Petra Andrén on how Horizon Europe can help Australia scale deep tech
Australia’s association with Horizon Europe is expected to open new opportunities for researchers, universities and deep-tech companies, strengthening international collaboration while expanding pathways for commercialisation
Future Frontier program to help commercialise Australian AI research
Australia’s ability to turn world-class artificial intelligence research into successful businesses is the focus of a new initiative launched by Monash University and Illume Ventures.
Kumar Singirikonda on driving innovation through technology leadership
Australia’s public sector faces mounting pressure to modernise legacy systems, improve data management, and strengthen public trust in digital services. Agencies must balance innovation with
Australia grants $21M for AI innovation
On 2 July 2025, the Australian Government awarded $21.2 million to South Australian universities through the Australia’s Economic Accelerator (AEA) Innovate Grant to accelerate the
Transforming the Public Sector: Achieving Efficiency, Security, and Innovation
The New Zealand public sector faces a critical challenge: delivering enhanced services with tightening budgets amidst escalating security threats. Agencies are pressured to achieve greater
AI innovation hub fuels Aussie tech
Microsoft unveiled its latest Innovation Hub, a cutting-edge facility dedicated to artificial intelligence (AI) and other advanced technologies, in Sydney, Australia. This initiative, launched on
Digital innovation enhances cybersecurity readiness
Ingram Micro announced the availability of its Microsoft Copilot readiness service, a strategic initiative aimed at accelerating artificial intelligence (AI) readiness across Australia and New
Innovation enhances responsible data practices
Amidst the fast-paced advancements in technology, the regulations protecting personal data are also undergoing changes. Australia is currently focusing on the establishment of governance mechanisms
Macquarie Cloud unveils global Azure Marketplace innovation
Macquarie Cloud Services, part of Macquarie Technology Group, launched a global-first software-as-a-service (SaaS) offering on the Microsoft Marketplace, unlocking previously unavailable services, benefits, and value
Australian cybersecurity startups lead innovation
Australia’s cybersecurity sector is seeing strong market activity, with substantial mergers and acquisitions transactions bolstering its position. 100 of these companies, including Australian companies, will
Australia’s public sector prioritises data, governance amid innovation, growth challenges
New research shows public sector organisations value data, but governance and compliance are taking over as the primary objectives and responsibilities of data leaders. 53%
New Zealand seeks to become global AI and innovation pioneer
Technological advancements have recently made massive leaps in their developments, producing concepts, objects, and systems that have significantly impacted our society. In the efforts to