Dominique Barker on Quantum thinking in the age of AI

As artificial intelligence is accelerating faster than traditional public sector planning cycles, clarity of thinking has become as critical as technical capability. Dominique Barker, Chief
Cloud and AI adoption outpaces governance and cost control frameworks

Australian organisations face rising pressure to strengthen cloud and AI governance, security and cost control, according to systems integrator Brennan. Based on customer insights from
Expanded mobile coverage improves safety and access at Tylers Hill

Tasmania’s Tylers Hill hiking spot is now better connected, with improved mobile coverage delivered through the Albanese Government’s Mobile Black Spot Program. A new Optus
Data centres positioned as critical enablers of emerging digital systems

La Trobe University will lead a national project using quantum and AI technologies to optimise energy use and reduce emissions across Australia’s data centres. Funded
Albanese government puts Roblox on notice over child safety concerns

The Albanese Government has put Roblox on notice following serious concerns about child safety risks on the platform. Minister for Communications Anika Wells has written
Content localisation: One message, many communities

As messages now move fast and attention is short, a one-size-fits-all approach in content often misses the mark. As organisations speak to more diverse communities,
Women in leadership: How female leaders communicate change

Women in leadership roles navigate a unique set of communication challenges. While they drive change and inspire teams, they often face scrutiny over how they
Communications leaders must guide organisations through GenAI complexity

As organisations rapidly adopt generative AI (GenAI), the pressure to innovate is running up against the realities of cybersecurity. A growing number of communications and
The hidden data protection gap in Microsoft 365 environments

As Australian organisations move critical workloads to the cloud, Microsoft 365 has become central to their digital operations. However, a dangerous gap is widening between
Global semiconductor revenues on track to surpass $1 trillion milestone
Global semiconductor revenues are set to surpass $1 trillion in 2026, marking a historic milestone for the industry, says Omdia. This growth is being driven
Lycamobile fined $376,200 over identity check failures and scam breaches

Telco Lycamobile has paid a $376,200 penalty for failing to verify identities when transferring services, resulting in consumer losses of at least $175,000. An Australian
Grok under scrutiny: Monash expert on image misuse and whether Australia should act

The AI image-editing tool Grok is facing growing scrutiny globally, with governments including Indonesia, Malaysia and the UK moving to restrict or ban aspects of