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_SOUTHSTART secures AUD $2 million for three more years of growth

SOUTHSTART secures AUD $2 million from South Australian Government, ensuring its innovation festival continues through 2028 with expanded startup opportunities.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Jul 2025

Australian Government

Beaten Zone fund wins approval, targets AUD $451m defence tech

Beaten Zone Venture Capital Fund 1 has gained Early Stage Venture Capital registration, targeting AUD $451m in defence tech investments with tax benefits for partners.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Jul 2025

Digital Transformation

Insight joins WA panel to boost government digital services

Insight has joined Western Australia's Technology Infrastructure and Solutions panel to enhance government digital services with secure, scalable technology solutions.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Jul 2025

Unified Communications

Qantas cyber breach highlights urgent need for supply chain security

A cyber breach at Qantas, traced to a third-party supplier, underscores urgent calls for stronger supply chain security across Australia's digital networks.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 2nd Jul 2025

Power / Energy

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

Data Protection

Why privacy is everyone's business in 2025 - and what you can do about it

In 2025, privacy is everyone's responsibility as Australian businesses face rising data breaches, emphasising training, multi-factor authentication, and cyber resilience.

By Ben Le Huray • 5 min read • Mon, 23rd Jun 2025

Hyperscale

Amazon to invest AUD $20 billion in Australian AI expansion

Amazon will invest AUD $20 billion to expand its Australian data centres from 2025-29, aiming to boost AI adoption and create skilled jobs nationwide.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Mon, 16th Jun 2025

Digital Transformation

AWS launches AI Spring Australia to boost local AI innovation

AWS is launching AI Spring Australia to boost local innovation, supporting startups with new AI programmes and expanding cloud infrastructure investment.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Jun 2025

Power / Energy

NBN raises $1.2 billion to boost sustainable & digital inclusion

NBN Co has raised EUR 700m via its first Sustainability Bond to fund energy-efficient fibre and Fixed Wireless projects, enhancing digital inclusion in Australia.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025

Artificial Intelligence

DroneShield secures AUD $1 million police contract for counter-drone gear

DroneShield secures a contract worth over AUD $1 million to supply Australian police with AI-powered counter-drone tech, enhancing public safety.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 21st May 2025

Malware

Australia faces mounting cyber threats to vital infrastructure

Australia faces a growing threat from state-backed cyber espionage targeting critical infrastructure, risking disruptions to power, water, and healthcare services.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 20th May 2025

Hybrid Cloud

Teradata achieves IRAP assessment for VantageCloud Lake suite

Teradata completes PROTECTED-level IRAP assessment for its VantageCloud Lake across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud, strengthening secure cloud options for Australian agencies.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 20th May 2025

Firewalls

Personal data breach at rights commission triggers new alarm

The Australian Human Rights Commission has suffered a data breach after sensitive documents were exposed online due to a server misconfiguration, raising security concerns.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 15th May 2025

Risk & Compliance

Genetec meets Australian Essential Eight cybersecurity standards

Genetec has been verified by CyberCX for alignment with Australia's Essential Eight cybersecurity framework, boosting trust in its physical security solutions.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Tue, 6th May 2025

Global Stories

Australian Government stories

Data governance

OpenText gains top IRAP security approval for government use

OpenText has achieved top-tier IRAP security approval, enabling its platforms to be widely used by Australian government agencies handling classified data.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Jul 2025

Software-as-a-Service

Datacom posts NZD $1.48 billion revenue, eyes AI-led growth

Datacom Group reported steady NZD $1.48 billion revenue for FY25, focusing on AI-driven growth amid challenges in New Zealand and strong Australian contracts.

By Sean Mitchell • 6 min read • Wed, 2nd Jul 2025

Hyperscale

NEXTDC unveils AUD $2 billion AI campus in Melbourne push

NEXTDC will invest AUD $2 billion in the M4 AI campus at Melbourne's Fishermans Bend, creating a hub for sovereign AI, defence, and advanced technology workloads.

By Sean Mitchell • 7 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2025