Australia
The latest Australia coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Microsoft Pledges to Train 30,000 Australian VET Educators in AI Through New FSO Accelerator
Microsoft and the Future Skills Organisation (FSO) have kicked off a 12-month pilot that aims to inject job-ready artificial intelligence skills directly into Australia’s Vocational Education and...
Colonial First State Pioneers AI-Driven Wealth Management with Microsoft and Avanade
Colonial First State (CFS), one of Australia’s foremost wealth management institutions, has taken a bold leap into the realm of artificial intelligence through a pilot project developed in...
Microsoft and Google battle for Australia's 2023 digital market as enterprise adoption of Microsoft 365 rises 4% to 62%.
Australia's digital landscape in 2023 has become a battleground for tech giants, with Microsoft and Google vying for dominance across productivity suites, email services, and search engine markets....
Australia's 2024 Software Landscape: How Microsoft 365 & Google Dominate
As Australia's digital landscape evolves in 2024, three software giants continue to shape how millions work and communicate. Microsoft 365, Google Search, and Gmail maintain an iron grip on the...
Cloud, AI, security boom: Windows 10 end-of-life fuels Australia's Microsoft shift in 2025
Introduction Australia’s IT landscape is undergoing a profound transformation in 2025, with a noticeable shift in enterprise spending toward Microsoft-centric technologies, particularly across...
Microsoft 365 Copilot Trial in Canberra: How AI is Revolutionizing Australian Public Service Workflows
The Australian Public Service is undergoing a digital transformation with the introduction of Microsoft 365 Copilot in Canberra, marking a significant milestone in AI adoption within government...
Australia Bans Kaspersky from Federal Systems Over Security Risks
In a significant move, the Australian government has mandated the removal of all Kaspersky Lab software from federal systems. This directive, issued by the Department of Home Affairs under the...
Australia Fines Telegram $1.01M Over Child Abuse Content Non-Compliance
In a decisive move that signals escalating global tensions between privacy-focused tech platforms and national regulators, Australian authorities have slapped encrypted messaging service Telegram...
Australia Tests Microsoft Copilot Across 10 Agencies in Landmark Six-Month Public Sector AI Trial
The Australian government has embarked on an ambitious trial of Microsoft Copilot, aiming to harness generative AI's potential to transform public sector efficiency. This groundbreaking initiative...
Dr. Eva Balan-Vnuk Resigns as SA CIO: Impact on Microsoft-Centric Digital Transformation
In a move that has sent ripples through government and technology circles, Dr. Eva Balan-Vnuk has resigned as South Australia's Chief Information Officer, abruptly concluding a transformative...
IBM Debuts Neudesic in Australia to Expand Azure Consulting and Hybrid Cloud Reach
IBM has officially launched Neudesic in Australia, marking a significant expansion of its Azure consulting and hybrid cloud capabilities in the region. This strategic move aims to empower Australian...