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Digital skills push urged to counter AUD $63bn cyber threat
Digital Transformation

Digital skills push urged to counter AUD $63bn cyber threat

The Australian Computer Society urges a major digital skills boost to combat AUD $63bn cyber threats, calling for new training pathways and incentives by 2030.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Sep 2025
Givvable wins top prize at River Rival 2025 for supplier innovation
Agricultural Technology

Givvable wins top prize at River Rival 2025 for supplier innovation

Givvable won Best of the Best at River Rival 2025 for its platform automating supplier diligence, adopted by Microsoft, AWS, Flight Centre and TikTok.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Mon, 1st Sep 2025

Global Stories

National Security stories

UK companies face critical risks from heavy reliance on US tech
Data Privacy

UK companies face critical risks from heavy reliance on US tech

A study finds 88% of UK public companies rely on US tech providers, raising concerns over national digital sovereignty and economic risks.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Fri, 26th Sep 2025
Building secure prosperity in a digitally connected world
Firewalls

Building secure prosperity in a digitally connected world

Cybersecurity is now central to Australia's economic growth, safeguarding digital infrastructure amid rising cybercrime costing organisations up to AUD $63,600 per incident.

By Nicole Henry • 4 min read • Fri, 29th Aug 2025
Jen Easterly joins Huntress as adviser amid USD $1.5bn expansion
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Jen Easterly joins Huntress as adviser amid USD $1.5bn expansion

Jen Easterly, former US cybersecurity chief, joins Huntress advisory board as firm expands with USD $1.5bn valuation and boosts AI cyber defence services.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Aug 2025
Microsoft sets 2033 deadline for post-quantum security rollout
Firewalls

Microsoft sets 2033 deadline for post-quantum security rollout

Microsoft aims to complete its quantum-safe security rollout by 2033, integrating post-quantum cryptography across Windows, Azure and Microsoft 365 to counter future threats.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 21st Aug 2025
DroneShield expands Ukraine presence, advances AI counter-drone tech
Artificial Intelligence

DroneShield expands Ukraine presence, advances AI counter-drone tech

DroneShield boosts its Ukraine operations via a new partnership, enhancing AI counter-drone tech shaped by battlefield experience for use in 40+ countries.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 21st Aug 2025
AI drives data centre surge to $387 billion by end of 2025
DataCentre infrastructure

AI drives data centre surge to $387 billion by end of 2025

AI and sovereign data laws drive global data centre market to an estimated $387 billion by 2025, reshaping infrastructure and energy use worldwide.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 21st Aug 2025
Jen Easterly joins Huntress Strategic Advisory Board for AI focus
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Jen Easterly joins Huntress Strategic Advisory Board for AI focus

Jen Easterly, ex-CISA Director, joins Huntress' Strategic Advisory Board to enhance AI-led cybersecurity as the firm advances its USD $1.5 billion growth.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Thu, 21st Aug 2025

Stories from Other Regions

National Security stories

UK cyber sector report urges action for growth & resilience
EduTech

UK cyber sector report urges action for growth & resilience

An independent UK Cyber Growth Action Plan urges urgent steps to boost the £13.2 billion cyber security sector for resilience and economic growth.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 24th Sep 2025
Canadian firms join NATO drive for post-quantum secure comms
Edge Computing

Canadian firms join NATO drive for post-quantum secure comms

Canadian firms Ammolite Security and Myntex lead NATO's post-quantum secure communications drive, enhancing defence against state and non-state cyber threats.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Sat, 20th Sep 2025
Three in five firms prepare for quantum computing security threat
Data Protection

Three in five firms prepare for quantum computing security threat

Research shows 60% of firms are preparing for quantum computing threats, but concerns over inconsistent strategies and data security remain urgent.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025
Google Cloud expands Gemini AI & data residency in Singapore
Customer Experience

Google Cloud expands Gemini AI & data residency in Singapore

Google Cloud expands its Gemini AI models and data residency services in Singapore, boosting AI capabilities for public and private sector organisations.

By Melvin Hipolito • 6 min read • Fri, 29th Aug 2025
New Zealand warned of worsening security threats by intelligence
Physical Security

New Zealand warned of worsening security threats by intelligence

New Zealand faces rising threats from violent extremism and foreign interference, says Security Intelligence Service in its latest annual report.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Fri, 22nd Aug 2025
How Secure AI and Cloud Are Powering the Next Era of the Public Sector
Data Analytics

How Secure AI and Cloud Are Powering the Next Era of the Public Sector

The Canadian government leverages secure cloud infrastructure like Snowflake to boost AI in public services, enhancing security and efficiency nationwide.

By Shannon Katschilo • 5 min read • Thu, 21st Aug 2025
Canada partners with Cohere to boost AI in public services
Digital Transformation

Canada partners with Cohere to boost AI in public services

The Canadian Government partners with Artificial Intelligence firm Cohere to enhance public services using home-grown AI.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Aug 2025
Snowflake earns Protected B for secure cloud use in Canada
Marketing Technologies

Snowflake earns Protected B for secure cloud use in Canada

Snowflake has earned Protected B certification for its cloud platform in Canada, enabling secure data use by government and regulated industries on AWS and Azure.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Aug 2025