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Equinix picked to host new SMAP subsea cable landing stations

Equinix will host landing stations for the new 5,000km SMAP subsea cable, linking Australia's east and west coasts with high-capacity, low-latency connectivity.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 23rd Sep 2025

Data Privacy

Beyond automation: How AI is creating space for more human conversations in personal insurance advice

AI is easing administrative tasks in personal insurance advice, allowing advisers more time for human conversations during clients' toughest moments.

By Chris Matlock • 4 min read • Tue, 23rd Sep 2025

Digital Transformation

AltTab appoints Andrew Barrett to lead cloud & AI strategy

AltTab appoints Andrew Barrett as Emerging Technology Lead to steer cloud and AI strategies amid rising client demand across Australia and Papua New Guinea.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Sep 2025

Digital Entertainment

On-screen glare drives Australians to switch TVs & change habits

On-screen glare leads many Australians to switch TVs and change viewing habits, with Samsung introducing glare-free models to meet local needs.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 23rd Sep 2025

Fintech

Spaceship adopts PayTo with Zepto for faster, safer investing

Spaceship partners with Zepto to introduce PayTo, enabling fast, secure real-time payments for Australian investors within their banking apps.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Sep 2025

Data Analytics

Tecala boosts efficiency with LogicMonitor LM Envision rollout

Tecala completed a 90-day rollout of LogicMonitor's LM Envision platform, slashing customer onboarding times by 70% and boosting operational efficiency.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Sep 2025

Artificial Intelligence

Psychedelics seen to boost creativity & leadership at work

A report finds 76% of Australian and US workers believe psychedelics boost creativity, with 52% noting long-term leadership benefits in the workplace.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 23rd Sep 2025

Digital Signage

Samsung launches HU8000F Hotel TVs with Google Cast in Australia

Samsung launches its HU8000F Hotel TV Series in Australia, featuring Google Cast and 4K HDR for enhanced guest experiences in six screen sizes.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Sep 2025

Network Infrastructure

Optus CEO apologises after four people died during network outage

A telecom outage in Australia caused four deaths after emergency calls failed, prompting urgent review of network protocols and oversight amid upgrades.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 22nd Sep 2025

Risk & Compliance

Exclusive: Expert warns AI risks to spiral without strong governance

Jason Straight of K2 Integrity says strong AI governance boosts innovation, builds trust and is vital for secure, responsible generative AI adoption in business.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Mon, 22nd Sep 2025

Australian Government

Australia launches national dashboard to boost road safety

Australia unveils its first publicly accessible national dashboard rating major roads from 1 to 5 stars to improve safety and reduce fatalities by 2030.

By Melania Watson • 6 min read • Mon, 22nd Sep 2025

Global Stories

Australian stories

Customer Experience

Behind the bots: Rebuilding agent trust in the age of AI

Contact centres in Australia and New Zealand embrace AI for efficiency but face challenges in rebuilding trust and support for human agents amid rising job anxieties.

By Richard Lundgren • 4 min read • Tue, 23rd Sep 2025

Partner Programmes

Lancom Technology launches AI services to boost safe adoption in ANZ

Lancom Technology launches AI services in Australia and New Zealand to help firms adopt AI safely, managing risks and boosting business growth.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Sep 2025

Hyperscale

Tech giants to invest USD $2 billion in nuclear energy by 2026

Tech giants including Google, AWS, and Microsoft plan to invest over USD $2 billion in small modular nuclear reactors by 2026 to boost energy resilience.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Sep 2025

Digital Transformation

Tasman Express cable to boost Sydney-Auckland data capacity

Southern Cross Cables is developing the Tasman Express subsea cable to boost data capacity and cut latency between Sydney and Auckland by 2028.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 23rd Sep 2025

Hyperscale

Greenbox acquires EraseIT to boost e-waste & IT recycling

Greenbox Group has acquired EraseIT to bolster e-waste reduction and IT recycling, enhancing circular economy efforts across Australia and New Zealand.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Tue, 23rd Sep 2025

Digital Transformation

DXC, S5 & NCS among top Check Point partners in Asia Pacific

Check Point named DXC Technology Top Partner of the Year and S5 Technology Workspace Security Partner in its 2025 Asia Pacific regional awards.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Mon, 22nd Sep 2025

AR, VR & Metaverse

Vection Technologies scores major defence deal for Australia

Vection Technologies wins EUR €22.3 million deal with a NATO-approved partner to supply advanced defence tech through to 2030, its biggest contract yet.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 22nd Sep 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Australian stories

Artificial Intelligence

DroneShield doubles US workforce, boosts AI to meet defence demand

DroneShield is doubling its US workforce and expanding facilities in Virginia to enhance AI and counter-drone tech for the US defence sector.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Sep 2025

Smart Cities

Cities reinvented: building urban resilience through Electricity 4.0

Rising grid strain and climate shocks are forcing Australia and New Zealand to speed up electrified, digital infrastructure for safer, cleaner cities.

By Staff Writer • 8 min read • Tue, 23rd Sep 2025

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