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FibreconX chief calls for shared fibre planning for AI
Network Infrastructure

FibreconX chief calls for shared fibre planning for AI

Growing AI demand could leave Australia's data centres constrained unless fibre routes are planned earlier and shared across the industry.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Last week
IG Australia offers Anthropic IPO share to retail investors
Generative AI

IG Australia offers Anthropic IPO share to retail investors

Eligible Australian customers will be able to buy one Anthropic share at the final IPO price, as IG Australia targets retail demand for AI stocks.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
ClearRoute launches open-source AI control plane runkora
DevOps

ClearRoute launches open-source AI control plane runkora

Governance gaps could widen as enterprises rush to deploy thousands of AI agents, prompting ClearRoute to launch a new control layer for software delivery.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Delta & Fortescue target Pilbara mine decarbonisation
Clean technologies

Delta & Fortescue target Pilbara mine decarbonisation

Cutting diesel exposure is central to Fortescue's plan to power Pilbara operations with 1.5GW of solar, 900MW of wind and 5GWh of storage.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
ShiftLink launches AI workforce platform for NDIS providers
Risk & Compliance

ShiftLink launches AI workforce platform for NDIS providers

Disability providers could cut admin and improve audit readiness with a single system that combines rostering, payroll and compliance tools.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week
Laser launches semi solid state powerbanks in Australia
Laser

Laser launches semi solid state powerbanks in Australia

Priced from AUD $49.95, the new range is among the first semi solid state powerbanks to reach Australian retail shelves.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
AML rules expose small firms to privacy breach risks
Real estate

AML rules expose small firms to privacy breach risks

Thousands of Australian small businesses now face new privacy and cyber risk as anti-money laundering checks force them to store passports and licences.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Last week

Global Stories

Australian stories

Prophet appoints first Singapore hire amid APAC push
Data Science

Prophet appoints first Singapore hire amid APAC push

A new Singapore base will help the Australian decision intelligence firm serve regional clients after 644% growth and a three-market deal.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Nexxen helps Snooze boost cross-screen reach in Australia
Streaming

Nexxen helps Snooze boost cross-screen reach in Australia

Streaming added more than 767,000 extra households to Snooze's Australian campaign, lifting total converged reach to 2.72 million.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last week
Hitachi Vantara refreshes Australia partner incentive plan
Storage

Hitachi Vantara refreshes Australia partner incentive plan

Australian partners will get higher rewards for landing new customers as Hitachi Vantara broadens its FY26 incentive scheme and pushes AI-ready storage.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Fujitsu launches cyber defence tool to prioritise risks
Digital Transformation

Fujitsu launches cyber defence tool to prioritise risks

With cyber incidents rising, the service aims to help stretched security teams identify exposed systems and decide what to fix first.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week
Zendesk launches AI agents for employee service tasks
Human Capital Management

Zendesk launches AI agents for employee service tasks

Early users have already logged 6 million workflow runs, as the new tools aim to cut internal support delays across IT, HR and workplace teams.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
Legora raises USD $550 million at USD $8.8 billion
Artificial Intelligence

Legora raises USD $550 million at USD $8.8 billion

The funding lifts Legora's valuation from US$5.6 billion in March 2026, as it adds staff in Sydney and across Asia-Pacific.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week
Syncrowin raises AUD $3 million in oversubscribed round
Manufacturing

Syncrowin raises AUD $3 million in oversubscribed round

The cash will fund expansion of Syncrowin's AI software for energy and manufacturing, as operators seek better reliability and output.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week
DHL adds automation to Sydney healthcare logistics hub
Supply Chain

DHL adds automation to Sydney healthcare logistics hub

The upgrade is meant to help more than 40 healthcare clients handle rising order volumes while meeting strict pharmaceutical compliance demands.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
ANZ hackathon in Brisbane tackles cybercrime skills
Cybersecurity

ANZ hackathon in Brisbane tackles cybercrime skills

More than 100 students are tackling real-world scam and fraud scenarios as Queensland faces the highest share of Australia's cybercrime reports.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
What it takes to make warehouse automation work
Robotics

What it takes to make warehouse automation work

Bottlenecks often shift to inbound and packing areas when a warehouse is automated without redesigning the surrounding processes and staffing.

By Rob Charles • 5 min read • Last week
Meta survey finds most Asia-Pacific small firms use AI
Data Privacy

Meta survey finds most Asia-Pacific small firms use AI

The findings suggest many smaller firms are already using AI to lift productivity, but training costs and know-how remain major barriers.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week