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AEM unveils FiBLU app-native fibre certification tool

Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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network infrastructure
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datacentre infrastructure
AEM has launched FiBLU, an app-native fibre tester that turns smartphones into the main interface for certification, reporting and collaboration.
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DE-CIX traffic hits 79 exabytes as AI & sport surge

Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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gaming
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network infrastructure
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datacentre infrastructure
DE-CIX data traffic surged 16% to 79 exabytes in 2025, fuelled by AI workloads and record-breaking live sports streaming demand.
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Deutsche Telekom boosts API security with Akamai deal

Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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cloud security
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risk & compliance
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zero trust security
Deutsche Telekom Security taps Akamai's certified service scheme to bolster API defences and microsegmentation for high‑risk sectors.
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Vodafone, Netcompany launch global travel eSIM service

Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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fintech
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partner programmes
Vodafone teams with Netcompany on a global travel eSIM, promising instant, data-only connectivity in 200-plus destinations worldwide.
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NETSCOUT boosts 5G slicing visibility for operators

Wed, 21st Jan 2026
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uc
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
NETSCOUT upgrades 5G tools to give operators full Standalone slice visibility, aiming to protect SLAs and tap $67.5 billion market growth.
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Kearney unveils new Asia Pacific leaders ahead of centenary

Wed, 21st Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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supply chain
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ai
Kearney refreshes Asia Pacific leadership in ANZ, Japan, Malaysia and CMT as it prepares to enter its centenary year in 2026.
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Anthropic plans Australian office in global AI push

Tue, 20th Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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dc
Anthropic is setting up an Australian office in Sydney as Claude adoption soars, anchoring a wider global expansion and hiring push.
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Avetta launches digital tool to tackle modern slavery

Tue, 20th Jan 2026
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supply chain
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risk & compliance
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clean technologies
Avetta rolls out digital ESG social audit in Australia to help companies tackle modern slavery risks in supply chains amid tighter rules.
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Australia warned over unpreparedness for drone cyber-attacks

Tue, 20th Jan 2026
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iot security
Australia's power, water and telecoms at risk as report warns critical infrastructure lacks defences against emerging drone-borne cyber threats.
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Bolt Insights maps how AI will reshape research by 2026

Sat, 17th Jan 2026
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
Bolt Insights predicts AI-driven, real-time insight, dynamic personas and a new strategist role for researchers will redefine the sector by 2026.
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Hayo boosts mobile registry to combat SIM swap fraud

Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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firewalls
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data analytics
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network security
Hayo upgrades its National Mobile Registry with real-time tools to detect SIM swap fraud, stolen phones and illegal devices on networks.
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Index Engines expands CyberSense reach & OEM alliances

Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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storage
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dr
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network infrastructure
Index Engines' CyberSense spreads to 82 countries as ransomware fears fuel demand and a new US patent and OEM deals extend its reach.
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Aeris honoured for global IoT eSIM connectivity leadership

Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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manufacturing
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digital transformation
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cx
Aeris wins Frost & Sullivan global award for IoT eSIM leadership, managing 100m connections across 190 countries with 600 carrier partners.
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Australians struggle to spot AI scam images, study shows

Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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phishing
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physical security
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email security
Australians greatly overestimate their ability to spot AI-driven scam images, with new research showing they get it right less than half the time.
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Lycamobile boosts Q4 activations & wins Finder award

Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Lycamobile Australia lifts Q4 plan activations by over 50% after streamlining offers, as it secures a Finder Mobile Awards 2026 win.
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AI data management market to hit USD $239.15bn by 2034

Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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uc
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data protection
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manufacturing
AI data management is set to surge to USD $239.15bn by 2034 as cloud, streaming data and governance needs reshape enterprise data strategy.
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Swoop to host Quad9 DNS hubs, restoring local security

Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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malware
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network infrastructure
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edge computing
Swoop is hosting Quad9's DNS hubs across five Australian cities, restoring onshore security and performance after traffic was sent offshore.
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KernWi-Fi builds carrier-grade Yaesu IMRS network

Wed, 14th Jan 2026
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firewalls
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encryption
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network security
KernWi-Fi deploys Australia's first carrier-grade Yaesu IMRS backbone, boosting reliability, security and scalability for VK amateur radio.
Australian adult analyzing real vs deepfake portraits at laptop

Many Australians overestimate ability to spot deepfakes

Wed, 14th Jan 2026
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phishing
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email security
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ai
Most Australians think they can spot AI scams, but new research shows fewer than half can correctly identify deepfake images in tests.
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AI to transform business risk, trust & compliance by 2026

Wed, 14th Jan 2026
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data protection
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AI will reshape risk, trust and compliance in 2026 as firms swap hype for embedded tools, tighter controls and higher regulatory scrutiny.