Australia (Australian) stories - Page 4
Former CIA Chief George Tenet joins Illumio board to boost AI cybersecurity
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advanced persistent threat protection
George J. Tenet, ex-CIA Director, joins Illumio’s board to boost focus on AI-driven breach containment in hybrid and multi-cloud cybersecurity.
ANZ firms ramp up AI agent adoption to stay competitive in 2025
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Australian and New Zealand firms are rapidly expanding AI agent investments, with 91% deeming it vital for staying competitive, says Cloudera survey.
iWorkplace Elements launched in Australia to aid 365 compliance
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document management
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digital transformation
Professional Advantage launches iWorkplace Elements in Australia, a digital workspace solution for SMBs using Microsoft 365 to improve information management and compliance.
Australia faces OT security gaps as IT & SOCs converge
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Australia's IT and OT convergence exposes critical security gaps, with traditional SOCs struggling to monitor and respond to specialised operational technology threats.
Hisense launches AI-powered ULED TVs up to 100 inches
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digital entertainment
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displays & projectors
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smart tv
Hisense launches its 2025 ULED TV range in Australia, featuring models up to 100 inches with AI enhancements and gaming-focused tech.
Logicalis launches Cisco XDR managed service in Asia Pacific
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Logicalis becomes first in Asia Pacific to offer Cisco XDR as a Global Managed Service, boosting cybersecurity for clients in Australia, Hong Kong, and Singapore.
AI in ANZ finance faces growth gap due to team silos
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data analytics
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fintech
Finance leaders in Australia and New Zealand are adopting AI for efficiency but miss growth potential due to limited collaboration between finance and IT teams.
Gigamon appoints Simon Oliver to Channel Sales Lead for APAC
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firewalls
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network security
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cloud security
Gigamon appoints Simon Oliver as Director of Channel Sales for APAC to boost deep observability amid rising cybersecurity demands across the region.
Aussie Broadband sees 30% gains with SUSE open platform
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Aussie Broadband has boosted operational efficiency by up to 30% with a new SUSE Rancher Prime cloud platform, enhancing service reliability for 780,000 users.
Beats debuts reinforced charging cables in Australia market
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Beats launches its first collection of reinforced, tangle-free charging cables in Australia, priced from AUD $28.95 with four vibrant colours and various lengths.
JOLT launches next-gen 50kW charger with faster free top-ups
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JOLT has launched a new 50kW EV charger in Melbourne, doubling charging speed and offering 7kWh of free daily top-ups via the JOLT app.
Verkada appoints new regional VPs for ANZ & ASEAN
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saas
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physical security
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bluechip infotech
Verkada has announced the appointment of Steve Bray as Regional Vice President for Australia and New Zealand, alongside Blake Day as Head of ASEAN, to bolster growth.
AI marketing stacks reshape creativity across global markets
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Global marketing teams are reshaping strategies with AI tools; the US leads with 31.1M ChatGPT searches, while Australia and India embrace creative, design-led stacks.
Cyber Threat Insure launches new model for MSPs in Aust
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ransomware
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
Cyber Threat Insure unveils a pioneering cyber liability insurance model for Managed Service Providers, with IT First Responder as its inaugural partner.
Australia's cyber sector grows amid increasing attack risks
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A new report reveals Australia's cyber security sector thrived amid rising attack threats, generating AUD $6.13 billion in revenue and employing over 137,000 people.
Australians lose AUD $500 annually due to dishonour fees
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payment technologies
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gocardless
New research reveals that Australians face annual charges of up to AUD $500 in dishonour fees from banks and platforms, worsening financial stress for many.
Exclusive: How WorldFirst’s new World Card offers SMEs a cost-saving edge
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fintech
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financial systems
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payment technologies
WorldFirst's new World Card, launched in Australia, helps SMEs cut cross-border payment costs with no FX fees and 1% cashback across 210 countries.
Quanton appoints Chris Wyman to lead Australia growth push
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Quanton appoints Chris Wyman as Head of Growth in Australia to boost AI and automation services, aiding businesses in saving five million hours annually.
Semperis appoints Sillars to lead Asia Pacific expansion
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cloud security
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cybersecurity
Semperis appoints Gerry Sillars as VP for Asia Pacific and Japan to spearhead expansion amid triple-digit growth and a $100m+ revenue milestone.
AMTA urges government to prioritise mobile network reforms
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digital economy
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The Australian Mobile Telecommunications Association urges government action on spectrum, infrastructure and disaster resilience to bolster Australia's digital economy.