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Amber Technology expands smart home solutions with ABB
Smart Home

Amber Technology expands smart home solutions with ABB

Amber Technology has expanded its partnership with ABB to include its ABB-free@home smart home automation solution, enhancing services for installers across Australia.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 1st Apr 2025
Samsung launches SSD 9100 PRO in Australia, 8TB model coming
Gaming

Samsung launches SSD 9100 PRO in Australia, 8TB model coming

Samsung Electronics Australia launches the SSD 9100 PRO Series NVMe Gen5 SSDs, offering up to 4TB now and an 8TB model in 2025 for high-performance users.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Mar 2025
Prepare for blackouts with BLUETTI solar battery backup solutions
Power / Energy

Prepare for blackouts with BLUETTI solar battery backup solutions

With Tropical Cyclone Alfred wreaking havoc on Australia's east coast, residents are urged to prepare for potential blackouts using BLUETTI solar battery solutions.

By Bluetti • 4 min read • Thu, 13th Mar 2025

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Angela Walker appointed as Dynabook ANZ Managing Director
Partner Programmes

Angela Walker appointed as Dynabook ANZ Managing Director

Angela Walker has been appointed Managing Director of Dynabook ANZ, leading its Australia and New Zealand operations from April 2025.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 1st Apr 2025
Alibaba Cloud unveils Qwen2.5-Omni-7B multimodal AI model
Artificial Intelligence

Alibaba Cloud unveils Qwen2.5-Omni-7B multimodal AI model

Alibaba Cloud has unveiled the Qwen2.5-Omni-7B, a new multimodal AI model capable of processing various media types in real time, aimed at enhancing edge devices.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 28th Mar 2025
HP launches ZBook Ultra G1a with advanced AI features
Data Privacy

HP launches ZBook Ultra G1a with advanced AI features

HP has unveiled its ZBook Ultra G1a laptop in Australia & New Zealand, a high-performance workstation designed for professionals, starting at AUD $3,000.

By Moritz Florian • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Mar 2025
Exclusive: AI adoption accelerates as Lenovo unveils new insights for CIOs
Digital Transformation

Exclusive: AI adoption accelerates as Lenovo unveils new insights for CIOs

Lenovo's latest CIO Playbook highlights a shift in AI adoption towards practical investments, with spending in Asia Pacific expected to soar by 3.6 times.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Mon, 24th Mar 2025
Five ways worker demands are changing - and how technology can keep up
Digital Transformation

Five ways worker demands are changing - and how technology can keep up

As worker demands transform, the ASUS ExpertBook P5 emerges as the solution to support modern productivity and flexibility in an evolving workplace.

By Emma Ou • 6 min read • Thu, 20th Mar 2025
AMD Ryzen AI MAX+ 395 Processor: Breakthrough AI Performance in Thin and Light
Gaming

AMD Ryzen AI MAX+ 395 Processor: Breakthrough AI Performance in Thin and Light

AMD has launched the Ryzen AI MAX+ 395 processor, offering unprecedented performance for AI applications in thin and light laptops, outpacing competitors significantly.

By AMD • 6 min read • Wed, 19th Mar 2025
Dell unveils expanded AI solutions in NVIDIA partnership
Network Infrastructure

Dell unveils expanded AI solutions in NVIDIA partnership

Dell Technologies has unveiled updates to its Dell AI Factory in partnership with NVIDIA, launching new solutions to accelerate AI adoption and integration.

By Moritz Florian • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Mar 2025
NVIDIA unveils RTX PRO Blackwell GPUs for AI & design
Unified Communications

NVIDIA unveils RTX PRO Blackwell GPUs for AI & design

NVIDIA has unveiled its RTX PRO Blackwell series of GPUs, promising enhanced performance across industries such as AI and design, with significant boosts in productivity.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Mar 2025
Amber Technology introduces the Ochno Room Kit for meetings
Unified Communications

Amber Technology introduces the Ochno Room Kit for meetings

Amber Technology has launched the Ochno Room Kit, a comprehensive solution for enhancing collaboration in hybrid meeting spaces, featuring dual 8K support.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 12th Mar 2025
Asus launches Zenbook A14, lightest AI PC (less than 1kg)
ASUS

Asus launches Zenbook A14, lightest AI PC (less than 1kg)

ASUS has unveiled the ultra-light Zenbook A14 in Australia and New Zealand, boasting revolutionary AI technology and a remarkable 32-hour battery life.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 11th Mar 2025

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Dell unveils streamlined AI PC lineup & smart docks
Network Infrastructure

Dell unveils streamlined AI PC lineup & smart docks

Dell Technologies has launched a revamped AI PC lineup, featuring three new categories and enhanced performance, alongside smart docks with advanced power management.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Mar 2025
UK employees' risky habits pose serious cybersecurity risks
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

UK employees' risky habits pose serious cybersecurity risks

A survey by Sharp UK reveals that two-thirds of office workers engage in risky online behaviours, heightening cybersecurity threats across the nation.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Mar 2025
Study reveals changing trends in OTT ads in Singapore
Marketing Technologies

Study reveals changing trends in OTT ads in Singapore

A new study by Nexxen and Milieu reveals that 51% of Singaporeans engage with ad-supported streaming platforms like meWATCH weekly, showing a shift in OTT advertising.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Mar 2025
Noel Leeming St Lukes becomes a hub for laptop donations
Clean technologies

Noel Leeming St Lukes becomes a hub for laptop donations

Noel Leeming St Lukes now accepts laptop donations for Recycle A Device, promoting digital equity and sustainability while diverting e-waste.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 11th Mar 2025