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Cowbell appoints Gerry Power as general manager Australia
Ransomware

Cowbell appoints Gerry Power as general manager Australia

As cyber claims rise and broker demand grows, the insurer is deepening its Australian push with a newly created local leadership role.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Yesterday
Snowflake wins IRAP approval in Google Cloud Melbourne
Hybrid Cloud

Snowflake wins IRAP approval in Google Cloud Melbourne

Australian government agencies can now use Snowflake on Google Cloud in Melbourne for PROTECTED workloads, broadening cloud choice and assurance.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Yesterday
Australia's truck sector faces fuel, staff & safety strain
Digital Transformation

Australia's truck sector faces fuel, staff & safety strain

Rising diesel prices and tighter rules are squeezing operators, with many warning that cashflow and driver shortages could tip them into failure.

By Mark Tarre • 6 min read • Yesterday
Why Australian eCommerce stores are losing revenue to competitors with weaker products but stronger backlinks
Unified Communications

Why Australian eCommerce stores are losing revenue to competitors with weaker products but stronger backlinks

Lower organic visibility is sending Australian eCommerce shoppers to pricier rivals, as Google rewards authority from credible backlinks over product quality.

By Dominic Vivarini • 5 min read • Last week
Business resilience in an age of uncertainty
Data Analytics

Business resilience in an age of uncertainty

Australian firms are shifting from lean efficiency to resilience, using AI, diversified suppliers and shorter planning cycles to absorb shocks and grow.

By Vab Mittal • 4 min read • Last week
NGM hackathon tackles charity problems in Newcastle
Digital Transformation

NGM hackathon tackles charity problems in Newcastle

More than 200 participants helped charities cut manual work and improve support services in a 30-hour AI event in Newcastle.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
Sony launches Alpha 7R VI camera & new lens in Australia
Sony

Sony launches Alpha 7R VI camera & new lens in Australia

New high-resolution tools for photographers and video crews arrive with AI tracking, 8K recording and pricing from AUD $1,099.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
Superloop adds Wi-Fi 7 mesh bundle to broadband plans
Gaming

Superloop adds Wi-Fi 7 mesh bundle to broadband plans

Broadband buyers may get better whole-home coverage as the free extra device is aimed at reducing dead spots in medium-sized houses.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Last week
Australia tightens data centre scrutiny amid AI boom
Data Protection

Australia tightens data centre scrutiny amid AI boom

Australia tightens data centre approvals as governments weigh AI power, water and jobs against AUD $51.9 billion of NSW pipeline projects.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Last week
Australian CEOs favour AI reskilling over job cuts
Digital Transformation

Australian CEOs favour AI reskilling over job cuts

Most Australian chief executives are using AI to reshape work and boost skills, with only one in five planning hiring cuts.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
MYOB says budget backs SMEs with tax & fuel relief
Agricultural Technology

MYOB says budget backs SMEs with tax & fuel relief

Many smaller firms may delay hiring and investment unless the budget measures ease costs and restore confidence, MYOB says.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
The Travel Network launches Sydney luxury hotel platform
QR code

The Travel Network launches Sydney luxury hotel platform

Advertisers are being offered access to affluent hotel guests in Sydney, as The Travel Network rolls out screens and QR codes across luxury stays.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Last week

Global Stories

Australian stories

L'Oréal opens 2026 beauty tech contest for ANZ startups
Digital Transformation

L'Oréal opens 2026 beauty tech contest for ANZ startups

Startups could gain funded pilots and year-long mentorship as the beauty group hunts AI, creator and sustainability tools in ANZ.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
Christchurch startup seeo launches AI workplace safety tool
Manufacturing

Christchurch startup seeo launches AI workplace safety tool

Employers across Australasia are being offered real-time oversight of unsafe acts and near misses as scrutiny on workplace safety intensifies.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week
Why business ambition is running ahead of AI readiness
Data Protection

Why business ambition is running ahead of AI readiness

Only 42% of organisations are data mature, leaving many unable to turn AI pilots into reliable enterprise-wide returns.

By Nathan Knight • 4 min read • Last week
Cohesity expands HPE alliance on cyber resilience deals
Virtualisation

Cohesity expands HPE alliance on cyber resilience deals

Customers will get broader cyber recovery options as the pair add resale agreements and tighter integration across hybrid cloud tools.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Equinix expands Fabric Geo Zones across five continents
Data Protection

Equinix expands Fabric Geo Zones across five continents

The expansion could help regulated firms keep sensitive traffic within legal boundaries during outages, failovers or congestion across clouds.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week

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