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Digicert ONE now available via Microsoft Azure Marketplace
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data protection
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cloud security
DigiCert has launched its ONE solutions on the Microsoft Azure Marketplace, enhancing digital trust management for customers and streamlining procurement.
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Macquarie Health partners with Newgen for AI document system
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digital transformation
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rpa
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ai
Macquarie Health has teamed up with Newgen Software to implement an AI-driven document processing system aimed at improving patient experience.
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TechForce Services partners with Qualitia to boost automation
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digital transformation
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cx
TechForce Services and Qualitia have partnered to enhance test automation, aiming to boost efficiency and quality for businesses globally.
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Proto unveils AI-powered holographic conversational agents
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it training
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hyperscale
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genai
Proto has unveiled the first autonomous AI-powered holographic conversational agents at AWS re:Invent, showcasing groundbreaking multi-agent AI technology.
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Geospatial insights from DAS aid in bushfire management
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ai
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cleantech
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climate change
DAS is leveraging geospatial data to assist fire services in Australia, enhancing fire risk management during bushfire season with crop intelligence.
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Replikant Chat launches on Steam Early Access platform
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steam
REPLIKANT has launched REPLIKANT Chat on Steam Early Access, offering users immersive conversations with 3D AI characters that evolve over time.
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Youngkind's study reveals emerging values of 'Zalphas'
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dei
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partner programmes
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cleantech
Youngkind's latest study urges businesses to connect with 'Zalphas', highlighting their influence on future consumer trends and values.
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Responsible AI starts with transparency
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hyperscale
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dc
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data privacy
Enterprise AI is hampered by a lack of transparency, as firms struggle to trust models that don't explain their outcomes before competitors leap ahead.
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Exclusive: Mandatory ransomware reporting key to Australia's cyber resilience
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cybersecurity
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digital economy
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law enforcement
Australia is set to enhance its cybersecurity by introducing mandatory reporting laws for ransomware payments, aiming to strengthen national resilience against cyber extortion.
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Exclusive: Why digital literacy must replace social media bans for under-16s
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edutech
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social media
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cyberbullying
Australia's ban on social media for under-16s is deemed ineffective by LiVELY's CEO, who advocates for digital literacy to empower children instead.
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Infor named Leader in IDC MarketScape MES assessment
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devops
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digital transformation
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apm
Infor has been named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape Worldwide Manufacturing Execution Systems 2024-2025 Vendor Assessment, highlighting its innovative solutions.
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Equinix & Dell collaborate to launch private AI solution
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network infrastructure
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hyperscale
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dc
Equinix and Dell Technologies are launching a private AI solution to help enterprises securely train AI models across clouds, utilising cutting-edge technology.
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Allianz uses VR therapy to aid driving phobia recovery
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ar, vr & metaverse
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insurance
Allianz has launched a Virtual Reality therapy programme to help drivers overcome phobias following accidents, in partnership with the Sydney Phobia Clinic.
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Keepit secures $50 million to boost global expansion
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saas
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data protection
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investment
Keepit has secured $50 million in funding to bolster global expansion and innovate its data protection services, raising total funds to $90 million.
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Report reveals strategies for Wi-Fi & Private 5G merger
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uc
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network infrastructure
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5g & beyond
The Wireless Broadband Alliance has unveiled a report on integrating Private 5G and Wi-Fi, aiming to enhance enterprise network management and cut costs.
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ReliaQuest reveals increase in malware via fake CAPTCHA pages
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malware
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
ReliaQuest's new report reveals a surge in fake CAPTCHA pages used for malware distribution, with incidents nearly doubling from September to December 2024.
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Thales forecasts cybersecurity trends reshaping 2025 landscape
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cloud security
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physical security
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quantum computing
Thales forecasts key cybersecurity trends for 2025, pinpointing risks like intellectual property loss and increased attacks on critical infrastructure.
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Businesses face $2.58 million in losses per hour from bots
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endpoint protection
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martech
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commerce systems
Cequence warns businesses could face average losses of USD $2.58 million per hour this December due to surging malicious bot traffic and fraud.
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IBM expands in Australia with Neudesic launch initiative
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hybrid cloud
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Neudesic is now entering the Australian market with a focus on providing its expertise in data and AI, cloud migration and modernisation, application development, and business strategy.
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Ironscales unveils Autopilot to boost AI email security
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
IRONSCALES has launched its Winter 2024 Release, introducing AI-driven features to bolster email security against advanced phishing threats.