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V2 AI adds Nick & Ebony Williams to leadership team

Wed, 14th Jan 2026
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V2 AI bolsters Asia-Pacific leadership, appointing Nick Williams as Partner and Ebony Williams as Director of Alliances to drive AI growth.
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SUBCO sets 2026 milestones for SMAP hypercable rollout

Wed, 14th Jan 2026
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SUBCO's SMAP hypercable will go live across Australia by May 2026, adding 400Tb capacity and new diverse routes for AI-era data traffic.
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Karmo car subscriptions added to CommBank's marketplace

Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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Karmo's car subscriptions join Commonwealth Bank's Cars for CommBank marketplace, offering flexible access to petrol, hybrid and electric cars.
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A1 Technologies names Amar Bilas Head of Microsoft Cloud

Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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A1 Technologies appoints Amar Bilas to lead Microsoft Cloud Services, bolstering Azure and modern workplace growth across ANZ.
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Touching the Sky VR crowned top prize at Qld XR Awards

Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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Touching the Sky VR wins Qld XR Festival's top prize, highlighting global brand backing and Australia's growing immersive media scene.
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V2 AI named OpenAI Services Partner for Australia

Mon, 22nd Dec 2025
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V2 AI has been named an OpenAI Services Partner in Australia, targeting enterprise demand for secure, governed generative AI adoption.
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ARM Hub relaunches Propel-AIR to boost Aussie robotics

Thu, 18th Dec 2025
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Brisbane's ARM Hub will reboot Propel-AIR in 2026, offering Aussie robotics ventures a US springboard via Boston's MassRobotics.
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Sarah Jane Peterschlingmann to lead ACS Queensland

Tue, 16th Dec 2025
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Sarah-Jane Peterschlingmann has been elected ACS Queensland chair for 2026/2027, the branch's first woman leader in 15 years.
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Atturra, Comtrac partner on AI-driven investigation tools

Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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Atturra teams with Comtrac to roll out AI-powered investigation tools for Australian law enforcement and regulators via a single service channel.
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V2 AI appoints Ian Nguyen as Partner to lead secure AI

Tue, 9th Dec 2025
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V2 AI names cyber specialist Ian Nguyen as Partner to lead secure AI strategy amid rising demand from regulated industries across Asia Pacific.
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Bigmate deploys AI quality platform on Equinix in Sydney

Tue, 9th Dec 2025
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Bigmate has launched its ACIS AI quality platform on Equinix infrastructure in Sydney, targeting global growth in industrial automation.
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GovHack awards celebrate open data innovation in 2025

Mon, 8th Dec 2025
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GovHack's 2025 Red Carpet Awards in Sydney spotlighted innovative open data projects driving public benefit across Australia and New Zealand.
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Australian tech wages rise as job growth & hours diverge

Wed, 19th Nov 2025
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Australia's tech sector sees 4.4% job growth and rising wages, yet cities like Brisbane and Perth face hiring declines amid reduced working hours.
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Australia urged to boost funding & diversity in quantum computing

Wed, 19th Nov 2025
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Australia must boost funding and diversify research in quantum computing to harness its benefits and tackle emerging cybersecurity risks, experts warn.
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Jason Disborough named Chief Commercial Officer for Aon Pacific

Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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Jason Disborough will become Chief Commercial Officer for Aon Pacific in 2026, leading commercial strategy and client engagement across Australia and New Zealand.
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Karmo expands debt facility to AUD $150m as revenue soars 35%

Mon, 17th Nov 2025
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Karmo boosts its debt facility to AUD $150m as revenue jumps 35%, aiming to add 5,000 vehicles to its already largest Australian car subscription fleet.
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Hypersonix raises USD $46 million to advance hydrogen hypersonics

Wed, 29th Oct 2025
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Brisbane's Hypersonix has raised USD $46 million to develop reusable, hydrogen-powered hypersonic aircraft, advancing sustainable aerospace technology.
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Australis Scientific wins MedTech prize for bladder health device

Wed, 29th Oct 2025
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Australis Scientific wins MedTech Innovator Asia Pacific Grand Prize and USD $175,000 for ConfidanzTM, a wearable device treating overactive bladder at home.
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Next Byte: The rise and fall of Australia's biggest Apple Reseller

Wed, 29th Oct 2025
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Next Byte grew from a local Adelaide shop in 1995 to Australia's largest Apple reseller, but closed by 2016 as Apple's own stores took precedence.
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Prophet names James Sawyer VP to drive predictive growth in ANZ

Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
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Prophet appoints James Sawyer as VP Sales and Partnerships to boost growth and predictive decision intelligence in Sydney and Brisbane markets.