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15 min read · Feb 27, 2026 · Rich Atkinson, Executive Director

The business of AI in 2026

Thinking beyond the hype to unlock AI’s business value.

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Aerial view of Wollongong coastline and lighthouse with beach, ocean, and nearby industrial area in the Illawarra region.

4 min read · Apr 16, 2026

Illawarra overtakes Central Coast in unaffordability: 44% more areas shifted to 'impossibly unaffordable' in five years

New data shows 65% of Illawarra suburbs are now “impossibly unaffordable”, with no areas classified as affordable and sharp pressure shifting inland.

Software project discussion with team reviewing laptop and notes, evaluating delivery approach and partner selection.

9 min read · Apr 15, 2026

How to reduce delivery risk when choosing a software development partner

Brand recognition may feel lower risk, but in software delivery the real indicators are team continuity, clear accountability, embedded governance and proven execution.

Work from home setup with laptop on stand, keyboard, trackpad and phone on desk.

4 min read · Apr 15, 2026

Australia's fuel crisis response is already written. It starts with working from home.

Airteam research of 1,000+ Australians shows strong support for working from home and demand-side fuel measures. See the full data and implications.

Tablet displaying Museums of History NSW website, illustrating a modern structured content platform

10 min read · Apr 14, 2026

Migrating from legacy CMS platforms to Sanity

A technical guide to migrating legacy CMS platforms to structured content architectures, covering the architectural, editorial, and operational considerations involved in moving to Sanity.

Person writing notes beside a laptop, analysing data for a research report.

9 min read · Mar 26, 2026

The Australian tech sector

63,927 tech businesses, $46B GDP contribution, and a 50.4% startup survival rate. A data-led breakdown of Australia’s technology sector.

Australian office worker using AI tools on a laptop to streamline daily tasks and improve productivity

7 min read · Feb 25, 2026

Australia’s productivity crisis may have found an unlikely accelerant: and it is already sitting on workers’ desks.

Airteam research shows Australians using AI save two hours per day, signalling a structural shift in productivity and how work is being redesigned.

Residential housing in New South Wales, illustrating affordability and population growth trends.

5 min read · Feb 05, 2026

Sydney’s housing market has crossed a line. And there is no affordable side left.

New research shows Sydney has zero affordable regions, with 55% of the city now classed as impossibly unaffordable, marking a structural shift.

A mobile phone tower with multiple antennas against a clear blue sky.

12 min read · Feb 03, 2026

Connectivity has become property infrastructure. And Australians are drawing hard lines.

Explore new research on how mobile coverage, 5G visibility, and internet speed influence Australian property decisions, buyer behaviour, and value.

A calm, reflective close-up of a young woman lying in bed, looking at her phone in soft morning light.

5 min read · Jan 14, 2026

Four in 10 Australians pull off a digital detox. Gen Z try the most, and struggle the most

What happens when Australians try to quit their phones? See the data on digital detox attempts, success rates, and why Gen Z struggles the most.