Atlassian founders add $4bn to their personal fortunes
The personal fortunes of two of the nation’s richest businessmen rocketed by a massive $4bn on paper Friday when investors responded to their tech company beating revenue expectations.
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Cannon-Brookes’ SunCable energy project unveils new CEO
The Mike Cannon-Brookes-backed SunCable undersea energy delivery project has named a former Origin executive to take on the role of CEO.
Tech Central to ‘breathe life’ into the city: Cannon-Brookes
Atlassian co-founder and chief executive Mike Cannon-Brookes has welcomed a mooted ‘refreshed’ strategy by the NSW government for Sydney’s Tech Central innovation precinct.
Amazon releases six new models
Amazon is significantly undercutting its competitors as it seeks to take the lead in the AI race and overcome one of the biggest hurdles in launching the tech at scale: cost.
Artificial intelligence helps software adapt to customers
American tech entrepreneur Spenser Skates has a stirring vision for the future of artificial intelligence.
Job well done: How to work smarter next year
Almost three quarters of Australian workers will end the year with unfinished tasks at work and many never resume them. But Atlassian has a solution.
Data centre developers flock to Melbourne builder’s start-up
The son of a south Melbourne builder, who has built a software start-up that has been likened to SafetyCulture, has raised $6.6m to develop a platform offering real-time updates on construction projects.
Who Gives a Crap’s ‘big hairy’ goal to rival Kimberly-Clark
The irreverent toilet paper brand has capped off its second-biggest donation since the pandemic as it seeks to ensure everyone in the world has a toilet. But it’s only scratching the surface.
Inside Commonwealth Bank’s quiet AI revolution
The banking major’s early adoption of the cutting edge technology is about to be unleashed on millions of customers.
AI might save you a day’s work, but Aussies think it’s ‘useless’
AI has hit a crossroad in Australia, with many companies struggling to shift projects from pilot studies to production. Software giant Atlassian says it has discovered what’s holding the technology back.
SafetyCulture slashes annual loss as it eyes AI prize
One of Australia’s hottest start-ups is making inroads on becoming a household name in workplace quality and excellence.
Generation of boomers to drive up waterfront house prices
McGrath CEO’s latest report suggests sea-change seekers are driving up prices in coastal towns as a generation accesses super and makes plans for their golden years.
ASX 200 a sea of red; WiseTech rebounds
Bourse has $48bn wiped off. WiseTech rises as Richard White settles fight with ex-lover. MinRes dogged by founder concerns. Broker downgrade weighs on Metcash. Audinate, Iluka updates trigger selloff.
ReadyTech doubles down on backing Tassie tech talent
Canva co-founder Cameron Adams moved there, so have more Atlassian employees, now a top executive has revealed why Tasmania is fertile ground to develop tech talent.
Atlassian calls for AI ‘clearinghouse’
Tech giant Atlassian has called for a central ‘clearinghouse’ instead of a new regulator to deal with artificial intelligence issues related to consumer law.
AI users ‘not working less’: Atlassian
Australian software giant Atlassian has released an advanced AI product that is generating time savings of up to 40 per cent but its head of AI says employees aren’t working less.
Atlassian co-founder’s half-demolished Point Piper mansion sells for $130m
A local buyer has paid big money to buy ‘Elaine’ from tech billionaire Scott Farquhar, earning him a tidy profit of $60m.
Skip Capital and KKR splash $3bn on Queensland Airports
A private investment fund co-founded by Atlassian billionaire Scott Farquhar has joined forces with global giant KKR to buy a controlling interest in Queensland Airports.
Israeli investment platform eToro acquires Spaceship for $80m
Trading platform eToro is going after a slice of the Australian superannuation market, acquiring a Mike Cannon-Brookes-backed super play in a deal worth up to $80m.
Don’t like return-to-office edict? Atlassian is hiring
Australian software giant Atlassian has taken a dig at rivals’ return-to-the-office order and says it has more than 300 jobs available to those who don’t want to go back.
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