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CyberPath opens consultation on Australia's cyber workforce

A national push to define cyber careers could ease hiring gaps and improve training pathways as Australia seeks more security staff.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026

Cartech

Karmo gains exclusive spot in Queensland's Local Buy fleet scheme

Karmo is now the sole provider in Queensland's Local Buy fleet scheme, offering councils and agencies easy access to flexible vehicle subscription services.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025

Data Protection

Australia urged to boost funding & diversity in quantum computing

Australia must boost funding and diversify research in quantum computing to harness its benefits and tackle emerging cybersecurity risks, experts warn.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025

Unified Communications

QCase digital platform wins top public sector honour in Queensland

The QCase digital platform has won the Public Sector Excellence Award in Queensland, revolutionising court processes and championing women-led innovation.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Sep 2025

Clean technologies

Clean energy Council launches skills passport for sector jobs

The Clean Energy Council has launched a new skills passport programme to boost training and jobs in Victoria and Queensland's renewable energy sector.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Tue, 1st Jul 2025

Digital Signage

Five Faces secures AUD $1 million to expand digital health tech

Five Faces has secured AUD $1 million in Series A funding to boost development and expand its digital health platforms in Australia and overseas.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Jun 2025

Data Analytics

Databricks partners with NSW to expand AI skills programme

Databricks has partnered with the New South Wales Government to enhance its AI and data academy, aiming to upskill over 100 staff members in the next year.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Thu, 3rd Apr 2025

EduTech

New manufacturing lab to open at TAFE Queensland

Applied Robotics is set to launch an AUD $3 million advanced manufacturing lab at TAFE Queensland, which will enhance training in robotics and automation.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 7th Oct 2024

Data Analytics

Databricks & Queensland unveil data & AI academy initiative

Databricks and Queensland Government announce new Data and AI Academy, aiming to enhance skills of over 100 public sector employees in data analytics and AI.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2024

Health Technologies

Victoria awards Mandalay Venture Partners AUD $300,000 grant

Mandalay Venture Partners has secured an AUD $300k grant from the Victorian Government to enhance the state's agtech sector, part of a broader AUD $2.4m initiative.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Fri, 9th Aug 2024

Cybersecurity

Tesserent to digital archive Queensland's state library

Tesserent has announced that the State Library of Queensland has awarded a contract to Tesserent to deliver a secure digital archiving solution.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Fri, 30th Dec 2022

Queensland Government

Queensland Govt backs safety-tech firm to tune of $1m

Queensland Government invests $1m in safety-tech company TicTocTrack to enhance its integrated tracking software platform.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 25th Mar 2019

Global Stories

Queensland Government stories

Smart Cities

The smart money is on inclusion

Smart capital is flowing to infrastructure that lifts women, using digital tech to turn inclusion and resilience into core investment value.

By Amelia Burnett • 5 min read • Mon, 2nd Mar 2026

Human Capital Management

How workforce technology can enable public sector agencies to secure sustainable savings

Australian public agencies can achieve sustainable savings by automating HR and payroll functions, cutting costs and improving efficiency amid rising government debt.

By Christina Waddy • 4 min read • Wed, 3rd Sep 2025

Encryption

The future of computing is quantum - how Australia can take the lead on its adoption

Australia aims to lead the $6 billion quantum computing sector by 2045 with major government support and international partnerships, boosting tech and jobs.

By Terry Maiolo • 4 min read • Mon, 23rd Jun 2025

Data Analytics

Databricks expands ANZ presence, boosting AI capabilities

Databricks is expanding its footprint in Australia and New Zealand, aiming to boost AI capabilities and workforce to over 200 by year-end amid rising demand.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Apr 2025

Artificial Intelligence

Eighteen Australians awarded 2025 John Monash Scholarships

Eighteen Australians have been awarded the prestigious John Monash Scholarships for 2025, recognising leaders in fields like aerospace and cancer research.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Oct 2024

DevOps

Queensland Government appoints Chris McLaren as Chief Customer & Digital Officer

The Queensland government has appointed a new Chief Customer and Digital Officer to drive the state's digital economy and improve citizen-centric services.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 25th Mar 2022