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Trust is the new uptime: Why sovereignty by design matters

Public confidence in digital government is fragile, with AI adoption, vendor dependence and weak governance now posing a bigger risk than outages.

By Jacqui Adams • 5 min read • Last month

Customer Experience

Millennials trust AI more than Gen Z, survey finds

Australians are using AI heavily, but most still want clear labelling and sourcing before they trust its search and shopping advice.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Tue, 5th May 2026

Quantum Computing

Pearcey Foundation names Jordan Green as new chair

The foundation is broadening its tech leadership as a 27-year chairmanship ends and plans advance for awards and a virtual computer museum.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 7th Apr 2026

Data Protection

1001 Optometry launches AI myopia checks for families

Australian chain 1001 Optometry unveils free AI tool that scans parents' photos to flag early myopia risk in children at home.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 24th Mar 2026

Unified Communications

Tech Council of Australia appoints new Chief Executive

Tech Council of Australia appoints Brighte's Katherine McConnell to its board and names LaunchVic chief Kate Cornick as incoming CEO.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 17th Feb 2026

Data Analytics

Notitia & Rod Jager form Tasmanian data partnership

Notitia partners with Rod Jager Consulting to establish a formal Tasmanian base, expanding data and digital transformation services statewide.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Sun, 15th Feb 2026

Human Capital Management

Board members face personal risk as school payroll laws shift

From 2024, Australian school board members face personal criminal liability for payroll errors amid teacher shortages and complex employment rules.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Fri, 19th Sep 2025

Deakin University

Deakin University team wins Autodesk Cup with flexible housing design

Deakin University's team won the Autodesk Challenge Cup with 'Solace,' a prefabricated, flexible six-storey housing design for disabled and elderly residents.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Sep 2025

Data Analytics

Exclusive: The 'godfather of process mining' on its past and future

Process mining is transforming Australian businesses, with Queensland Health saving AUD $11 million by optimising operations through this emerging technology.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Thu, 28th Aug 2025

Digital Transformation

Victor Dominello to headline 2025 Pearcey Oration in Melbourne

Victor Dominello, former NSW Minister for Customer Service and Digital, will deliver the 2025 Pearcey Oration in Melbourne on digital transformation's societal impact.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Aug 2025

EduTech

University of Melbourne saves on IT costs with Rimini support deal

The University of Melbourne cuts IT costs and avoids forced upgrades by adopting Rimini Street support for its customised Oracle ERP systems, boosting digital services.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 24th Jul 2025

Global Stories

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EduTech

Workday expands ANZ student systems push after Gartner nod

Universities facing tighter budgets are being pitched a cloud platform that links student, finance and workforce data across the campus.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 14th Apr 2026

Firewalls

Tailscale unveils Aperture to govern workplace AI use

Tailscale launches Aperture in open alpha, adding an identity-based gateway to log, govern and standardise workplace AI and agent use.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Feb 2026

Digital Transformation

Knog boosts marketing output 20% with new digital hub

Cycling brand Knog lifts marketing productivity 20% after rolling out a centralised digital asset hub for teams and global partners.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Jan 2026

Physical Security

When music and AI make 'Medtech Magic'

AI-powered music therapies promise relief for dementia and Parkinson's patients, but tangled licensing rules could stall life-changing apps.

By Tune Global • 10 min read • Thu, 11th Dec 2025

Robotic Process Automation

Canto unveils XI platform with AI tools to streamline content

Canto launches its 11th-generation AI-powered platform, Canto XI, to simplify content workflows and boost efficiency across digital asset management.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Oct 2025

Hyperscale

Michael Juniper joins HMC Digital Infrastructure to boost data centres

Michael Juniper has joined HMC Digital Infrastructure as a director to enhance DigiCo's growth and operational capabilities across Australia and international markets.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Sep 2025