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Australian schools blend AI tools with print for balanced learning
EduTech

Australian schools blend AI tools with print for balanced learning

Australian schools increasingly adopt AI tools, with 78.2% using them, while 53.9% maintain a blended approach combining digital and print resources.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Aug 2025
LG launches CineBeam S 4K projector in Australia at AUD $2,499
Digital Entertainment

LG launches CineBeam S 4K projector in Australia at AUD $2,499

LG launches the CineBeam S, its smallest 4K projector, in Australia at AUD $2,499 with a pre-order discount ahead of the 11 August release.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Aug 2025
LG launches online-only home entertainment deals up to 60% off
Digital Entertainment

LG launches online-only home entertainment deals up to 60% off

LG offers up to 60% off select home entertainment products, including OLED TVs and a portable smart screen, in an exclusive Australian online sale.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Thu, 24th Jul 2025
Travellers warned on cybersecurity after Qantas data breach
Data Protection

Travellers warned on cybersecurity after Qantas data breach

Qantas data breach exposing six million customers sparks cybersecurity warnings for travellers amid rising digital threats in airports and airlines.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
What a tech-integrated Australia can look like in 2050
Semiconductors

What a tech-integrated Australia can look like in 2050

By 2050, Australia will blend digital and physical worlds in homes, education, and leisure, driven by AI, smart tech, and seamless integration.

By Truman Zhang • 4 min read • Tue, 22nd Jul 2025

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Lenovo unveils TruScale DaaS for sustainability, cost savings
Artificial Intelligence

Lenovo unveils TruScale DaaS for sustainability, cost savings

Lenovo unveils TruScale DaaS for Sustainability, a subscription model helping enterprises cut IT costs up to 35% and reduce carbon emissions with circular IT.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Aug 2025
Master of the trade tools: The case for becoming a power user
Document Management

Master of the trade tools: The case for becoming a power user

Mastering work tools-from laptops to AI software-transforms productivity and satisfaction, giving insurance brokers a crucial edge in a digital-first world.

By David Leach • 7 min read • Wed, 6th Aug 2025
AMD brings Stable Diffusion 3.0 Medium AI to Ryzen laptops
Generative AI

AMD brings Stable Diffusion 3.0 Medium AI to Ryzen laptops

AMD launches BF16 Stable Diffusion 3.0 Medium AI, enabling high-quality image generation on Ryzen laptops with as little as 24GB RAM.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Thu, 24th Jul 2025
Dell launches Pro Max laptops with AI features & 4K OLED
Displays

Dell launches Pro Max laptops with AI features & 4K OLED

Dell unveils Pro Max laptops with 4K OLED displays, NVIDIA RTX PRO GPUs and AI features, targeting creators, engineers and AI developers.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 18th Jul 2025
How rugged technology is powering productivity in critical industries
Internet of Things

How rugged technology is powering productivity in critical industries

Rugged technology boosts productivity and cuts costs in critical industries by reducing downtime, enabling real-time data capture, and improving durability in harsh environments.

By Frank Baldrighi • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Jul 2025
Why your workplace 'perks' aren't perking
Human Capital Management

Why your workplace 'perks' aren't perking

Freebies alone won't build a strong workplace culture; employees seek purpose, recognition and clear development to stay motivated and committed.

By Neil Webster • 8 min read • Thu, 17th Jul 2025

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ESET celebrates a decade of growth & innovation in Canada
Endpoint Protection

ESET celebrates a decade of growth & innovation in Canada

ESET marks 10 years in Canada, serving 15,000+ businesses with cybersecurity and expanding its presence from Markham to Western Canada.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Sat, 16th Aug 2025
PKF Littlejohn turns to ControlUp to support rapid UK growth
Human Capital Management

PKF Littlejohn turns to ControlUp to support rapid UK growth

PKF Littlejohn adopts ControlUp's platform to enhance IT monitoring, supporting its goal to nearly double staff amid rapid UK expansion.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Mon, 11th Aug 2025
Exclusive: ServiceNow calls for bold AI adoption to boost national productivity
Customer Experience

Exclusive: ServiceNow calls for bold AI adoption to boost national productivity

ServiceNow partners with Datacom to boost AI-driven automation in New Zealand, aiming to enhance enterprise productivity amid demographic challenges.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2025
Kramer AV over IP transforms teaching flexibility at John Abbott
EduTech

Kramer AV over IP transforms teaching flexibility at John Abbott

John Abbott College in Quebec boosts teaching flexibility and capacity with Kramer's AV over IP, enabling adaptable, networked classrooms without major construction.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Jul 2025
Guernsey awards £1.3m IT contract to Apogee for five years
Digital Transformation

Guernsey awards £1.3m IT contract to Apogee for five years

The States of Guernsey has awarded Apogee a £1.3 million per year, five-year contract to supply IT hardware and support under a new multi-vendor model.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 18th Jul 2025
Kramer AV upgrade boosts flexible learning at John Abbott College
EduTech

Kramer AV upgrade boosts flexible learning at John Abbott College

John Abbott College in Quebec has upgraded classrooms with Kramer AV over IP tech, enhancing flexible teaching amid rising student numbers and space limits.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Jul 2025