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Quantium launches Gemini Enterprise practice with Google

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Quantium joins Google Cloud's Gemini Enterprise push with a new AI practice aimed at moving enterprise agents from pilots into production.
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Qualcomm coalition targets AI-native 6G rollout by 2029

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Qualcomm unites tech and telecoms heavyweights in a new coalition to fast-track AI-native 6G standards and networks for rollout from 2029.
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TM Forum adds Deutsche Telekom & T-Mobile US leaders

Wed, 4th Feb 2026
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TM Forum adds senior leaders from Deutsche Telekom and T-Mobile US to its board, strengthening its push on AI, automation and network standards.
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Australian mid caps risk falling behind as large firms lead in AI

Thu, 25th Sep 2025
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Only 27% of ASX 200 firms reported AI use in 2025, lagging behind US and UK; large caps lead while mid caps risk falling behind in adoption.
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HTEC appoints Philip Otley to lead global AI-first TIME strategy

Tue, 24th Jun 2025
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HTEC has appointed Philip Otley as Managing Partner to lead growth and innovation in telecoms, infrastructure, media and entertainment with an AI-first focus.
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Airspeeder flying car races set the pace for the next mobility revolution

Tue, 27th May 2025
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Airspeeder's electric flying car races over South Australia's salt flats could spark a revolution in urban transport and eVTOL technology development.
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Exclusive: Why creating phishing-resistant users is key to cybersecurity

Thu, 4th Jul 2024
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Yubico's Jeff Schomburgk has discussed the critical rise of phishing-resistant authentication and its pivotal role in shaping the future of cybersecurity.
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Infinera achieves record fibre capacity in Telstra InfraCo tests

Fri, 17th May 2024
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Infinera's simulated network evaluations with Telstra InfraCo's optical fibre demonstrated unprecedented capacity for long-distance routes, promising enhanced connectivity.
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Telstra & Cognizant form AI-focused strategic partnership

Wed, 1st May 2024
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Telstra and Cognizant form five-year strategic partnership to use artificial intelligence for innovation, enhancing customer experience and operational efficiency.
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Nikos Katinakis takes helm as Zayo's Chief Technology Officer

Fri, 1st Mar 2024
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Former Telstra executive, Nikos Katinakis, brings three decades of network leadership to his new role as Chief Technology Officer of Zayo Group, set to enhance their fibre network infrastructure with AI and automation.
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Telecom firms' 3G phase-out faces security challenges, says Thales report

Fri, 10th Nov 2023
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Security threats pose significant challenges to the 3G phase-out plans by leading telecom companies in Australia and New Zealand, says Thales.
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Neo4j boosts cloud database performance with new functionality

Thu, 26th Oct 2023
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Neo4j unveils functionality to boost performance of cloud databases, enabling up to 100x faster analytical queries.
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Tricentis boosts mobile testing with Virtual Mobile Grid launch

Sat, 7th Oct 2023
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Tricentis launches Virtual Mobile Grid, enhancing its mobile testing capabilities and ensuring superior app quality.
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Roary Stasko appointed new CEO of Telstra's International Business

Thu, 11th May 2023
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Roary Stasko has been named the new CEO of Telstra's international business, replacing Oliver Camplin-Warner, effective July 1.
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Commpete hails ACCC's decision to block Telstra and TPG deal

Wed, 21st Dec 2022
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Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has recently vetoed Telstra and TPG's deal to share a network in Australia's regional and rural areas.
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Pandemic accelerates adoption but widens digital divide

Fri, 1st Apr 2022
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1 in 10 Australians are digitally excluded, and it's estimated 1 in 5 New Zealanders struggle to engage in the digital world, an industry panel hears.
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Four IoT giants team up for security solution

Tue, 17th Mar 2020
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Thales, Telstra, Microsoft and Arduino partner to deliver cellular network-based scalable trust for easy-to-deploy IoT applications.
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Vodafone sets latest round of redundancies into motion

Mon, 11th Mar 2019
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Vodafone has offered the bulk of its staff voluntary redundancy with rumours saying it aims to drop as many as 400 of its 2700 employees.
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Why Telstra's decision to acquire VMtech makes sense

Thu, 12th Apr 2018
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Telstra's acquisition of VMtech strategically boosts its ability to transform network, security, and cloud infrastructure for better agility and performance.
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Despite a 60% breach rate, Australians have firm grasp on cybersecurity

Tue, 10th Apr 2018
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60% of Australian respondents polled in this year's Telstra Security Report 2018 say their business has been interrupted due to a security breach.