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Australia's data-centre boom could leave clouds, banks and public services exposed if operators fail to secure the physical systems beneath them.
The recognition may help Lancom Technology attract and retain staff as tech employers compete harder for skilled workers in a tight labour market.
Regulated sectors can now route AI prompts through regional controls and zero-retention storage, reducing data-leakage risk for sensitive workloads.
The deal gives Trans Pacific Networks extra operational support for trans-Pacific cables carrying traffic between Asia-Pacific markets and the US.
The twin wins underline growing demand for sector-specific AI tools that analyse customer calls and automate day-to-day decisions.
Finance teams could cut manual work and speed decisions as Sage Intacct rolls out AI tools for billing, payables and analytics.
Higher administrative costs eroded Juniper Networks Australia's gains, as profit fell 16% despite revenue rising to USD $138.7 million in 2025.
Rising subscription income lifted annual revenue 17% to AUD $819.8 million, even as the Australia business stayed in the red.
Marketers are shifting budgets towards flexible channels as inflation and volatile consumer behaviour make fixed media plans harder to defend.
Attendance will be free as ITCON 2026 seeks to help firms tackle rising complexity, security gaps and brittle systems.
Higher costs and a marginal revenue decline left Gartner Australasia with AUD $13.3 million pre-tax profit in 2025, down from AUD $14.0 million.
Employees will be able to handle HR and finance tasks inside Gemini Enterprise, reducing the need to switch between workplace apps.
Travellers will gain local bank transfers and wallets in eight Asia Pacific markets from 2026 as airlines chase faster-growing digital payments.
Rising fuel and wage costs could keep Australian prices elevated for months, complicating the Reserve Bank of Australia's inflation fight.
Festivalgoers will play across eight zones in Adelaide as the Canadian format makes its Australian debut with tickets from USD $15 to USD $30.
Practical how-to clips are now the key buying trigger for Australians, with social media driving 29 per cent of product discovery, research shows.
Premium home cinema buyers will pay up to AUD $44,999 as Sony rolls out its first True RGB LED televisions and matching audio gear.
Poor briefs are said to waste more than €370 billion a year globally, as Deece rolls out software to tighten agency direction.
The Brisbane-based operator is boosting digital and brand capabilities as it pushes to meet rising customer use of online channels.
The 25MW project will add new power to the National Electricity Market as big tech seeks cleaner electricity for data centres.