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Govt ends ERP ‘lock-out’ with new marketplace

The federal government has unveiled its ERP marketplace, giving departments and agencies a choice of local and multinational software vendors for their back-office system for the first time since...

Gilmour Space to launch hypersonics testbed

Local space technology company Gilmour Space will launch a suborbital flight test service for hypersonic vehicles as demand grows for high-speed test facilities in Australia. The new HyPeRsonic Flight...

PsiQuantum plans second quantum computer for Chicago

Silicon Valley startup PsiQuantum is set to build its second quantum computer in Chicago by 2028 following a $760 million investment from the US State of Illinois. The US$500...

Inquiry urges NSW govt to appoint Chief AI Officer

The New South Wales government has been urged to appoint a Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer, as well as sub-level AI officers within agencies, to oversee the responsible uptake and...

Countdown: Gilmour Space launch permit remains elusive

Gilmour Space Technologies has completed a full, two-week launch dress rehearsal involving more than 30 operations and ground staff ahead of the maiden launch of its three-stage Eris orbital...

Malicious AIs are the new frontier of online threats

The internet, a vast and indispensable resource for modern society, has a darker side where malicious activities thrive. From identity theft to sophisticated malware attacks, cyber criminals keep coming...

ACCC to scrutinise Big Tech’s AI sprawl

Big Tech’s expanding market power through generative artificial intelligence will be scrutinised by the national competition watchdog in the final interim report of its five-year Digital Platform Services inquiry....

Qld’s bill for PsiQuantum advice revealed

The Queensland government spent close to $2 million across just two contracts for external advice on its controversial investment in Californian startup PsiQuantum, Budget estimates has heard. The legal...

PC raises alarm on govt’s comparative advantage bets

The Productivity Commission is challenging a foundation of the Albanese Government’s Future Made in Australia agenda, arguing Treasury is inappropriately using an oft-cited economic theory as grounds for interventionist...

Defence in digital hiring spree after contractor edict

Defence’s digital arm will add hundreds of new in-house staff to its ranks within the next year as the department looks to end its reliance on contractors, chief information...

New rules to slash approval times for $1b space sector

Licences to launch rockets into space from Australia will be granted earlier and failed missions won’t necessarily need forensic outside investigation under reforms announced on Wednesday to rebalance safety...