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Doctor unveils AI governance test for human parity
Data Protection

Doctor unveils AI governance test for human parity

New checks could help firms prove AI decisions match qualified experts, as regulators and boards face rising scrutiny over automated calls.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Yesterday
Bugtri launches in Sydney to curb AI vulnerability spam
Application Security

Bugtri launches in Sydney to curb AI vulnerability spam

Security teams are drowning in AI-generated bug reports, and 11 early users are already testing a system that filters the noise.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • 4 days ago
Freespace opens Melbourne drone plant to lift output
Robotics

Freespace opens Melbourne drone plant to lift output

The new Melbourne site will help Freespace double drone production and expand its workforce as defence and industrial orders grow.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • This month

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Frontier AI is perishable commodity, says Kinetic IT
Digital Transformation

Frontier AI is perishable commodity, says Kinetic IT

Businesses risk lock-in unless they build AI governance and resilience, as frontier models can quickly lose their edge, Kinetic IT says.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Sydney Quantum Academy launches learning hub & careers event
Semiconductors

Sydney Quantum Academy launches learning hub & careers event

The initiative targets a skills gap as Australia's quantum sector could support 19,400 jobs by 2045, yet only 27% of people know the field.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Quantum Australia says programs worth AUD $83.1 million
High Performance Computing

Quantum Australia says programs worth AUD $83.1 million

Independent modelling puts Quantum Australia's national programmes at AUD $83.1 million, after helping launch 15 quantum startups in two years.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Australia's tech workforce nears 1 million amid AI
Digital Transformation

Australia's tech workforce nears 1 million amid AI

Technical roles are still expanding across Australia even as employers adopt AI, with regional jobs growing faster and early-career hiring holding up.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
Quest wins IRAP status for Australian government sales
Data Protection

Quest wins IRAP status for Australian government sales

Australian agencies could now buy Quest's security and data platforms without repeating lengthy internal reviews, after independent PROTECTED-level assessment.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
South Australia launches AI royal commission amid caution
Digital Transformation

South Australia launches AI royal commission amid caution

The inquiry could shape rules on jobs, safety and public services as firms warn that overreach may drive investment offshore.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Global Citizen names speakers for Perth clean energy summit
Clean technologies

Global Citizen names speakers for Perth clean energy summit

The Perth gathering will seek backing for power access and renewable projects as almost 750 million people still lack reliable electricity.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last week
Centorrino swaps VMware for SUSE to cut hosting costs
Data centers

Centorrino swaps VMware for SUSE to cut hosting costs

Customers could face lower hosting bills as Centorrino Technologies replaces VMware with SUSE Virtualisation across its Australian platform.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Sia acquires Seven Consulting to boost Australia presence
Digital Transformation

Sia acquires Seven Consulting to boost Australia presence

The deal gives Sia a larger east coast footprint and access to big Australian banking, government and retail clients.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week
Millibeam unveils Rakurai handheld counter-drone system
Robotics

Millibeam unveils Rakurai handheld counter-drone system

Backed by federal funding, the Australian-made device aims to give soldiers and security teams a lighter way to disrupt fast-evolving drone threats.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • This month
Origin Energy probes alleged cyber incident over data
Data Protection

Origin Energy probes alleged cyber incident over data

Customers face heightened scam risks as Origin Energy investigates claims that a hacker accessed two million records and alerted regulators.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Media companies advised to ink AI licensing deals - or risk mass scraping
Digital Transformation

Media companies advised to ink AI licensing deals - or risk mass scraping

Australian publishers face a fresh revenue squeeze unless paid licensing agreements are struck with AI firms using journalism to train their LLMs.

By David Shilovsky • 5 min read • Last month
CEFC adds AUD $150 million to ANZ SME green finance
Supply Chain

CEFC adds AUD $150 million to ANZ SME green finance

The top-up will lower borrowing costs for small firms buying solar, batteries and electric vehicles as energy bills and inflation bite.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
AEVA calls for tougher connected vehicle data laws
Data Protection

AEVA calls for tougher connected vehicle data laws

Drivers could gain stronger privacy rights as AEVA urges laws to keep connected car data onshore and off by default.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
New Zealanders worry about AI's environmental impact
Data Protection

New Zealanders worry about AI's environmental impact

A growing share of consumers want businesses to prove AI is powered responsibly, with younger New Zealanders most worried about its environmental costs.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month