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SMBs overestimate cyber readiness as tools & AI uptake lag
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A global survey reveals 71% of SMBs feel cyber ready, yet only 22% use advanced defences, exposing a risky gap in actual security measures worldwide.
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CloudTech raises AUD $14 million to launch digital asset custody
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CloudTech Group raises AUD $14 million, largely in Bitcoin and USDT, to launch institutional digital asset custody and expand its blockchain platform.
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Malaysia, Thailand & Japan lead Asia Pacific data centre growth
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Malaysia, Thailand and Japan are set to lead Asia Pacific's data centre growth, with Malaysia improving capacity per capita by 80% by 2030, says Cushman & Wakefield.
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Over 80,000 Microsoft Entra ID accounts hit by major takeover campaign
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Over 80,000 Microsoft Entra ID accounts have been targeted in the UNK_SneakyStrike takeover campaign exploiting the TeamFiltration penetration testing tool.
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Milestone launches Project Hafnia for AI-driven city management
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Milestone launches Project Hafnia in Genoa to develop AI-powered smart city solutions for traffic and infrastructure management, ensuring EU data compliance.
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Adeptia unveils AIDP to boost enterprise document automation
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Adeptia launches AIDP, an AI-driven document processing tool, to enhance automation and data accuracy for enterprises in regulated sectors.
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CData launches accelerator to simplify Databricks integration
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CData has launched a Databricks Integration Accelerator, cutting integration time by 90% and simplifying data pipeline management with a no-code framework.
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Vertiv unveils 142kW AI data centre design for NVIDIA GB300
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Vertiv launches a 142kW cooling and power design for NVIDIA GB300, boosting AI data centre efficiency with digital simulation and Adaptable cooling.
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MSys Technologies rebrands as Aziro to lead in AI innovation
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MSys Technologies has rebranded as Aziro, signalling a strategic shift to prioritise AI innovation in enterprise software and digital transformation.
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JFrog & NVIDIA partner for enterprise-ready sovereign AI control
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JFrog and NVIDIA have teamed up to deliver a sovereign AI solution, letting enterprises control, manage, and deploy AI models securely and compliantly.
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NTT DATA named advisory partner for Plug & Play AI hubs
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NTT DATA is the exclusive advisory partner for Plug and Play's AI Centres of Excellence across North America, supporting startups and corporates with AI innovation.
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Amplitude launches AI Agents to streamline product optimisation
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Amplitude unveils AI Agents to automatically analyse user data and suggest product optimisations, helping businesses improve conversion and engagement efficiently.
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Digital.ai launches Quick Protect Agent for rapid app defence
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Digital.ai unveils Quick Protect Agent, enabling organisations to secure mobile apps swiftly with minimal technical skills, tackling rising AI-driven cyber threats.
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Ataccama launches Partner Advisory Board to boost data strategy
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Ataccama forms its first Partner Advisory Board with leaders from Deloitte, AWS, and Capgemini to drive data strategy and platform development.
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Harness launches IDP 2.0 to boost developer speed & security
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Harness unveils IDP 2.0, enhancing developer speed and security with granular RBAC, real-time Git sync, and enterprise-scale usability.
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Amplitude unveils AI Agents to automate digital product growth
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Amplitude launches AI Agents to automate product development tasks, boosting efficiency and improving digital product growth across organisations.
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Swimlane secures USD $45m funding to drive AI automation growth
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Swimlane secures USD $45m to boost AI automation, aiming for profitability in Q3 2025 with rapid growth and advanced agentic AI security solutions.
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Central Coast Council deploys remote vehicle for record sewer scan
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Central Coast Council used a remote-controlled vehicle with LiDAR and 360° CCTV to scan a 640m sewer stretch, enhancing safety and efficiency in inspections.
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Australian employers maintain strong demand for skilled migrants
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Seventy-two per cent of Australian employers have hired skilled migrants recently, reflecting ongoing reliance on overseas talent to address local skill shortages.
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KX & NVIDIA launch AI Banker Agent to boost global trading
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KX and NVIDIA have launched the AI Banker Agent, an AI system designed to enhance real-time decision-making and client service in global trading markets.