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Most Australian government bodies lack top email defence
Phishing

Most Australian government bodies lack top email defence

Spoofed emails can still reach inboxes at 43% of core government bodies, leaving citizens and staff exposed to impersonation scams.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Yesterday
Smartsheet completes Australian IRAP security assessment
Digital Transformation

Smartsheet completes Australian IRAP security assessment

The assessment should make it easier for Australian agencies and regulated firms to buy Smartsheet, after an independent review cleared its controls for sensitive data.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • Yesterday
ResetData opens AUD $1 million AI award for Australians
Data Analytics

ResetData opens AUD $1 million AI award for Australians

The prize could help an Australian organisation fast-track AI projects, with ResetData offering AUD $1 million in service credits and judging on impact.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 4 days ago
Peak Insight appoints new hires after revenue surge
Customer Experience

Peak Insight appoints new hires after revenue surge

The Melbourne-based Cisco partner is expanding sales and services as FY26 revenue jumped 67 per cent and bookings surged.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • 3 days ago
GammaDX says Australian websites lag on AI agent readiness
Customer Experience

GammaDX says Australian websites lag on AI agent readiness

Only 12 of 50 sites were fully ready, raising the risk Australian organisations lose sales as AI agents take over online tasks.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week

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Netcompany backs Danish AI supercomputer with DKK 325m
Large Language Models

Netcompany backs Danish AI supercomputer with DKK 325m

The fresh cash will expand Denmark's Gefion supercomputer capacity for public bodies, researchers and regulated industries as AI demand grows.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Yesterday
Bookeasy wins WA parks booking deal amid rising demand
Digital Transformation

Bookeasy wins WA parks booking deal amid rising demand

Visitors will get a simpler way to book campsites and park passes as Western Australia replaces its ageing system with Bookeasy by mid-2027.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
Google Cloud launches new security tools for AI agents
Cloud Security

Google Cloud launches new security tools for AI agents

The rollout aims to help companies patch AI-driven systems faster, as Google adds identity, perimeter and detection controls across its cloud security stack.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
OXIL urges safeguarding shift as scam victims stay silent
Phishing

OXIL urges safeguarding shift as scam victims stay silent

Most suspected scam victims stay silent, leaving banks and police with little chance to intervene and recovery support often absent.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Last week
NAKIVO posts 13% revenue growth as EMEA leads quarter
Data Protection

NAKIVO posts 13% revenue growth as EMEA leads quarter

EMEA generated 58% of quarterly sales as NAKIVO added customers, partners and enterprise deals across 190 countries.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week

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Avanade to acquire Robiquity in UK automation push
Digital Transformation

Avanade to acquire Robiquity in UK automation push

The tie-up gives Avanade more clout in Britain's race to turn AI spending into workable automation, as regulators still must approve the deal.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Today
Taara eyes US enterprise & federal market after AT&T test
5G & Beyond

Taara eyes US enterprise & federal market after AT&T test

The Texas demo could open the door to wider US enterprise and federal contracts after Taara linked more than 80,000 spectators at a New Jersey final.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Today
Seven years late: Whakatāne Airport annual report finally signed off
Public Sector

Seven years late: Whakatāne Airport annual report finally signed off

A clean audit should unlock payment of $1,768,615 owed to the council, after accounting errors delayed the airport report for seven years.

By Diane McCarthy • 4 min read • Yesterday
Canadian firms race ahead on AI, but readiness lags
Digital Transformation

Canadian firms race ahead on AI, but readiness lags

Despite strong AI uptake, only 22% of Canadian organisations are ready to manage external risks, highlighting a widening governance gap.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Yesterday
Barrier Networks appoints Jordan Craig as consultant
Security Operations Centres

Barrier Networks appoints Jordan Craig as consultant

The hire underscores how cyber security firms are racing to adapt services as AI reshapes both attacks and defences for customers.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Yesterday
UAE & Türkiye lead META tech infrastructure growth
DataCentre infrastructure

UAE & Türkiye lead META tech infrastructure growth

Infrastructure spending widened in the UAE and Türkiye in the third quarter, while Saudi Arabia lagged with distribution revenue about 9% lower year on year.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • 3 days ago
Waracle chief David Tuck lands top business honours
Digital Transformation

Waracle chief David Tuck lands top business honours

The consultancy's 30% turnover growth and new client wins have put it among Britain's fastest-rising tech firms, while David Tuck joins a top leaders list.

By Shadda Lie Catugal • 3 min read • Last week