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Australian Stories

Data Security stories

Revizto research finds Australia leading in digital delivery

Australia's AEC firms are ahead on digital delivery, but data ownership worries, tighter AI rules and rising software costs are slowing progress.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Last month

EduTech

Universities process thousands of placement payments

Australian universities use TechnologyOne platform to process thousands of Commonwealth Prac Payments as Victoria University pays out $1.5 million.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Last month

Global Stories

Data Security stories

Network Infrastructure

Westpac NZ launches Microsoft AI contact centre platform

Westpac NZ rolls out Microsoft Dynamics 365 Contact Centre with AI support, aiming to speed up calls and cut waits across New Zealand branches.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month

Data Protection

Booking.com warns some customers of possible data exposure

Booking.com tells some customers to watch for phishing after suspicious activity exposed reservation details, contact data and messages linked to bookings.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month

Firewalls

Doppel wins ISO trifecta for AI, security & privacy

Doppel secures three ISO certifications for AI governance, security and privacy, as enterprise buyers demand stronger assurance against AI-driven cyber threats.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month

Firewalls

The why and what of FIPS 140-3 validation in modern cybersecurity

Why FIPS 140-3 validation matters as organisations face tougher cyber rules, tighter assurance demands and the need for independently tested encryption.

By Georgy Thadathil • 2 min read • Last month

Software-as-a-Service

Xero & Anthropic fuel AI battle in finance software

Xero's Anthropic tie-up deepens finance software AI split as groups weigh integrated platforms against agent tools that work across multiple systems.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month

Robotics

Singapore showcase draws 300 startups & USD $350 billion

Singapore AI showcase draws 300 startups as investors managing USD $350 billion back founders focused on commercial traction and sustainability.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month

Storage

Hitachi Vantara named leader in GigaOm object storage

Hitachi Vantara wins GigaOm Leader and Fast Mover status for VSP One Object as AI-driven demand reshapes enterprise storage priorities.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month

Data Protection

Aurora Journal launches private digital journaling platform

Aurora Journal rolls out encrypted on-device journaling tool as founder and Chief Executive Officer David Krieger touts privacy, sustainability and aid plan.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month

Partner Programmes

The biggest shift in M&A: Strategic and cultural fit first (then financial)

Fortra's Chief Executive Officer says acquisition success hinges on strategy and culture before price, after 19 deals since 2020.

By Matt Reck • 5 min read • Last month

Software-as-a-Service

Sidetrade launches AI-native plan with three new products

Sidetrade sets out a four-year push into AI-driven order-to-cash, with three new products due in 2026 and a shift towards usage-linked revenue.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Last month

Storage

From DSPM to data protection: Closing the last mile on sensitive data in the era of AI

AI-era data security needs more than DSPM visibility, as firms must track how sensitive information moves and enforce controls in real time.

By Franklin Nguyen • 6 min read • Last month

Data Protection

PortmanDentex signs AI deal to cut dental admin

PortmanDentex expands Heidis clinical AI across UK and Ireland practices after pilot showed faster record keeping and lighter admin for dentists.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Last month

Stories from Other Regions

Data Security stories

Data Protection

Datacom finds New Zealand firms lack cyber recovery plans

Datacom survey finds New Zealand firms are confident in cyber defences but lag badly on recovery plans, raising outage risks.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month

Software-as-a-Service

Pello buys ByAllAccounts as Morningstar stays customer

Pello buys ByAllAccounts from Morningstar in a deal that leaves the data aggregation platform embedded in adviser and investor tools.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month

Digital Transformation

Round raises USD $6 million to automate finance work

London fintech Round lands USD $6 million and unveils workflow tools to cut repetitive treasury, payroll and payments work for finance teams.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month

Storage

GARR & Cubbit launch storage network for universities

GARR and Cubbit pilot Europe's first federated storage network for Italian universities, starting with 1 petabyte across data centres in Bologna, Rome and Bari.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month