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New guidelines released for AI auditing by Cloud Security Alliance
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cloud security
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data privacy
The Cloud Security Alliance has unveiled new auditing guidelines for AI systems, emphasising a comprehensive approach that surpasses mere compliance.
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Grapple surpasses AUD $500m in invoice processing milestone
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fintech
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lending platform
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financial services
Grapple has surpassed AUD $500 million in processed invoices, reflecting a surge in demand for its financing solutions among Australian SMEs in 2024.
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GitHub Copilot boosts code quality for experienced devs
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software development
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developers
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github
A study by GitHub's research team reveals that developers using GitHub Copilot produce code that is 56% more likely to pass unit tests and has greater readability.
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Tiger Technology targets USD $10M funding for cloud growth
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storage
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hybrid cloud
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cloud storage
Tiger Technology is set to secure USD $10M in Series A funding, driven by strong demand for its hybrid cloud data management platform amid soaring data costs.
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Youth Chat launches multilingual mental health support
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aws
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accessibility
Youth Chat has launched a multilingual mental health service for Australian youth, providing support in 135 languages via popular messaging platforms.
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CoLab launches AI solution to enhance mechanical design
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CoLab has unveiled an AI-powered solution aimed at improving mechanical product design by minimising risks and enhancing quality for engineering teams.
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Cybersecurity tops concerns for Australian businesses
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advanced persistent threat protection
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
A recent Vanta report reveals cybersecurity threats are the primary concern for 52% of Australian businesses, surpassing other significant risks.
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Mitel launches AI-powered platform for enhanced CX management
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hybrid cloud
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Mitel has launched its AI-powered customer experience platform, Mitel CX, to help organisations enhance engagement and meet rising consumer expectations.
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Snowflake unveils tools to boost cross-cloud collaboration
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data analytics
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cdp
Snowflake has introduced new capabilities for cross-cloud collaboration to enhance enterprise data sharing and AI applications at the BUILD 2024 conference.
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Cyber incidents cost Australia AUD $4.26m per breach in 2024
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digital transformation
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advanced persistent threat protection
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iam
Cyber incidents in Australia now average AUD $4.26 million per breach, a 27% rise since 2020, highlighting urgent cybersecurity needs.
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ChapsVision acquires Sinequa, secures USD $90m funding
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digital transformation
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ai
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r&d
ChapsVision has acquired Sinequa, a leader in AI search solutions, alongside securing USD $90 million funding to boost growth and technology focus.
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Quantum Brilliance sells accelerator to Fraunhofer IAF
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ai
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nvidia
Quantum Brilliance has sold a room-temperature quantum accelerator to Germany’s Fraunhofer Institute, enhancing its AI integration and quantum research capabilities.
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Thryv unveils AI tool to streamline review responses
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cx
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martech
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ai
Thryv has launched AI Review Response, an innovative tool aimed at helping small businesses manage online reviews conveniently across multiple platforms.
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El Capitan: world's fastest exascale supercomputer debuts
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ai
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amd
Hewlett Packard Enterprise has delivered El Capitan, the world's fastest exascale supercomputer, to the US Department of Energy's Lawrence Livermore Laboratory.
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GitLab & Illumio reveal AI & cybersecurity trends for 2025
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application security
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devsecops
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risk & compliance
GitLab and Illumio predict that by 2025, AI will transform software development and cybersecurity, reshaping risk management and operational strategies.
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BrightHR report shows rise in HR tech use in ANZ SME market
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digital transformation
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e-learning
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hcm
A BrightHR report reveals increasing HR tech adoption among small businesses in Australia and New Zealand, with a 27.4% rise in recorded holiday days.
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HeadBox unveils AI-powered 3D Studio for Aussie events
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cleantech
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sustainability
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customer satisfaction
HeadBox has unveiled its innovative AI-driven tool, HeadBox 3D Studio, which aims to revolutionise the Australian events industry by enabling personalised 3D tours.
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Employment Hero partners with Medibank & AHM for SMEs
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mental health
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employee retention
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smes
Employment Hero has teamed up with Medibank and AHM to provide private health insurance discounts for over one million SME employees in Australia.
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AI skills gap threatens Australian job security, says Randstad
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randstad
A recent Randstad report reveals a generative AI skills gap in Australia, with only 36% of white-collar workers receiving training amidst 68% of firms using AI daily.
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Mirantis unveils open-source Kubernetes Engine MKE 4
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virtualisation
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open source
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cloud services
Mirantis has launched MKE 4, an open-source Kubernetes Engine, promising enhanced security and flexibility for over 300,000 production nodes.