Cisco report: AI strains Australian networks as upgrades lag
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Reolink unveils OMVI 2i Ultra with new AI features
Local AI search and custom alerts could cut subscription costs for home security buyers as Reolink rolls out new cameras and hub hardware.
POCO launches F9 Ultra in Australia for AUD $1,499
Australian buyers get a 200MP camera, 8,050mAh battery and Bose-tuned audio as POCO pushes further into premium handsets.
Jabra launches Reach single-cable meeting room system
Hybrid-work firms can now simplify meeting rooms with a single USB-C link that cuts cable clutter and supports up to 100 metres of extension.
Reolink launches Father's Day camera sale in Australia
Australian shoppers can save up to 34% on Reolink home security cameras as the company splits its Father's Day promotion into two sales windows.
Xiaomi launches REDMI Note 17 Pro Max in Australia
Australian buyers get bigger batteries, tougher builds and lengthy software support as Xiaomi expands its REDMI Note range.
Axis returns to Sydney show with integrated security tech
Sydney customers are being shown a push towards fewer stand-alone systems as Axis ties cameras, radar, audio and analytics into one platform.
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GSMA says 5G & 6G drive economic growth but there are risks
GSMA head warns 5G and 6G could boost Asia Pacific growth, but says digital trust must improve as scam losses mount.
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Fraud losses and customer friction are pushing operators to use entitlement servers for silent SIM-based checks instead of vulnerable SMS codes.
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Australian buyers will be first to pre-order the Archer 8 Ultra as TP-Link targets home Wi-Fi dead spots and congestion with its Wi-Fi 8 range.
Australia & New Zealand plan duress alarm standard
A draft standard could make wearable duress alarms prove they alert responders within five seconds and send the worker's location.
GetGo cuts bug hunts with Datadog monitoring platform
Bug hunts at the Singapore car-sharing operator are now 50 to 60 per cent faster, helping engineers spot faults before customers notice them.
CrowdStrike, Telkom Indonesia partner on AI cyber defence
Indonesia's businesses and public bodies could gain stronger protection as Telkom adopts CrowdStrike's Falcon platform and co-develops AI security services.
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Fascinated by the technology industry after a visit to a Computer Faire in 1998, Donovan Jackson first worked as a public relations consultant for enterprise software and hardware distribution companies in 2000, then as a journalist for IDG-affiliated channel and trade publications, and as a producer of commercial content as an agency owner through the 2000s and 2010s. He has served as ITBrief editor in the last days of the printed magazine, and has a long association with TechDay as a contributor to special projects. Donovan has wide interests spanning technology, philosophy, bicycles, literature, psychology, motorcycles, travel, geography, history, general knowledge, and various combinations of these and other subjects.
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JLL appoints Mikhail Jaura to head Asia Pacific research
Rising demand for AI and cloud infrastructure is intensifying competition for capital, sites and power across Asia Pacific's data centre market.
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Australian households will get wider access to connected yard, pool and pet devices as the brand expands beyond indoor floor cleaning.
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Equinix launches managed private cloud service in Australia
Australian firms can now shift data-heavy workloads onshore as Equinix's new service promises faster deployment and tighter control over sensitive systems.
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IT teams could cut installation and support work, as Dell's all-in-one screen targets huddle rooms with built-in audio and video.
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