Queensland stories - Page 2

Celonis’ Pascal Coubard eyes rapid APAC expansion after customers unlock USD $8.1 billion in value with its upgraded process intelligence platform.

AI agents, real-time compliance and deep fake cyber attacks will define 2026 as trust becomes the key battleground for organisations.

Neoen starts Western Downs Battery Stage 3 in Queensland as virtual battery deals grow, pushing its Australian storage fleet past 2 GW.

Honeywell will digitise two key Rockhampton water plants, boosting reliability, cybersecurity and capacity for Fitzroy River Water services.

Anker pushes into Australia’s home battery scene with its SOLIX X1, targeting coastal solar homes and winning early government backing.

Karmo is now the sole provider in Queensland's Local Buy fleet scheme, offering councils and agencies easy access to flexible vehicle subscription services.

4Cabling is bolstering its presence with a new Western Australia distribution centre to enhance fibre solutions and cut lead times for local customers.

Australian government digital services hold second place globally but show little performance gain despite AI advances and ongoing investment challenges.

Regional Australia Bank and Summerland Bank members approve merger forming regional bank with AUD $5bn assets and 49 branches, ensuring no closures or job losses.

Australian SME loan applications rose 14% in Q3, driven by larger firms, amid cautious borrowing and ongoing concerns over loan serviceability.

The Sydney Opera House is Australia's most searched attraction as Aussies embrace daytrips and regional getaways, favouring local travel over international holidays.

Queensland's tech workforce is set to double by 2035, adding 200,000 jobs and boosting its AUD $15 billion contribution to the economy.

This Black Friday, 58% of Australians aim to snap up tech deals, with astrology influencing 31% of shoppers in their purchase decisions.

Gallagher Security opens a new office in Southport, Gold Coast, expanding its presence and training facilities across Australia and the wider APAC and IMEA regions.

ANZ, Griffith University, AWS and Queensland Police launch a Brisbane hackathon to combat rising cybercrime and boost local cyber talent and resilience.

ORCA Opti's AI chatbot, Virtual Veterans, won the 2025 VALA Award for engaging users with WWI history at the State Library of Queensland securely.

Moreton Bay offers 1,000 local businesses six months of free access to Xero and Constant Contact digital tools with training to boost growth and profits.

Cancer Council Queensland partners with Macquarie Telecom to enhance telehealth and cybersecurity, aiding cancer support across regional and remote areas.

Australia’s family business sector, contributing AUD $1b annually to philanthropy and employing half the workforce, calls for dedicated government ministers.

The QCase digital platform has won the Public Sector Excellence Award in Queensland, revolutionising court processes and championing women-led innovation.