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Australia faces most API breaches as costs remain lower than peers

Wed, 7th May 2025
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Australia faces the highest rate of API security breaches at 95%, yet incurs the lowest average cost of AU$493,367, reveals Akamai's 2025 Asia-Pacific study.
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Cisco unveils quantum entanglement chip & opens new lab

Tue, 6th May 2025
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Cisco unveils a prototype Quantum Network Entanglement Chip and opens a dedicated quantum research lab in Santa Monica to advance quantum networking tech.
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Kaspersky study: 71% in Asia Pacific back Cyber Immunity

Fri, 2nd May 2025
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Seventy-one per cent of Asia Pacific cybersecurity experts back Cyber Immunity as an effective defence, says Kaspersky's study of 850 professionals.
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Kinetic IT wins Main Roads deal for technology & support services

Thu, 1st May 2025
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Kinetic IT has secured a contract to deliver comprehensive technology services, supporting Main Roads WA's management of 19,000km of road infrastructure.
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Global X launches first AI infrastructure ETF in Australia

Wed, 30th Apr 2025
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Global X launches Australia's first AI infrastructure ETF, AINF, targeting firms in data centres, energy, and raw materials amid rising AI demand.
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Cloudflare details Q1 Internet disruptions from quakes to storms

Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
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Cloudflare's Q1 2025 report reveals global internet disruptions caused by earthquakes, power outages, cyberattacks, and a monkey-induced blackout in Sri Lanka.
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FLOW Digital Infrastructure appoints Sanjay Goel as CEO

Tue, 22nd Apr 2025
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FLOW Digital Infrastructure appoints Sanjay Goel as CEO to spearhead growth in Asia Pacific's data centre market, supported by new commercial and operations chiefs.
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Kacific wins SIG award for Asia-Pacific satellite internet push

Mon, 21st Apr 2025
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Kacific Broadband Satellites Group won the Best Cooperation Award at the Satcoms Innovation Group 2025 Awards for expanding internet in Asia-Pacific.
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AMTA urges government to prioritise mobile network reforms

Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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The Australian Mobile Telecommunications Association urges government action on spectrum, infrastructure and disaster resilience to bolster Australia's digital economy.
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AI success linked to digital overhaul, says Boomi chief

Wed, 16th Apr 2025
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Boomi's CEO Steve Lucas warns in his new book that AI's success hinges on a digital overhaul, urging leaders to unify systems and data for true transformation.
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Cloudflare launches Realtime suite for AI app development

Fri, 11th Apr 2025
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Cloudflare has unveiled Cloudflare Realtime, a new suite aimed at simplifying the development of real-time audio, video, and AI applications for developers.
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APAC consumers torn between AI benefits & privacy risks

Wed, 9th Apr 2025
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A new F5 study reveals that while consumers in APAC embrace AI for productivity, they harbour serious concerns about privacy, job security, and ethical use.
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Legrand acquires CRS to boost ANZ data centre presence

Mon, 7th Apr 2025
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Legrand has acquired Computer Room Solutions for AUD $50 million, enhancing its data centre offerings and solidifying its presence in the ANZ market.
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Swoop completes first FTTP network in Western Australia

Mon, 7th Apr 2025
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Swoop has launched its first Fibre-to-the-Premises network in Western Australia, connecting 1,000 homes in Seacrest Estate to ultra-fast broadband.
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Seqwater relies on ATech for seamless cyclone coverage

Fri, 4th Apr 2025
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During Tropical Cyclone Alfred, Seqwater and a local council maintained vital online services thanks to ATech's resilient cloud hosting in Queensland.
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Kinetic IT recognised in Australia's top managed awards

Thu, 3rd Apr 2025
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Kinetic IT has secured its place among Australia's Best Managed Companies for the fourth consecutive year, lauded for excellence in innovation and growth.
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SonicWall launches SonicSentry MXDR for managed service providers

Mon, 31st Mar 2025
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SonicWall has unveiled SonicSentry MXDR, a managed detection and response service designed to bolster cybersecurity for managed service providers and their clients.
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Australian tax cuts endorsed to boost tech sector talent

Wed, 26th Mar 2025
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The Australian Computer Society has backed the Federal Government's budget proposal, introducing tax cuts aimed at benefiting technology professionals across the country.
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Pure Storage names Altay Ayyuce as ANZ Area Vice President

Tue, 25th Mar 2025
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Altay Ayyuce has been appointed as Area Vice President for Australia and New Zealand at Pure Storage, succeeding Amy Rushall amid evolving IT challenges.
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Lemongrass launches new services to support SAP BTP users

Thu, 20th Mar 2025
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Lemongrass has launched new services to streamline businesses' transitions to the SAP Business Technology Platform, enhancing digital infrastructure and investment returns.