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Phil Zammit appointed VP of Avaya's Asia-Pacific operations
Fri, 23rd Aug 2024
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Avaya appoints Phil Zammit as VP for Asia-Pacific operations, aiming to enhance customer and partner relationships while driving regional market success.
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Ideally expands in Australia with crucial new hires
Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
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Research platform Ideally expands in Australia, appointing seasoned experts Casey Kudrenko and George Robertson to drive growth and enhance creative insights.
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Progility Technologies announces new CEO & leadership team changes
Mon, 19th Aug 2024
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Progility Technologies names David Gilmour as CEO, Megan Hossack as CCO, and Kerry Mitropoulos as COO, marking a strategic push for growth and operational excellence.
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Boxing star Danny Green fronts new Cyber Wardens, Cyber Security campaign
Tue, 13th Aug 2024
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Boxing legend Danny Green champions the Cyber Wardens campaign to boost cyber security for small businesses amidst rising online attacks.
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Australia leads global standards in mobile network safety
Tue, 30th Jul 2024
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Australian Mobile Telecommunications Association lauded for global contributions to RF safety standards, establishing 5G compliance benchmarks alongside international bodies.
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Act now: AMTA warns Aussies to upgrade before 3G shutdown
Thu, 18th Jul 2024
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Australians urged to upgrade 3G devices within six weeks as Telstra and Optus prepare to shut down their 3G networks, impacting emergency call capability.
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Telstra faces backlash over mishandling of 140,000 silent numbers
Wed, 17th Jul 2024
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Telstra faces backlash for mishandling 140,000 customers' private information, including silent numbers, exposing them publicly and breaching licence conditions.
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Exclusive: Why creating phishing-resistant users is key to cybersecurity
Thu, 4th Jul 2024
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Yubico's Jeff Schomburgk has discussed the critical rise of phishing-resistant authentication and its pivotal role in shaping the future of cybersecurity.
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AMTA launches tool to ensure mobile viability post 3G shutdown
Thu, 27th Jun 2024
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The Australian Mobile Telecommunications Association unveils Check my Device, a tool helping Australians ensure mobile device support post-3G shutdown for emergency calls.
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Doctors urged to tackle rising cyber threats in healthcare
Tue, 25th Jun 2024
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As cyber attacks surge, doctors warn clinics to protect operations, with some even considering a return to paper records.
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Australia's biggest bank and telecom unite to protect small businesses
Mon, 10th Jun 2024
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CommBank and Telstra team up with COSBOA to launch Cyber Wardens, a free training program aimed at safeguarding Australia’s small businesses from costly cyber threats.
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Cloudera acquires Verta to boost enterprise AI capabilities
Tue, 4th Jun 2024
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Cloudera has acquired the Verta Operational AI Platform to boost its AI capabilities, aligning with the surge of AI integration in ANZ businesses like Telstra and BHP.
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Powertec unveils cloud platform to optimise Australia's 4G & 5G networks
Thu, 30th May 2024
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Powertec debuts the National Coverage Model, a groundbreaking cloud platform to analyse and optimise Australia's 4G and 5G networks, enhancing connectivity insights for diverse professionals.
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Over two thousand job losses proposed in Telstra restructure
Thu, 23rd May 2024
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Telstra's restructure could lead to up to 2,800 job losses as the company aims to streamline operations and support its long-term investment in technology and infrastructure.
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Infosys & Telstra forge partnership to accelerate IT evolution
Fri, 17th May 2024
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Infosys partners with Telstra to accelerate IT transformation, leveraging AI suite Infosys Topaz and cloud suite Infosys Cobalt for enhanced customer experience.
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Infinera achieves record fibre capacity in Telstra InfraCo tests
Fri, 17th May 2024
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Infinera's simulated network evaluations with Telstra InfraCo's optical fibre demonstrated unprecedented capacity for long-distance routes, promising enhanced connectivity.
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ACMA issues alert on rising loyalty points scam SMSs
Wed, 15th May 2024
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ACMA warns of a surge in loyalty points scam SMSs, urges vigilance. Telstra blocked 11 million scam texts monthly but seeks public help to curb threats.
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We are making cyber security simple for Australian small business
Tue, 7th May 2024
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Australia's leading bank and telecoms firm collaborate with COSBOA to simplify cybersecurity for small businesses, launching free security training, 'Cyber Wardens'.
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Australian SMEs risk efficiency due to slow tech adoption
Thu, 2nd May 2024
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Australian SMEs risk falling behind in the ever-evolving tech landscape due to reluctance in adopting digital technologies.
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Telstra & Cognizant form AI-focused strategic partnership
Wed, 1st May 2024
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Telstra and Cognizant form five-year strategic partnership to use artificial intelligence for innovation, enhancing customer experience and operational efficiency.