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AI is set to end SaaS dominance by 2026 as firms pay for domain-specific agents and governed cloud usage instead of per-seat software.

Honeywell will digitise two key Rockhampton water plants, boosting reliability, cybersecurity and capacity for Fitzroy River Water services.

Myriota has unveiled HyperPulse, a 5G satellite network offering global IoT connectivity for remote sectors like agriculture and mining with low latency and high data.

TA Associates takes a minority stake in Aeris to accelerate AI-driven IoT security and bolster the firm's global connectivity and cybersecurity solutions.

Schneider Electric launches the AI-powered One Digital Grid Platform to help utilities modernise operations, cut costs and boost outage management worldwide.

InDebted appoints Michael Chatfield as Managing Director to spearhead Australian expansion amid evolving collections market and rising digital demand.

Schneider Electric unveils GM AirSeT, an SF6-free primary switchgear using pure air to boost grid reliability and comply with new EU environmental rules.

PMT Security partners with DroneShield to enhance protection against drone threats targeting Australian government, corrections, and critical infrastructure sectors.

Talkdesk expands its partnership with Databricks to unify customer data, enhancing AI-driven automation and personalised experiences on its CXA platform.

Talkdesk enhances its Copilot with agentic AI, enabling customer service agents to handle complex queries through smarter, real-time support and automation.

AI apps hit 1.5bn downloads and USD $1.3bn revenue in 2024, while APAC short dramas and third-party Android stores drive global mobile market growth.

A survey reveals 73% of supply chain leaders faced supplier disruptions last year, with many turning to AI to curb financial losses and boost resilience.

Getac unveils the S510AD rugged laptop with AMD Ryzen AI, designed for demanding fieldwork across sectors like automotive and defence, launching November.

Tata Communications unveils Voice AI platform for real-time, multilingual fintech chats, enhancing speed, security, and seamless automation in financial services.

Atturra joins Oracle's enhanced partner programme to boost digital transformation and support clients migrating to Oracle Cloud across various sectors in Australia and NZ.

CID Group, Nokia and Pivotel launch a zero-capex Private 5G-as-a-Service solution to boost secure, sovereign data networks across Australia's critical industries.

Australia's data centres will soon consume more electricity than Japan, driven by AI demand and the push for greener, energy-efficient infrastructure.

Kyndryl has named Graeme Beardsell as Managing Director for Australia and New Zealand to expand market presence and enhance customer value in the region.

Australia's IT spending is set to hit AUD $172.3 billion in 2026, driven by strong growth in AI infrastructure and software investments, says Gartner.

Nearly half of industrial firms lack the expertise to adopt AI and advanced tech in asset management, despite growing interest in tools like machine learning and digital twins.