Adelaide stories

GovHack’s 2025 Red Carpet Awards in Sydney spotlighted innovative open data projects driving public benefit across Australia and New Zealand.

Acronis partners with OpSys to launch local Managed Detection and Response services, enabling Australian MSPs to meet data sovereignty and security demands.

Australian firm DroneShield lands AUD $5.2 million contract to supply handheld counter-drone systems to a European military customer via local reseller.

A global cold storage provider is deploying Dematic Voice technology at its Melbourne and Adelaide sites to boost warehouse productivity and accuracy.

Australia's tech sector sees 4.4% job growth and rising wages, yet cities like Brisbane and Perth face hiring declines amid reduced working hours.

Karmo boosts its debt facility to AUD $150m as revenue jumps 35%, aiming to add 5,000 vehicles to its already largest Australian car subscription fleet.

SOUTHSTART 2026 returns to Adelaide, uniting founders, investors, and innovators across Australia’s startup and technology sectors in March.

Next Byte grew from a local Adelaide shop in 1995 to Australia's largest Apple reseller, but closed by 2016 as Apple's own stores took precedence.

DroneShield will invest AUD $13 million to open a new R&D centre in Adelaide, creating 20 skilled engineering jobs focused on advanced electronic warfare technology.

Mortar Group and Firehouse Technology have merged to form Mortar Tech, enhancing their global capabilities in tech development and marketing intelligence.

Equinix will host landing stations for the new 5,000km SMAP subsea cable, linking Australia’s east and west coasts with high-capacity, low-latency connectivity.

Shaun Lees has joined Karmo as Head of Dealer Development, aiming to strengthen dealer relations and expand the Australian vehicle subscription network.

ManageEngine’s Shield NXG2025 cybersecurity seminars tour five Australian cricket stadiums this August, blending cricket themes with IAM and SIEM insights.

The SuperPac 750XL-II, a revolutionary short take-off aircraft, debuts in Australia, touring ahead of the 2025 Outback Air Race supporting the RFDS.

The ANU Solar Racing Team has begun off-grid testing in Coober Pedy of its fourth-generation solar vehicle ahead of the 2025 World Solar Challenge.

Ericsson equips Sunswift Racing with Intelligent Link Bonding tech to ensure seamless WAN connectivity for live telemetry in the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge.

SOUTHSTART secures AUD $2 million from South Australian Government, ensuring its innovation festival continues through 2028 with expanded startup opportunities.

An Australian consortium will build and operate a Low Earth Orbit satellite by 2028 to enhance national space connectivity and domain awareness.

Adelaide's Duco joins ServiceNow Partner Program, appointing Sean Sounes to lead ServiceNow solutions and bolster digital transformation across APAC.

Gallagher Security's User Group event in Adelaide attracted over 100 professionals, marking its largest gathering with training, demos, and expert talks.