melbourne cuts IT costs and avoids forced upgrades by adopting Rimini Street support for its customised Oracle ERP systems, boosting digital services.
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The future of computing is quantum - how Australia can take the lead on its adoption

Mon, 23rd Jun 2025
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Australia aims to lead the $6 billion quantum computing sector by 2045 with major government support and international partnerships, boosting tech and jobs.
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NEXTDC unveils AUD $2 billion AI campus in Melbourne push

Thu, 12th Jun 2025
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NEXTDC will invest AUD $2 billion in the M4 AI campus at Melbourne's Fishermans Bend, creating a hub for sovereign AI, defence, and advanced technology workloads.
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TechnologyOne to deploy MortarCAPS data standard nationwide

Wed, 28th May 2025
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TechnologyOne will implement the MortarCAPS Higher Learning Data Standard nationwide, enhancing data integration for Australian higher education and vocational sectors.
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Global study reveals public trust is lagging growing AI adoption

Wed, 30th Apr 2025
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A global study reveals 66% regularly use AI, yet only 46% trust it, exposing a growing divide amid rising concerns and calls for tighter regulation.
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Melbourne university selects Rimini Street for Salesforce support

Tue, 29th Apr 2025
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The University of Melbourne's Mobile Learning Unit partners with Rimini Street to enhance support for its Salesforce-based eLearning platform and ensure operational efficiency.
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Rimini Street appoints Joe Locandro as executive Vice President

Mon, 28th Apr 2025
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Rimini Street appoints Joe Locandro as EVP and CIO to lead global IT and innovation, boosting resilient solutions for its worldwide clients.
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The absence of 'cool' women in STEM media

Fri, 7th Mar 2025
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A lack of engaging female figures in STEM media undermines interest in science, reflecting outdated stereotypes and cautioning against their impact on future generations.
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Anthropic launches Claude 3.5 Sonnet on AWS Bedrock

Fri, 14th Feb 2025
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Anthropic has launched its Claude 3.5 Sonnet model on Amazon Bedrock in Sydney, assisting Australian organisations in advancing their AI capabilities.