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Cyber threats cost Australian businesses AUD $300 million
Thu, 26th Dec 2024
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partner programmes
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breach prevention
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risk & compliance
A new report reveals that 91% of Australian small businesses neglect vital insurance and risk management, exposing them to cybercrime costs of AUD $300 million annually.
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SandboxAQ secures $300m to advance AI quantum tech
Thu, 26th Dec 2024
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llms
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ai
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cybersecurity
SandboxAQ has secured over $300 million in funding, bringing its pre-money valuation to $5.3 billion as it advances in AI and quantum technology.
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Domo's report unveils AI's impact on digital behaviour
Thu, 26th Dec 2024
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uc
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martech
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commerce systems
Domo's latest Data Never Sleeps report reveals 5.52 billion internet users generate vast data every minute, highlighting AI's growing influence on digital behaviour.
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Global wage inflation for IT TSPs set to improve in 2025
Thu, 26th Dec 2024
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financial systems
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leadership
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inflation
Service Leadership's latest report forecasts significant improvements in wage inflation for IT solution providers in 2025, following a stagnant 2023.
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Vultr secures first equity financing, valued at $3.5bn
Thu, 26th Dec 2024
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ai
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funding
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capital raising
Vultr secures its first equity financing at a valuation of $3.5 billion, aiming to expand its global AI infrastructure and cloud computing services.
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Simulation engineering helps firms cut environmental impact
Thu, 26th Dec 2024
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cartech
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power / energy
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ai
A new report by Ansys and McKinsey highlights simulation engineering's role in innovation and sustainability, showcasing a potential 10% reduction in emissions.
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8seats secures AUD $2m funding for global expansion plans
Thu, 26th Dec 2024
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data privacy
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privacy
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productivity
Messaging platform 8seats has raised AUD $2 million in seed funding to enhance workplace communication ahead of its 2025 public launch.
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Litera partners with Fireman to enhance AI tool integration
Thu, 26th Dec 2024
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devops
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apm
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software development
Litera has partnered with Fireman to enhance the integration of its Foundation software, promising improved AI-driven tools for legal firms.
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Digicert ONE now available via Microsoft Azure Marketplace
Tue, 24th Dec 2024
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saas
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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
Mon, 23rd Dec 2024
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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
Mon, 23rd Dec 2024
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devops
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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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Youngkind's study reveals emerging values of 'Zalphas'
Mon, 23rd Dec 2024
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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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Replikant Chat launches on Steam Early Access platform
Mon, 23rd Dec 2024
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uc
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3d
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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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Geospatial insights from DAS aid in bushfire management
Mon, 23rd Dec 2024
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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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Proto unveils AI-powered holographic conversational agents
Mon, 23rd Dec 2024
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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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Responsible AI starts with transparency
Fri, 20th Dec 2024
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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
Fri, 20th Dec 2024
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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
Fri, 20th Dec 2024
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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
Fri, 20th Dec 2024
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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
Fri, 20th Dec 2024
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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.