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The 2025 Telstra Business of the Year Award winners
Clean technologies

The 2025 Telstra Business of the Year Award winners

Victoria-based Rahma Health won the 2025 Telstra Business of the Year Award for creating vital health resources for multicultural communities, especially refugees.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Arlo slashes camera prices by up to 50% for Black Friday sale
Surveillance

Arlo slashes camera prices by up to 50% for Black Friday sale

Arlo cuts prices by up to 50% on selected home security cameras, including 2K and 4K models, in its Black Friday sale covering indoor and outdoor use.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Australian seniors overspend on unused home internet features
Unified Communications

Australian seniors overspend on unused home internet features

Many Australian seniors pay for home internet plans with speeds and data beyond their needs, increasing costs despite prioritising affordability.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
HONOR launches in Australia with flagship phones & AI focus
Artificial Intelligence

HONOR launches in Australia with flagship phones & AI focus

HONOR debuts in Australia with flagship Magic V5 foldable phone and 400 Pro, focusing on AI features and a broad device ecosystem.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
Australian, global agencies cripple major cybercrime malware tools
Malware

Australian, global agencies cripple major cybercrime malware tools

Australian and global law enforcement, aided by Proofpoint, have disrupted Rhadamanthys and VenomRAT malware families used in cyberattacks worldwide, including in Australia.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
NEP Australia boosts live broadcast efficiency with Spectera system
AFL

NEP Australia boosts live broadcast efficiency with Spectera system

NEP Australia has adopted Sennheiser's Spectera system, cutting live broadcast setup times to under 40 minutes and easing frequency management challenges.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
Digital reliability key as travel disruptions fuel passenger anxiety
Customer service

Digital reliability key as travel disruptions fuel passenger anxiety

Rising digital disruptions in Australia's travel sector have increased passenger anxiety, with 77% fearing delays or being stranded during peak season.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
Employment Hero boosts small business HR support, cuts wait times
Human Capital Management

Employment Hero boosts small business HR support, cuts wait times

Employment Hero enhances HR support for small businesses with real-time tools, cutting wait times from hours to minutes and boosting efficiency.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
Job loyalty rises as Australians value pay security over perks
Hybrid & Remote Work

Job loyalty rises as Australians value pay security over perks

Nearly half of Australians now prioritise pay rises over flexibility, with job loyalty rising amid economic uncertainty and work stress in 2026.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Yealink partners with Officeworks to offer headsets from AUD $63
Unified Communications

Yealink partners with Officeworks to offer headsets from AUD $63

Yealink teams up with Officeworks to offer over 20 professional headset models for remote and hybrid workers, starting at AUD $63 across 162 Australian stores.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Sektor to distribute iONLINE IoT & SIM solutions in Australia
Internet of Things

Sektor to distribute iONLINE IoT & SIM solutions in Australia

Sektor will distribute iONLINE's IoT and SIM solutions across Australia, integrating the tech into its PaySuite CONNECT for enhanced connectivity in payments and IoT.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
New satcom lab boosts secure comms for Australian Defence Force missions
Firewalls

New satcom lab boosts secure comms for Australian Defence Force missions

ST Engineering iDirect and Black Cat Systems have launched a new satcom lab showcasing cutting-edge secure comms tech, including the 450SDM modem, to support the ADF.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Customer Science posts 53% growth & wins Fast 100 accolade again
Unified Communications

Customer Science posts 53% growth & wins Fast 100 accolade again

Customer Science achieved 53% revenue growth to AUD $12.15 million, earning a spot on The Australian Financial Review Fast 100 for the second consecutive year.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Nov 2025
Murdoch & DXC launch AI internship to boost tech skills in WA
EduTech

Murdoch & DXC launch AI internship to boost tech skills in WA

Murdoch University and DXC Technology launch AI internship for WA undergraduates to gain practical skills and enhance job readiness in key local industries.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Nov 2025
Australian Motoring Services slashes response times with Boomi
Customer Relationship Management

Australian Motoring Services slashes response times with Boomi

Australian Motoring Services halved call and dispatch times by integrating 11 systems via Boomi, boosting efficiency and customer satisfaction nationwide.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Nov 2025
Workplace tech issues cost Aussie firms time, money & talent
Human Capital Management

Workplace tech issues cost Aussie firms time, money & talent

Australian firms lose 1.3 workdays monthly per employee to tech issues, causing revenue losses and higher staff turnover, says new industry research.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Nov 2025
Labour shortages & rising costs stall Australia's productivity
Supply Chain

Labour shortages & rising costs stall Australia's productivity

Labour shortages, rising technology costs and low engagement are stalling Australia's productivity, with one in three firms struggling to recruit skilled workers.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 14th Nov 2025
Climate reporting standards put IT emissions under close scrutiny
Supply Chain

Climate reporting standards put IT emissions under close scrutiny

New climate reporting standards spotlight IT emissions, pressuring firms to track every device's carbon impact for accurate sustainability disclosures.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 14th Nov 2025
Queensland tech workforce set to double, adding 200,000 jobs by 2035
Data Analytics

Queensland tech workforce set to double, adding 200,000 jobs by 2035

Queensland's tech workforce is set to double by 2035, adding 200,000 jobs and boosting its AUD $15 billion contribution to the economy.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 13th Nov 2025