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A new partnership between DeadlyScience and Kinetic IT aims to enhance STEM education for First Nations students while addressing Australia's tech skills shortage.

The Australian Government's decision to ban debit card surcharges has sparked debate, with fintech groups cautioning against potential harm to small businesses.

A recent ISACA study reveals nearly half of companies in Oceania neglect cybersecurity teams in AI development, raising concerns over potential vulnerabilities.

A recent survey shows one in five Australians dislike debit card surcharges most, with younger generations particularly frustrated as the government considers a ban.

Forrester's report highlights that by 2025, 60% of APAC firms will adopt AI language models, with a shift towards private cloud strategies in Greater China.

Gartner's latest predictions reveal that by 2026, 20% of businesses could streamline operations via AI, potentially eliminating half of middle management roles.

Brisbane-based ATech has been appointed to the Australian Government's GovCMS Drupal Services Panel, enhancing its digital solutions for over 100 agencies.

SmartSat CRC and the Hellenic Space Centre have signed a deal to enhance cooperation in space science and technology between Australia and Greece.

As telcos strive to meet evolving consumer demands, the rise of observability tools is crucial for enhancing digital customer experiences in the 5G era.

Adobe has launched GenStudio for Performance Marketing, a new AI-driven tool designed to enhance the creation of personalised advertising campaigns.

Network automation is set to surge, with Gartner projecting that by 2026, 30% of enterprises will automate over half their network activities.

ASUS unveils the Zenbook S 14, a revolutionary AI-powered laptop designed for creativity and productivity, weighing just 1.2kg and lasting up to 27 hours.

Bain and Company's latest report predicts AI market to grow to $990 billion by 2027, driven by generative AI and sovereign AI ecosystems.

The Austroads unveils the Digital Trust Service for secure, internationally verifiable mobile driver's licences at IVC24, aiming for a 2025-2026 rollout.

A new Interprefy report reveals that 94% of event planners would consider AI for live translation, indicating a trend towards multilingual support in corporate events.

Gartner forecasts that AI-enabled PCs will soar, comprising 43% of total PC shipments by 2025, up from just 17% in 2024.

Space Machines has formed significant partnerships with Indian firms Ananth Technologies and Digantara for the Space MAITRI mission, set to launch in 2026.

ADAPT's 2024 survey reveals Australian firms shift cloud modernisation priorities due to economic pressures, AI adoption, and mounting technical debt challenges.

Gartner predicts that by 2026, over 500 million smartphone users will use digital identity wallets for verifiable claims, transforming digital credential management.

Seeing Machines wins 2024 Good Design Award for its Guardian Generation 3, a cutting-edge solution to reduce drowsy and distracted driving in commercial vehicles.