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Crowdsourced funding in Australia holds steady in 2023
Tue, 30th Jan 2024
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healthtech
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cleantech
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software
Amidst overall funding decreases, crowdsourced funding in Australia remained steady in 2023, securing $71m for local businesses.
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Kaspersky exposes AI exploitation trend on the dark web
Tue, 30th Jan 2024
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malware
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ai
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cybersecurity
Kaspersky study reveals an alarming increase in criminals discussing the use of AI tools for cyber exploitation on the dark web.
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KnowBe4 announces winners of 2023 APJ Partner Programme Awards
Tue, 30th Jan 2024
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
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ccl
KnowBe4, the world's leading security awareness training provider, has announced the winners of its 2023 APJ Partner Programme Awards, recognising partners vital to progress in the cybersecurity human risk management sector.
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Who the backers back: Why diversity in Australian VC funding portfolios should be made public
Tue, 30th Jan 2024
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dei
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software
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law
Diverse companies outperform less diverse peers, McKinsey report shows, prompting calls for Australian venture capital funds to publicly disclose diversity levels within their investment portfolios.
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Tax solutions: Convenience versus effectiveness
Tue, 30th Jan 2024
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fintech
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financial systems
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risk & compliance
It is imperative to delve into key considerations that will shape the evaluation between these two alternative options of effectiveness versus convenience.
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iDenfy partners with StackGo to enhance SME compliance solutions
Tue, 30th Jan 2024
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saas
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edutech
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risk & compliance
Lithuania's iDenfy partners with StackGo to boost the Australian firm's SaaS solutions for SMEs in regulated sectors, employing Anti-Money Laundering screening for smarter compliance.
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Project Manda launches to boost meeting productivity with AI
Tue, 30th Jan 2024
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data analytics
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agentic ai
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bi
Project Manda, using AI and analytics to overhaul unproductive meeting cultures in businesses, hopes to unlock and redirect significant time into organisational productivity.
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ASUS unveils pre-orders for innovative dual-screen Zenbook DUO in Australia
Tue, 30th Jan 2024
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personal computing devices
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asus
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mobility
ASUS announces pre-order availability for Zenbook DUO - the world's first 14 OLED two-screen laptop, set to launch in Australia on 14th February 2024.
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Fleet revises open-source platform for unified device management
Mon, 29th Jan 2024
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data analytics
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mdm
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martech
Fleet revises its open-source device management platform, set to simplify IT support, consolidating Linux, Apple and Windows devices, and reducing reliance on proprietary platforms such as Jamf, Intune, MobileIron and Workspace ONE.
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ServiceNow reveals strong Q4 2023 results & new strategic partnerships
Mon, 29th Jan 2024
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martech
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commerce systems
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risk & compliance
ServiceNow posts Q4 2023 financial success, exceeding predictions with $2.365bn subscription revenues, attributed to robust growth and launch of Now Assist GenAI, alongside promising partnerships, including Visa and EY.
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The data loss that will hurt your business the most
Mon, 29th Jan 2024
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firewalls
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data protection
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breach prevention
For cybersecurity to be fully effective, it needs senior executive-level support. And risk is the language all business leaders understand.
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Strengthening cybersecurity: The rise of the Security Assurance Officer
Mon, 29th Jan 2024
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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collaboration
Through risk assessments, vulnerability analyses, and simulated cyberattacks, SAOs provide real-time insights into an organisation's security resilience.
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Intelia unveils new 3,000km Australasian 'game changer' subsea cable plan
Mon, 29th Jan 2024
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extend
Intelia NZ plans 'game changer' 3000km Te Waipounamu cable to boost digital connectivity between NZ's South Island, Sydney and Melbourne.
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SmartBear acquires AI-based testing platform Reflect
Mon, 29th Jan 2024
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devops
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apm
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genai
SmartBear Software, the software testing solutions provider, has acquired AI-based no-code testing platform, Reflect, set to bring faster test written via text prompts, advancing and diversifying SmartBear's AI strategy.
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Straker reports stable Q3 revenue & record gross margins
Mon, 29th Jan 2024
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partner programmes
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genai
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ai
Despite a slight year-on-year dip, Straker reports secure Q3 FY24 outcomes with benchmark gross margins boosted by AI-driven services, hinting at market stabilisation.
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Intel & UMC announce collaboration on 12nm process platform
Mon, 29th Jan 2024
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network infrastructure
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intel
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ifs
Intel and global semiconductor foundry, UMC, reveal partnership to create a 12-nanometer semiconductor process platform, diversifying supply chains and expanding sourcing options for clients.
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Remote unveils Contractor Management Plus to streamline global workforces
Mon, 29th Jan 2024
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workforce management
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contracts
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identity verification
Remote unveils Contractor Management Plus, a comprehensive service tailored to improve the efficiency and compliance of managing global contract workforces amid increasing global efforts to tackle contractor misclassification.
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Starline unveils advanced power monitor M70 CPM to boost energy efficiency
Mon, 29th Jan 2024
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hyperscale
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dc
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power / energy
Starline, by Legrand, has launched its third-generation power monitor, the M70 CPM, as it aims to aid industries such as data centres and hospitals in better monitoring their energy consumption.
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Nigeria's REGIC enhances operations with Kissflow digital shift
Mon, 29th Jan 2024
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Nigeria's oldest insurance provider, REGIC, revolutionises operations by adopting the Kissflow Low-Code Platform, enhancing efficiency and customer service.
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Atturra partners with MyCISO for stronger cybersecurity in Australia
Mon, 29th Jan 2024
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partner programmes
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cybersecurity
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skills gap
Technology provider Atturra's strategic alliance with MyCISO aims to enhance cybersecurity services in Australia's education and commercial sectors via a data-focused and scalable solution.