Rovo and Rovers: Mike Cannon-Brookes wants to go to Mars
The Atlassian billionaire is hatching his own plans to go to Mars – well at least sell software there – and already has a head start on Elon Musk to fulfil a long-held dream.
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Atlassian scores gig with Trump’s public service
Mike Cannon-Brookes’ software empire has secured access to the US public service and federal agencies, saying it can accelerate productivity amid heavy cost-cutting from Donald Trump.
Climate campaigner defends ritzy private jet
An Aussie billionaire and ardent climate change campaigner has just bought a private jet, but says he feels a ‘deep internal conflict’ about it.
Software test: How Mike Cannon-Brookes plans to give Williams an edge
Mike Cannon-Brookes believes his flagship software will give Formula One team Williams an edge at the Grand Prix – and it will come down to milliseconds.
How the spreadsheet is killing your productivity
An Atlassian survey of 12,000 workers across six countries has concluded they lose almost 10 hours a week hunting information buried in email threads, Slack channels and siloed systems.
Mike Cannon-Brookes wins court battle over ‘highly sensitive’ files
A sacked executive of Mike Cannon-Brookes who used a personal email to send 1000 files to Annie Cannon-Brookes must hand over his phone and other devices after being accused of leaking confidential information.
Team Mike v Team Annie: Cannon-Brookes staffer ordered to hand over phone, laptops, passwords
Amid a $23bn divorce, Mike Cannon-Brookes is suing the absolute pants off of a once-trusted family office executive, claiming corporate skulduggery has been afoot.
Inside Mike Cannon-Brookes’ net zero agenda for F1
As new sponsor for Williams, the Atlassian billionaire says Formula 1 can show the world that it’s possible to achieve net zero emissions.
Australia ‘wasting’ chance to expand
China’s DeepSeek is less than two years old – demonstrating that under the right infrastructure and investment, innovation is fast to follow. Australian needs to take notice.
The quiet tech success story built in our own backyard
While names like Atlassian, Canva and Afterpay are well-appreciated tech stars, the dramatic transformation of this local company has been relatively overlooked.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Atlassian blasts Amazon’s return-to-office mandate
Amazon boss Andy Jassy has ordered workers to return to the office five days a week, but Atlassian – which makes remote-working software – says that won’t stop staff from ‘drowning’.
Aussie tech companies take on giants on world stage
Israel is the traditional small-country source of new global tech. Evidenced by juggernaut Atlassian, Australian technology companies are beginning to get runs on the board.
Cannon-Brookes has designs on neighbour’s backyard
Atlassian co-founder Mike Cannon-Brookes already owns five addresses in the Southern Highlands, but he’s keen on expanding his empire further, next door in fact.
Atlassian’s slow growth cuts Cannon-Brookes, Farquhar billions
Mike Cannon-Brookes and Scott Farquhar’s fortunes have taken a $1.8bn hit as shares tumbled 13 per cent after Atlassian warned of slower revenue growth.
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