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Hypersonix raises USD $46 million to advance hydrogen hypersonics

Last week
Brisbane’s Hypersonix has raised USD $46 million to develop reusable, hydrogen-powered hypersonic aircraft, advancing sustainable aerospace technology.
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Australis Scientific wins MedTech prize for bladder health device

Last week
Australis Scientific wins MedTech Innovator Asia Pacific Grand Prize and USD $175,000 for ConfidanzTM, a wearable device treating overactive bladder at home.
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Next Byte: The rise and fall of Australia’s biggest Apple Reseller

Last week
Next Byte grew from a local Adelaide shop in 1995 to Australia's largest Apple reseller, but closed by 2016 as Apple's own stores took precedence.
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Prophet names James Sawyer VP to drive predictive growth in ANZ

Last month
Prophet appoints James Sawyer as VP Sales and Partnerships to boost growth and predictive decision intelligence in Sydney and Brisbane markets.
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Zara Cobb named Chief Marketing Officer at Compare Club

Last month
Zara Cobb has been appointed Chief Marketing Officer at Compare Club, bringing over 20 years of marketing expertise across fintech and eCommerce sectors.
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Evergreen acquires Blackbird IT to expand its ANZ footprint

Last month
Evergreen has acquired South Australian MSP Blackbird IT, expanding its reach across Australia and New Zealand to boost growth in the managed IT sector.
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Libertas launches as major SAP partner in Australia & New Zealand

Wed, 24th Sep 2025
Libertas launches as a leading independent SAP partner in Australia and New Zealand, offering end-to-end services amid growing S/4HANA migration demand.
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AltTab appoints Andrew Barrett to lead cloud & AI strategy

Tue, 23rd Sep 2025
AltTab appoints Andrew Barrett as Emerging Technology Lead to steer cloud and AI strategies amid rising client demand across Australia and Papua New Guinea.
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Shaun Lees joins Karmo as Head of Dealer Development for Australia

Tue, 16th Sep 2025
Shaun Lees has joined Karmo as Head of Dealer Development, aiming to strengthen dealer relations and expand the Australian vehicle subscription network.
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Queensland celebrates women’s achievements at annual STEM awards

Mon, 1st Sep 2025
Queensland honoured 11 women leaders at the 28th Women in Technology Awards, celebrating achievements across STEM fields with the theme ‘Stronger Together’.
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Olivier Vojetta joins Frontier Media AI to lead strategy & growth

Thu, 28th Aug 2025
Olivier Vojetta joins Frontier Media AI as Head of Strategy and Growth, aiming to enhance AI-driven marketing with a focus on smarter business outcomes.
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JCDecaux unveils ASPIRE digital screens across six Brisbane sites

Wed, 27th Aug 2025
JCDecaux unveils its ASPIRE digital screen network across six prime Brisbane locations, boosting advertiser reach ahead of the 2032 Olympic Games.
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How integrated video analytics is helping cities tackle urban mobility

Tue, 26th Aug 2025
Australian cities face $39bn congestion costs by 2031; AI-powered video analytics offer cost-effective, real-time solutions for smarter urban mobility.
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HP’s Latex R530 printer streamlines signage & boosts sustainability

Mon, 25th Aug 2025
HP’s new Latex R530 printer helps small and medium print providers boost signage production, cut waste, and improve turnaround with eco-friendly hybrid printing.
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Arinco appoints Dean Oelkers as Queensland Sales Manager

Mon, 25th Aug 2025
Arinco has appointed Dean Oelkers as Queensland Sales Manager to boost growth and strengthen ties with clients and Microsoft across the state.
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Felix to acquire Nexvia for AUD $12m, raising AUD $16m

Wed, 20th Aug 2025
Felix Group is set to acquire Nexvia for AUD $12m and raise AUD $16m to expand its construction software platform and boost growth in ANZ and beyond.
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A defining moment is approaching for Australian manufacturing

Tue, 19th Aug 2025
Australia's manufacturing faces a pivotal moment; ARM Hub's CEO urges rapid SME adoption of automation to boost competitiveness and innovation.
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Kaine Mathrick Tech named among top global next generation MSPs

Fri, 15th Aug 2025
Melbourne-based Kaine Mathrick Tech is recognised among the world's top next-generation managed service providers for innovation and AI-driven cyber-first solutions.
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xAmplify acquires CTO Group to boost digital transformation drive

Mon, 11th Aug 2025
xAmplify acquires CTO Group to enhance digital transformation services in Australia, aiming to help organisations scale securely and manage costs effectively.
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Cricket-themed cybersecurity seminars tour five Australian cities

Thu, 7th Aug 2025
ManageEngine’s Shield NXG2025 cybersecurity seminars tour five Australian cricket stadiums this August, blending cricket themes with IAM and SIEM insights.