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Microsoft & VU open Victoria's first datacentre academy

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Microsoft and Victoria University have launched a fee-free Datacentre Academy in Footscray to train Victorians for in-demand technical roles.
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DoubleVerify appoints Robert Millett to lead Melbourne

Thu, 5th Feb 2026
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DoubleVerify hires former Starcom executive Robert Millett to lead its first Melbourne office as it accelerates growth across Australia and APAC.
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Umbraco opens Melbourne office & appoints APAC head

Tue, 6th Jan 2026
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Umbraco opens Melbourne hub and names Emmanuel Tissera Head of APAC to drive expansion across Australia, New Zealand and Asia-Pacific.
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AirTrunk to invest AUD $5bn in new Melbourne AI campus

Wed, 24th Dec 2025
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AirTrunk will pour AUD $5bn into a second Melbourne hyperscale campus, boosting its local AI and cloud data capacity beyond 630MW.
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Sydney Opera House tops search as Aussies opt for local trips

Fri, 14th Nov 2025
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The Sydney Opera House is Australia's most searched attraction as Aussies embrace daytrips and regional getaways, favouring local travel over international holidays.
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Sam Kroonenburg awarded for tech leadership & global impact

Mon, 8th Sep 2025
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Sam Kroonenburg wins the 2025 Pearcey Victorian Entrepreneur Award for his tech leadership and global impact with ventures like Cuttable and A Cloud Guru.
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Yahoo DSP expands Media Tonic partnership to support Victoria

Fri, 13th Jun 2025
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Yahoo DSP has expanded its partnership with Media Tonic to support independent media agencies in Victoria, enhancing digital media services and sales coverage.
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CDC launches USD $2.7 billion Laverton data campus

Wed, 19th Feb 2025
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Construction of a new USD $2.7 billion data campus in Laverton has commenced, poised to boost the local economy and create thousands of jobs.
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AI tool boosts small biz sales by 30%, Mandoe Media reports

Tue, 24th Sep 2024
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Mandoe Media's AI Magic Create tool has propelled small businesses, including Street Taste, to remarkable 30% sales growth, revolutionising digital signage.
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SBM marketing agency unveils new advanced studios in Melbourne

Mon, 18th Mar 2024
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Full-service marketing agency, SBM, launches its state-of-the-art studios in Moorabbin, Melbourne, to bolster its commitment to enhanced customer service and regional presence.
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WatchGuard appoints Zayed Alji as new Partner Manager in Victoria & Tasmania

Thu, 29th Feb 2024
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WatchGuard Technologies has appointed industry veteran Zayed Alji as Partner Relationship Manager for Victoria and Tasmania, strengthening the cybersecurity titan's commitment to improving customer experience via its partner network.
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Equinix Australia signs maiden Asia-Pacific renewable energy deal

Tue, 6th Feb 2024
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Equinix Australia signs its first Power Purchase Agreement in Asia-Pacific, purchasing 151MW of renewable energy from TagEnergy's Golden Plains Wind Farm in Victoria due by 2029.
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Macquarie Telecom appoints Marika Fiorini as Chief Customer Officer

Mon, 20th Feb 2023
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Australian telco Macquarie Telecom appoints Marika Fiorini as Chief Customer Officer to drive business growth and foster internal career development.
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i-PRO appoints Rafal Loretz as new BDM for Aus & NZ

Fri, 2nd Dec 2022
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Experienced security pro Rafal Loretz joins i-PRO as Business Development Manager for Australia and New Zealand.