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Prvidr opens new office in Townsville for tech expansion
Software-as-a-Service

Prvidr opens new office in Townsville for tech expansion

Prvidr has opened a new office in Townsville to better serve its expanding clientele across Queensland, boosting technology job opportunities in the region.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Wed, 2nd Apr 2025
Gallagher Security expands Australian team for regional growth
Physical Security

Gallagher Security expands Australian team for regional growth

Gallagher Security has announced key promotions and appointments within its Australian team, aiming for regional expansion ahead of 2025.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Mon, 17th Mar 2025
AI initiative boosts Brisbane school writing scores
Artificial Intelligence

AI initiative boosts Brisbane school writing scores

Brisbane Catholic Education schools have achieved remarkable NAPLAN writing score improvements, with AI programme Writer's Toolbox enhancing student outcomes significantly.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Mar 2025

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Queensland stories

Woolworths expands solar project with Virtual Net Metering
Power / Energy

Woolworths expands solar project with Virtual Net Metering

Woolworths has expanded its Virtual Net Metering project, optimising solar energy usage across seven stores in Townsville to enhance sustainability efforts.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Apr 2025
Seqwater relies on ATech for seamless cyclone coverage
Data sovereignty

Seqwater relies on ATech for seamless cyclone coverage

During Tropical Cyclone Alfred, Seqwater and a local council maintained vital online services thanks to ATech's resilient cloud hosting in Queensland.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 4th Apr 2025
Scams cost Australian small businesses AUD $7.9 million
Phishing

Scams cost Australian small businesses AUD $7.9 million

Scams targeting Australia's micro and small businesses caused losses of AUD $7.9 million in 2024, despite recent efforts leading to a decrease from AUD $17.3 million.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Apr 2025
Private 5G resilience showcased during cyclone Alfred event
Smart Cities

Private 5G resilience showcased during cyclone Alfred event

A pioneering private 5G network at GemLife Gold Coast withstood cyclone Alfred's fury, ensuring vital connectivity while major providers faltered.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Mar 2025
Humanforce aids Southern Cross Care in reducing staff loss
Human Capital Management

Humanforce aids Southern Cross Care in reducing staff loss

Humanforce has partnered with Southern Cross Care Queensland to improve employee retention, reducing staff turnover by over 50% with innovative workforce management solutions.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Mar 2025
Australian employers keen to follow peers on office return
Unified Communications

Australian employers keen to follow peers on office return

A recent Robert Half study reveals 84% of Australian employers are influenced by peers' policies on in-office attendance, with a notable shift towards mandatory office days.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Feb 2025
ATech launches second round of its tech startup incubator
Clean technologies

ATech launches second round of its tech startup incubator

ATech is launching the second round of its ATech Boost incubator programme, offering $100,000 in resources to support emerging tech startups until 3 April 2025.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Feb 2025
Gallagher & ADT mark 25 years of trusted partnership
Unified Communications

Gallagher & ADT mark 25 years of trusted partnership

Gallagher Security and ADT celebrate a quarter-century of partnership, showcasing their successful collaboration in the Australian security sector.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Feb 2025
Lumea launches fibre in the sky for high-speed data
Unified Communications

Lumea launches fibre in the sky for high-speed data

Lumea has launched its 'fibre in the sky' spectrum sharing service in Australia, promising businesses and governments reduced costs and enhanced data connectivity.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Jan 2025
VoltX Energy expands with AUD $40m battery deal in Australia
Power / Energy

VoltX Energy expands with AUD $40m battery deal in Australia

VoltX Energy will expand into Queensland and South Australia with a AUD $40 million deal for 10,000 solar battery units to meet rising demand.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Dec 2024
Allianz uses VR therapy to aid driving phobia recovery
Unified Communications

Allianz uses VR therapy to aid driving phobia recovery

Allianz has launched a Virtual Reality therapy programme to help drivers overcome phobias following accidents, in partnership with the Sydney Phobia Clinic.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Dec 2024
Young Aussies win big in Samsung's Solve for Tomorrow 2024
Samsung

Young Aussies win big in Samsung's Solve for Tomorrow 2024

Samsung Electronics Australia has recognised young innovators in its 2024 Solve for Tomorrow competition, awarding AUD $10,000 to top winner Bradley Cox.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Dec 2024
TechConnect partnership saves Marist Brothers 30% on IT costs
EduTech

TechConnect partnership saves Marist Brothers 30% on IT costs

TechConnect's partnership with Marist Brothers has achieved a 30% cut in technology costs and improved their Microsoft Cloud migration strategy.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Dec 2024
NetApp & iseek expand partnership in Queensland
Data Protection

NetApp & iseek expand partnership in Queensland

NetApp and iseek have bolstered their partnership to boost Australia's digital infrastructure, investing significantly in Queensland to drive regional growth.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Dec 2024
Tech Ready Women launches Australia-wide investment program
Westpac

Tech Ready Women launches Australia-wide investment program

Tech Ready Women launches its Investment Ready Program nationally, offering scholarships to 20 female startup founders to bridge funding gaps.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Dec 2024