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Kaleah Salmon
Journalist
Kaleah Salmon is journalist in the TechDay editorial team. Originally from Australia Kaleah now lives in Asia. She has a keen interest in health, fitness, travel and spot. Having previously worked journalist for Australian publication Ministry of Sport.

Stories by Kaleah - Page 18

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Experts weigh in on the complexities of the EU AI Act implementation
Wed, 24th Jul 2024
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physical security
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regulation
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content creation
The EU AI Act, effective from 1 August 2024, presents a landmark regulatory framework for AI, sparking discussion on its implications for innovation, compliance, and legal complexity in the tech sector across the European Union.
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Microsoft leads in Australia's booming IaaS market, surpassing Amazon
Wed, 24th Jul 2024
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saas
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paas
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public cloud
The Australian IaaS market surged by 20.76% in 2023 to reach AUD $3.3 billion, with Microsoft dethroning Amazon as the leading provider, Gartner reports.
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Airwallex granted AFSL for retail investment products expansion
Wed, 24th Jul 2024
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asic
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airwallex
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smes
Airwallex has secured an Australian Financial Services Licence to provide retail investment products, broadening its financial services. The move follows the launch of Airwallex Yield for wholesale customers.
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5G testing crucial for network reliability & security
Wed, 24th Jul 2024
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uc
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smart cities
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iot
Testing 5G networks is imperative to ensure their reliability, performance, and security. Comprehensive evaluations help optimise infrastructures and protect against cyber threats.
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Nest extends contract with Nexer Digital in GBP £1.3m deal
Wed, 24th Jul 2024
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collaboration
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modernisation
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nest
Nest is extending its contract with Nexer Digital in a two-year, GBP £1.3 million deal to enhance its pension service for 11 million users through a user-centred, digital-first approach.
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Bumble introduces reporting for AI-generated profile suspicions
Wed, 24th Jul 2024
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ai
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spam
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deepfakes
Bumble introduces new tool for users to report AI-generated profiles amidst rising concerns over authenticity and internet love scams in the growing AI-era.
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Logitech G launches MIXLINE audio tool for gamers & creators
Wed, 24th Jul 2024
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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content creation
Logitech G unveils MIXLINE, a free, user-friendly audio mixing tool for gamers and creators, compatible with Windows 10 and 11, available in 22 languages.
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Creative & media agencies struggle with slow growth in 2023
Wed, 24th Jul 2024
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growth
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european
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creativity
Creative and media agencies in the UK and Europe face slow growth in 2023, with 58% struggling to gain new business amid client pressure to deliver more for less.
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Cubbit secures USD $12.5m to revolutionise cloud storage in Europe
Wed, 24th Jul 2024
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dc
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hyperscale
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hpe
Cubbit, a geo-distributed cloud storage innovator, secures USD $12.5 million to enhance European data control, security, and storage efficiency, led by LocalGlobe and ETF Partners.
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Global IT outage sparks chaos, calls for robust cybersecurity
Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
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ai security
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cybersecurity
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broadcasting
A global IT outage triggered by Crowdstrike's software has disrupted sectors like aviation, banking, and retail, prompting experts to call for enhanced disaster recovery plans and heightened cybersecurity measures.
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AppScenic launches new AI tools for eCommerce automation
Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
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commerce systems
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martech
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ai
ECommerce platform AppScenic has launched AI tools using OpenAI's API to help retailers optimise product pages, marketing, and SEO, streamlining store management.
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Cybercriminals exploit URL protection to mask phishing attacks
Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
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firewalls
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email security
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breach prevention
Cybercriminals are leveraging legitimate URL protection services to disguise phishing attacks, targeting hundreds of companies, reports Barracuda Networks.
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CBSO selects iplicit for enhanced financial management
Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
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financial management
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arr
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cbso
The City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (CBSO) has chosen iplicit's cloud accounting software to enhance its financial operations, streamlining processes for its busy team.
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Paladin partners with NATO DIANA to boost secure tech investments
Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
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safety
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security
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cloud services
Paladin Capital Group partners with NATO’s DIANA to bolster trust, safety, and security in global dual-use tech investments, aligning on key principles to protect democracies.
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Could AI be the next manager for the England football team
Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
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data analytics
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ai
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football manager
With Gareth Southgate stepping down, could AI be the next England football manager? Tech experts believe AI’s data-driven insights could revolutionise the game.
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PAYSTRAX & Cardstream announce innovative payment partnership
Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
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payment technologies
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merchants
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visa
FinTech firm PAYSTRAX partners with UK’s Cardstream to enhance cross-border payment solutions, leveraging Cardstream's global gateway for seamless online transactions.
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Global IT outage disrupts key sectors, spurs calls for reform
Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
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microsoft
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cloud services
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airlines
A major global IT outage has disrupted airlines, media, and banking sectors, exposing reliance vulnerabilities on shared cloud-based platforms.
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Vertiv & ZincFive partner to enhance UPS battery systems
Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
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power / energy
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cleantech
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emea
Vertiv partners with ZincFive to integrate nickel-zinc BC Series UPS Battery Cabinets, enhancing sustainable data centre backup power in North America and EMEA.
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Appdome survey highlights consumer demand for better app security
Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
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data privacy
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mobile apps
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social engineering
Appdome’s latest survey reveals a surge in consumer demand for robust mobile app security, urging brands to prioritise protection against evolving threats.
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More wins MVNO Start-Up of the Year at global awards
Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
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partner programmes
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mvno
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canstar blue
Australian telco More named MVNO Start-Up of the Year at Europe's MVNO World Congress for growth-driven strategies and innovations, leveraging CommBank trust.