Your Sunday Australian AI and tech news briefing – the stories worth knowing about today, with a focus on what matters for Australian small business.

Atlassian’s revenue beat expectations – and its shares popped

Atlassian’s Q3 revenue soared 32% to $1.79B and shares jumped 15%, with AI shifts driving strong growth.

What this means for your business: Atlassian’s strong growth means the company will likely invest more in its products like Jira and Confluence, potentially adding new features Australian small businesses rely on. This could also signal confidence in the local tech sector, making it easier for other Australian software companies to attract investment.
Via Startup Daily AU – Read the full story →

Australia And Finland Strike Quantum Partnership As Nvidia, IBM And Microsoft Back Growing Industry Push

Australia and Finland have announced a jointly funded quantum research partnership, as global technology companies including Nvidia, IBM and Microsoft deepen their investment in quantum technologies. The cross-border collaboration, announced at the Quantum Australia Conference in Adelaide, will brin

What this means for your business: Australian small businesses may gain access to quantum computing expertise and technology through the Finland partnership, potentially lowering development costs. This could help tech companies solve complex problems in logistics, finance, and manufacturing faster than competitors.
Via SMBTech AU – Read the full story →

AI is already across your business and its carbon impact probably is too

As AI becomes woven into every industry, the focus must shift from simply how it’s applied to how we make it sustainable, argues Culture Amp’s cofounder.

What this means for your business: Australian small businesses using AI tools for tasks like customer service chatbots or data analysis need to track their energy costs now, as AI consumption is quietly inflating operational expenses. Start measuring which AI applications deliver the most value per dollar spent on power to avoid unexpected bills as usage scales.
Via Startup Daily AU – Read the full story →

Agentic AI shifts the productivity debate from tools to trust

Australia’s productivity debate has spent the past two years circling a familiar set of questions: how to adopt AI faster, how to lift workforce capability and how to translate experimentation into measurable gains. But a new phase is emerging – one that shifts the focus from tools to agency. In the

What this means for your business: Small business owners will need to decide whether to trust AI systems to make decisions independently, not just use them as helpers. This shift means rethinking how you supervise work and manage risk, since AI will increasingly handle tasks without waiting for human approval.
Via InnovationAus – Read the full story →

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OpenAI Partners With Yubico To Offer Custom Hardware Security Keys For ChatGPT Users

OpenAI has partnered with hardware authentication company Yubico to offer ChatGPT users a custom two-pack set of YubiKey security keys, extending the same phishing-resistant account protection the company already uses internally to secure its own employees. The keys are available to existing OpenAI

What this means for your business: Australian small business owners using ChatGPT can now buy security keys to protect their accounts from hackers. These physical devices make it nearly impossible for criminals to steal login credentials, even if passwords are compromised. It’s especially useful for businesses storing sensitive client data or financial information in ChatGPT.
Via SMBTech AU – Read the full story →

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Sources: Atlassian’s revenue beat expectations – and its shares popped (Startup Daily AU) | Australia And Finland Strike Quantum Partnership As Nvidia, IBM And Microsoft Back Growing Industry Push (SMBTech AU) | AI is already across your business and its carbon impact probably is too (Startup Daily AU) | Agentic AI shifts the productivity debate from tools to trust (InnovationAus) | OpenAI Partners With Yubico To Offer Custom Hardware Security Keys For ChatGPT Users (SMBTech AU)

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