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Social media dominates Australia's digital landscape in 2025
Marketing Technologies

Social media dominates Australia's digital landscape in 2025

A new report reveals almost 78% of Australians use social media for brand discovery, driving a 12% rise in advertising spend to USD $4.26 billion.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Feb 2025

Global Stories

Meta stories

Moloco named among top five global mobile ad platforms for 2025
Marketing Technologies

Moloco named among top five global mobile ad platforms for 2025

Moloco ranks among the world's top five mobile advertising platforms in the 2025 Singular ROI Index, joining Meta, Google, Apple Ads, and TikTok.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd May 2025
Cybercriminal groups use RDGAs in scams, phishings
Malware

Cybercriminal groups use RDGAs in scams, phishings

Cybercriminal groups Reckless Rabbit and Ruthless Rabbit use registered domain algorithms to carry out investment scams costing US consumers USD $5.7 billion in 2024.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 5 min read • Tue, 29th Apr 2025
X-PHY unveils real-time on-device deepfake detection tool
Unified Communications

X-PHY unveils real-time on-device deepfake detection tool

X-PHY launches on-device deepfake detector, promising up to 90% accuracy to identify AI-generated media without internet connectivity.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 28th Apr 2025
AI use in enterprises soars but brings surge in cyber risks
Data Protection

AI use in enterprises soars but brings surge in cyber risks

Enterprise AI use has surged over 3,000%, with ChatGPT dominating but also being the most-blocked app due to security concerns, says Zscaler report.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 24th Apr 2025
Starburst appoints Jitender Aswani to lead engineering for AI push
Data Science

Starburst appoints Jitender Aswani to lead engineering for AI push

Starburst appoints Jitender Aswani as SVP of Engineering to lead global teams and enhance its AI-driven data platform development.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
Google Cloud unveils AI-focused updates to Kubernetes Engine
Digital Entertainment

Google Cloud unveils AI-focused updates to Kubernetes Engine

Google Cloud has launched significant updates to its Kubernetes Engine, enhancing capabilities for managing large-scale AI workloads and improving resource efficiency.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Apr 2025
Meta enhances safety with new features for teen accounts
Facebook

Meta enhances safety with new features for teen accounts

Meta has announced expanded safety features for its Teen Accounts, enhancing privacy and parental controls for users under 16 amidst growing online safety concerns.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Apr 2025
Pepper Cloud wins Google AI Award for WhatsApp CRM solution
Digital Transformation

Pepper Cloud wins Google AI Award for WhatsApp CRM solution

Singapore-based Pepper Cloud has won the Google AI Trailblazers Transformation Award 2024 for its innovative WhatsApp Sales CRM, as it expands into global markets.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Apr 2025
Databricks expands ANZ presence, boosting AI capabilities
Data Analytics

Databricks expands ANZ presence, boosting AI capabilities

Databricks is expanding its footprint in Australia and New Zealand, aiming to boost AI capabilities and workforce to over 200 by year-end amid rising demand.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Apr 2025
XR adoption remains slow despite Apple & Meta's efforts
Digital Transformation

XR adoption remains slow despite Apple & Meta's efforts

Despite hefty investments from Apple and Meta, a Forrester report reveals slow XR adoption, with only 35% of informed leaders deploying the technology.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Feb 2025
DeepSeek models spark global regulatory & privacy debates
Data Privacy

DeepSeek models spark global regulatory & privacy debates

DeepSeek's new models, V3 and R1, have sparked discussions around security and privacy, leading Tenable to issue an FAQ addressing potential concerns.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Feb 2025
Full-funnel strategies boost ecommerce conversion rates 38%
Marketing Technologies

Full-funnel strategies boost ecommerce conversion rates 38%

A recent report from Nest Commerce reveals a 38% boost in year-on-year conversion rates for ecommerce brands using full-funnel strategies, amidst a £100 million media spend.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Meta stories

Blend AI opens US office to bolster ecommerce solutions
Software-as-a-Service

Blend AI opens US office to bolster ecommerce solutions

Blend AI, an Australian adtech firm, has launched its first US office in Austin, seeking to enhance its presence in the burgeoning ecommerce market.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Apr 2025
IWD 2025: What does the future hold for diversity?
International Women's Day

IWD 2025: What does the future hold for diversity?

As International Women's Day approaches, concerns escalate over recent setbacks in diversity efforts, urging tech leaders in the UK to reaffirm their commitment to inclusivity.

By Silka Patel • 6 min read • Mon, 3rd Mar 2025
Civo unveils relaxAI, prioritising privacy & renewables
Data Privacy

Civo unveils relaxAI, prioritising privacy & renewables

Civo has unveiled relaxAI, an innovative AI assistant prioritising privacy, security, and renewable energy in a bid to tackle data governance challenges for UK businesses.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Feb 2025
CIBC invests GBP £5m in Infinity for product development
Customer Experience

CIBC invests GBP £5m in Infinity for product development

CIBC Innovation Banking has extended a GBP £5 million corporate debt facility to Infinity, bolstering the call tracking firm's growth and product development efforts.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Jan 2025