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SpaceX filed with the FCC on January 30 for up to 1 million solar-powered satellites as orbital AI data centers. The request follows approval for 7,500 Starlink satellites earlier this month and potential merger talks with xAI. Regulators call the figure a negotiating position amid orbital debris concerns.
Australian enterprises face pressure to operationalize AI this year as the industry shifts from experimentation to measurable business value. The real question isn't whether to use AI anymore—it's where it delivers ROI this quarter.
iTnews announced finalists for its 2026 Benchmark Awards, recognizing Australia's top enterprise and government IT projects from 2025. Winners will be revealed March 26 at a Sydney gala, with expanded categories now including 11 people-focused awards alongside traditional project categories spanning federal and state government, finance, and emerging sectors like sustainability.