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Vodafone's network expansion to cover 98.4% of Australia
Customers

Vodafone's network expansion to cover 98.4% of Australia

The ACCC has greenlit Vodafone's regional network sharing deal, set to expand coverage from 96% to 98.4% of Australians and double its geographical reach by 2025.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Sep 2024

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Study reveals severe security flaws in finance software
Application Security

Study reveals severe security flaws in finance software

A study by Veracode reveals that 76% of financial applications have unresolved security flaws, posing significant risks to organisations and their customers.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Oct 2024
Unimarket & VendorPanel announce strategic merger
Customers

Unimarket & VendorPanel announce strategic merger

Unimarket and VendorPanel have merged to enhance procurement solutions, targeting an annual global spending of USD $13 trillion in the sector.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Wed, 16th Oct 2024
Trend Micro named Leader in Q3 2024 Forrester report
Network Infrastructure

Trend Micro named Leader in Q3 2024 Forrester report

Trend Micro has been hailed as a Leader in Attack Surface Management by Forrester, solidifying its prowess with the Trailblazing Trend Vision One platform.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 25th Sep 2024
AI tool boosts small biz sales by 30%, Mandoe Media reports
Digital Signage

AI tool boosts small biz sales by 30%, Mandoe Media reports

Mandoe Media's AI Magic Create tool has propelled small businesses, including Street Taste, to remarkable 30% sales growth, revolutionising digital signage.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Sep 2024
Vultr partners with HEAVY.AI to boost GPU-accelerated analytics
Unified Communications

Vultr partners with HEAVY.AI to boost GPU-accelerated analytics

Vultr partners with HEAVY.AI to enhance data analytics with global NVIDIA GPU cloud infrastructure, aiming to boost efficiency and performance across various industries.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Sep 2024
New Bill mandates extensive climate disclosure for Australian firms
Power / Energy

New Bill mandates extensive climate disclosure for Australian firms

New legislation mandates annual sustainability reports for large companies, requiring detailed emissions and climate risk disclosures by 1 January.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Sep 2024
Re-Leased raises USD $12.5 million to boost AI in real estate
Artificial Intelligence

Re-Leased raises USD $12.5 million to boost AI in real estate

Re-Leased, a New Zealand property software firm, secures USD $12.5 million funding led by Movac to boost AI capabilities, expand in the UK and US, and support investor liquidity.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Sep 2024
Zendesk launches Relay to enhance customer communications
Customer Experience

Zendesk launches Relay to enhance customer communications

Zendesk ANZ launches Relay to help businesses send proactive, personalised messages via WhatsApp and SMS, enhancing customer service and boosting sales.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Sep 2024
Integrity360 acquires Grove to expand global cyber security presence
Semiconductors

Integrity360 acquires Grove to expand global cyber security presence

Integrity360 has acquired South Africa-based cyber security firm Grove Group, boosting its global reach and expanding its service capabilities. Financial terms undisclosed.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2024
SentinelOne reports significant growth & first positive profits
Customers

SentinelOne reports significant growth & first positive profits

SentinelOne posts its first-ever positive net income in Q2 FY 2025, with a 33% revenue boost to USD $199 million, marking 12 consecutive quarters of margin improvement.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2024
Snowflake posts strong Q2 results with 30% revenue growth
Marketing Technologies

Snowflake posts strong Q2 results with 30% revenue growth

Snowflake reports Q2 fiscal 2025 revenue of USD $868.8 million, a 29% YoY growth. Product revenue rose 30% to USD $829.3 million.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 26th Aug 2024
Exclusive: Milestone expands presence with new experience centre
Surveillance

Exclusive: Milestone expands presence with new experience centre

Milestone Systems is amplifying its footprint by inaugurating an innovative experience centre in Melbourne, showcasing its cutting-edge video technology.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 15th Aug 2024
Impact.com launches new referral marketing platform
Software-as-a-Service

Impact.com launches new referral marketing platform

impact.com rolls out impact.com/advocate, a new referral marketing platform to foster brand-customer engagement through customised, automated referral programs.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 31st Jul 2024
Legrand's Net Zero push offers both responsibility & opportunity
Power / Energy

Legrand's Net Zero push offers both responsibility & opportunity

Legrand Australia and New Zealand's CEO, Palash Nandy, says the company's Net Zero transition is both a responsibility and an opportunity for growth.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Jul 2024

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Logpoint appoints Søren Grubov as SVP of Engineering
Data Protection

Logpoint appoints Søren Grubov as SVP of Engineering

Logpoint appoints Søren Grubov as SVP of Engineering to enhance tech portfolio and expand European market reach, reinforcing its cybersecurity mission.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Sep 2024
Parcel Pending teams with Chelmsford Star Co-op for parcel lockers
Customer Experience

Parcel Pending teams with Chelmsford Star Co-op for parcel lockers

Parcel Pending by Quadient teams with Chelmsford Star Co-op to install multicarrier lockers, starting at Bridge Street, Writtle, enhancing local parcel services.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Aug 2024