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The case for Device as a Service: Smarter IT management for modern businesses
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information technology
With DaaS transforming IT management in Australia, businesses are seizing the opportunity for flexible, cost-effective solutions that drive growth and efficiency.
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Selling low dollar value goods into the US could soon become more complex
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exporting
Changes to the US de minimis exemption could complicate sales for Australian exporters, with potential new taxes and paperwork looming on the horizon.
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Smurfit Westrock enhances inventory with AI-driven solution
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digital transformation
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cleantech
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sustainability
Smurfit Westrock has optimised its inventory management using AI-driven solutions from Celonis, resolving data issues within just two months.
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Elsight secures AUD $7.1m deal with European drone firm
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Elsight has secured an AUD $7.1 million supply agreement with a European drone manufacturer, expanding its footprint in the defence sector amidst rising demand.
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Fastly unveils advanced real-time DDoS attack insights
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ddos
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cybersecurity
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cloud services
Fastly has enhanced its DDoS Protection services with new real-time insights, enabling improved visibility for security teams during attacks.
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Ripple acquires Hidden Road for USD $1.25 billion deal
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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financial institutions
Ripple has announced the acquisition of Hidden Road for USD $1.25 billion, making it the first crypto firm to manage a global multi-asset prime broker.
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Found means fixed: Reduce security debt at scale with GitHub security campaigns
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application security
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devsecops
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risk & compliance
GitHub launches security campaigns, now available for Advanced Security users, enhancing collaboration between developers and security teams to tackle security debt.
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April Patch Tuesday: Microsoft announces 121 vulnerabilities
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
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patch tuesday
Microsoft has unveiled 121 vulnerabilities in its April 2025 Patch Tuesday update, marking a significant increase from last month's total.
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Synology's pushing into ANZ enterprise storage & backup market
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storage
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data protection
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Synology is expanding its enterprise storage and backup solutions in Australia and New Zealand, addressing the growing data sovereignty concerns in these markets.
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Genesys Cloud AI drives a rise in annual revenue in 2025
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digital transformation
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Genesys has reported that its Genesys Cloud AI drove over 10% of new business in fiscal year 2025, with annual recurring revenue reaching USD $1.9 billion.
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Tessell launches database service on Google Cloud platform
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paas
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
Tessell has launched its fully managed database service on Google Cloud, now available via the Google Cloud Marketplace, enhancing cloud adoption for enterprises.
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Mastercard outlines plan to combat card fraud in Australia
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biometrics
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payment technologies
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mastercard
Mastercard has unveiled a five-year strategy to innovate payment methods in Australia, tackling a surge in card fraud that nearly hit $1 billion in 2024.
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Constraints drive Australian firms to private cloud solutions
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storage
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hybrid cloud
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cloud storage
As Australian businesses confront rising tariffs and fluctuating cloud costs, many are exploring private cloud solutions like Synology Drive to enhance data security and reduce dependence.
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Empowered contact centre agents crucial for driving CX success
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martech
As customer expectations rise, NICE's Rod Lester emphasises the critical role of agent empowerment in contact centres, driven by AI tools for enhanced service.
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Nintex unveils new AI features for business automation
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digital transformation
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low-code
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genai
Nintex has unveiled advanced generative AI features to enhance business automation, streamlining processes for mid-market firms and large enterprises.
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Snowflake integrates Apache Iceberg to enhance data agility
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data analytics
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martech
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cdp
Snowflake has unveiled support for Apache Iceberg tables, enhancing data management capabilities and aiming to advance open lakehouse strategies for its customers.
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Dell launches infrastructure upgrades to support AI data centres
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storage
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virtualisation
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data protection
Dell Technologies has launched new infrastructure upgrades aimed at enhancing data centre modernisation, focusing on performance and cyber resilience for AI workloads.
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Australians concerned about AI deepfakes in elections
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genai
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A recent Adobe report reveals that 77% of Australians have encountered more political deepfakes, raising alarms about misinformation ahead of upcoming elections.
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Rubrik named Google Cloud Partner for backup solutions
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saas
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data protection
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cloud security
Rubrik has been honoured as Google Cloud's Infrastructure Modernisation Partner of the Year for its vital role in backup and disaster recovery solutions.
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SailPoint reveals Cloud updates for identity security boost
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cybersecurity
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cloud services
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netapp
SailPoint has unveiled updates to its Identity Security Cloud, introducing enhanced machine identity security and new customer success services to bolster identity management.