Australian stories - Page 23

Nearly 80% of Australian secondary schools now use AI tools, favouring a blended approach that combines digital and print resources in education.

Zetaris teams with Equinix to speed up global agentic AI innovation, leveraging secure data centres and interconnection for rapid, scalable AI deployment.

BLUETTI’s EOFY Sale offers Australians up to 43% off on smart energy solutions, cutting winter power bills from June 1 to 30.

BW Digital has set a new data record, transmitting 1.2 Tb/s per wavelength over 4,300km of the Hawaiki Transpacific Cable using Ciena's WaveLogic 6 Extreme.

Sennheiser celebrates 80 years of pioneering audio innovation, from the first wireless mic to the new Spectera system, shaping sound experiences worldwide.

Regional Australian cities like Gladstone and Lismore offer higher graduate starting salaries and more job roles than major capitals such as Sydney and Melbourne.

Launchd has acquired influencer agency Huume from IZEA to boost its talent-led marketing, expanding its reach in influencer-branded content and creator partnerships.

Specsavers has upgraded to Veeam's Data Platform, enhancing data resilience and speeding recovery to safeguard patient care across 450+ stores in Australasia.

Riverina Water's adoption of Infor CloudSuite cut billing times by 30% and reduced rates certificate processing by over six days in NSW.

James Ormesher takes helm as CEO of Canary IT, succeeding co-founder Stephen Parsonage who shifts focus to M&A amid expansion plans.

A report reveals Australian brands lag in AI use, data strategy and privacy readiness, risking competitiveness amid digital disruption and budget cuts.

Optus offers new and existing mobile customers a free 12-month subscription to Perplexity Pro, an AI search valued at AUD $300, enhancing access to AI tools.

Melbourne's PonyUp partners with Rejoose to offer Australian businesses carbon tracking of refurbished IT, supporting ESG goals and food charity SecondBite.

Technical debt and legacy systems stall tech modernisation at global firms, with 68% citing them as barriers to adopting AI and newer technologies.

Superloop has been appointed to deliver and manage the digital network for Bradfield, a new city in Western Sydney set to house 10,000 homes.

Victoria Police has launched a new mobile app developed with OutSystems to streamline frontline work and issue electronic penalty notices on the go.

Business numbers in Australia have surged over 17% since 2019, led by healthcare growth and booming regions like Melton, Victoria, despite economic challenges.

Over a third of APAC consumers now use AI for shopping, boosting convenience and new brand discoveries, says Adyen's 2025 report.

Australian asset management leaders are urged to prioritise strategic AI integration over hype, focusing on trust and solving real business problems first.

inTechnology appoints Nirmal Sanganee as Healthcare Sales Manager to drive Spok solutions and enhance clinical communication across Australia.