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Digital Infrastructure stories - Page 14

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BSV unveils Teranode delivering over one million transactions per second

Mon, 13th Oct 2025
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BSV Association launches Teranode, a platform capable of processing over one million blockchain transactions per second for enterprise and government use.
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Bentley Systems appoints Cate Lochead as Chief Marketing Officer

Fri, 10th Oct 2025
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Bentley Systems has named Cate Lochead as Chief Marketing Officer, leveraging her 20+ years in enterprise software marketing to advance AI-driven infrastructure solutions.
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Datadog surpasses 1,000 integrations, boosting AI observability

Tue, 7th Oct 2025
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Datadog has surpassed 1,000 integrations on its platform, enhancing AI observability and end-to-end visibility across diverse technology stacks.
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AI vulnerability reports surge as hackbots reshape cyber risks

Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
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AI vulnerability reports surged 210% as organisations boosted AI security by 270%, with prompt injection attacks rising 540%, HackerOne's report shows.
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NSW tech sector to add 562,000 jobs, reach AUD $54bn by 2035

Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
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NSW's tech sector aims to add over 562,000 jobs by 2035, boosting its economic contribution to AUD $54bn, driven by growth in AI, fintech and cybersecurity.
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Cosmo5 launches globally to drive AI-powered brand engagement

Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
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Cosmo5 launches globally, merging 23 firms to offer AI-powered marketing across 18 countries, helping brands transform with data, media, and technology expertise.
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CID, Nokia & Pivotel launch secure private 5GaaS for Australia

Wed, 1st Oct 2025
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CID Group, Nokia and Pivotel launch a zero-capex Private 5G-as-a-Service solution to boost secure, sovereign data networks across Australia's critical industries.
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Alloy raises AUD $4.5m to solve data challenges in robotics

Wed, 1st Oct 2025
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Alloy secures AUD $4.5m pre-seed funding to tackle robotics data challenges, aiding engineers to analyse vast sensor data more efficiently.
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How to choose the right AI contact centre platform in 2026

Wed, 1st Oct 2025
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Choosing an AI-powered contact centre platform in 2026 is vital for businesses aiming to enhance customer experience and support future growth effectively.
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Minister Tim Ayres launches Australasian Space Innovation Institute

Tue, 30th Sep 2025
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The Australasian Space Innovation Institute will launch in 2026 to transform space research into commercial innovations, boosting Australia's economy and security.
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Equinix launches platform to boost distributed AI worldwide

Fri, 26th Sep 2025
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Equinix unveils Distributed AI Infrastructure, linking 270+ data centres in 77 markets to enable secure, low-latency AI deployment worldwide.
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Insignia Financial partners with Google Cloud to drive AI rollout

Thu, 25th Sep 2025
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Insignia Financial partners with Google Cloud to modernise infrastructure and boost AI, enhancing service for 1.5 million Australian customers and staff skills.
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Open Banking could boost Australia by AUD $10 billion annually

Thu, 25th Sep 2025
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Open Banking in Australia could boost the economy by AUD $10 billion annually as consumer data sharing and digital services usage rapidly grow.
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AI-driven cyber threats rise as human error & outdated systems persist

Thu, 25th Sep 2025
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AI-driven cyber threats in Australia have doubled, with human error and outdated systems leaving critical infrastructure vulnerable to attacks in 2025.
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Akamai unveils managed service to optimise API performance

Thu, 25th Sep 2025
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Akamai launches Managed Service for API Performance to deliver continuous optimisation and expert support for complex, multicloud API environments worldwide.
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Quantum computing threat demands urgent action in Asia Pacific

Wed, 24th Sep 2025
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Quantum computing threatens to break current encryption across Asia Pacific, urging urgent upgrades to digital security as cyber risks escalate rapidly.
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Experts warn on risks and readiness ahead of World Quantum Day

Tue, 23rd Sep 2025
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Quantum computing's rise promises breakthroughs but threatens current encryption, urging urgent adoption of post-quantum security by businesses worldwide.
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Equinix picked to host new SMAP subsea cable landing stations

Tue, 23rd Sep 2025
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Equinix will host landing stations for the new 5,000km SMAP subsea cable, linking Australia's east and west coasts with high-capacity, low-latency connectivity.
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Tasman Express cable to boost Sydney-Auckland data capacity

Tue, 23rd Sep 2025
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Southern Cross Cables is developing the Tasman Express subsea cable to boost data capacity and cut latency between Sydney and Auckland by 2028.
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Optus CEO apologises after four people died during network outage

Mon, 22nd Sep 2025
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A telecom outage in Australia caused four deaths after emergency calls failed, prompting urgent review of network protocols and oversight amid upgrades.