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Cook Government funds six startups in AUD $7.2m programme

The Cook Government has unveiled its AUD $7.2 million Nature Tech Accelerator, offering seed funding to six startups focused on climate innovation.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Oct 2024

EduTech

WesTrac expands training centre with $1m state boost

WesTrac is set to enhance its Technology Training Centre in Collie with new facilities, bolstered by a AUD $1 million contribution from the State Government.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Oct 2024

Drones

Sphere Drones secures $1.89m deal with NSW National Parks

Sphere Drones wins $1.89 million contract with NSW's NPWS to improve natural hazard management using their HubX drone systems.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Oct 2024

Digital Transformation

KPMG Australia opens Microsoft Dynamics practice in Perth

KPMG Australia opens a dedicated Microsoft Dynamics 365 practice in Perth to bolster Western Australia's digital transformation efforts.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Sep 2024

Hyperscale

Zscaler launches new co-located data centre in Perth

Zscaler has launched a brand new data centre in Perth to enhance Zero Trust cybersecurity measures, boosting performance and support for Australian customers.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Sep 2024

Pronto Software

Pronto Software appoints new leadership to boost efficiency

Pronto Software reshuffles executive team; Mark Hilder named GM of NSW and Anthony Nicholl becomes National Branch Operations Manager, reinforcing nationwide strategy.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 11th Sep 2024

Funding

Australian councils partner with SurePact for grant management

Four regional Australian councils have teamed up with SurePact to overhaul grant management, aiming to replace outdated methods with a streamlined software solution.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Sep 2024

Digital Transformation

Yahoo enhances satellite sales team with Hayley Treasure hire

Yahoo has appointed industry veteran Hayley Treasure to its satellite sales team to bolster digital transformation among New South Wales' independent agencies.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 3rd Jul 2024

Housing

Swoop acquires conduit & fibre assets, eyes $1.2m boost

Swoop's acquisition of fibre assets in Western Australia to connect 900 homes in Seacrest Estate promises AUD $1.2 million in revenue over three years.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Jun 2024

Fintech

AI adoption among Australian SMEs to surge by 2026, survey finds

A survey by Small Business Loans Australia reveals 25% of SMEs are using AI, with 60% planning adoption by 2026. NSW leads, while medium-sized businesses show the highest uptake.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Jun 2024

EduTech

Kinetic IT & CSIRO team up to boost Indigenous women in STEM

Kinetic IT collaborates with CSIRO's Young Indigenous Women's STEM Academy, aiming to encourage First Nations women to seek tech industry opportunities in Australia.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Apr 2024

Data Analytics

P&N Group adopts nCino banking solution to boost operational efficiency

P&N Group boosts operational efficiency in business banking by implementing nCino's commercial banking solution, setting a new standard for customer experience and innovation.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Mar 2024

EduTech

Optic Security Group expands in Western Australia with new Perth office

Optic Security Group strengthens its presence in Western Australia with a new Perth office and the promotion of industry veteran Patrick Hill to Operations Manager.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Mar 2024

Job moves

Brett Pickens announced as new CEO of Certis Security Australia

Security firm, Certis Australia, welcomes industry veteran Brett Pickens as its new CEO, bringing over 20 years of global experience to his new role.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 2nd Feb 2024

Global Stories

Western Australia stories

DevOps

Australian IT contractor rates shift, niche skills rise

A Hays report reveals a shift in Australian IT contractor rates, highlighting rising demand for niche skills like cybersecurity amidst declining generalist rates.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Oct 2024

Identity and Access Management

Austroads unveils Digital Trust Service for mobile licences

The Austroads unveils the Digital Trust Service for secure, internationally verifiable mobile driver's licences at IVC24, aiming for a 2025-2026 rollout.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Oct 2024

Customer Relationship Management

Parkerville charity embraces digital transformation with RingCentral platform

Parkerville Children and Youth Care transitions to RingCentral's unified communications-as-a-service platform, marking a significant phase in their digital transformation aimed at replacing all IT infrastructure hardware by 2024.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Apr 2024

Rumin8

Rumin8 reveals Perth plant advancing commercial methane reduction

Rumin8, an Australian climate tech company, unveils a Perth plant to prove the commercial viability of their methane-reducing feed and water supplements for livestock.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 6th Feb 2024