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SA Power Networks adopts Cradlepoint's 5G & satellite solution

Cradlepoint, a part of Ericsson, has teamed up with SA Power Networks to provide in-vehicle 5G and satellite connectivity, boosting reliability and reducing downtime.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Jul 2024

Drones

Aquila secures AUD $2 million to advance drone charging tech

Aquila clinches AUD $2 million in follow-on funding led by Alua Group to accelerate Lightway Sentry's development.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Jun 2024

Robotics

How Ed Husic's proposal could encourage AI & automation investment

Australian CEOs support Ed Husic's tax cut proposal for AI and automation, eyeing reduced costs and shifts to local manufacturing as crucial benefits.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sun, 2nd Jun 2024

Drones

Carbonix founder questions government support for innovation

Dario Valenza, founder of Carbonix, criticises the Australian government's sluggish support for tech innovation, citing delayed grants and inconsistent policies.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 15th May 2024

Risk & Compliance

Orbus Software & YVC unveil CriticalXI for maritime & aviation sectors

Orbus Software and Your Virtual CISO introduce CriticalXI, helping Australian seaports and airports navigate incoming legislative changes to the country's critical infrastructure and privacy acts.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 6th May 2024

Space

Recognition Group launches Sovereign for defence sector support

The Recognition Group unveils Sovereign, a new agency tailored to buoy defence and aerospace suppliers in Australia.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Tue, 30th Apr 2024

Robotics

Elsight's Halo system boosts Australian drone delivery potential

Elsight's Halo technology, facilitating multiple drone flights by a single pilot, become crucial for Australia's expanding drone delivery services and impending aerial taxis, with substantial growth predicted over the next two decades.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 8th Apr 2024

EduTech

Drones aid bushfire monitoring in ground-breaking NSW trial

Advanced drone technology facilitates safer bushfire monitoring across Western NSW in a landmark trial, proving critical in both early detection and rapid response.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Apr 2024

Space

Kanyini satellite breezes through key stress test ahead of 2024 launch

The South Australian satellite, Kanyini, has passed crucial Environmental Stress Screening ahead of its mid-2024 launch, marking a key milestone in the space industry's local capability and resilience.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Mar 2024

Agricultural Technology

Revolutionary Wi-Fi system promises connectivity in remote areas

A revolutionary large-area Wi-Fi system, engineered for seamless deployment in remote and disaster-hit regions, has been jointly developed by tech firms and universities.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Mar 2024

Drones

Historic drone flight secures South Australia's power supply reliability

Australian drone firm Carbonix and SA Power Networks have successfully flown a drone beyond visual line of sight to inspect 150km of power lines in South Australia.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Mar 2024

Health Technologies

Speedcast expands STARS programme to enhance Northern Australia connectivity

Speedcast is enhancing connectivity in Northern Australia through the expansion of its STARS (Satellite To All Remote Sites) programme, introducing its SIGMA edge compute platform and Starlink LEO connection to hundreds of remote sites.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 27th Feb 2024

Unified Communications

Elsight's Halo to aid Australia's drone boom, says new report

Elsight's Halo communications system is set to be crucial in managing Australia's anticipated surge in drone air traffic, from 1.5m to 60m flights by 2043, says a Scyne Advisory report.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Feb 2024

Space

Salus Ventures reaches $40m target with QIC investment boost

Salus Ventures, an Australian seed-stage venture capital fund, has surpassed its $40m target, powered by a robust investment from Queensland Investment Corporation (QIC).

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Feb 2024

Data Analytics

New Notitia branch amid rising demand for tech services

Australian tech firm Notitia is to open a third office in Canberra, driven by rising demand for data and tech consulting.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Feb 2024

Space

SmartSat funds $2.3m project for Australian in-orbit satellite servicing

Australia's space research centre, SmartSat, kicks off a cutting-edge $2.3m project to advance robotic satellite technologies for in-orbit repairs and upkeep.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Feb 2024

Network Infrastructure

Kinetic IT secures major government contract for digital transformation

Australia's Kinetic IT lands a $23 million three-year contract with the Federal Department of Infrastructure, set to support nationwide digital transformation with new tech services.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jan 2024