Australia (Australian) stories

Lumify Group was named Cyber Security Training Business of the Year at the 2025 Australian Cyber Awards, recognising its role in boosting Australia's cyber skills.

Several Australian superannuation funds suffered cyberattacks in April 2025, compromising thousands of accounts and raising urgent security concerns.

Nothing's sub-brand CMF launches the Phone 2 Pro, the slimmest model yet, plus three new Buds, with pre-orders from 28 April in Australia.

Primer launches 'Primer for Growth' to help start-ups tackle payment hurdles with free access to its advanced payment tools for one year.

On World Password Day, experts urge moving beyond strong passwords to layered security, including MFA and AI, as 79% of attacks now bypass malware.

Binance Australia has become the first crypto exchange to sponsor pro surfer Jack Robinson, aiming to boost Aussie awareness of blockchain and digital assets.

Australian businesses lead globally in boosting investment in digital trust, focusing on fraud detection and identity verification to protect customers.

Australia and New Zealand face a critical skills shortage as demand for managerial and professional roles surges, experts warn. Upskilling is urgent.

Vistar Media launches Adstruc in Australia and New Zealand, streamlining out-of-home ad planning and saving agencies over 30% of weekly time.

Genetec partners with Western Sydney University to launch a five-year internship scheme offering semester-long placements to tech students starting March 2025.

Kilcoy Global Foods has expanded its partnership with DecisionNext to enhance AI-driven pricing and forecasting, boosting agility in volatile global markets.

Visa has launched Intelligent Commerce, partnering with AI leaders to enable secure, AI-assisted shopping and payments tailored to user preferences.

Australian Penten and UK-based Amiosec merge to form PentenAmio, offering sovereign cybersecurity and electronic warfare tech, targeting Allied defence clients.

Australian sunscreen brand Ultra Violette overcame tech hurdles to expand globally, with a webinar set to reveal secrets of its global success on May 8.

Most organisations remain unprepared for quantum computing's threat to current encryption, with just 5% having a clear strategy despite rising concerns.

Half of Australia's administrative professionals feel undervalued, with many never receiving recognition or gifts in their roles, a new survey reveals.

Thoughtworks has aided carsales in Australia to boost engineering and launch an AI-powered car recommendation tool, enhancing customer experience and delivery speed.

SAS expands partnership with Orlando Magic to harness AI and data analytics, enhancing live game and digital fan experiences via personalisation and dynamic pricing.

A global study reveals 66% regularly use AI, yet only 46% trust it, exposing a growing divide amid rising concerns and calls for tighter regulation.

Symbio expands digital experience in Singapore with a new API stack, enhancing number management and easing communications for service providers across APAC.