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PMT Communications celebrates achievements in 2024
Mon, 2nd Dec 2024
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telco
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pmt security
PMT Communications has reported a successful 2024, achieving new milestones in telecommunications and expanding services across various sectors.
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PanaAI & Junee join forces for NVIDIA AI supercomputer
Mon, 2nd Dec 2024
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cloud services
PanaAI has partnered with Junee to build the most powerful NVIDIA AI supercomputer in the Southern Hemisphere, set to launch in Australia by early 2025.
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NetApp & AWS collaboration enhances hybrid cloud solutions
Mon, 2nd Dec 2024
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storage
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virtualisation
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hybrid cloud
NetApp has launched an integrated solution with AWS Outposts, streamlining hybrid cloud deployments via its on-premises storage arrays through the AWS console.
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V2 Digital strengthens team with two key appointments
Mon, 2nd Dec 2024
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hyperscale
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microsoft
V2 Digital has expanded its team to over 60 employees across Australia with two senior appointments, enhancing its focus on AI-driven growth.
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Firms to boost IT security budgets by 9% amid cyber losses
Mon, 2nd Dec 2024
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cybersecurity
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kaspersky
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incident response
Businesses plan to boost IT security budgets by up to 9% over two years, driven by rising financial losses from cyber incidents, Kaspersky reports.
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Customer Science Group marks 10 years with growth surge
Mon, 2nd Dec 2024
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digital transformation
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martech
Sydney's Customer Science Group celebrates a decade of success with a 50% revenue increase, marking its place in The Australian Financial Review's Fast 100 for 2024.
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Angela Robinson named country MD for Australia at Publicis
Mon, 2nd Dec 2024
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edutech
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deloitte
Angela Robinson has been appointed as Country Managing Director for Australia at Publicis Sapient, aiming to enhance digital transformation in the region.
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Threat predictions for 2025: Get ready for bigger, bolder attacks
Fri, 29th Nov 2024
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firewalls
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ransomware
As cybercriminals gear up for 2025, expect bolder attacks and a shift towards more specialised, sophisticated threat tactics according to new predictions.
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Exclusive: How KnowBe4 stopped a North Korean hacker from joining the company
Fri, 29th Nov 2024
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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breach prevention
A North Korean hacker attempted to infiltrate KnowBe4, prompting a swift response from the firm's security team that highlighted evolving cyber threats.
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Software@Scale named Deloitte 2024 Fast 50 Rising Star
Fri, 29th Nov 2024
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deloitte fast 50
Australian tech provider Software@Scale has been honoured as a Deloitte 2024 Fast 50 'Rising Star' after achieving a remarkable 2,356% revenue growth.
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Chief Information Officers brace for the digital era
Fri, 29th Nov 2024
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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iot
In a challenging landscape marked by economic and environmental pressures, CIOs must navigate digital transformation while prioritising sustainability and resilience.
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Sumit Mukhija appointed CEO of DCI Data Centers
Fri, 29th Nov 2024
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partner programmes
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cleantech
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microsoft
DCI Data Centers has appointed Sumit Mukhija as Chief Executive Officer to drive strategic growth in Asia Pacific markets and enhance data centre services.
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Litera acquires Office & Dragons to boost legal tech
Fri, 29th Nov 2024
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genai
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legal tech
Litera has acquired Office & Dragons to enhance its legal tech offerings, leveraging automation and AI to improve document workflows for legal professionals.
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AnythingLLM unveils new hub advancing agentic AI skills
Fri, 29th Nov 2024
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rpa
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genai
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data privacy
Agentic AI is transforming generative AI with customisable autonomous models, allowing businesses to improve workflows while ensuring data privacy.
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Commonwealth Bank uses AI to enhance customer service
Fri, 29th Nov 2024
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crm
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fintech
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cx
Commonwealth Bank of Australia is leveraging AI to improve customer service, reducing scam losses by 50%, fraud by 30%, and call wait times by 40%.
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IREN's Q1 FY25 results reveal shift in mining & AI focus
Fri, 29th Nov 2024
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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cleantech
IREN reported Q1 FY25 results, revealing USD $49.6 million in Bitcoin mining revenue and a net loss of USD $51.7 million amid expanding AI cloud services.
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AI adoption in the workplace hindered by security fears
Fri, 29th Nov 2024
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ai
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ai ethics & governance
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work-life balance
A new report from Lucid Software reveals that despite 60% of companies reportedly using AI tools, 34% of employees engage with them less than once a month.
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AI success hinges on data integration & culture shift
Fri, 29th Nov 2024
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ai
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data infrastructure
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integrated systems
Rich Waldron, CEO of Tray.ai, warns that enterprises face hurdles in adopting AI, driven by fragmented data and outdated cultures needing urgent change.
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TCO Certified unveils new IT sustainability criteria focus
Fri, 29th Nov 2024
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cleantech
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sustainability
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green it
TCO Certified is set to launch new sustainability criteria for IT products, addressing e-waste and supply chain issues this December, marking a significant update.
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Gratifii & Fastter launch mobile plans as rewards
Fri, 29th Nov 2024
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cx
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martech
Fastter has partnered with Gratifii to launch 'Member's Mobile' plans, aimed at delivering savings to 23 million users across Australia.