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Australian AI startup Marqo secures $12.5m in funding
Thu, 15th Feb 2024
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Marqo secures $12.5m in Series A funding to further the adoption of its pioneering vector search platform and accelerate commercial growth.
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Battleface & insurance.com.au unveil travel collaboration
Thu, 15th Feb 2024
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Travel insurance revolution on the horizon as industry pioneers, battleface and insurance.com.au, unveil game-changing partnership.
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Orro secures Liquid IT in first overseas expansion
Thu, 15th Feb 2024
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Australian digital infrastructure provider Orro makes its first international move by acquiring New Zealand-based Liquid IT.
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Legacy IT infrastructure dims sustainable future – study
Thu, 15th Feb 2024
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Legacy tech causes sustainability woes for 63% of IT leaders, despite 86% recognising efficiency's crucial role, according to a new study.
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Amber Technology & ABB Australia enter new alliance
Thu, 15th Feb 2024
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partner programmes
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Amber Technology partners with ABB Australia to distribute building automation and lighting control systems nationwide.
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Goodman Group sees 29% profit boost amid expansion in digital infrastructure
Thu, 15th Feb 2024
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Goodman Group reports a 29% increase in interim FY24 profit to A$1.127 billion, prompting a revision of their earnings guidance to 11%.
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Craggle introduces AI tool for easier loan refinancing
Thu, 15th Feb 2024
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Craggle launches AI tool revolutionising home loan refinancing, aims to simplify the process and save Aussies millions annually.
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FDM Group highlights ways to tackle motherhood penalty
Thu, 15th Feb 2024
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FDM Group urges businesses to tackle the 'motherhood penalty'—a root cause of the gender pay gap—and issues recommendations to promote gender parity.
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STX Next integrates AI into services, appoints Head of AI
Thu, 15th Feb 2024
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digital transformation
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STX Next intensifies expansion plans by integrating Artificial Intelligence into its services, following the recent appointment of a Head of AI.
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Confronting fears is the first step to enterprise AI adoption
Thu, 15th Feb 2024
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IT leaders globally strive to overcome concerns over bias, governance and accuracy, whilst under pressure to rapidly adopt AI to stay competitive, a Juniper Networks survey reveals.
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Legit Security unveils cybersecurity's first AI discovery features
Thu, 15th Feb 2024
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risk & compliance
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Legit Security develops pioneering AI Discovery tool, a cybersecurity industry-first. Enabling CISOs and AppSec teams to track AI code use, boosting app security and software development momentum.
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Human Managed launches CPM Bundle for data-driven cybersecurity
Thu, 15th Feb 2024
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cybersecurity
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cybercrime
In response to rising cyber threats, Human Managed has introduced its Cyber Posture Management (CPM) Bundle, offering businesses a streamlined approach to cybersecurity management.
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Hygraph research finds existing CMS stunting organisational growth
Thu, 15th Feb 2024
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New research from CMS provider, Hygraph, reveals that the inefficiency of current Content Management Systems hinders 84% of firms from fully exploiting content and data, according to the 'Future of Content' report.
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Sekuro first to offer Zero Trust Strategy on AWS Marketplace
Thu, 15th Feb 2024
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data protection
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endpoint protection
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digital transformation
Cybersecurity provider, Sekuro, offers its innovative Zero Trust Strategy services on AWS Marketplace, making it the first firm to do so in collaboration with CrowdStrike, Zscaler and Okta.
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Slack enhances user experience with new AI capabilities
Thu, 15th Feb 2024
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Slack introduces advanced AI features to streamline customer engagement and productivity, including a personalised TLDR, channels recap, and boosted search function, during its 10 years anniversary.
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Samsung Australia names winners of nationwide STEM contest
Thu, 15th Feb 2024
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Perth-based Team ORS claims top prize in Samsung Australia's nationwide STEM competition, 'Solve for Tomorrow', with a device addressing pesticide overuse in agriculture.
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Hunter-killer malware surges by 333%, says Picus Red Report 2024
Thu, 15th Feb 2024
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The 2024 Picus Red Report reveals a 333% rise in Hunter-killer malware targeting and disabling security defences, reflecting a concerning escalation in cyber-attack strategies.
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John Milionis steps in as Channel Sales Director at Fortinet Australia
Thu, 15th Feb 2024
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cybersecurity
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zscaler
John Milionis has been appointed as the new Channel Sales Director of Fortinet Australia, bringing his extensive experience in the technology sector to enhance cybersecurity and outcomes for partners and customers.
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BeyondTrust strengthens Asia Pacific expansion with key appointments
Thu, 15th Feb 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
BeyondTrust strengthens its expansion in the Asia Pacific with key appointments; Sami Toivonen as ANZ Regional Sales Director, and Charlie Wood as Asia Regional Sales Director.
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Four enterprise mobility trends shaping 2024
Thu, 15th Feb 2024
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Enterprise mobility in 2024 will be driven by the integration of IoT, enhanced mobile security measures, the rise of edge computing, and the use of augmented reality in operations.