
Building Australia’s AI Powerhouse Amidst Market Turbulence – AFR Feb 9 2026
Firmus has secured $14 billion from Blackstone to build Australian AI factories, positioning for a mid-year IPO despite market volatility.

Firmus has secured $14 billion from Blackstone to build Australian AI factories, positioning for a mid-year IPO despite market volatility.

Interactive’s sovereign-first strategy bridges legacy systems and modern cloud, helping regulated Australian firms manage data residency and supplier risk effectively.

Anthropic’s Cowork and ‘vibe coding’ threaten legacy platforms. To survive, incumbents must pivot from managing human workflows to governing autonomous AI agents.

In a recent analysis by TechPartner.News, IBRS future of work advisor Dr Joseph Sweeney provides critical context to the current debate on AI adoption in Australia

Artificial intelligence is moving from isolated experiments to the foundation of enterprise operations, demanding that CIOs redefine digital transformation by placing a strategic focus on data utilisation, ethical governance, and deep workforce literacy

The AI industry is experiencing an unprecedented surge, with neo-cloud firms like Iren playing a pivotal role in reshaping the AI infrastructure market.

A recap of important vendor announcements this month, such as a product launches, M&A, or changes in licensing agreements.

Citizens want simple, clear online council services, but most aren’t getting them. The fix isn’t complex technology, but rather empathetic, user-centric design.

Atlassian’s long-term unprofitability and venture-capital-like behaviour raise concerns, especially with a potential tech downturn and the rising costs of AI on the horizon.