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Solutions favour system thinkers but linear thinkers control the vote
Higher education

Solutions favour system thinkers but linear thinkers control the vote

Transport policies are still failing because voters and policymakers default to linear thinking, despite predictable knock-on effects on congestion and costs.

By Staff Writer • 13 min read • Sat, 16th May 2026

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Australian stories

Christchurch startup seeo launches AI workplace safety tool
Manufacturing

Christchurch startup seeo launches AI workplace safety tool

Employers across Australasia are being offered real-time oversight of unsafe acts and near misses as scrutiny on workplace safety intensifies.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Fri, 15th May 2026
Why business ambition is running ahead of AI readiness
Data Protection

Why business ambition is running ahead of AI readiness

Only 42% of organisations are data mature, leaving many unable to turn AI pilots into reliable enterprise-wide returns.

By Nathan Knight • 4 min read • Fri, 15th May 2026
Cohesity expands HPE alliance on cyber resilience deals
Virtualisation

Cohesity expands HPE alliance on cyber resilience deals

Customers will get broader cyber recovery options as the pair add resale agreements and tighter integration across hybrid cloud tools.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 15th May 2026
Equinix expands Fabric Geo Zones across five continents
Data Protection

Equinix expands Fabric Geo Zones across five continents

The expansion could help regulated firms keep sensitive traffic within legal boundaries during outages, failovers or congestion across clouds.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 15th May 2026
Downer expands rail robotics partnership across region
Artificial Intelligence

Downer expands rail robotics partnership across region

Rail operators could cut inspection time and worker exposure to hazards as Downer takes its robotics model into New Zealand and beyond.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 15th May 2026
Simpro launches AI platform Lightning for field trades
Software-as-a-Service

Simpro launches AI platform Lightning for field trades

The rollout spans thousands of trade firms, promising quicker fixes and new AI tools to cut paperwork, disputes and admin costs.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 15th May 2026
UK agritech firms join New Zealand incubator scheme
Agricultural Technology

UK agritech firms join New Zealand incubator scheme

The six-month scheme could help UK agritech firms win pilots and investment as New Zealand producers seek ways to cut waste and emissions.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Fri, 15th May 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Australian stories

NGM hackathon tackles charity problems in Newcastle
Digital Transformation

NGM hackathon tackles charity problems in Newcastle

More than 200 participants helped charities cut manual work and improve support services in a 30-hour AI event in Newcastle.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 15th May 2026
Singapore Space Lab launched to boost commercial sector
Robotics

Singapore Space Lab launched to boost commercial sector

The facility aims to turn satellite and geospatial tools into commercial gains for Southeast Asian industries as space activity expands.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Fri, 15th May 2026
Sony launches Alpha 7R VI camera & new lens in Australia
Sony

Sony launches Alpha 7R VI camera & new lens in Australia

New high-resolution tools for photographers and video crews arrive with AI tracking, 8K recording and pricing from AUD $1,099.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 15th May 2026
Superloop adds Wi-Fi 7 mesh bundle to broadband plans
Gaming

Superloop adds Wi-Fi 7 mesh bundle to broadband plans

Broadband buyers may get better whole-home coverage as the free extra device is aimed at reducing dead spots in medium-sized houses.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Fri, 15th May 2026
Australia tightens data centre scrutiny amid AI boom
Data Protection

Australia tightens data centre scrutiny amid AI boom

Australia tightens data centre approvals as governments weigh AI power, water and jobs against AUD $51.9 billion of NSW pipeline projects.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Fri, 15th May 2026
Australian CEOs favour AI reskilling over job cuts
Digital Transformation

Australian CEOs favour AI reskilling over job cuts

Most Australian chief executives are using AI to reshape work and boost skills, with only one in five planning hiring cuts.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 15th May 2026
MYOB says budget backs SMEs with tax & fuel relief
Agricultural Technology

MYOB says budget backs SMEs with tax & fuel relief

Many smaller firms may delay hiring and investment unless the budget measures ease costs and restore confidence, MYOB says.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 15th May 2026
The Travel Network launches Sydney luxury hotel platform
QR code

The Travel Network launches Sydney luxury hotel platform

Advertisers are being offered access to affluent hotel guests in Sydney, as The Travel Network rolls out screens and QR codes across luxury stays.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Fri, 15th May 2026
Pine Services Group buys Stratus in first Australia move
Customer Relationship Management

Pine Services Group buys Stratus in first Australia move

The deal gives the US-backed group a foothold in Australia and adds more than 55 specialists to its portfolio of ERP services.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Fri, 15th May 2026