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Wednesday, Aug 5, 2026

Big tech face higher levy under revised news bargaining plan

The Federal Government has increased the proposed levy on major digital platforms that do not reach commercial agreements with Australian news publishers, as it finalises changes to its News Bargaining…

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August 5, 2026

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Transparency key to public support for quantum technologies, finds CSIRO

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August 4, 2026

Brands risk falling behind as social media reshapes the shopping journey

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July 31, 2026

Myriota unlocks next phase of growth with launch of hybrid 5G satellite and cellular IoT network

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July 30, 2026

$40.5 million federal investment to power future of Australia Post

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July 29, 2026

Manhattan Associates launches Sightline™ to deliver decision intelligence for supply chain planning

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July 29, 2026

Insights

Insights are a curated exploration of the most significant trends, innovations and insights that are making waves in technology, from cutting-edge technologies to revolutionary market strategies.

Amazon’s Leo proposes satellite constellation for direct-to-phone service

July 31, 2026

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NSW community services workers now accessing long service leave across multiple employers on Appian

July 23, 2026

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IDeaS named leader in IDC Hospitality RMS assessment

July 17, 2026

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PM announces new AI regulation, but key details remain unclear

July 16, 2026

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Transformations

NZ Safety Blackwoods Cuts Annual Cycle Count Time by 50% with Manhattan SCALETM

NZ Safety Blackwoods, a leading industrial safety, engineering and workplace supplies provider, has successfully implemented Manhattan Associates’ (NASDAQ: MANH) warehouse management solution, Manhattan SCALE, in two of its New Zealand…

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May 6, 2026

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Two in Three Leaders Say Their HR Tech Is Working. Frontline Workers Disagree

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June 29, 2026

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NAB finds early signs of AI changing how Australian businesses operate

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May 29, 2026

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Australia’s productivity problem isn’t driven by cost, but by work design

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April 27, 2026

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The Future of MDM: Powering Secure, Sustainable and Always-On Mobile Workforces

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April 7, 2026

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Only 10% of Australian workers report AI is embedded into core processes

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July 15, 2026

Second Telstra network issue extends fallout from nationwide outage

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July 9, 2026

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Motorola razr fold ushers in a bold new era of foldables

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July 6, 2026

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Tariffs, Turbulence and Transformation: How Australian Brands Must Rethink Globalisation in a New U.S. Trade Era

July 10, 2026

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Origin Backs Battery Startup: Q&A with Professor Thomas Nann on Allegro Energy’s Innovation

July 10, 2026

Amazon Taken to Court Over Prime Video Ads

July 2, 2026

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New Bitdefender report highlights consumer cybersecurity behaviors, AI concerns and risks globally

July 2, 2026

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Dematic Brings Intelligent Automation to Life at CeMAT, Melbourne

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July 2, 2026

ABS reports strong growth in business AI adoption in 2024-25

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July 2, 2026

Zenobē Launches $400 Million Financing Platform to Scale Zero-Emission Transport Across ANZ

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July 2, 2026

Kevin Murphy sees 141% marketplace revenue growth with Pattern

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July 2, 2026

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Perth Airport partners with DXC as Master Systems Integrator for new terminal project

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June 8, 2026

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Data centre investment drives new capital expenditure

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June 1, 2026

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Westpac data reveals rapid uptake in AI subscriptions

July 2, 2026

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Online Shoppers See Rise in Delivery Fees Amid Middle East Conflict

July 2, 2026

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Record US$11.6 billion invested in APAC data centres – CBRE

July 2, 2026