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Digital Infrastructure stories - Page 18

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Anita Sheridan-Roddick named National Sales Director at Baidam

Mon, 7th Jul 2025
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Baidam appoints Anita Sheridan-Roddick as National Sales Director to lead growth and promote technical equity in Indigenous cybersecurity across Australia.
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How AI is revolutionising malware detection to fortify Australia's cyber defences

Mon, 7th Jul 2025
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Australia is embracing AI-driven malware detection to combat a 23% rise in cybercrime, enhancing defences against fast-evolving digital threats.
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Qantas breach sparks national push for stronger cyber resilience

Fri, 4th Jul 2025
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Qantas' cyberattack affecting 6 million Australians sparks urgent calls for nationwide investment in stronger digital education and cyber resilience.
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AI & cloud security top enterprise concerns amid tool sprawl

Wed, 2nd Jul 2025
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Thales' 2025 study reveals AI and cloud security top enterprise concerns as 52% of firms shift budgets amid growing complexity and rising cyber threats.
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Japan enacts Active Cyber Defense Law to neutralise threats

Mon, 30th Jun 2025
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Japan has passed the Active Cyber Defense Law, allowing pre-emptive action against cyber threats while safeguarding privacy and civil liberties.
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The winners of the tech world: PR strategies for digital infrastructure and enterprise technology

Mon, 30th Jun 2025
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In digital infrastructure and enterprise tech, bold PR strategies that simplify complexity and build trust are key to standing out and driving business impact.
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Fiji central bank leads push for stronger national cyber resilience

Fri, 27th Jun 2025
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The Reserve Bank of Fiji is spearheading efforts to enhance national cyber resilience amid rapid digital growth, urging collaboration between public and private sectors.
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Beyond the legacy: Rethinking SIEMs in an age of cyber escalation

Wed, 25th Jun 2025
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Legacy SIEM systems struggle against rising cyber threats, prompting firms to embrace AI-driven security for faster, smarter defence and improved resilience.
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Kinetic IT becomes first in Australia with SIAM Assured status

Tue, 24th Jun 2025
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Kinetic IT is the first Australian firm to achieve Scopism's SIAM Assured status, becoming the second worldwide with this key service integration accolade.
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NSW launches authority to drive AUD $50 billion digital projects

Tue, 24th Jun 2025
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New South Wales launches Investment Delivery Authority to fast-track AUD $50 billion digital projects every year.
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NSW sets up authority & funds $80m innovation drive

Mon, 23rd Jun 2025
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NSW launches Investment Delivery Authority and commits nearly $80m to innovation, aiming to fast-track major projects and boost tech growth by 2026.
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StorONE launches ONEai for on-premises AI training & analysis

Fri, 20th Jun 2025
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StorONE launches ONEai, an on-premises AI solution enabling large language model training and analysis within enterprise storage, cutting costs and cloud reliance.
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Nicola Gerber appointed Fastly Vice President for APJ growth drive

Thu, 19th Jun 2025
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Fastly has appointed Nicola Gerber as Vice President for Asia Pacific and Japan to spearhead growth and boost adoption of its edge cloud platform in the region.
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inTechnology marks 25th year with intechnology.com acquisition

Wed, 18th Jun 2025
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inTechnology celebrates 25 years by acquiring intechnology.com, enhancing its global digital presence as it expands into North America and Asia Pacific.
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Australian firms cite connectivity costs as barrier to 5G adoption

Tue, 17th Jun 2025
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Australian businesses see high connectivity costs as a key barrier to 5G adoption, limiting innovation, productivity, and sustainability efforts nationwide.
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Vertiv names Mike Giresi as global CIO to drive AI strategy

Tue, 17th Jun 2025
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Vertiv appointed Mike Giresi as global CIO from 30 June 2025 to drive AI adoption, cybersecurity, and digital productivity across its worldwide operations.
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NEXTDC unveils AUD $2 billion AI campus in Melbourne push

Thu, 12th Jun 2025
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NEXTDC will invest AUD $2 billion in the M4 AI campus at Melbourne's Fishermans Bend, creating a hub for sovereign AI, defence, and advanced technology workloads.
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Transport sector faces rising cyber risks amid AI boom

Thu, 12th Jun 2025
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A survey reveals transport firms face rising cyber risks and cost pressures amid surging AI adoption, with 81% citing cybersecurity as their top networking challenge.
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Orro appoints Anthony Woodward to lead strategy & growth

Tue, 10th Jun 2025
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Orro has appointed Anthony Woodward as Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer to drive growth and lead its strategy across Australia from Sydney.
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SX Tasman Express to boost Australia–New Zealand bandwidth

Thu, 5th Jun 2025
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Southern Cross, Alcatel Submarine Networks and OMS Group will build the SX Tasman Express, adding 400Tbps capacity between Sydney and Auckland by 2028.