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inTechnology names Karryn Panoutsopoulos to lead Spok push

Tue, 3rd Feb 2026
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inTechnology taps Karryn Panoutsopoulos to spearhead Spok and SpectraLink healthcare communications growth across Australia and Asia-Pacific.
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Nexcom unveils NDiS B340 edge PC with PCIe expansion

Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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Nexcom launches the fanless NDiS B340 edge PC with a dockable PCIe module, targeting compact, high-I/O industrial and retail deployments.
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TP-Link debuts 4K solar Tapo C660 KIT in Australia

Wed, 28th Jan 2026
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TP-Link launches the Tapo C660 KIT in Australia, a 4K solar-powered outdoor security camera with AI tracking and pan-and-tilt coverage.
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Grundfos unveils smart pump controller for bore water

Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
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Grundfos has launched a smart CU 302 pump controller in Australia, adding wireless monitoring to stabilise bore water pressure in homes.
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Ruckus Networks signs TGR Haas F1 as official partner

Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
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Ruckus Networks has signed a multi-site deal to become Official Networking Partner of TGR Haas F1, covering factories and trackside.
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New Zero Trust framework secures Private 5G & Wi-Fi

Wed, 21st Jan 2026
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Wireless Broadband Alliance unveils Zero Trust framework to secure converged Private 5G and Wi-Fi networks across enterprise sectors.
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Spectralink launches S1000 DECT platform for Teams

Tue, 13th Jan 2026
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Spectralink's new S1000 DECT platform brings serverless, site-wide voice to frontline workers with direct Microsoft Teams integration.
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Journey Beyond builds cloud tech stack for safari resort

Tue, 13th Jan 2026
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Journey Beyond deploys RingCentral-powered cloud stack and in-house AI chat to run South Australia's new Monarto Safari Resort in four months.
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CommScope becomes Vistance after cable sale to Amphenol

Tue, 13th Jan 2026
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CommScope rebrands as Vistance Networks after selling its cable arm to Amphenol, pledging debt repayment and at least USD $10 a share dividend.
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Globalstar, Skydio trial private 5G link for drones

Tue, 13th Jan 2026
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Globalstar and Skydio trial Band n53 private 5G for drones, eyeing safer public safety missions and uplink-heavy autonomous operations.
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Wi-Fi 7, AI & OpenRoaming boost industry investment

Thu, 8th Jan 2026
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Rising confidence, Wi-Fi 7, AI and OpenRoaming are fuelling fresh investment as firms plan denser, converged Wi-Fi and 5G networks by 2026.
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Wi-Fi 7 surges as alliance maps out path to Wi-Fi 8

Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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Wi-Fi 7 gear is set to surge by 2026 as the Wireless Broadband Alliance sketches early Wi-Fi 8, new spectrum and satellite-powered links.
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Qualcomm unveils Snapdragon X2 Plus for Copilot+ PCs

Tue, 6th Jan 2026
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Qualcomm debuts Snapdragon X2 Plus chip, promising faster, more efficient Copilot+ Windows 11 laptops arriving from major brands in 2026.
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Smart relay flaw risks repeated power & safety outages

Tue, 16th Dec 2025
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Smart relay flaw lets attackers repeatedly reboot Shelly Pro 4PM devices, causing disruptive power, safety and visibility outages.
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Nokia & ALE expand fibre campus networks partnership

Mon, 8th Dec 2025
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Nokia and Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise extend fibre campus deal with new networks at Ikos Resorts, Pantai Jerudong Hospital and Wembley Park.
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Wi-Fi quality of service cuts latency by 70%, boosts reliability

Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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Wi-Fi Quality of Service trials cut latency by 70%, boosting reliability and enabling improved performance for gaming, conferencing, and streaming.
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Macquarie Telecom & Fortinet launch unified secure network solution

Thu, 4th Dec 2025
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Macquarie Telecom and Fortinet have launched a unified secure networking solution to simplify cybersecurity and meet compliance for Australian businesses.
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Australian ICT Leader David Skellern Earns 2025 Pearcey Medal

Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
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Professor David Skellern wins 2025 Pearcey Medal for pioneering wireless networking; Sam Kroonenburg and Cathy Foley also honoured by Australian ICT industry.
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Amazon secures licence to use LG's Wi-Fi patents in devices

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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Amazon has licensed LG's core Wi-Fi patents for use in Echo, Fire TV Stick, and Fire Tablet devices, reinforcing LG's leadership in Wi-Fi technology.
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Vectec unveils PIT-CHECK suite to boost executive IT visibility

Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
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Vectec has launched PIT-CHECK, a diagnostic suite offering executives clear insights and risk assessments to manage complex IT and cyber security challenges.