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Australian Stories

Australian stories

AI use drives home pages below accessibility standards

The failures could leave millions of Australians struggling to read or use key online services as low-contrast text and vague links persist.

By Raphael Veloso • 5 min read • Last week

Software Updates

Panasonic launches compact 20mm LUMIX S prime lens

Photographers get a lighter wide-angle option as Panasonic expands its full-frame L-Mount range with a 20mm prime priced at AUD $849.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • Last week

Network Security

Optic Security promotes Hill to WA operations manager

The Perth expansion puts Optic Security closer to large maintenance contracts in Western Australia, where demand is rising across key sectors.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • Last week

Data Protection

Australian shoppers warm to AI for holiday shopping

Budget-conscious households are embracing AI for practical holiday tasks, with confidence rising fastest among the eight markets surveyed by Sinch.

By Raphael Veloso • 4 min read • Last week

Home Theatre

Hisense launches three new laser projectors in Australia

The range targets buyers seeking portable viewing and bigger-screen home cinema options, with models priced from AUD $1,799 to AUD $4,999.

By Raphael Veloso • 4 min read • Last week

Manufacturing

A timely message for World Manufacturing Day: Switching to electric is only half the job

Electricity alone will not slash emissions from commercial buildings unless HVAC systems are continuously optimised after installation.

By Troy Burgess • 4 min read • Last week

Health Technologies

Elita launches 24/7 vet telehealth for dogs in Australia

Cost-conscious dog owners in Australia can now get round-the-clock veterinary advice linked to their pet's medical record and test results.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last month

Data Protection

Australian schools expand use of education tech & AI

More than half of Australian schools plan to expand digital tools next year, as tailored AI gains favour for saving teachers time.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • Last month

Health Technologies

Evrima opens Australian smartphone PTSD study recruitment

A remote trial could speed up PTSD assessment for Australians with limited access to specialist care, while testing smartphone data against clinical interviews.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last month

Software-as-a-Service

Fragmented workplace chats cost Australia AUD $4.46 billion

Australian workers are losing more than 75 million hours a year to scattered messages, eroding productivity and adding to business costs.

By Mara Sugue • 5 min read • Last month

Robotics

NonPublic tops USD $500 million on private tech demand

Australian investors' appetite for private US tech stakes has lifted NonPublic above USD $500 million in assets under administration.

By Raphael Veloso • 3 min read • Last month

Global Stories

Australian stories

Data Protection

TCS backs seven charities with pro bono tech support

Charities across Australia and New Zealand will get help modernising systems, protecting data and improving services through TCS's Tech4HOPE scheme.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • Last week

Software-as-a-Service

TechnologyOne launches AI tools for students & councils

Students, council residents and back-office staff may see faster service as the software group embeds AI into everyday workflows.

By Raphael Veloso • 4 min read • Last week

Multi-factor authentication

Stop saying AI hacked the system

AI is speeding up attacks by finding existing weaknesses, leaving organisations and SMEs exposed to faster, cheaper intrusions.

By Anthony Caruana • 3 min read • Last week

Robotics

Sicona buys Advano, gains US battery base in New Orleans

The purchase gives the Australian group a US manufacturing foothold as Washington moves to favour domestic battery supply chains.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month

Software-as-a-Service

RecordPoint & Informotion team up for data governance

Budget-conscious agencies can keep legacy records in place while tightening privacy controls and speeding up stalled AI projects under the partnership.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month