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Australian firms lag in preparation for quantum computing threat

Tue, 13th May 2025
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A DigiCert survey reveals that 61.4% of Australian firms see quantum computing as a security risk, yet only 8.5% use quantum-safe encryption methods.
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Proofpoint unveils AI-powered governance tools for compliance

Tue, 13th May 2025
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risk & compliance
Proofpoint launches AI-powered communications governance solution on AWS, enhancing compliance and archiving for financial firms amid complex regulations.
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Why is ransomware still a thing in 2025?

Tue, 13th May 2025
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Ransomware persists in 2025 as attackers exploit easy targets, with cybercrime losses hitting USD $16.6 billion despite soaring cybersecurity investments.
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Gartner outlines six key trends shaping global cloud adoption

Tue, 13th May 2025
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clean technologies
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Gartner forecasts that by 2029, AI will consume 50% of cloud resources and digital sovereignty and sustainability will reshape global cloud strategies.
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Sinch partners with OneReach.ai to boost global AI comms

Sat, 10th May 2025
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Sinch partners with OneReach.ai to launch AI-powered agentic experiences, enhancing global customer communication across messaging, voice, and email channels.
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BlueVoyant launches tailored Microsoft Security optimisation service

Fri, 9th May 2025
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
BlueVoyant launches Continuous Optimisation for Microsoft Security (COMS) to boost enterprise cyber defence and cut costs with tailored threat detection and expertise.
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Optimizely unveils enhanced Opal AI to boost marketing workflows

Thu, 8th May 2025
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Optimizely upgrades its AI tool Opal with new features and workflows to boost marketing efficiency within the Optimizely One suite, enhancing task automation.
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Nutanix & Pure Storage team up for flexible virtual workloads

Thu, 8th May 2025
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storage
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virtualisation
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Nutanix and Pure Storage partner to launch a scalable infrastructure solution integrating cloud and storage tech, targeting mission-critical virtual workloads in 2025.
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Neo4j launches serverless graph analytics platform for all users

Thu, 8th May 2025
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saas
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data analytics
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data science
Neo4j launches Aura Graph Analytics, a serverless, no-ETL graph analytics solution that boosts AI insights by up to 80%, available on a pay-as-you-use basis.
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Sinch & OneReach.ai partner to boost AI in communications

Wed, 7th May 2025
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Sinch partners with OneReach.ai to integrate AI-driven communication tools, enhancing global customer engagement across multiple channels with advanced automation.
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Pulumi launches IDP to speed secure cloud infrastructure delivery

Wed, 7th May 2025
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virtualisation
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Pulumi launches Pulumi IDP, an internal developer platform to speed cloud infrastructure delivery with built-in security and governance controls.
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Only 44% of CIOs seen as AI-savvy by CEOs, survey finds

Wed, 7th May 2025
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partner programmes
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A Gartner survey finds just 44% of CIOs deemed 'AI-savvy' by CEOs, who stress urgent upskilling to harness AI's business-transforming power.
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Denis Maguire to lead New Relic enterprise sales in Australia

Tue, 6th May 2025
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New Relic appoints Denis Maguire as Senior Director of Enterprise Sales for Australia and NZ, aiming to boost growth with enhanced observability solutions.
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Juniper leads 800GbE data centre market with 44 percent share

Fri, 2nd May 2025
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Juniper Networks leads in data centre networking, securing top Gartner rankings and a 44% share in the 800GbE OEM switching market in 2024.
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Radware secures record cloud security deal with US financial giant

Fri, 2nd May 2025
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hybrid cloud
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network security
Radware has secured its largest-ever multimillion-dollar cloud security deal with a top US financial services firm to protect thousands of applications.
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Cequence enhances platform to protect agentic AI interactions

Fri, 2nd May 2025
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data protection
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ai security
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llms
Cequence Security updates its UAP platform to secure agentic AI interactions, preventing unauthorised data access and enhancing control over AI-driven APIs.
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Agentic AI is missing from Australian enterprises' platform engineering efforts

Thu, 1st May 2025
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ai
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software development
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agentic ai
Agentic AI, vital for platform engineering, remains underutilised in Australian enterprises despite its potential to boost code quality and team productivity.
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Tray.ai launches ITSM Agent to automate IT support tasks

Mon, 28th Apr 2025
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Tray.ai launches an AI-powered ITSM Agent that automates routine IT support, cutting human tickets by 75%, boosting efficiency across major firms.
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Bitdefender Launches PHASR to Fight Stealthy Cyber Threats

Fri, 25th Apr 2025
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semiconductors
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endpoint protection
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socs
Bitdefender launches GravityZone PHASR to combat living-off-the-land cyber threats, using AI to tailor security based on individual user behaviour globally.
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Gartner names Apromore a leader in 2025 process mining report

Thu, 24th Apr 2025
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Melbourne's Apromore leads Gartner's 2025 Magic Quadrant for Process Mining Platforms, ranked among the top three global vendors for the third year running.