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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.

Fortinet names Nicole Henry new ANZ Head of Government Affairs
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firewalls
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network security
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advanced persistent threat protection
Fortinet has appointed Nicole Henry as Head of Government Affairs for Australia and New Zealand to lead public sector cybersecurity efforts and policy engagement.

Elastic & AWS partner to enable secure generative AI apps
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data protection
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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.

Brisbane Invests AUD $8 Million in Smart Curbside Cameras
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smart cities
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digital infrastructure
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sensen
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.

Cast AI unveils Database Optimizer to boost cloud efficiency
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apm
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ai
Cast AI launches Database Optimizer, an autonomous caching tool that boosts cloud database performance and cuts costs without code changes or manual tuning.

Strengthening cyber resilience in superannuation
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mfa
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cybersecurity
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cybercrime
Cyberattacks have drained AU$500,000 from Australian super funds, exposing 12.6 million members and prompting calls for stronger, layered digital defences.

APJ region accelerates AI adoption as Dell rolls out new innovations
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network infrastructure
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
Dell leads AI innovation surge in Asia Pacific and Japan, unveiling new tech and partnerships to drive adoption across industries and scale AI solutions.

Australian firms lead global peers in pledging ongoing emissions reporting
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risk & compliance
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cleantech
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sustainability
Most Australian firms plan to keep reporting emissions data despite political changes, leading global peers in climate transparency and sustainability efforts.

Why better data management is crucial for Australian Organisations facing cyber breaches
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data protection
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encryption
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casb
Australian organisations face business disruptions when cyber breaches lead to federal crime scene lockdowns, highlighting urgent need for robust data management.

Wildstone partners with oOh!media, Gawk Outdoor for VIC billboards
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digital signage
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partner programmes
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sales
Wildstone teams up with oOh!media and Gawk Outdoor to manage advertising on 52 billboards across regional Victoria, marking its first Australian acquisition.

Is it time to re-think the business browser?
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malware
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data protection
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ransomware
Cybercrime costs soar as Australian businesses face record data breaches. Experts urge rethinking browser security to protect sensitive data effectively.

NBN raises $1.2 billion to boost sustainable & digital inclusion
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power / energy
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cleantech
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cloud services
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.

Hoyts wins major award for cinema mobile app innovation in 2025
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smartphones
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digital transformation
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collaboration
HOYTS won the 2025 Australian Web Award for its innovative cinema mobile app, praised for enhancing user experience and digital engagement.

AI-driven cybersecurity shapes future of managed services
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data protection
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private cloud
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advanced persistent threat protection
CMTG stresses AI-driven cybersecurity is vital for managed services, enabling real-time threat detection to protect sectors like finance, engineering, and insurance.

SEON expands APAC team as demand for fraud tech solutions rises
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fintech
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cx
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martech
SEON expands its Asia-Pacific team in response to growing demand for advanced fraud prevention and anti-money laundering solutions across the region.

Mirantis k0rdent unifies AI, VM & container workloads at scale
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virtualisation
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private cloud
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hybrid cloud
Mirantis updates k0rdent platform to unify AI, containerised, and VM workloads, simplifying management across cloud, data centres, and hybrid environments.

Experts warn of surge in Google, Apple, Microsoft breaches
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cloud security
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phishing
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physical security
Experts warn of a rise in Chrome extension attacks and a breach exposing 184 million stolen log-ins, highlighting urgent cybersecurity risks worldwide.

AI-driven phishing attacks surge against Australian targets in 2024
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digital transformation
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cloud security
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hcm
AI-driven phishing attacks targeting Australian businesses surged in 2024, with over 30 million attempts recorded, making Australia the eighth most targeted country.

Most IT leaders struggle to prove ROI from cloud spending
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virtualisation
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private cloud
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hybrid cloud
Most IT leaders struggle to prove cloud ROI despite claiming FinOps maturity, with 78% admitting difficulties in consistently showcasing value from cloud spend.

Stacklet unveils AI-led cloud tools to speed up cost savings
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finops
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agentic ai
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software engineering
Stacklet launches AI-powered tools with Jun0 and Cloud Action Center to speed up cloud cost savings and reduce resource wastage for FinOps teams.