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Seagate appoints Futoshi Niizuma as Asia-Pacific VP
Mon, 1st Jul 2024
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customers
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seagate
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leadership
Seagate Technology names Futoshi Niizuma as vice president for Asia-Pacific and Japan, aiming to bolster regional sales and technical support under his leadership.
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Data streaming essential for 94% of Australian IT leaders
Fri, 28th Jun 2024
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genai
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ai
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cybersecurity
A Confluent report finds 94% of Australian IT leaders view data streaming platforms as essential, with many seeing ROI benefits and future importance in AI and ML applications.
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Red Rain unveils major updates to RedView CRM for law firms
Fri, 28th Jun 2024
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crm
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martech
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cdp
Red Rain's RedView CRM gets a major upgrade, offering new features to boost efficiency and insights for law firms. CEO Stephen Butler highlights unparalleled value.
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Aqua Security finds critical data exposures in SCM systems
Fri, 28th Jun 2024
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application security
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devsecops
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open source
Aqua Security has revealed alarming data exposures in popular Source Code Management systems, with secrets including API tokens found in public repositories.
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CSIRO launches Virga supercomputer with Dell Technologies
Fri, 28th Jun 2024
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network infrastructure
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ai
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cleantech
CSIRO, in collaboration with Dell Technologies, has unveiled the Virga supercomputer, tripling the power of its predecessor while prioritising sustainability and AI.
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Australian firms seek flexibility & tech for productivity boost
Fri, 28th Jun 2024
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it training
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hcm
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cloud services
Flexible work methods and global hires are key to Australian business growth, yet implementation remains limited, finds Rippling. Firms eye UK and US markets.
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Technology gap hinders Australian healthcare’s efficiency & safety
Fri, 28th Jun 2024
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data protection
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digital transformation
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iot
Healthcare organisations in Australia are grappling with outdated tech, causing inefficiencies and data security threats, SOTI research reveals.
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NRN secures AUD $1 million in pre-Series A funding round
Fri, 28th Jun 2024
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dei
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power / energy
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cleantech
The National Renewable Network secures AUD $1 million in pre-Series A funding led by Investible to expand solar and battery installations across Australian homes.
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OutSystems Developer Cloud earns SOC 2 attestation for security
Fri, 28th Jun 2024
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martech
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low-code
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data privacy
OutSystems secures SOC 2 attestation for its Developer Cloud, ensuring heightened security for mission-critical applications across highly regulated industries.
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Novated Lease Australia names Natalie Ashes as new CMO
Fri, 28th Jun 2024
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cartech
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ecommerce
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digital marketing
Novated Lease Australia has named Natalie Ashes as CMO. With 15 years of sector experience, Ashes aims to drive the company towards AUD $500 million in annual leases.
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McGrathNicol expands partnership with three new appointments
Fri, 28th Jun 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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risk & compliance
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data privacy
McGrathNicol has promoted Melissa Smith, Alex Morkos, and Mark Wroniak to its partnership, expanding to 55 partners. 11 directors were also promoted.
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Adobe launches Content Hub integrated with Experience Manager
Fri, 28th Jun 2024
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ecm
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martech
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social media
Adobe unveils Adobe Content Hub with Adobe Experience Manager Assets integration, promising enhanced asset management, optimisation, and generative AI capabilities for brands.
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Fortinet report highlights global cybersecurity skills shortage
Thu, 27th Jun 2024
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firewalls
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it training
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cloud security
Fortinet's latest report reveals a global cybersecurity skills shortage, with 90% of organisations facing breaches, emphasising urgent needs for training and resources.
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NICE named leader in IDC MarketScape for CXone Mpower launch
Thu, 27th Jun 2024
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uc
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cx
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martech
NICE has been named a Leader in IDC MarketScape's 2024 Contact Center as a Service report, boosted by its new AI-powered CXone Mpower system.
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SourseAI wins top honour at MVNO World Congress for Atlas
Thu, 27th Jun 2024
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data science
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ai
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cloud services
Sydney start-up SourseAI wins Cloud-Based Solution of the Year at MVNO World Congress for its Atlas platform, which uses AI to aid mobile providers.
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Over half of organisations now have dedicated AI boards - Gartner
Thu, 27th Jun 2024
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genai
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ai
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strategy
A Gartner poll reveals that 55% of organisations have adopted an AI board, with 54% appointing an AI leader, yet only a minority hold CAIO titles.
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Excite Technology Services reports productive June 2024 quarter
Thu, 27th Jun 2024
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it training
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
Excite Technology Services reported a strong June 2024 quarter with an additional AUD $989K in annual contract value, bolstering its growth and market position.
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Australian MSPs to boost cybersecurity investment in 2024
Thu, 27th Jun 2024
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firewalls
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ransomware
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breach prevention
A survey by WatchGuard Technologies reveals that 69% of Australian MSPs are set to increase cybersecurity investment in 2024, focusing on firewalls and AI opportunities.
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Loop launches Ship by Loop to slash return shipping costs
Thu, 27th Jun 2024
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cx
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martech
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supply chain & logistics
Loop launches Ship by Loop, a logistics solution aimed at reducing return shipping costs by up to 91%, while providing access to domestic and global carriers.
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Titans of Tech - Philip Rathle of Neo4j
Thu, 27th Jun 2024
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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genai
Philip Rathle's leadership at Neo4J has transformed the startup into a global leader in graph databases, pioneering innovation in connected data and AI.