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Kaleah Salmon
Journalist
Kaleah Salmon is journalist in the TechDay editorial team. She has a keen interest in health, fitness, travel and sport. She previously worked as a journalist for Australian publication, Ministry of Sport.

Stories by Kaleah - Page 1

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Cybercriminals target shoppers with 38 million phishing scams
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malware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
Cybercriminals launched over 38 million phishing attacks in 2024, with a 25% rise in threats targeting online retailers amid Black Friday sales.
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Zyxel launches four new WiFi 7 access points for SMBs
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network infrastructure
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connectivity
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poe
Zyxel Networks has unveiled four new WiFi 7 access points, enhancing connectivity options with speeds up to 12300 Mbps for small and medium-sized businesses.
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Australian farmers to save 10% on fertiliser with new tech
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cleantech
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renewable energy
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food security
Thanks to PlasmaLeap's new green technology, Australian farmers could see a 10% cut in fertiliser costs, potentially saving AUD $400 million annually.
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Safewill secures AUD $17m to expand estate planning
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digital transformation
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fintech
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safewill
Safewill has secured AUD $17 million in Series B funding to enhance its digital estate planning platform across Australia, aiming for greater accessibility.
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New auDA website launched for .au domain name insights
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australian government
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ux
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auda
auDA has unveiled a new website designed to enhance user experience and simplify information access for .au domain name holders.
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Analytic Partners named a leader in Gartner report
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data science
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data management
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analyst report
Analytic Partners has been named a Leader in the inaugural Gartner Magic Quadrant for Marketing Mix Modeling Solutions, excelling in execution and vision.
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Australians warned of increased risk of online scams
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phishing
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physical security
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email security
As shoppers gear up for the festive season, Australians are being cautioned about a rise in online scams amid a forecasted spend of AUD $11.8 billion.
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Australian firms' training cuts costing AUD $3.1 billion annually
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it training
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productivity
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hibob
A report reveals Australian businesses face declining productivity as 28% of workers are dissatisfied with training opportunities amid skills shortages.
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Decidr partners with Onside to enhance AI content delivery
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martech
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commerce systems
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partner programmes
Decidr partners with Onside Content to enhance personalised content delivery across the US, Australia, and Japan using advanced AI technology.
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MTF unveils new brand identity stressing local expertise
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nzd
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franchises
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lending
MTF, a key lender in New Zealand, unveils a new brand identity and logo to strengthen community ties and reflect its loan expansion, reaching NZD $1.1 billion.
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Data quality key to AI success over generative tech by 2025
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data analytics
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hyperscale
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martech
As the adoption of AI accelerates towards 2025, experts stress the importance of data quality and governance over generative technologies in industry.
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AI tools reshape Australian job search amidst ethics debate
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ai
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job seekers
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employment
A Capterra study reveals 73% of Australian job seekers use AI tools to enhance employability, sparking ethical concerns amid a competitive market.
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AI adoption in retail: Opportunities & readiness gaps
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cx
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martech
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partner programmes
A new survey from Riverbed reveals that while 95% of retail leaders view AI as crucial, only 40% feel prepared for its implementation.
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Spirit & MyCISO unite to bolster cyber security for SMEs
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saas
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advanced persistent threat protection
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risk & compliance
Spirit Technology Solutions has partnered with MyCISO to enhance cyber security support for Australian SMEs, addressing their resource limitations.
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Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison marks 57 years with AI focus
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uc
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digital transformation
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ai
Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison celebrates 57 years, announcing plans to lead Indonesia's AI transformation with initiatives promoting digital growth and education.
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SURF unveils AI tool to combat growing deepfake threats
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cybersecurity
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enterprise security
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law enforcement
SURF Security has launched its AI-powered deepfake detection tool, capable of identifying AI imitations with 98% accuracy, to combat rising deepfake threats.
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Call Design & CallD.ai join forces for AI optimisation
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uc
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cx
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martech
Call Design and CallD.ai have partnered to enhance workforce optimisation in contact centres, merging AI solutions with human expertise for improved efficiency.
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Tioex invests USD $2 million in OpenAI & Databricks
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spacetech
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data analytics
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ai
Tioex has made strategic investments in OpenAI and Databricks, acquiring shares worth USD $2 million as it focuses on accessible AI opportunities.
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AirTrunk partners with Pekat Solar for JHB1 solar project
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ai
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cleantech
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renewable energy
AirTrunk has partnered with Pekat Solar to install a 1 MW rooftop solar system at its Johor Bahru data centre, advancing its Net Zero by 2030 goal.
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AI advancements in 2025 pose cybersecurity challenges
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data protection
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ransomware
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supply chain & logistics
Predictions for 2025 signal a chaotic race for AI regulation, as cyber threats escalate, particularly targeting AI supply chains and critical infrastructure.