Canberra stories

Brennan folds CBR Cyber into Canberra-based operations as more Australian agencies and regulated firms seek sovereign Security Operations Centre support.

Adactin rolls out graduate scheme as tech employers warn only 1% of surveyed employers say new IT graduates are job-ready.

AI mentions surge in Australian job ads as employers broaden use, but public sector hiring still lags private firms by months.

Holding Redlich turns to Westlaw Advantage as it embeds AI in legal research, aiming to cut risk, speed up searches and lift source quality.

Anthropic deepens Australian push with AI safety pact, AUD $3 million research credits and data-sharing on model risks, jobs and adoption.

Macquarie Technology Group lands Netskope's APJ managed service honour as its sovereign government and telecoms security push gathers pace.

Australian-backed Assess 2.0 gives farmers a new planning tool as renewable energy projects race across regional Australia.

Australian ministers and industry leaders unite in Canberra as they push paid AI licensing, rejecting calls for broader copyright exemptions.

Canberra sets national rules for data centres and AI, winning industry support but criticism over excluding most on‑premises computing.

Infotrust to acquire Canberra cyber firm Catalyst Cyber in an AUD $5m deal, fast-tracking access to high-assurance federal government work.

Synechron merges Chamonix IT, Exposé and iGreenData into a single Australian consultancy, unveiling a new national leadership team.

Leaders at Parliament House warn Australia's cyber defences hinge on fixing a stark gender gap, with women just 17% of the workforce.

FinTech Australia urges Canberra to open tenders to smaller players and revamp startup funding settings in its pre-budget pitch.

SAP intensifies support for Australia's public and private sectors, investing in cloud, AI, and data to drive digital transformation and tackle key local challenges.

Australia's tech boom hides a growing e‑waste crisis, as repair barriers, patchy recycling and high green costs stall real sustainability.

Seeing Machines debuts a unified 3D in-cabin sensing platform at CES 2026, mapping whole vehicle interiors with a single perception layer.

JET Charge has installed 59 EV chargers at seven IKEA sites, powering over 100 zero-emission delivery vehicles across Australia.

WiseTech Global snaps up customs educator CCES to bolster online training and support its push into digital customs and compliance worldwide.

Australia's vast public sector is turning to AI to boost efficiency, cut costs and improve services, while navigating strict ethical safeguards.

Seeing Machines says BAC tests miss real-time alcohol risk and backs in-vehicle driver monitoring to capture shifting impairment behind the wheel.