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Imee Dequito
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A content writer who sees art in everything, Imee has always been passionate about creative writing. For the past few years, she has been working in the field of education, e-commerce and social media. She finds comfort in music and reading novels.

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Carbonix Volanti drone gets US approval for BVLOS ops
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cleantech
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sustainability
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uav
Carbonix's Volanti drone secures a nationwide waiver for BVLOS operations in the US, revolutionising UAV capabilities and market access.
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Australians warned of Black Friday online shopping scams
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malware
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edr
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cybersecurity
Australians are being warned to stay vigilant as online shopping scams surge during Black Friday, with losses exceeding AUD $14.9 million this year.
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Organisations struggle with GenAI ROI despite strategies
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
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genai
A global study by NTT DATA reveals organisations struggle to align AI strategies with business goals, hampering ROI despite widespread GenAI investment.
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In-person leadership programmes vital in AI-driven tech era
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e-learning
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collaborative learning
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ageism
As the tech industry embraces AI, in-person leadership programmes are resurging, fostering vital human connections and deeper learning experiences.
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Cybersecurity tops concerns for Australian businesses
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advanced persistent threat protection
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
A recent Vanta report reveals cybersecurity threats are the primary concern for 52% of Australian businesses, surpassing other significant risks.
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Tenable discloses vulnerability in Open Policy Agent OPA
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cybersecurity
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software development
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smb
Tenable has disclosed a medium-severity SMB force-authentication vulnerability in all Windows versions of Open Policy Agent before version 0.68.0.
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Fujitsu partners with SAP Fioneer to innovate insurance in Japan
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digital transformation
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fintech
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fujitsu
Fujitsu and SAP Fioneer have teamed up to develop a specialised cloud platform, aiming to enhance Japan's insurance sector by March 2026.
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FedEx prepares for APAC festive surge with tech solutions
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supply chain & logistics
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cleantech
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sustainability
FedEx readies for a festive surge in Asia Pacific, utilising tech solutions and a workforce of 28,000 to ensure seamless deliveries during peak shopping.
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Mitel launches AI-powered platform for enhanced CX management
5 days ago
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hybrid cloud
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Mitel has launched its AI-powered customer experience platform, Mitel CX, to help organisations enhance engagement and meet rising consumer expectations.
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Keppel sells data centres in SGD $1.38 billion deal
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investment
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divestment
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keppel
Keppel has sold two AI-ready hyperscale data centres in Singapore to Keppel DC REIT for SGD $1.38 billion, marking a major Southeast Asian deal.
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Snowflake unveils tools to boost cross-cloud collaboration
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data analytics
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martech
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cdp
Snowflake has introduced new capabilities for cross-cloud collaboration to enhance enterprise data sharing and AI applications at the BUILD 2024 conference.
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Cyber incidents cost Australia AUD $4.26m per breach in 2024
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digital transformation
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advanced persistent threat protection
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iam
Cyber incidents in Australia now average AUD $4.26 million per breach, a 27% rise since 2020, highlighting urgent cybersecurity needs.
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Privately partners with Privado ID for privacy-focused age check
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blockchain
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digital entertainment
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data privacy
Privately and Privado ID have partnered to revolutionise age verification and identity management, prioritising user privacy across various industries.
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Iplicit strengthens executive team for substantial growth
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saas
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financial systems
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xero
Cloud accounting firm iplicit is expanding its executive team in preparation for significant growth, aiming for £100m in annual recurring revenue by 2031.
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Snowflake launches Unistore for unified data management
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data analytics
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hyperscale
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martech
Snowflake has launched Unistore, a platform unifying transactional and analytical data, at its annual developer conference, enhancing data management efficiency.
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Siemens releases next-gen electronic systems design tools
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digital transformation
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ai
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collaboration
Siemens has unveiled its next-generation electronic systems design software, enhancing PCB design with AI and cloud connectivity for improved collaboration.
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Teletrac Navman survey reveals impact of mobile distractions
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fleet management
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driving
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teletrac navman
A global survey by Teletrac Navman reveals that mobile phone use causes 68% of distracted driving incidents, impacting 70% of businesses.
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ThoughtSpot unveils Spotter: AI-driven insights for all
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data analytics
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genai
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ai
ThoughtSpot has unveiled Spotter, an autonomous AI analyst designed to simplify data insights for business users across diverse industries.
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Newgen Software partners with Fadata to boost efficiency
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document management
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digital transformation
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ecm
Newgen Software has extended its partnership with Fadata to integrate document management with insurance processes, enhancing operational efficiency.
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Vectra AI enhances platform with new Azure defences
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ransomware
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hybrid cloud
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cloud security
Vectra AI has expanded its cybersecurity platform to enhance defences for Microsoft Azure, adding over 40 new attacker behaviour detections amid rising threats.