Australian Stories

Australian stories

Melbourne council adopts Databricks for AI data platform

Manual data wrangling at the City of Melbourne is being replaced by a single AI platform supporting more than 700 datasets and 40 use cases.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • 2 days ago

Data Analytics

Zeller launches grants as hospitality operators face strain

Only 12% of Australian operators say now is a good time to open a venue, as rising costs and weaker spend squeeze margins.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • 2 days ago

Manufacturing

Hays finds most Australian AI users lack formal training

Most Australian workers using AI at work have had no formal training, leaving security, privacy and skills gaps as adoption races ahead.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • 2 days ago

DevOps

Australia leads in self-hosted AI use, JFrog finds

The survey also found most firms still lack secrets scanning and rapid audit proof, leaving hidden credentials and compliance delays as weak spots.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • 2 days ago

Artificial Intelligence

Half of Australian workers feel underpaid, Hays finds

Cost-of-living pressures are leaving many staff with little real wage growth, even as most remain in jobs they see as secure.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • 2 days ago

Displays

Samsung offers AUD $400 off Galaxy S26 Ultra in Australia

Australian buyers can cut as much as AUD $750 from Samsung's Galaxy S26 Ultra, as end-of-financial-year deals broaden across phones and appliances.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • 2 days ago

Digital Transformation

IG launches ChatGPT assistant for CFD trading clients

The app lets traders query live positions and exposure in plain English, cutting out screenshots and manual uploads to ChatGPT.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 2 days ago

Data Protection

Monash Health trials Heidi AI translation in hospitals

Patients speaking other languages could get faster support as Monash Health tests AI translation across its hospitals and clinics.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • 3 days ago

Data centers

Firmus and SUBCO to build Tasmania fibre cable link

Tasmania is set for its first new subsea fibre link in more than 20 years, boosting resilience and adding a direct Sydney route.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 3 days ago

Digital Transformation

Australian healthcare AI adoption slowed by maturity gaps

Most Australian healthcare providers are stuck in pilot mode as weak data, governance and operating models limit wider AI rollout.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • 3 days ago

Global Stories

Australian stories

Software-as-a-Service

Karbon launches Kai AI coworker for accounting firms

Accounting firms could cut manual work as Karbon's early-access Kai AI uses platform data to draft tasks, insights and workflows.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Yesterday

Gaming

Belkin expands Nintendo Switch 2 accessories in Australia

Nintendo Switch 2 players in Australia and New Zealand get portable power and carry options as Belkin broadens its gaming range.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • 2 days ago

Data Protection

Digidentity helping companies navigate AI fraud challenges

AI-driven fraud is pushing healthcare, government and carmakers to tighten identity checks as remote transactions spread worldwide.

By David Shilovsky • 4 min read • 2 days ago

Digital Transformation

AskNicely launches AI agents for customer insights

Frontline teams at multi-location service businesses could cut dashboard churn as AskNicely's new tools automate insights and routine review replies.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 2 days ago

Cloud Security

TrendAI joins Anthropic's Project Glasswing for security

The partnership could speed up flaw detection and patching for critical software used by businesses and public sector organisations across the region.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • 2 days ago

Data Protection

Geotab using telematics and AI to reshape fleet management

Rising fuel costs and safety risks are pushing fleet operators to use Geotab telematics to cut idling, reroute trips and monitor fatigue.

By David Shilovsky • 4 min read • 2 days ago

Software-as-a-Service

MYOB launches Think Purple, Act Green sustainability plan

The software maker's new framework is aimed at helping customers face tougher emissions reporting while cutting its own footprint by 2030.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • 2 days ago

Software-as-a-Service

Agentic AI can move data in under 30 minutes: DTEX

Enterprise security teams face a new visibility gap as approved AI agents can copy and transfer sensitive data in under 30 minutes.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 3 days ago

Digital Transformation

Apple says App Store ecosystem topped USD $1.4tn in 2025

Most of the App Store's USD $1.4 trillion in 2025 billings came from fee-free physical goods, underscoring its reach beyond software.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 3 days ago

Stories from Other Regions

Australian stories

Data Privacy

China using job sites to target sensitive info, warns NZ

The alert raises pressure on clearance holders and defence workers after recruiters were accused of using LinkedIn and other platforms to seek secrets.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 2 days ago

Australian Stories