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Data centre growth in Australia faces power & utility delays

Australia's data centre boom faces delays as power and utility access bottlenecks slow construction amid rising AI-driven demand.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Thu, 23rd Oct 2025

Travel

SkyePets to launch US & transatlantic in-cabin pet flights

SKYEPETS to launch direct in-cabin pet charter flights from Australia to the US and Europe, offering stress-free travel for pets and owners from 2026.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Aug 2025

eSports

X-League golf finals unite Aussies & Kiwis with tech & team spirit

Nine teams from across Australia and New Zealand will compete in Melbourne for X-Golf's tech-driven X-League championship, blending golf with advanced simulator technology.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Aug 2025

Security Information and Event Management

Cricket-themed cybersecurity seminars tour five Australian cities

ManageEngine's Shield NXG2025 cybersecurity seminars tour five Australian cricket stadiums this August, blending cricket themes with IAM and SIEM insights.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Aug 2025

Clean technologies

Revolutionary SuperPac aircraft debuts in Australia tour & race

The SuperPac 750XL-II, a revolutionary short take-off aircraft, debuts in Australia, touring ahead of the 2025 Outback Air Race supporting the RFDS.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Tue, 5th Aug 2025

Platform-as-a-Service

Zella DC unveils modular Max data centre for flexible edge IT

Zella DC launches the purpose-built, 20-foot Zella Max modular data centre, boasting enhanced security, scalability, and energy-efficient cooling for flexible edge IT.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 28th May 2025

Edge Computing

Vertiv opens new Sydney HQ with customer experience centre

Vertiv has opened its new Sydney HQ with the first Customer Experience Centre in Australia, enhancing support for the nation's growing digital economy.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 27th May 2025

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Partner Programmes

Evergreen acquires Blackbird IT to expand its ANZ footprint

Evergreen has acquired South Australian MSP Blackbird IT, expanding its reach across Australia and New Zealand to boost growth in the managed IT sector.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Oct 2025

Smart Cities

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

Customer Experience

Shaun Lees joins Karmo as Head of Dealer Development for Australia

Shaun Lees has joined Karmo as Head of Dealer Development, aiming to strengthen dealer relations and expand the Australian vehicle subscription network.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Sep 2025

Unified Communications

Austin Technology acquires Lumity to boost AI & automation services

Austin Technology has acquired Perth-based Lumity to bolster AI, automation, cloud, and telephony services for Australian businesses, expanding its tech capabilities.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Sep 2025

Digital Transformation

Kinetic IT named to WA Government's new CUATIS2024 tech panel

Kinetic IT has been appointed to the WA Government's CUATIS2024 tech panel, streamlining access to ICT infrastructure and managed services for five years.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Aug 2025

Firewalls

The future of Digital Infrastructure in Australia, according to Kinetic IT

Kinetic IT highlights modernisation, security and sustainability as vital for Australia's digital infrastructure amid AI-driven challenges and rising energy needs.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Tue, 19th Aug 2025

Digital Transformation

Why your platform engineering strategy needs a communications upgrade

Nearly half of digital projects fail to meet goals, often due to poor communication; upgrading platform engineering messaging boosts adoption and impact.

By Bryan Ross • 5 min read • Fri, 8th Aug 2025

Artificial Intelligence

Australians embrace AI to write heartfelt messages in greeting cards

Australians increasingly use AI to craft heartfelt messages in greeting cards for occasions like birthdays and baby showers, easing pressure to find the right words.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 6th Aug 2025

Seven Network

Chris Hancock named 2025 Communications Ambassador at TIE Awards

Chris Hancock honoured as 2025 Communications Ambassador at TIE Awards for his transformative leadership at AARNet in Australia's telecom sector.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Sat, 26th Jul 2025

EduTech

INCITE Awards celebrate WA's leaders in innovation & diversity

The 34th INCITE Awards in Perth honoured WA's top tech innovators, spotlighting gender equity leaders and Norwood Systems for standout achievements in STEM.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 24th Jul 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

Online shopping

Regional towns lead Australia in decluttering enthusiasm, study finds

Victor Harbor and Bathurst lead Australia in decluttering interest, while Wodonga, Newcastle, and Sunshine Coast show lowest engagement, Howards Storage World finds.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Sun, 18th May 2025

Security Operations Centres

icetana AI launches Triage Agent to enhance surveillance alerts

icetana AI has launched Triage Agent, an AI tool that helps security teams prioritise and manage real-time surveillance alerts across thousands of cameras.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 16th May 2025