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AI infrastructure growth threatens 14 million Australian bees a year
Agricultural Technology

AI infrastructure growth threatens 14 million Australian bees a year

A University of Sydney study warns AI infrastructure growth could cause the loss of up to 14 million Australian bees annually, threatening agriculture and biodiversity.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Nov 2025
Exclusive: Ericsson brings private 5G power to mining
Unified Communications

Exclusive: Ericsson brings private 5G power to mining

Ericsson's private 5G networks are revolutionising safety and productivity in Australia's mining sector through remote control and real-time monitoring technologies.

By Melania Watson • 6 min read • Tue, 28th Oct 2025
Work experience gives girls hands-on exposure to ICT careers
DevOps

Work experience gives girls hands-on exposure to ICT careers

The 2025 Work Experience Connection Programme offers 43 ACT and NSW girls and gender diverse students placements in ICT roles to boost diversity and skills.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Mon, 27th Oct 2025
Australia ranks high in cyberattacks as AI fuels new risks
Malware

Australia ranks high in cyberattacks as AI fuels new risks

Australia ranks tenth globally for cyberattack frequency, with AI fueling a rise in ransomware and extortion, Microsoft reports in its 2025 Digital Defence Review.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Fri, 17th Oct 2025

Global Stories

Northern Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) stories

AI adoption remains low as event planning roles & timelines shift
Digital Transformation

AI adoption remains low as event planning roles & timelines shift

A VenueNow survey finds AI adoption low in Australasian event planning, with 71% of corporate clients spending over five hours booking venues amid shifting roles.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 6th Nov 2025
STV & Post-Quantum partner to deliver quantum-safe defence tech
Encryption

STV & Post-Quantum partner to deliver quantum-safe defence tech

STV Group partners with Post-Quantum to deploy quantum-safe communication technology across Europe and NATO, enhancing defence against future cyber threats.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 4th Nov 2025
Game review: Wreckreation (Xbox Series X)
Gaming

Game review: Wreckreation (Xbox Series X)

Wreckreation on Xbox Series X offers a vast 449 sq km open world racer blending Burnout's crashes and TrackMania's custom tracks for thrilling chaos.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Fri, 31st Oct 2025
AI guardrails: Building trust in fintech's next frontier
Data Protection

AI guardrails: Building trust in fintech's next frontier

Fintech firms rush to adopt AI, with 65% using it despite cybersecurity lapses, highlighting the urgent need for robust guardrails to build trust and ensure safety.

By Ashwin Vishwanathan • 5 min read • Thu, 30th Oct 2025
Adobe Firefly announces new AI tools for video, audio & images
Marketing Technologies

Adobe Firefly announces new AI tools for video, audio & images

Adobe Firefly unveils new AI tools including video editor, voiceover, and 4MP image generation to boost creative workflows in one platform.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 29th Oct 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Northern Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) stories

Canadians trust AI search tools less than lawmakers, survey finds
Artificial Intelligence

Canadians trust AI search tools less than lawmakers, survey finds

A dNOVO survey reveals Canadians trust AI search tools least of all sectors, with a score of 1.91, even below lawmakers at 2.08.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Oct 2025
Britain's most expensive car repairs reach GBP £78,200 this year
Cartech

Britain's most expensive car repairs reach GBP £78,200 this year

Britain's priciest car repairs reached GBP £78,200 this year, with costs soaring due to advanced tech in both luxury and mainstream vehicles.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Oct 2025
CybExer develops AI-driven cyber defence solution with 500K support
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

CybExer develops AI-driven cyber defence solution with 500K support

CybExer has secured EUR €494,200 to develop an AI-driven cyber defence solution enhancing organisational readiness and adaptive threat response.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 27th Oct 2025
STACK secures JPY ¥39.7bn green loan for Tokyo data centre
Digital Transformation

STACK secures JPY ¥39.7bn green loan for Tokyo data centre

STACK Infrastructure secures a JPY ¥39.7bn green loan to fund its 36MW TKY01 data centre in Greater Tokyo, enhancing sustainable digital infrastructure capacity.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Oct 2025
GigaDevice opens Minato City office to boost Japan tech ties
Semiconductors

GigaDevice opens Minato City office to boost Japan tech ties

GigaDevice has opened a new office in Minato City, Tokyo, to strengthen ties with Japan's semiconductor industry and boost local customer support.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Oct 2025
Extortion and ransomware drive over half of cyberattacks
Malware

Extortion and ransomware drive over half of cyberattacks

Over half of cyberattacks last year were driven by extortion or ransomware, with criminals focusing on financial gain rather than espionage, Microsoft reveals.

By Amy Hogan-Burney • 8 min read • Wed, 22nd Oct 2025
Six data centre security best practices
DevOps

Six data centre security best practices

Data centres face unique risks requiring robust security measures; these six best practices cover physical and cybersecurity to safeguard sensitive data effectively.

By Chris Weston • 5 min read • Sat, 18th Oct 2025
Renato Garcia returns to lead Exclusive Networks Philippines growth
Firewalls

Renato Garcia returns to lead Exclusive Networks Philippines growth

Renato Garcia returns as Country Manager of Exclusive Networks Philippines to drive growth and expand cybersecurity services in Cebu and Metro Davao.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Oct 2025