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Honeywell to digitise key Rockhampton water plants

Honeywell will digitise two key Rockhampton water plants, boosting reliability, cybersecurity and capacity for Fitzroy River Water services.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Dec 2025

Becextech

Sydney Opera House tops search as Aussies opt for local trips

The Sydney Opera House is Australia's most searched attraction as Aussies embrace daytrips and regional getaways, favouring local travel over international holidays.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Nov 2025

Digital Transformation

How automation is setting a new standard for Australian healthcare

Gold Coast Health uses automation to save 40,000 admin hours yearly, boosting efficiency and patient care across Queensland's largest public health network.

By Peter Graves • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Sep 2025

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Smart Home

Anker SOLIX X1 targets Australia's coastal battery boom

Anker pushes into Australia's home battery scene with its SOLIX X1, targeting coastal solar homes and winning early government backing.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 9th Dec 2025

Cartech

Karmo gains exclusive spot in Queensland's Local Buy fleet scheme

Karmo is now the sole provider in Queensland's Local Buy fleet scheme, offering councils and agencies easy access to flexible vehicle subscription services.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025

Smart Cities

4Cabling expands with new Western Australia distribution centre

4Cabling is bolstering its presence with a new Western Australia distribution centre to enhance fibre solutions and cut lead times for local customers.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Thu, 4th Dec 2025

Digital Transformation

Australian digital services stall despite advances & AI push

Australian government digital services hold second place globally but show little performance gain despite AI advances and ongoing investment challenges.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 26th Nov 2025

Financial Services

Regional Australia & Summerland merger forms AUD $5bn bank

Regional Australia Bank and Summerland Bank members approve merger forming regional bank with AUD $5bn assets and 49 branches, ensuring no closures or job losses.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025

Professional services

Australian SME loan applications rise, led by larger firms

Australian SME loan applications rose 14% in Q3, driven by larger firms, amid cautious borrowing and ongoing concerns over loan serviceability.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025

Data Analytics

Queensland tech workforce set to double, adding 200,000 jobs by 2035

Queensland's tech workforce is set to double by 2035, adding 200,000 jobs and boosting its AUD $15 billion contribution to the economy.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 13th Nov 2025

Samsung

Tech tops Black Friday wishlists as astrology sways shoppers

This Black Friday, 58% of Australians aim to snap up tech deals, with astrology influencing 31% of shoppers in their purchase decisions.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Nov 2025

Marketing

Gallagher Security opens Gold Coast office for regional growth

Gallagher Security opens a new office in Southport, Gold Coast, expanding its presence and training facilities across Australia and the wider APAC and IMEA regions.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Nov 2025

Hyperscale

Queensland hackathon tackles rising cybercrime with new talent push

ANZ, Griffith University, AWS and Queensland Police launch a Brisbane hackathon to combat rising cybercrime and boost local cyber talent and resilience.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Oct 2025

AI Security

Virtual Veterans AI project wins VALA Award for Queensland library

ORCA Opti's AI chatbot, Virtual Veterans, won the 2025 VALA Award for engaging users with WWI history at the State Library of Queensland securely.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Oct 2025

Financial Systems

Moreton Bay launches free digital tools for 1,000 businesses

Moreton Bay offers 1,000 local businesses six months of free access to Xero and Constant Contact digital tools with training to boost growth and profits.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Oct 2025

Data Protection

Cancer Council Queensland boosts telehealth & security with cloud

Cancer Council Queensland partners with Macquarie Telecom to enhance telehealth and cybersecurity, aiding cancer support across regional and remote areas.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 26th Sep 2025

Clean technologies

Call for dedicated ministers as family firms boost AUD $1b sector

Australia's family business sector, contributing AUD $1b annually to philanthropy and employing half the workforce, calls for dedicated government ministers.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Sep 2025

Unified Communications

QCase digital platform wins top public sector honour in Queensland

The QCase digital platform has won the Public Sector Excellence Award in Queensland, revolutionising court processes and championing women-led innovation.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Sep 2025

EduTech

Queensland celebrates women's achievements at annual STEM awards

Queensland honoured 11 women leaders at the 28th Women in Technology Awards, celebrating achievements across STEM fields with the theme 'Stronger Together'.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Sep 2025

Digital Signage

JCDecaux unveils ASPIRE digital screens across six Brisbane sites

JCDecaux unveils its ASPIRE digital screen network across six prime Brisbane locations, boosting advertiser reach ahead of the 2032 Olympic Games.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Aug 2025