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Residential builders face rising defaults and insolvencies as Australia's AUD $150 billion data centre pipeline squeezes labour and materials.
UTS picks Nexon for AUD $20 million network overhaul
The university's campus-wide upgrade will bring Wi-Fi 7 and AI-ready security to more than 18 months of work across every site.
Cleanaway taps Macquarie Telecom for SD-WAN overhaul
More than 350 Cleanaway sites will gain steadier communications as the waste group replaces legacy infrastructure, with 25 locations already live.
Belkin unveils semi-solid-state power banks for Australia
The new range aims to ease overheating concerns and stretch battery life as buyers demand slimmer chargers that can safely power phones and laptops.
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The corded model targets households wanting one cleaner for floors, stairs and upholstery as cordless rivals lose ground on runtime.
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KNX touch panels can now show track and artist details, giving installers a richer audio interface across homes and venues.
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