Australia Technology

Assistant Treasurer Daniel Mulino rejects Universal Basic Income despite AI job cuts at Atlassian, WiseTech (ASX:WTC), and Block (ASX:XYZ).

Tech giant Google (NASDAQ:GOOGL) has reportedly stalled a $20 billion investment in a flagship Australian artificial intelligence and data centre hub.

Electro Optic Systems has secured two new unconditional orders for its counter-drone technology valued at a combined US$45 million.

The primary contract is a US$42 million order for the Slinger Remote Weapon System from an established customer country in the Middle East.

Macquarie Technology Group (ASX:MAQ) has secured a $200 million hybrid investment from the National Reconstruction Fund Corporation.

Aerometrex (ASX:AMX) announced a boost to its fiscal outlook, securing a suite of new government contracts valued at approximately $2.5 million.

BluGlass (ASX:BLG) has secured a $1.3 million development program with a major US Tier-1 defence prime.

SRJ Technologies Group (ASX:SRJ) has bolstered its presence in the Middle East after signing a key service level agreement with UAE-based Gecko Middle East Petroleum.

Decidr AI Industries (ASX:DAI) entered into a strategic partnership with Singapore-based ICON Consulting Group to accelerate the integration of Agentic AI within the SAP ecosystem.

Felix Group (ASX:FLX) announced the appointment of Chris Atkin as its new CEO, effective April 1.

Straker (ASX:STG) said that after 26 years at the helm, founder Grant Straker will step down as CEO and Managing Director, effective March 20.

New data from the Clean Energy Regulator reveals that Australia's premier data centre operators have more than doubled their carbon emissions over the past five years.

FBR (ASX:FBR) has achieved a commercial milestone, announcing a binding Wall as a Service offtake agreement with Victorian modular building firm AMOVEO.