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ClickHouse customer base soars on back of AI demand
Software-as-a-Service

ClickHouse customer base soars on back of AI demand

AI agents are driving a sharp rise in demand for the real-time data platform, which added 1000 customers early in 2026 to top 4000.

By David Shilovsky • 4 min read • Mon, 17th Aug 2026
Rail Safety Week begins with crossing safety campaign
Emergency services

Rail Safety Week begins with crossing safety campaign

More than 150 organisations are backing a national push to curb the rise in fatal and near-miss incidents at Australia's railway crossings.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 13th Aug 2026
Smart stuff in Dell's simplified approach to the venerable PC
Supply Chain

Smart stuff in Dell's simplified approach to the venerable PC

Businesses need not necessarily rush to replace working PCs for AI, as Dell says those with accelerators can still handle workloads.

By Donovan Jackson • 5 min read • Thu, 13th Aug 2026
TechForce joins Anthropic's Claude partner network
Data Protection

TechForce joins Anthropic's Claude partner network

Australian businesses gain local help to move Claude pilots into live use, with TechForce handling integration, governance and approvals.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 6th Aug 2026

Stories from Other Regions

New South Wales (NSW) stories

Nectr launches Power Perks energy plan with bill credits
Airlines

Nectr launches Power Perks energy plan with bill credits

Households in New South Wales and Queensland could cut power bills as Nectr offers recurring credits to reward customers who stay put.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Mon, 31st Aug 2026
NSW's PEXA price cut risks killing Australian tech jobs
Data sovereignty

NSW's PEXA price cut risks killing Australian tech jobs

A draft ruling to slash fees may save buyers only tens of dollars while threatening investment, cybersecurity and hundreds of Australian tech roles.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Thu, 27th Aug 2026
Central Coast Council adopts Adobe tools in digital overhaul
Software-as-a-Service

Central Coast Council adopts Adobe tools in digital overhaul

Paper-heavy approvals and resident services should speed up as the council phases in Adobe software to cut delays, errors and privacy risk.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 26th Aug 2026
RoboShare plans robot party for Dustytherapper event
Risk & Compliance

RoboShare plans robot party for Dustytherapper event

The proposed private party could give RoboShare an early test of its robot-rental model, with terms and venue details still undecided.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Tue, 25th Aug 2026
Otto & Restoke join forces on restaurant AI ordering
Digital Transformation

Otto & Restoke join forces on restaurant AI ordering

The deal should help restaurants steer phone orders towards higher-margin dishes while easing pressure on staff and margins.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Mon, 24th Aug 2026
Mobile licenses are becoming Australia's digital identity test case
Digital Transformation

Mobile licenses are becoming Australia's digital identity test case

Trust is shifting from plastic cards to phones as states align mobile licences with international standards for everyday identity checks.

By Jean-Baptise Milan • 4 min read • Mon, 24th Aug 2026
Australia jobless rise does not signal labour weakening
Artificial Intelligence

Australia jobless rise does not signal labour weakening

The slight lift to 4.5% in July was mostly rounding, with labour demand still holding up enough to avoid signalling a broad slowdown.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Aug 2026
Cropify AI lentil grading to go commercial this harvest
Agricultural Technology

Cropify AI lentil grading to go commercial this harvest

Endorsement from grain traders could speed adoption of AI grading as pulse growers face faster, more consistent assessments this harvest.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Aug 2026
HERE & NSW Rural Fire Service expand fire trail routing
Digital Transformation

HERE & NSW Rural Fire Service expand fire trail routing

More than 60,000km of fire trails have been added to emergency routing, helping NSW Rural Fire Service crews reach remote incidents faster.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Aug 2026
Vinnies NSW shares solar power across more than 200 sites
Software-as-a-Service

Vinnies NSW shares solar power across more than 200 sites

The charity expects lower power bills after linking rooftop solar at more than 30 sites to demand across its NSW network.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 12th Aug 2026
CreditorWatch sees RBA raising rates again by November
Artificial Intelligence

CreditorWatch sees RBA raising rates again by November

Higher borrowing costs for households and businesses may be back by November as inflation risks remain tilted to the upside, CreditorWatch says.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 12th Aug 2026
Sia acquires Seven Consulting to boost Australia presence
Digital Transformation

Sia acquires Seven Consulting to boost Australia presence

The deal gives Sia a larger east coast footprint and access to big Australian banking, government and retail clients.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Mon, 10th Aug 2026
Household energy fund tops AUD $1 billion in loans
Power / Energy

Household energy fund tops AUD $1 billion in loans

Australian households are cutting bills by up to 80% after taking low-interest loans for solar, batteries and electric appliances.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 5th Aug 2026
Baidam & UNSW launch First Nations STEM scholarships
Security Operations Centres

Baidam & UNSW launch First Nations STEM scholarships

Financial barriers for First Nations students studying STEM at UNSW will ease as Baidam and the university fund two perpetual scholarships each year.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Aug 2026