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Legrand Australia Announces New Senior appointments
Fri, 1st Sep 2023
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sales
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growth
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legrand
Legrand Australia appoints Daniel Vega Oropeza as Head of Operations and Tosh Bourke as Sales Director, reinforcing their talented team.
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Dick Smith Electronics' Liquidation reveals grim financial state after seven years
Fri, 1st Sep 2023
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dick smith
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financial results
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liquidation
KPMG's latest report on Dick Smith Electronics' liquidation reveals NZ$245.5M in secured debt and ongoing legal battles.
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Half of Australian businesses to invest in digital payments
Fri, 1st Sep 2023
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martech
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commerce systems
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payment technologies
Nearly half of Australian business leaders plan to invest in digital payments in the next 12 months to make transactions faster or easier for customers.
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TUANZ calls on next Govt to ensure users are at centre of AI
Fri, 1st Sep 2023
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ai
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government
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elections
TUANZ calls on next Government to prioritize users in AI development, warning of risks such as biased algorithms and eroding trust in technology.
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Qakbot cyber hacking operation revealed by Check Point and FBI
Thu, 31st Aug 2023
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ransomware
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it in manufacturing
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healthtech
FBI dismantles Qakbot cyber hacking operation, impacting 700k computers worldwide. The malware is highly adaptive and financially-driven.
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Keeper Security extends passkey management support
Thu, 31st Aug 2023
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zero trust security
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passwordless
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cybersecurity
Keeper Security, the provider of cloud-based zero-trust cybersecurity software, has announced expanded support for passkey management on desktop browsers.
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PMT acquires security integrator Quest Security Solutions
Thu, 31st Aug 2023
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cybersecurity
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m&a
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critical infrastructure
The two companies have complementary portfolios of security products, services and integrations with different areas of specialisation.
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IGEL appoints James Millington as VP of Product & Vertical Marketing
Thu, 31st Aug 2023
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healthtech
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government
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digital workspaces
IGEL appoints James Millington as VP of Product & Vertical Marketing, driving industry-focused strategies across healthcare, government, FinServ, and retail.
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Cost of data breach in Australia has grown 32% in 5 years: IBM
Thu, 31st Aug 2023
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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ibm
The average cost of a data breach in Australia has grown 32% in the last five years, reaching AU$4.03 million per the 2023 Cost of a Data Breach Report.
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Secureworks identifies malicious Qakbot ransomware campaign
Wed, 30th Aug 2023
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malware
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ransomware
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endpoint protection
Secureworks' Counter Threat Unit researchers have long maintained active monitoring of the botnet and detected the disruption activity on August 25.
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Public cloud market booms, set to reach $1.35 trillion by 2027
Wed, 30th Aug 2023
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saas
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public cloud
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cloud services
Although annual spending growth is expected to slow slightly over the 2023-2027 forecast period, the market is forecast to achieve a five-year CAGR of 19.9%.
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Gopuff launches ad platform to tap into billion-dollar market
Wed, 30th Aug 2023
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martech
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ecommerce
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advertising technologies
Gopuff has launched its Ads platform in the UK, giving brands the chance to target high-intent customers while they shop.
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DataStax launches Astra DB Vertex Extension for Google Cloud
Wed, 30th Aug 2023
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public cloud
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llms
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ai
DataStax, the real-time AI company, has announced the launch of Astra DB Vertex Extension for Google Cloud’s Vertex AI Platform.
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Umbraco Cloud expands with Australian regional hosting option
Wed, 30th Aug 2023
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edge computing
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healthtech
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microsoft
Regional hosting brings data sovereignty, compliance and enhanced performance to Australian digital agencies and clients.
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Security and compliance challenges remain across distributed workforces
Tue, 29th Aug 2023
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mdm
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hybrid & remote work
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cybersecurity
The rise of remote work in post-COVID Australia brings both flexibility and cyber risks, driving a complex landscape for IT and security.
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Royal Flying Doctor to store health records on Oracle Cloud
Mon, 28th Aug 2023
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digital transformation
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healthtech
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microsoft
By moving to Oracle Cloud, RFDS has reduced administrative workloads and lowered its data management costs by approximately 20%.
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Melbourne Airport elevates passenger experience with Azure
Mon, 28th Aug 2023
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public cloud
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microsoft
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cloud services
Melbourne Airport is reimagining the passenger experience with new and powerful data reporting capabilities powered by Microsoft Azure.
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How online returns harm Australian retailers' image
Mon, 28th Aug 2023
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ecommerce
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online shopping
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research
New research from Manhattan Associates has revealed how online returns processes are detrimental to shaping Australian retailers' perceptions.
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Grill'd and Adyen serve up a winning combo
Mon, 28th Aug 2023
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case study
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restaurants
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adyen
Adyen and Australia's Grill'd have expanded their partnership to enhance customer experience and support international payments.
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Mighty Ape shakes up Kiwi telco market with prepay plans
Mon, 28th Aug 2023
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uc
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prepay
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mobile plan
Mighty Ape, New Zealand's iconic online retailer, is set to disrupt the telecoms sector with its new prepay mobile plan, Mighty Mobile.