Global Stories

Exabeam appoints new regional sales manager for ANZ

Exabeam has appointed Andrew Balestrieri as Regional Sales Manager for Australia and New Zealand, bringing 30 years of IT and cybersecurity experience.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 29th Jan 2025

Artificial Intelligence

SenSen reports third cash-positive quarter with growth plans

SenSen Networks has reported AUD $1.3 million in operating cash flow for Q2, marking its third successive positive cash period despite a slight decline from last year's figures.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 15th Jan 2025

University of Otago

MTF Finance names Zoe Anderson as Chief Credit Officer

Zoe Anderson has been appointed Chief Credit Officer at MTF Finance, effective January 2025, bringing over 13 years of experience from RAC Finance.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 30th Oct 2024

DevOps

Australian IT contractor rates shift, niche skills rise

A Hays report reveals a shift in Australian IT contractor rates, highlighting rising demand for niche skills like cybersecurity amidst declining generalist rates.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Oct 2024

Identity and Access Management

Austroads unveils Digital Trust Service for mobile licences

The Austroads unveils the Digital Trust Service for secure, internationally verifiable mobile driver's licences at IVC24, aiming for a 2025-2026 rollout.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Oct 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Customer Relationship Management

Wild Tech appoints Dirk Vorster to lead WA practice plan

Wild Tech has appointed Dirk Vorster as Western Australia Practice Lead, aiming to strengthen its regional presence and drive strategic growth.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Mon, 31st Mar 2025

Partner Programmes

Mike Sellars joins NEC Australia as Chief Technology Officer

NEC Australia has appointed Mike Sellars as Vice President – Chief Technology Office, enhancing its technology strategy and commitment to innovation.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Fri, 7th Mar 2025

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

Document Management

Main Roads WA & GHD Digital revolutionise document management

Main Roads Western Australia partners with GHD Digital to enhance technical document management through Microsoft Azure OpenAI, improving accessibility and efficiency.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Dec 2024

Drones

Sphere Drones delivers HubX unit to Aptella, marking advancement in drone tech

Sphere Drones has successfully delivered the innovative HubX unit to Aptella, enhancing automated drone capabilities across various sectors in Australia.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Nov 2024

Fleet Management

Main Roads WA launches app to aid vehicle inspections

Main Roads Western Australia has launched a Motorola Solutions app to enhance safety and efficiency for heavy vehicle inspectors during checks.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024

Inflation

64% of Australian tech workers mull career change in 2024

A study by Robert Half reveals 64% of Australian tech workers are contemplating a career change within the next year, driven by evolving aspirations.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024

Security industry

Optic partners with Balga TAFE to mentor future tradespeople

Optic Security Group has teamed up with Balga TAFE to mentor electrical pre-apprenticeship students, enhancing their prospects in the evolving security sector.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Oct 2024

Agricultural Technology

Cook Government funds six startups in AUD $7.2m programme

The Cook Government has unveiled its AUD $7.2 million Nature Tech Accelerator, offering seed funding to six startups focused on climate innovation.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Oct 2024

EduTech

WesTrac expands training centre with $1m state boost

WesTrac is set to enhance its Technology Training Centre in Collie with new facilities, bolstered by a AUD $1 million contribution from the State Government.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Oct 2024

Drones

Sphere Drones secures $1.89m deal with NSW National Parks

Sphere Drones wins $1.89 million contract with NSW's NPWS to improve natural hazard management using their HubX drone systems.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Oct 2024

Digital Transformation

KPMG Australia opens Microsoft Dynamics practice in Perth

KPMG Australia opens a dedicated Microsoft Dynamics 365 practice in Perth to bolster Western Australia's digital transformation efforts.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Sep 2024

Hyperscale

Zscaler launches new co-located data centre in Perth

Zscaler has launched a brand new data centre in Perth to enhance Zero Trust cybersecurity measures, boosting performance and support for Australian customers.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Sep 2024

Pronto Software

Pronto Software appoints new leadership to boost efficiency

Pronto Software reshuffles executive team; Mark Hilder named GM of NSW and Anthony Nicholl becomes National Branch Operations Manager, reinforcing nationwide strategy.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 11th Sep 2024

Software

Australian councils partner with SurePact for grant management

Four regional Australian councils have teamed up with SurePact to overhaul grant management, aiming to replace outdated methods with a streamlined software solution.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Sep 2024