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Australia housing downturn trims resale profits in June

Australia's housing slump has begun to erode resale gains, with the share of profitable sales slipping from a 21-year high in June.

By Raphael Veloso • 5 min read • Last month

Software-as-a-Service

Zoho doubles Adelaide headcount as growth shifts regional

Adelaide is now the centre of Zoho's Australian operations, after the software group doubled local staff as revenue and customers climbed.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Jul 2026

Risk & Compliance

The local SEO playbook for Australian IT service providers

Referral-led IT firms risk missing enquiries as local search can still be won with Google profiles, reviews and city-specific pages.

By Mark Tarre • 6 min read • Wed, 13th May 2026

Smart Cities

JCDecaux wins Western Sydney airport advertising deal

The contract secures JCDecaux a long-term digital network at Sydney's new 24-hour airport, set to open for 10 million passengers.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Apr 2026

Customer Relationship Management

Zoho & ManageEngine open Sydney office for ANZ push

The move will deepen Zoho and ManageEngine's access to corporate and government buyers in Australia's largest city, as both target faster growth.

By Adam Zuchetti • 5 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2026

Wearables

Samsung debuts Galaxy S26 & Buds4 with privacy focus

Samsung has launched its Galaxy S26 phones and Buds4 earbuds in Australia, highlighting on-device privacy tools, AI features and upgrade perks.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Mar 2026

Unified Communications

BAI to build 5G radio network for Sydney Metro West

BAI wins contract to build private 5G radio network and mobile coverage for the new driverless Sydney Metro West underground line.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Feb 2026

JB Hi-Fi

Segway-Ninebot unveils advanced ZT3 Pro scooter for AUD $1699

Segway-Ninebot's new ZT3 Pro electric scooter, priced at AUD $1,699, promises advanced smart tech and robust off-road capabilities for urban commuters and adventure seekers alike.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Oct 2024

In-store

Segway-Ninebot to open first standalone store in Parramatta

Segway-Ninebot is opening a new store in Parramatta on 31 August, offering discounts on its kick scooters to celebrate. This is its first standalone outlet in New South Wales.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2024

Accessories

Segway-Ninebot launches new e-Motorbike range in Australia

Segway-Ninebot unveils its e-Motorbike range in Australia with three advanced models. Available now in some states, with customisation and accessories also offered.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 19th Aug 2024

Global Stories

Parramatta stories

Smart Cities

Granicus names seven digital government award winners

Measured gains in service speed and transparency drove Granicus's awards, with councils cutting wait times, costs and phone enquiries.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 24th Apr 2026

Network Infrastructure

Zoho opens Parramatta office amid strong ANZ growth

Zoho opens a Parramatta office as ANZ customer numbers jump 30%, partners 44% and staff 42%, bolstering Sydney's western tech hub.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2026

Macquarie University

Tata Consultancy Services launches TCS GoZero Hub with Macquarie University

Tata Consultancy Services and Macquarie University launch TCS GoZero Hub, a research centre set to facilitate Australia's shift towards net-zero carbon emissions.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 22nd Jan 2024

Identity and Access Management

Okta appoints ANZ Head of Public Sector and Higher Education

Okta appoints James Enoch as Head of Public Sector and Higher Education for ANZ, bolstering its commitment to identity-led solutions.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Tue, 22nd Aug 2023

Multi-factor authentication

Okta integrates with Singpass, Singapore's national id

The integration provides passwordless experience to Singpass users when they access government services through Okta Customer Identity Cloud's universal login.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Apr 2023

Hyperscale

Equinix and PGIM Real Estate open data centre in Sydney

Equinix and PGIM Real Estate, the real estate investment and financing arm of PGIM, have announced the first xScale data centre in Sydney, named SY9x.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Tue, 14th Jun 2022