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DroneShield wins US defence contracts as global sales top 4,000 units
Supply Chain

DroneShield wins US defence contracts as global sales top 4,000 units

DroneShield secured AUD $7.9m US defence contracts for handheld drone-detection, surpassing 4,000 systems sold globally amid record revenue growth.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025
Australians poised to spend as rates fall but want better deals
Customer Experience

Australians poised to spend as rates fall but want better deals

A survey shows 70% of Australians plan to boost spending as interest rates fall, but demand better deals and stable prices before making big purchases.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025
MongoDB expands AI tools & launches AMP to speed modernisation
Hybrid Cloud

MongoDB expands AI tools & launches AMP to speed modernisation

MongoDB has expanded AI search tools to on-premises users and launched AMP platform to speed legacy system modernisation with AI-powered automation.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025
LSEG & Microsoft launch blockchain platform to boost private funds
Crypto

LSEG & Microsoft launch blockchain platform to boost private funds

London Stock Exchange Group and Microsoft have launched a blockchain platform to streamline private fund processes and boost market efficiency.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025
LinkedIn emerges as top B2B ad channel with highest returns
Customer Experience

LinkedIn emerges as top B2B ad channel with highest returns

LinkedIn now leads B2B ad spend with 39%, delivering a 113% return on investment, outperforming Google and Meta in cost efficiency and sales impact.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025
CSC & CrowdStrike integrate to boost domain threat defence
Endpoint Protection

CSC & CrowdStrike integrate to boost domain threat defence

CSC Digital Brand Services and CrowdStrike integrate domain security with Falcon platform to swiftly detect and enforce against malicious online threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025
Workday acquires Sana for USD $1.1 billion to boost AI at work
EduTech

Workday acquires Sana for USD $1.1 billion to boost AI at work

Workday will acquire AI firm Sana for USD $1.1 billion to integrate AI tools enhancing employee experience and learning across its platform.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025
FIRST launches global cybersecurity drive with new forums & SIGs
Unified Communications

FIRST launches global cybersecurity drive with new forums & SIGs

FIRST launches new forums and special interest groups to boost global cybersecurity collaboration and host a 2025 Vulnerability Forecasting event in Cambridge.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025
Exclusive: LastPass CEO warns password industry must evolve
Encryption

Exclusive: LastPass CEO warns password industry must evolve

LastPass CEO Kareem highlights how evolving password management balances robust security with usability amid rising cyber threats and regulatory pressures.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025
ConnectID & k-ID partner to boost child safety on gaming sites
Gaming

ConnectID & k-ID partner to boost child safety on gaming sites

ConnectID and k-ID partner to enhance child safety on Australian gaming platforms with privacy-focused age verification and parental controls.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025
CrowdStrike, NVIDIA partner to secure no-code AI agent creation
IT Automation

CrowdStrike, NVIDIA partner to secure no-code AI agent creation

CrowdStrike and NVIDIA have teamed up to enable no-code creation and secure deployment of AI agents for automated cybersecurity and enterprise use.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025
DigiCert acquires Valimail in move to tap USD $4B DMARC market
Data Protection

DigiCert acquires Valimail in move to tap USD $4B DMARC market

DigiCert expands into the USD $4B DMARC market by acquiring Valimail, adding zero trust email authentication to its digital trust platform.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025
Dynatrace brings AI observability to GitHub developer workflows
DevOps

Dynatrace brings AI observability to GitHub developer workflows

Dynatrace has joined GitHub's MCP Registry, integrating AI-powered observability directly into developer workflows for improved performance and automation.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025
CrowdStrike enhances Falcon with AI agent ecosystem & new features
Firewalls

CrowdStrike enhances Falcon with AI agent ecosystem & new features

CrowdStrike upgrades Falcon with its new AI-powered Agentic Security Platform and features to boost enterprise cybersecurity and streamline threat response.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025
Australian cyber leaders shift to breach containment focus
Firewalls

Australian cyber leaders shift to breach containment focus

Australian cyber leaders at Illumio World Tour embrace breach containment, focusing on rapid detection and limiting damage over total prevention.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025
Samsung unveils 115-inch TV with Micro RGB tech & AI features
Generative AI

Samsung unveils 115-inch TV with Micro RGB tech & AI features

Samsung unveils a 115-inch TV featuring Micro RGB tech and AI for superior colour, contrast, and immersive viewing in its 2025 range.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025
Samsung unveils AI Home vision with new appliances & features
Smart Home

Samsung unveils AI Home vision with new appliances & features

Samsung unveils AI Home vision with smart appliances and features aiming to make daily life more convenient, efficient, and secure across Europe and beyond.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025
Samsung unveils AI-powered washers with enhanced energy savings
Smart Home

Samsung unveils AI-powered washers with enhanced energy savings

Samsung unveils Bespoke AI Washer with 65% better energy efficiency and new AI-powered features, showcased alongside an upgraded laundry combo at IFA 2025.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025
Samsung extends One UI & seven-year updates to smart appliances
Smart Home

Samsung extends One UI & seven-year updates to smart appliances

Samsung expands its One UI platform to smart appliances, offering up to seven years of software updates and a unified experience across devices from 2024.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025