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Datadog to open first Australian data centre by mid-2025
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Datadog plans its first data centre in Australia by mid-2025, responding to local privacy demands and expanding services to over 1,000 clients.
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Exclusive: How tech is giving autistic minds space to thrive and be heard
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wearables
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autism
On World Autism Understanding Day, experts highlight how technology is transforming support for autistic individuals, empowering them to thrive and innovate.
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Servers Australia partners with NetApp for sovereign cloud
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digital transformation
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collaboration
Servers Australia has partnered with NetApp to enhance its sovereign cloud services, targeting the rising demand for secure, high-performance IT solutions in Australia.
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Fujitsu & Macquarie launch AutoML course to boost AI skills
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digital transformation
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Fujitsu and Macquarie University have teamed up to launch a four-week online AutoML course, addressing the rising demand for 1.3 million tech workers in Australia.
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ICC enhances arbitration platform with Opus 2 technology
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document management
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law
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legal tech
The ICC has launched an enhanced version of its Case Connect platform, powered by Opus 2, to streamline arbitration and improve dispute resolution efficiency.
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LoftLabs launches vNode for enhanced Kubernetes isolation
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storage
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devops
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hardware
LoftLabs has launched vNode, a virtual container runtime that boosts node-level isolation in Kubernetes, offering enhanced security without extra hardware.
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AI agents crucial to app development in APAC, says report
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crm
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digital transformation
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Salesforce's latest report reveals over 80% of APAC software leaders see AI agents as vital for app development, highlighting a shift towards low-code tools.
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Wyndham City Council completes phase one of digital upgrade
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smart cities
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digital transformation
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financial systems
Wyndham City Council has launched the first phase of a digital overhaul, implementing TechnologyOne's OneCouncil ERP system to streamline operations and enhance services.
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NSW reveals innovation plan with AUD $27 billion target
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The New South Wales Government has launched the NSW Innovation Blueprint 2035, targeting an investment boost of AUD $27 billion and nearly 100,000 new jobs.
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Kaspersky discovers & patches zero-day Chrome flaw
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malware
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endpoint protection
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phishing
Kaspersky has uncovered and patched a critical zero-day vulnerability in Google Chrome, enabling attackers to bypass sandbox protections via malicious links.
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Pharmx portal launch reduces supply chain time to one day
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food
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pharmaceuticals
Pharmx has launched a new supplier portal designed to cut supply chain integration from twelve weeks to just one day, benefiting over 7,000 Australian pharmacies.
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New Relic unveils eAPM to boost Kubernetes observability
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devops
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New Relic has launched eAPM, a feature to enhance IT team efficiency and boost application uptime through automated monitoring of Kubernetes applications.
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ThreatAware unveils Version 3.0 of its cyber security platform
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data protection
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api
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cybersecurity
ThreatAware has launched Version 3.0 of its CAASM platform, enhancing device visibility and security for organisations navigating fragmented IT landscapes.
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Exabeam unveils Nova AI agent for enhanced security ops
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it automation
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ai
Exabeam has launched Nova, an autonomous AI agent that enhances security operations by speeding up incident response and boosting analyst productivity by up to 80%.
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Sonatype reports rise in open source malware to 17,954
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Sonatype's latest Open Source Malware Index reveals a staggering rise in malware, with over 17,900 packages identified in Q1 2025, reflecting evolving threats.
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Adobe unveils AI tools to enhance Premiere Pro editing
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adobe
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digital media
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content creation
Adobe has unveiled Generative Extend in Premiere Pro, enhancing video editing with AI-powered features like Media Intelligence and Caption Translation.
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Manufacturing leaders to tackle digital transformation challenges
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it in manufacturing
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digital transformation
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ObjectEdge will host the Manufacturing Edge Leadership Summit, focusing on digital transformation to tackle key challenges in the sector amid economic turbulence.
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Portworx Enterprise 3.3 offers VMs on Kubernetes upgrade
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data protection
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dr
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devops
Portworx by Pure Storage has unveiled Enterprise 3.3, a container data management platform optimised for KubeVirt VMs, promising cost savings of 30%-50%.
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Australian lecturer wins 2025 SAS Educator Award recognition
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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data science
SAS has honoured exceptional educators worldwide, including Jacky Mo from the University of New South Wales, with the 2025 SAS Educator Award.
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Informatica unveils AI-ready cloud data management features
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Informatica has launched new AI-ready cloud data management features, enhancing enterprise access to intelligent data through its CLAIRE AI engine.