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Is Fixed Wireless Access the next big thing?
Unified Communications

Is Fixed Wireless Access the next big thing?

Fixed Wireless Access is booming, with revenues set to hit USD $67 billion by 2028, offering flexible, cost-effective broadband solutions via 5G to SMEs globally.

By Tim Evans • 5 min read • Mon, 19th May 2025
Whip Around appoints new directors as global expansion accelerates
Endpoint Protection

Whip Around appoints new directors as global expansion accelerates

Whip Around appoints Kevin Roberts and Ricky Sevta as directors to drive global growth of its fleet inspection and maintenance software platform.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Mon, 19th May 2025
Huawei unveils WATCH FIT 4 Pro & FIT 4 wearables in Australia
Wearables

Huawei unveils WATCH FIT 4 Pro & FIT 4 wearables in Australia

Huawei launches WATCH FIT 4 Pro and WATCH FIT 4 in Australia, offering advanced fitness tracking, sports features, and up to 10 days battery from AUD $299.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Fri, 16th May 2025
DigiCert & Panasonic speed up Matter smart home certification
Internet of Things

DigiCert & Panasonic speed up Matter smart home certification

DigiCert and Panasonic Industry Europe have teamed up to streamline Matter certification for smart home devices, speeding up secure product launches at scale.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 16th May 2025
Kangaroo Island internet at risk as network talks collapse
Customer service

Kangaroo Island internet at risk as network talks collapse

Kangaroo Island residents face possible internet outage from 16 May as supplier Island Wide threatens to cut services amid stalled acquisition talks with Swoop.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 15th May 2025
Personal data breach at rights commission triggers new alarm
Firewalls

Personal data breach at rights commission triggers new alarm

The Australian Human Rights Commission has suffered a data breach after sensitive documents were exposed online due to a server misconfiguration, raising security concerns.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 15th May 2025
Accenture appoints Pietro Mangione to lead Asia Pacific networks
Unified Communications

Accenture appoints Pietro Mangione to lead Asia Pacific networks

Accenture has named Pietro Mangione Networks Lead for Asia Pacific, focusing on enhancing client network services with cutting-edge technologies across the region.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 15th May 2025
CAUDIT Cloud aims to cut costs & boost IT in Australasian universities
EduTech

CAUDIT Cloud aims to cut costs & boost IT in Australasian universities

CAUDIT and Macquarie Cloud Services have launched CAUDIT Cloud to help Australasian universities tackle IT costs, compliance, and data challenges affordably.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 15th May 2025
Motorola edge 60 fusion arrives in Australia for AUD $699
Generative AI

Motorola edge 60 fusion arrives in Australia for AUD $699

Motorola launches the edge 60 fusion in Australia for AUD $699, featuring AI-driven tools, a Sony LYTIA 700C sensor, and its brightest display yet.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 15th May 2025
Exclusive: Rolf Bienert discusses OpenADR Alliance's growth amid electrification shift
Smart Home

Exclusive: Rolf Bienert discusses OpenADR Alliance's growth amid electrification shift

OpenADR Alliance, led by Rolf Bienert, accelerates energy management amid electrification shift, enabling smarter EV charging and dynamic pricing globally.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Thu, 15th May 2025
Aussie families face internet lags as homes juggle 20 devices
Malware

Aussie families face internet lags as homes juggle 20 devices

Australian households face rising internet lag as device numbers soar beyond 20, causing streaming and gaming issues; specialist provider Occom offers relief.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 15th May 2025
Teletrac Navman unveils AI camera to boost Australian fleet safety
Digital Entertainment

Teletrac Navman unveils AI camera to boost Australian fleet safety

Teletrac Navman launches the AI-powered Multi IQ Camera for 360° fleet safety in Australia's heavy vehicle sector, integrating with its TN360 platform.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 14th May 2025
What CFOs need to know about smarter building management
Partner Programmes

What CFOs need to know about smarter building management

CFOs must lead smarter building management to cut costs, meet ESG goals and comply with new Australian regulations on energy and emissions reporting.

By Karl Mahoney • 4 min read • Wed, 14th May 2025
The network of tomorrow begins with the innovation of today
Unified Communications

The network of tomorrow begins with the innovation of today

Australians spend nearly 3 hours online daily, using virtualised networks to boost efficiency and power smarter, more secure 5G connectivity across industries.

By Anthony Behan • 4 min read • Wed, 14th May 2025
NICE & AWS join forces to deliver AI-powered customer service
Software-as-a-Service

NICE & AWS join forces to deliver AI-powered customer service

NICE and AWS have teamed up to offer NICE's CXone Mpower AI on AWS Marketplace, enhancing AI-driven customer service with unified, scalable cloud solutions.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 14th May 2025
Asia Pacific tech spending outlook dims as tariffs bite in 2025
Digital Transformation

Asia Pacific tech spending outlook dims as tariffs bite in 2025

Forrester warns that US-China tariffs could reduce Asia Pacific tech spending growth in 2025 by 1-2 points, despite strong AI and cloud demand.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 14th May 2025
Android 16 introduces new design, Gemini features and security
Wearables

Android 16 introduces new design, Gemini features and security

Google unveils Android 16 with a major redesign, enhanced Gemini assistant, and new security features, rolling out from next month on Pixel and Samsung devices.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 14th May 2025
Apple unveils new accessibility features & nutrition labels
Wearables

Apple unveils new accessibility features & nutrition labels

Apple will launch new accessibility features, including Magnifier for Mac, which enhances device use for people with disabilities, later this year.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Wed, 14th May 2025
Australia faces rising cyberattacks targeting key infrastructure
Firewalls

Australia faces rising cyberattacks targeting key infrastructure

Cyberattacks on Australia's critical infrastructure surged 50% to 143 in 2022–23, raising serious concerns over national security and service disruptions.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 13th May 2025