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Australian Stories

Future-proofing stories

TP-Link opens Australian pre-orders for Wi-Fi 8 router

Australian households can pre-order a AUD $1,499 router that TP-Link says should improve reliability, coverage and interference handling.

By Raphael Veloso • 4 min read • Last month

Data Analytics

Itron launches Riva meters in Australia for grid visibility

Utilities will gain earlier warning of voltage issues and outages as Australia prepares for smart-meter rules from late 2028.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month

Digital Transformation

Atturra launches Powerlink network incident system

The new platform gives Powerlink Queensland real-time oversight of incident and risk data as it upgrades systems serving millions of customers.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Last month

Data Protection

HID to showcase access & identity products in Australia

Australian organisations are weighing phased upgrades as HID pushes mobile credentials, biometrics and secure readers to modernise ageing access systems.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 27th Aug 2026

Data centers

Hands-on review: Samsung 9100 Pro PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 SSD (2026)

Higher SSD prices are making fast gaming storage a costly upgrade, even though Samsung's 9100 Pro roughly doubles benchmark performance.

By Darren Price • 4 min read • Mon, 17th Aug 2026

Global Stories

Future-proofing stories

Network Infrastructure

Zyxel launches XS1935 10G switches for small firms

Small businesses facing slower backups and camera feeds can add 10G capacity and PoE++ power without replacing their entire network.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • This month

Virtual Private Networks

Firewalla launches Gold Plus SFP security appliance

Mixed fibre and copper networks get a single security hub as the new appliance targets small businesses and advanced users for USD $759.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month

Customer Relationship Management

Why AI fails without a strong data foundation and how to get it right

Only 7% of organisations say their data is ready for AI, risking weaker personalisation and costlier technology investments.

By Emma Sahota • 5 min read • Mon, 17th Aug 2026

Data Protection

Post-quantum cryptography adoption stalls, DigiCert finds

Most firms are still unprepared for quantum attacks, with only 7% deploying quantum-safe cryptography across most digital certificates.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 29th Jul 2026

Digital Transformation

Keyfactor expands partner push for AI & PQC services

Partners will be able to sell higher-margin advisory and managed services as organisations brace for AI-driven identity sprawl and PQC risk.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 24th Jul 2026

Data Protection

Post-quantum cryptography: are we sleepwalking into the next Y2K moment?

Organisations that delay could face costly rushed upgrades as attackers already harvest encrypted data they plan to crack later.

By David Land • 4 min read • Tue, 21st Jul 2026

Digital Transformation

SEI appoints Provencher to lead global services push

The new role reflects growing demand from banks and wealth managers for help modernising operations, data and security as systems grow more complex.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 19th Jun 2026

Data centers

Planned data centres face rising climate risk: XDI

Nearly a third of planned sites in some regions could face severe disruption as extreme heat, flooding and weak infrastructure bite by 2100.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Jun 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Future-proofing stories

Digital Transformation

Asia airports brace for USD $2.4 trillion investment push

Airports across Asia face a funding and design test as forecasts point to USD $1.3 trillion in regional capital needs by 2040.

By Raphael Veloso • 3 min read • This month

Kordia

Futureproofing RNZ's infrastructure

Auckland's emergency AM radio coverage now rests on a single 110-metre mast, after RNZ replaced two ageing Henderson towers without disrupting service.

By Kordia • 4 min read • Last month