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Exclusive: Yubico pushes for wider protection under Australia's scam bill
Multi-factor authentication

Exclusive: Yubico pushes for wider protection under Australia's scam bill

Yubico's Geoff Schomburgk calls for broader protections under Australia's Scam Prevention Framework Bill, highlighting significant security gaps across various industries.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Mon, 31st Mar 2025
Australian insolvency rates predicted to increase in 2025
Utilities

Australian insolvency rates predicted to increase in 2025

A surge in insolvency risks is predicted for Australian firms in 2025, with failure rates rising 6% in late 2024 amid renewed financial pressures.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
Myriota secures $50m funding to boost IoT & jobs in Adelaide
Agricultural Technology

Myriota secures $50m funding to boost IoT & jobs in Adelaide

Myriota has raised $50 million to boost its IoT capabilities and create up to 100 jobs at its Adelaide manufacturing base.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Dec 2024
Australian energy firms face data challenges despite digital tools
Data Fabric

Australian energy firms face data challenges despite digital tools

Research by Appian shows that despite digital adoption, 78% of Australian energy firms struggle with data accessibility, risking operational efficiency.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Dec 2024
Itron partners with TasWater to modernise water data
Data Analytics

Itron partners with TasWater to modernise water data

Itron has partnered with TasWater to implement its Temetra platform, enhancing water meter data collection and boosting efficiency in Tasmania.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Dec 2024

Global Stories

Utilities stories

Key security vulnerabilities revealed in 2025 hack report
Identity and Access Management

Key security vulnerabilities revealed in 2025 hack report

The CyberCX Hack Report for 2025 reveals alarming cyber vulnerabilities, with 90% of severe findings linked to Application Security and Identity Management.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Apr 2025
Pelion launches Pelion Plans aiming for global growth
Internet of Things

Pelion launches Pelion Plans aiming for global growth

Pelion has unveiled Pelion Plans, a new managed IoT offering, as it aims for global growth and enhances its service reliability for enterprise clients.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Tue, 8th Apr 2025
Prvidr opens new office in Townsville for tech expansion
Software-as-a-Service

Prvidr opens new office in Townsville for tech expansion

Prvidr has opened a new office in Townsville to better serve its expanding clientele across Queensland, boosting technology job opportunities in the region.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Wed, 2nd Apr 2025
Motorola debuts AI devices for hazardous environments
Motorola Solutions

Motorola debuts AI devices for hazardous environments

Motorola Solutions has unveiled a new line of AI-powered devices aimed at hazardous environments, enhancing security across industries like oil and gas.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 1st Apr 2025
NTT DATA expands SAP cloud services with new partnership
EduTech

NTT DATA expands SAP cloud services with new partnership

NTT DATA has joined the SAP PartnerEdge programme as a managed service provider, enhancing its cloud solutions for clients worldwide.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Mar 2025
Getac unveils next-gen rugged laptops for key sectors
Data Privacy

Getac unveils next-gen rugged laptops for key sectors

Getac has unveiled its latest B360 and B360 Pro rugged laptops, designed for professionals in public safety, utilities, and defence, featuring advanced Edge AI capabilities.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
Safety first: Leading partners adopt NVIDIA Cybersecurity AI to safeguard critical infrastructure
Digital Transformation

Safety first: Leading partners adopt NVIDIA Cybersecurity AI to safeguard critical infrastructure

Leading partners are leveraging NVIDIA's cybersecurity AI to bolster protection for critical infrastructure, confronting emerging AI-era threats head-on.

By Itay Ozery • 4 min read • Fri, 14th Feb 2025
Emerald leads GBP £8.4m round to boost StormHarvester
Software-as-a-Service

Emerald leads GBP £8.4m round to boost StormHarvester

Emerald Technology Ventures has led a GBP £8.4 million funding round for Belfast's StormHarvester, aiming to enhance its smart water management solutions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Jan 2025
Getac unveils ZX10, a truly rugged Android tablet
Bluetooth

Getac unveils ZX10, a truly rugged Android tablet

Getac has unveiled its ZX10 10-inch rugged Android tablet, the lightest of its kind, designed for professionals in demanding fields like public safety.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Jan 2025
Opswat acquires Fend to enhance cybersecurity for infrastructure
Ransomware

Opswat acquires Fend to enhance cybersecurity for infrastructure

OPSWAT has acquired Fend, a cybersecurity firm, to expand its critical infrastructure protection capabilities, bolstering its data diode technology offerings.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 27th Dec 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Utilities stories

Generative AI boosts customer service, says Capgemini study
Customer Experience

Generative AI boosts customer service, says Capgemini study

A new Capgemini study reveals customer satisfaction in the UK is low, with just 45% satisfied, despite the potential of generative AI to improve service quality.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Mar 2025
New Zealanders spent 24 million hours on hold in 2024
Unified Communications

New Zealanders spent 24 million hours on hold in 2024

A report reveals New Zealanders spent 24 million hours on hold for customer service in 2024, with two-thirds considering switching providers due to delays.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025