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Building Australia's quantum future: Three shifts to strengthen women's participation

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cybersecurity
Australia's quantum future hinges on women's inclusion, with three key shifts urged to boost participation in this strategic technology.
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You have to give to gain: Why I view mentorship as a force multiplier

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leadership
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flexible work
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engineering
On International Women's Day, a telecom leader argues that mentorship lets women give to gain, multiplying influence across STEM.
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Women shaping Australia's evolving STEM leadership

2 days ago
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devops
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apm
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clean technologies
Women leaders at RSK Australia share how purpose, resilience and courage shape careers in STEM, energy, environment and heritage.
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The importance of 'the connectors' in an AI-powered industry

3 days ago
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digital transformation
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data science
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martech
In an AI-driven adtech world, unsung 'connectors'-often women-are emerging as key leaders, translating innovation into real-world impact.
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AIDA Cruises deploys OpenRoaming Wi‑Fi across fleet

Last week
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uc
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network infrastructure
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digital transformation
AIDA Cruises adopts OpenRoaming Wi‑Fi across its 11-ship fleet, promising seamless, log-in free connectivity for 1.5 million guests a year.
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Emesent unveils GX1 scanner to speed up site surveys

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productivity
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engineering
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skills shortage
Emesent launches GX1 mobile scanner, promising survey-grade accuracy and site survey times slashed by up to 95% for construction teams.
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McLaren extends Dell tech deal to power F1 data push

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storage
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gaming
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network infrastructure
McLaren extends its long-running Dell tech deal to boost AI-driven data, simulations and race strategy across its factory and F1 trackside ops.
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Wesfarmers, Microsoft deepen AI & cloud retail pact

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data analytics
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digital transformation
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cx
Wesfarmers is deepening its AI and cloud pact with Microsoft to roll out Copilot tools, agents and data platforms across its retail brands.
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Trane to acquire LiquidStack in data centre cooling push

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manufacturing
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
Trane Technologies will acquire liquid cooling specialist LiquidStack to bolster data centre thermal management for AI and high-density computing.
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Trane Technologies to buy LiquidStack in AI cooling push

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manufacturing
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
Trane Technologies will acquire AI-focused data centre cooling specialist LiquidStack, expanding its liquid and rack-level thermal management range.
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Johnson Controls names Susan Hughes Asia Pacific chief

Wed, 28th Jan 2026
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manufacturing
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cx
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martech
Johnson Controls has appointed Susan Hughes to lead its Asia Pacific business, joining the executive committee as it targets growth in the region.
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'AI workslop': Zapier survey finds AI delivers gains as well as costly corrections

Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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rpa
Zapier survey finds 92% of staff feel AI boosts productivity, yet workers spend hours each week fixing low-quality 'AI workslop' outputs.
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Amazon & university host event to boost girls in STEM careers

Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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edutech
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robots
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digital entertainment
Amazon, Western Sydney University and Camden Council launch Girls' Tech Day to inspire up to 900 girls in STEM careers across Western Sydney.
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Mercedes F1 team adopts AR tech to boost race car assembly speed

Thu, 27th Nov 2025
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ar, vr & metaverse
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formula one
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workplace
Mercedes F1 team uses AR tech from TeamViewer to speed up test rig assembly, improving precision and accelerating parts development for racing success.
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GHD joins Harvard-Microsoft AI transformation initiative

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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digital transformation
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ai
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microsoft
GHD teams up with Harvard and Microsoft to accelerate AI adoption in business, pioneering innovation in engineering and infrastructure sectors globally.
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Prophet appoints Bec Geyer as Head of Talent & People

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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hcm
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ai
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recruitment
Prophet has appointed Bec Geyer as Head of Talent and People to lead recruitment and development amid rapid growth in its decision science and tech teams.
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Gen Z Australians drive surge in short-term options trading

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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fintech
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engineering
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it department
Gen Z Australians are driving a 66% surge in Tiger Trade sign-ups, favouring short-term options trading amid volatile markets and cost-of-living pressures.
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Automation Fair highlights AI & skills to drive factory future

Wed, 19th Nov 2025
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paas
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data analytics
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hyperscale
Rockwell Automation's fair in Chicago draws 15,000+ to explore AI, autonomous systems, and skills shaping factory productivity and sustainability worldwide.
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AI now integral to workplace routines & software decisions

Wed, 19th Nov 2025
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erp
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llms
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ai
A TrustRadius study reveals 95% of professionals use AI weekly, with 69% using it daily, reshaping workplace routines and software choices.
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Game review: The Outer Worlds 2 (Xbox Series X)

Wed, 29th Oct 2025
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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bethesda
The Outer Worlds 2, available on PC and Xbox Game Pass, offers snappy combat and faction choices but suffers from frustrating missions and limited immersion.