Adelaide stories

Journey Beyond deploys RingCentral-powered cloud stack and in-house AI chat to run South Australia’s new Monarto Safari Resort in four months.

Adelaide start-up Sync has debuted an AI Bar that quizzes drinkers, then mixes bespoke hard seltzers from a core range at AUD $55 a pack.

Hyphen names Eva Diego as CEO to drive global expansion, sharpening its focus on digital infrastructure and complex masterplanning.

DroneShield secures USD $49.6m European deal to supply handheld counter-drone systems to a military customer via a regional reseller.

GovHack’s 2025 Red Carpet Awards in Sydney spotlighted innovative open data projects driving public benefit across Australia and New Zealand.

Acronis partners with OpSys to launch local Managed Detection and Response services, enabling Australian MSPs to meet data sovereignty and security demands.

Australian firm DroneShield lands AUD $5.2 million contract to supply handheld counter-drone systems to a European military customer via local reseller.

A global cold storage provider is deploying Dematic Voice technology at its Melbourne and Adelaide sites to boost warehouse productivity and accuracy.

Australia's tech sector sees 4.4% job growth and rising wages, yet cities like Brisbane and Perth face hiring declines amid reduced working hours.

Karmo boosts its debt facility to AUD $150m as revenue jumps 35%, aiming to add 5,000 vehicles to its already largest Australian car subscription fleet.

SOUTHSTART 2026 returns to Adelaide, uniting founders, investors, and innovators across Australia’s startup and technology sectors in March.

Next Byte grew from a local Adelaide shop in 1995 to Australia's largest Apple reseller, but closed by 2016 as Apple's own stores took precedence.

DroneShield will invest AUD $13 million to open a new R&D centre in Adelaide, creating 20 skilled engineering jobs focused on advanced electronic warfare technology.

Mortar Group and Firehouse Technology have merged to form Mortar Tech, enhancing their global capabilities in tech development and marketing intelligence.

Equinix will host landing stations for the new 5,000km SMAP subsea cable, linking Australia’s east and west coasts with high-capacity, low-latency connectivity.

Shaun Lees has joined Karmo as Head of Dealer Development, aiming to strengthen dealer relations and expand the Australian vehicle subscription network.

ManageEngine’s Shield NXG2025 cybersecurity seminars tour five Australian cricket stadiums this August, blending cricket themes with IAM and SIEM insights.

The SuperPac 750XL-II, a revolutionary short take-off aircraft, debuts in Australia, touring ahead of the 2025 Outback Air Race supporting the RFDS.

The ANU Solar Racing Team has begun off-grid testing in Coober Pedy of its fourth-generation solar vehicle ahead of the 2025 World Solar Challenge.

Ericsson equips Sunswift Racing with Intelligent Link Bonding tech to ensure seamless WAN connectivity for live telemetry in the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge.