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Macquarie launches Azure cloud practice for government
Private Cloud

Macquarie launches Azure cloud practice for government

Australian agencies can now access a sovereign Azure option as Macquarie Government adds public cloud and AI services under tighter security rules.

By Sean Mitchell • 6 min read • Last week
Macquarie Government launches Azure practice for agencies
Data Protection

Macquarie Government launches Azure practice for agencies

Australian agencies can now tap managed Azure services as Macquarie Government broadens its cloud offer amid pressure to modernise securely and cut costs.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Canberra data centre growth hit by land & power limits
Data centers

Canberra data centre growth hit by land & power limits

Tight power supply and scarce industrial sites could slow the capital's push to host more secure cloud and AI facilities.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Experts urge action as Australia launches Office of AI
Data centers

Experts urge action as Australia launches Office of AI

Industry experts say Australia's new Office of AI must quickly turn policy into practical governance as AI adoption accelerates.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • This month
Australia creates Office of AI under Prime Minister
Digital Transformation

Australia creates Office of AI under Prime Minister

The new framework puts AI policy at the centre of Canberra's productivity and security agenda as businesses brace for tighter governance.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month
Microsoft backs Australian Government AI framework
DataCentre infrastructure

Microsoft backs Australian Government AI framework

Backing from a major tech investor strengthens Canberra's push for central AI rules as businesses seek clarity and Australians weigh safeguards.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • This month
Industry welcomes Australia's new National Office of AI
Data Protection

Industry welcomes Australia's new National Office of AI

New oversight is set to shape AI rules, but businesses say success will hinge on practical guidance, skills and sustained investment.

By Mark Tarre • 6 min read • This month
AWS helps NASA beam live 4K Moon video to millions
Space Technologies

AWS helps NASA beam live 4K Moon video to millions

Millions watched because NASA used laser links and AWS cloud tools to push live 4K footage from Orion around the Moon.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • This month
OpenAI runs AI workshop for public servants in Canberra
Data Protection

OpenAI runs AI workshop for public servants in Canberra

Public servants tested ChatGPT and Codex on drafting and research, as agencies weigh whether AI can speed up routine work without losing human oversight.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • This month
In AI, control is the real advantage
Data Protection

In AI, control is the real advantage

Australian firms risk losing AI advantage if core models and pricing stay offshore, as sovereign control becomes a resilience and trust issue.

By Gavin Seewooruttun • 5 min read • Last month
Australia has high AI agency in eight capabilities
Semiconductors

Australia has high AI agency in eight capabilities

The findings suggest Canberra should target funding where it has leverage, as the country ranks highly in just eight of 103 AI capabilities.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Microsoft & Australia sign digital resilience deal
Digital Transformation

Microsoft & Australia sign digital resilience deal

Australia will get wider support to defend critical digital systems as Canberra and Microsoft deepen cooperation on cyber security and AI.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
TBH urges defence productivity overhaul as spending rises
Productivity

TBH urges defence productivity overhaul as spending rises

Delays averaging 21 months on major programmes are undermining Australia's defence build-out as spending heads towards AUD $100 billion a year.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 29th May 2026

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Macquarie to buy Sydney site for campus & data centre
Data centers

Macquarie to buy Sydney site for campus & data centre

The Sydney project is set to add roughly 200 megawatts of capacity as demand from cloud and AI customers keeps rising.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • This month
Five Eyes warns AI heightens cyber risk & sovereignty
Software-as-a-Service

Five Eyes warns AI heightens cyber risk & sovereignty

Boards are being urged to overhaul defences as AI speeds attacks and exposes firms to foreign vendors' access risks.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • This month
Five Eyes AI cyber warning prompts calls for faster defence
Security Operations Centres

Five Eyes AI cyber warning prompts calls for faster defence

Attackers are already using AI to exploit flaws faster than many organisations can detect them, Five Eyes agencies warned.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Last month
EatClub joins CommBank app to fill quieter dining periods
Data Analytics

EatClub joins CommBank app to fill quieter dining periods

Restaurants can tap millions more diners as EatClub's offers move into CommBank's app, targeting quieter service periods.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Last month
ASUS launches ExpertBook Ultra business laptop in Australia
Data Protection

ASUS launches ExpertBook Ultra business laptop in Australia

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.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month