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Healix International names four APAC executives in expansion
Risk & Compliance

Healix International names four APAC executives in expansion

The hires are set to bolster Healix's travel risk and medical assistance services as demand rises across Asia Pacific.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026
Operator XR launches portable VR counter-drone training
Drones

Operator XR launches portable VR counter-drone training

The portable system lets military and police teams rehearse drone threats offline in minutes, without fixed sites or extra logistics.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Apr 2026
WithYouWithMe spins out Greenbeam as global SaaS firm
Digital Transformation

WithYouWithMe spins out Greenbeam as global SaaS firm

WithYouWithMe spins out its Greenbeam software arm as an independent global SaaS workforce intelligence firm led by Cia Kouparitsas.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Thu, 8th Jan 2026
SAP expands sovereign cloud services for public sector in ANZ
Digital Transformation

SAP expands sovereign cloud services for public sector in ANZ

SAP expands its Sovereign Cloud services in Australia and New Zealand, enhancing data control and security for public sector and regulated industries.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 3rd Sep 2025
Lumify Group wins top cyber security training award for 2025
Firewalls

Lumify Group wins top cyber security training award for 2025

Lumify Group was named Cyber Security Training Business of the Year at the 2025 Australian Cyber Awards, recognising its role in boosting Australia's cyber skills.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd May 2025
Ben Bray advises businesses to embrace AI for creativity
Risk & Compliance

Ben Bray advises businesses to embrace AI for creativity

Ben Bray of Nakatomi warns that over-reliance on AI may lead to mediocrity, advocating instead for its use to foster creativity in business.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024

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TBH urges defence productivity overhaul as spending rises
Productivity

TBH urges defence productivity overhaul as spending rises

Delays averaging 21 months on major programmes are undermining Australia's defence build-out as spending heads towards AUD $100 billion a year.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 29th May 2026
SPA Australia promotes Anthony Ween to Defence lead
Data Analytics

SPA Australia promotes Anthony Ween to Defence lead

The move puts SPA Australia's government and defence analytics portfolio under a veteran Canberra analyst as demand for support rises.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 18th May 2026
Macquarie Government appoints Dr Chris Peiris for Azure
Data Protection

Macquarie Government appoints Dr Chris Peiris for Azure

Public sector agencies facing tighter cyber scrutiny may gain stronger Azure support as Macquarie Government expands its Microsoft security push.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 28th Apr 2026
Beaten Zone hits AUD $17 million defence fundraise
Cybersecurity

Beaten Zone hits AUD $17 million defence fundraise

Defence tech is drawing fresh investor interest as the Brisbane fund says committed capital has reached AUD $17 million, led by Steve Baxter.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Apr 2026
DroneShield joins Defence counter-drone services panel
Cybersecurity

DroneShield joins Defence counter-drone services panel

DroneShield has secured a spot on Defence's LAND 156 counter-drone services panel, positioning it for future C-sUAS capability contracts.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Jan 2026
DroneShield backs ADF drone racing team through 2026
Drones

DroneShield backs ADF drone racing team through 2026

DroneShield extends backing of the ADF Drone Racing Team to 2026, tying elite racing skills to emerging counter-drone defence technology.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 7th Jan 2026
Fujitsu appoints Kendy Hau to lead Defence for Oceania region
Quantum Computing

Fujitsu appoints Kendy Hau to lead Defence for Oceania region

Fujitsu has appointed Kendy Hau as Head of Defence for Oceania, bolstering its leadership in advanced technology for Australia's Defence and national security sectors.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Thu, 4th Dec 2025
Redirecting defence spending to local firms could boost GDP by AUD $8.2 billion
Physical Security

Redirecting defence spending to local firms could boost GDP by AUD $8.2 billion

Redirecting 10% of domestic Defence contracts to Australian firms could boost GDP by AUD $8.2 billion and create over 43,000 jobs annually, says DeltaPearl Partners.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Dec 2025
New satcom lab boosts secure comms for Australian Defence Force missions
Firewalls

New satcom lab boosts secure comms for Australian Defence Force missions

ST Engineering iDirect and Black Cat Systems have launched a new satcom lab showcasing cutting-edge secure comms tech, including the 450SDM modem, to support the ADF.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
ADF trials wearable heat monitor to boost safety in NT operations
Data Analytics

ADF trials wearable heat monitor to boost safety in NT operations

The Australian Defence Force is trialling GME's wearable heat risk monitor in the Northern Territory to enhance soldier safety against heat stress in harsh conditions.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Oct 2025
DroneShield wins AUD $5 million deal for ADF counter-drone tech
Drones

DroneShield wins AUD $5 million deal for ADF counter-drone tech

DroneShield to supply AUD $5 million worth of portable counter-drone systems to the Australian Defence Force under Project LAND 156.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Jul 2025