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Agentic AI: Redefining how we work with technology
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Agentic AI is transforming Australian businesses, enabling smarter, faster decisions and reshaping innovation, productivity and growth strategies.
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The transformation of American railroads: From industrial revolution to sustainable strength
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sustainability
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climate change
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industrial revolution
America's railroads, vital since 1830, now embrace sustainability with innovative composite ties, reducing deforestation while ensuring safer, longer-lasting infrastructure.
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Asia-Pacific organisations honoured for digital transformation
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digital transformation
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cx
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personalisation
Smart Communications has honoured leading Asia-Pacific firms, including ING and Westpac, with 2025 SCALE Awards for digital transformation and customer engagement.
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DXC launches solution with SAP & Microsoft to boost AI use
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digital transformation
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microsoft
DXC Technology launches DXC Complete with SAP and Microsoft, a unified solution offering flexible pricing to modernise SAP systems using AI and cloud services.
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Facebook ads scam uses celebrity faces to spread malware
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malware
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phishing
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cybersecurity
Facebook malvertising exploits images of stars like Elon Musk, promoting fake crypto brands to spread malware in Australia, New Zealand, and beyond.
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UTS adopts Denodo platform to modernise & unify data systems
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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higher education
University of Technology Sydney deploys Denodo Platform via Atturra to boost data integration, enhancing access for staff, researchers, and educators across the institution.
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Bitcoin dominance hits four-year high as crypto market rebounds
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blockchain
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defi
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bitcoin
The crypto market saw a 9.9% rise in April, with Bitcoin hitting a four-year dominance high at 63%, amid economic uncertainty and cautious investing.
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Care & tech jobs surge as traditional roles decline in Australia
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Australia's workforce grew 22.9% since 2014, with dramatic rises in aged care and tech roles, while traditional jobs like travel agents and farmers declined.
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SAS takes measured path with AI to deliver real-world gains
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genai
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data privacy
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While big tech boasts bleeding-edge AI, SAS says it's quietly building tools that deliver measurable returns for government, industry and health.
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Mid-market APAC firms boost cybersecurity but lag in AI use
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siem
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cloud security
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application security
Palo Alto Networks' new study reveals rising cybersecurity budgets among mid-market Asia-Pacific firms but highlights gaps in AI adoption and resilience.
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Panaseer launches tool to automate enterprise compliance tasks
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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enterprise security
Panaseer has launched the Cyber Frameworks Catalog to automate compliance management, easing security reporting for firms in regulated sectors.
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XPON acquires Alpha Digital to boost AI marketing services
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
XPON Technologies has acquired Alpha Digital to boost AI-driven marketing, combining strategy expertise with advanced AI tech for personalised campaigns.
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Hitachi Vantara details gains in energy efficiency & carbon cuts
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storage
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dc
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power / energy
Hitachi Vantara's FY2024 Sustainability Report details strides in energy efficiency, carbon reduction and eco-friendly business practices across its global operations.
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Innovation forges a secure & sustainable technology future
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data protection
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digital transformation
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On World Technology Day, leaders from Axiado and Xpedeon underscore innovation's role in fostering sustainable, secure, and resilient digital and construction futures.
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Outpost24 expands platform for data & social threat defense
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cybersecurity
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threat intelligence
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dark web
Outpost24 enhances its External Attack Surface Management platform with Social Media and Data Leakage modules to boost threat detection across digital channels.
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FICO launches Marketplace to link firms with AI data partners
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data analytics
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fintech
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physical security
FICO has launched FICO Marketplace, a platform connecting businesses with data and analytics providers to boost AI-driven decision-making and operations.
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KPMG launches AI Trust suite to aid risk & compliance efforts
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genai
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data privacy
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KPMG launches AI Trust services with ServiceNow to help firms improve AI governance, risk management, and compliance across all stages of AI adoption.
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TCS & SAP join forces to boost cloud migration & AI uptake
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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genai
TCS and SAP have partnered to accelerate SAP customers' migration to cloud and boost generative AI adoption through the RISE with SAP initiative globally.
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Juniper unveils Mist AI updates to boost network automation
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smartphones
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
Juniper Networks unveils Mist platform upgrades with AI-driven monitoring, automated issue resolution, and real-time telemetry for enhanced network control.
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Exclusive: GitHub's Sharryn Napier on Agentic AI reshaping developer productivity
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software development
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GitHub's Sharryn Napier highlights how agentic AI is transforming developers into orchestrators, boosting productivity and happiness globally.