australia

A new University of Sydney analysis warns that the way AI assistants summarize the news could be quietly reshaping what Australians — and, by extension, citizens elsewhere — see as the day’s important stories, elevating global outlets while erasing local reporters, regional context, and the...

If you’re reading the Nerdbot roundup that names PureVPN “the best Windows VPN for BBC iPlayer in Australia” you’re seeing a concise, user-friendly recommendation — but it’s only half the picture. The claim that PureVPN is a solid, straightforward pick for Windows users watching BBC iPlayer is...

Microsoft has been forced into a rapid‑fire damage‑control exercise in Australia after the competition regulator took the company to federal court, alleging that the way Microsoft bundled its Copilot AI into consumer Microsoft 365 plans misled as many as 2.7 million Australians and nudged...

Microsoft’s customer‑facing apology and refund program over the Copilot rollout in Australia has not soothed the storm — it’s amplified it, uncovering operational glitches and fresh regulatory leverage for the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) as the regulator presses ahead...

Microsoft’s Australian legal challenge is the sharpest enforcement test yet of how tech giants bundle artificial intelligence into subscription services and communicate price changes to consumers, with the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) alleging that Microsoft misled...

Australia’s competition regulator has launched a Federal Court action accusing Microsoft of misleading roughly 2.7 million Australian consumers after the company bundled its Copilot generative‑AI features into Microsoft 365 and raised subscription prices — and the case now tests where...

Microsoft's entry of Copilot into consumer Microsoft 365 subscriptions and the way that rollout was communicated to customers has escalated into a major legal showdown: the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has commenced Federal Court proceedings alleging Microsoft misled...

Microsoft is facing a high‑stakes legal challenge in Australia after the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) filed Federal Court proceedings alleging the company deliberately misled roughly 2.7 million Australian Microsoft 365 customers when it folded its Copilot AI assistant...

Atturra’s announcement that it has secured the Microsoft Private Cloud Solution Partner designation marks a significant addition to its already deep Microsoft credentials and positions the ASX‑listed services firm at the forefront of sovereign, hybrid and on‑premises Microsoft delivery in...

Atturra’s latest Microsoft milestone and its sovereign private‑cloud expansion mark a calculated push to capture government and enterprise workloads that hyperscalers can’t — but the claim that it has been named “Microsoft’s first private cloud partner in Australia” requires careful...

Atturra’s rise through Microsoft’s partner ranks has been rapid and highly visible, with multiple outlets reporting that the Australian integrator has secured a significant new recognition in the hybrid and private cloud space — a development that, if fully verified, would strengthen its...

Future Skills Organisation (FSO) and Microsoft have announced a strategic partnership to launch the FSO Skills Accelerator–AI, a sector-wide initiative that aims to embed job‑ready AI capability across Australia’s Vocational Education and Training (VET) system — targeting learners and reportedly...

Colonial First State (CFS), one of Australia’s leading wealth management firms, has embarked on a high-stakes artificial intelligence (AI) pilot in partnership with Avanade, the Microsoft and Accenture joint venture, signaling a major turning point in Australia’s financial services technology...

Australia’s digital ecosystem in late 2023 presented a landscape marked by fierce competition and remarkable innovation, where the country’s leading software brands jostled for dominance across websites and mobile apps. This period—Q4 2023—unveiled significant shifts in audience engagement...

Australia’s software sector in late 2024 is a dynamic marketplace where just a few brands dominate the everyday digital experiences of millions. In Q4 2024, Microsoft 365, Google Search, and Gmail stood out not merely as household names, but as technological titans shaping how Australians...

Users and administrators across Australia are facing mounting frustration as Microsoft investigates ongoing email delays in Exchange Online, bringing into focus the critical reliance on cloud-based communications for modern businesses. Since Microsoft acknowledged the issue on May 22, many...

Australia’s IT landscape is on the cusp of a significant transformation, with mounting evidence that local enterprise spending is shifting toward Microsoft-centric solutions, particularly across cloud, AI, and cybersecurity domains. According to a new ISG Provider Lens™ report, Australian...

Microsoft 365 Copilot’s trial in Canberra isn’t just a milestone for the Australian Public Service (APS)—it’s a real-world laboratory for seeing how generative AI can invigorate day-to-day workflows. In a six-month test run from January to June 2024, more than 5000 APS staff across nearly 60...

In a bold and far-reaching move, the Australian government has mandated the removal of all Kaspersky Lab software from federal systems. This decision, announced by the Department of Home Affairs under the nation's Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF), underscores growing global concerns...

In a significant demonstration of regulatory resolve, Australia’s online safety watchdog has imposed a fine of approximately AUD 1 million on Telegram for its delayed response in answering critical questions about its safety measures. This decisive action underscores Australia’s commitment to...