Canberra stories
Profit is still on track as weaker government-linked trading and accounting changes push Atturra's FY26 revenue below earlier guidance.
Australian agencies can now access a sovereign Azure option as Macquarie Government adds public cloud and AI services under tighter security rules.
Australian agencies can now tap managed Azure services as Macquarie Government broadens its cloud offer amid pressure to modernise securely and cut costs.
Tight power supply and scarce industrial sites could slow the capital's push to host more secure cloud and AI facilities.
Industry experts say Australia's new Office of AI must quickly turn policy into practical governance as AI adoption accelerates.
The new framework puts AI policy at the centre of Canberra's productivity and security agenda as businesses brace for tighter governance.
Backing from a major tech investor strengthens Canberra's push for central AI rules as businesses seek clarity and Australians weigh safeguards.
New oversight is set to shape AI rules, but businesses say success will hinge on practical guidance, skills and sustained investment.
Millions watched because NASA used laser links and AWS cloud tools to push live 4K footage from Orion around the Moon.
Public servants tested ChatGPT and Codex on drafting and research, as agencies weigh whether AI can speed up routine work without losing human oversight.
Australian firms risk losing AI advantage if core models and pricing stay offshore, as sovereign control becomes a resilience and trust issue.
The findings suggest Canberra should target funding where it has leverage, as the country ranks highly in just eight of 103 AI capabilities.
Australia will get wider support to defend critical digital systems as Canberra and Microsoft deepen cooperation on cyber security and AI.
Delays averaging 21 months on major programmes are undermining Australia's defence build-out as spending heads towards AUD $100 billion a year.
Offshore web hosting is becoming harder to justify as Australian firms weigh latency, sovereignty and support risks across their digital stack.
The Sydney project is set to add roughly 200 megawatts of capacity as demand from cloud and AI customers keeps rising.
Boards are being urged to overhaul defences as AI speeds attacks and exposes firms to foreign vendors' access risks.
Attackers are already using AI to exploit flaws faster than many organisations can detect them, Five Eyes agencies warned.
Restaurants can tap millions more diners as EatClub's offers move into CommBank's app, targeting quieter service periods.
Business buyers in Australia can now get a 0.99kg 14-inch Copilot+ PC from AUD $3,399, with local AI tools and 26-hour battery life.
