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Lextech strengthens leadership to manage AUD $6 billion growth
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Lextech appoints David Hobley CTO and Theo Tragoudistakis CFO to support AUD $6 billion growth in mortgage processing and legal services in Australia.
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Fortinet names Nicole Henry new ANZ Head of Government Affairs
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Fortinet has appointed Nicole Henry as Head of Government Affairs for Australia and New Zealand to lead public sector cybersecurity efforts and policy engagement.
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Elastic & AWS partner to enable secure generative AI apps
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Elastic partners with AWS in a five-year deal to help organisations build secure generative AI applications, targeting highly regulated sectors like finance and public services.
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Brisbane Invests AUD $8 Million in Smart Curbside Cameras
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Brisbane City Council invests AUD $8 million to expand SenSen's AI-powered curbside camera system, enhancing enforcement and urban mobility for the next four years.
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Cast AI unveils Database Optimizer to boost cloud efficiency
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Cast AI launches Database Optimizer, an autonomous caching tool that boosts cloud database performance and cuts costs without code changes or manual tuning.
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Strengthening cyber resilience in superannuation
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Cyberattacks have drained AU$500,000 from Australian super funds, exposing 12.6 million members and prompting calls for stronger, layered digital defences.
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APJ region accelerates AI adoption as Dell rolls out new innovations
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Dell leads AI innovation surge in Asia Pacific and Japan, unveiling new tech and partnerships to drive adoption across industries and scale AI solutions.
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Australian firms lead global peers in pledging ongoing emissions reporting
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Most Australian firms plan to keep reporting emissions data despite political changes, leading global peers in climate transparency and sustainability efforts.
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Why better data management is crucial for Australian Organisations facing cyber breaches
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Australian organisations face business disruptions when cyber breaches lead to federal crime scene lockdowns, highlighting urgent need for robust data management.
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Wildstone partners with oOh!media, Gawk Outdoor for VIC billboards
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Wildstone teams up with oOh!media and Gawk Outdoor to manage advertising on 52 billboards across regional Victoria, marking its first Australian acquisition.
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Is it time to re-think the business browser?
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Cybercrime costs soar as Australian businesses face record data breaches. Experts urge rethinking browser security to protect sensitive data effectively.
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NBN raises $1.2 billion to boost sustainable & digital inclusion
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NBN Co has raised EUR 700m via its first Sustainability Bond to fund energy-efficient fibre and Fixed Wireless projects, enhancing digital inclusion in Australia.
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Hoyts wins major award for cinema mobile app innovation in 2025
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HOYTS won the 2025 Australian Web Award for its innovative cinema mobile app, praised for enhancing user experience and digital engagement.
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AI-driven cybersecurity shapes future of managed services
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CMTG stresses AI-driven cybersecurity is vital for managed services, enabling real-time threat detection to protect sectors like finance, engineering, and insurance.
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SEON expands APAC team as demand for fraud tech solutions rises
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SEON expands its Asia-Pacific team in response to growing demand for advanced fraud prevention and anti-money laundering solutions across the region.
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Mirantis k0rdent unifies AI, VM & container workloads at scale
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Mirantis updates k0rdent platform to unify AI, containerised, and VM workloads, simplifying management across cloud, data centres, and hybrid environments.
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Experts warn of surge in Google, Apple, Microsoft breaches
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Experts warn of a rise in Chrome extension attacks and a breach exposing 184 million stolen log-ins, highlighting urgent cybersecurity risks worldwide.
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AI-driven phishing attacks surge against Australian targets in 2024
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AI-driven phishing attacks targeting Australian businesses surged in 2024, with over 30 million attempts recorded, making Australia the eighth most targeted country.
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Most IT leaders struggle to prove ROI from cloud spending
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Most IT leaders struggle to prove cloud ROI despite claiming FinOps maturity, with 78% admitting difficulties in consistently showcasing value from cloud spend.
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Stacklet unveils AI-led cloud tools to speed up cost savings
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Stacklet launches AI-powered tools with Jun0 and Cloud Action Center to speed up cloud cost savings and reduce resource wastage for FinOps teams.