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Zoom & Mitel launch hybrid communications solution
Unified Communications

Zoom & Mitel launch hybrid communications solution

Zoom and Mitel have unveiled a new hybrid communication solution that merges Zoom's collaboration features with Mitel's telephony systems, catering to enterprises' evolving needs.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
Data leak at Chinese firm reveals government monitoring
Data Protection

Data leak at Chinese firm reveals government monitoring

A data leak from TopSec, a Chinese cybersecurity firm, reveals its role in aiding the government's web monitoring efforts, according to SentinelLabs.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Feb 2025
Massive botnet targets Microsoft 365 with stealth attacks
EduTech

Massive botnet targets Microsoft 365 with stealth attacks

A newly discovered botnet, consisting of over 130,000 compromised devices, is targeting Microsoft 365 accounts with password spraying attacks, linked to China-based actors.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Feb 2025
QuSecure raises USD $28 million to boost quantum security
Quantum Computing

QuSecure raises USD $28 million to boost quantum security

QuSecure has successfully raised USD $28 million in a Series A funding round aimed at bolstering its post-quantum cryptography solutions and client expansion.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Feb 2025
CDC launches USD $2.7 billion Laverton data campus
Artificial Intelligence

CDC launches USD $2.7 billion Laverton data campus

Construction of a new USD $2.7 billion data campus in Laverton has commenced, poised to boost the local economy and create thousands of jobs.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Feb 2025
Regulated sectors pivot from detection to prevention focus
Phishing

Regulated sectors pivot from detection to prevention focus

A new report by Everfox reveals a major shift towards preventative cybersecurity strategies in US and UK regulated sectors, with 97% of organisations facing cyber incidents.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Feb 2025
Elastic appoints Jeremy Pell as ANZ area vice president
Marketing Technologies

Elastic appoints Jeremy Pell as ANZ area vice president

Elastic has appointed Jeremy Pell as Area Vice President for Australia and New Zealand, aiming to boost growth and customer satisfaction in a competitive market.

By Moritz Florian • 2 min read • Wed, 12th Feb 2025
Fortra's 2025 cybersecurity survey: key risk findings
Malware

Fortra's 2025 cybersecurity survey: key risk findings

Fortra's newly released 2025 cybersecurity survey reveals evolving threats, with 83% of professionals citing phishing as their top concern, alongside rising worries over AI.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Feb 2025
HubSpot opens first Australian data centre in Sydney
Digital Transformation

HubSpot opens first Australian data centre in Sydney

HubSpot has launched its first data centre in Australia, enabling local businesses to enhance performance and data sovereignty while meeting compliance needs.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2025
NextDC wins top award at PTC25 for data centre excellence
Hyperscale

NextDC wins top award at PTC25 for data centre excellence

Australia's NEXTDC has received the Outstanding Data Centre Company Award at the PTC25 event in Hawaii, highlighting its pivotal role in digital infrastructure.

By Kaleah Salmon • 1 min read • Fri, 31st Jan 2025

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Esri Canada earns three ISO certifications for cloud security
EduTech

Esri Canada earns three ISO certifications for cloud security

Esri Canada has secured three ISO certifications, affirming its dedication to data security and privacy in cloud solutions, enhancing its credibility as a GIS provider.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Mon, 17th Feb 2025
Civo unveils AI assistant relaxAI, focusing on data privacy
Data Privacy

Civo unveils AI assistant relaxAI, focusing on data privacy

Civo has introduced relaxAI, a new AI assistant prioritising data privacy and powered by renewable energy, starting at GBP £10 per month.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Mon, 17th Feb 2025
DAS unveils new tool for real-time bushfire tracking
Disaster Recovery

DAS unveils new tool for real-time bushfire tracking

DAS has launched a tool for near real-time bushfire monitoring, helping organisations quickly identify affected customers and properties during disasters.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Feb 2025
UK faces critical AI skills gap as firms struggle to adapt
Digital Transformation

UK faces critical AI skills gap as firms struggle to adapt

A recent study by Gigged.AI reveals a critical AI skills gap in the UK, warning that government policies hinder recruitment essential for future growth.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 13th Feb 2025
PPDS & True Performance collaborate on dvLED displays
Digital Signage

PPDS & True Performance collaborate on dvLED displays

PPDS has partnered with True Performance to enhance Philips Professional dvLED displays, achieving Pantone Validated colour performance and compliance with TAA standards.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2025
GitHub launches Enterprise Cloud with data residency in Oz
Unified Communications

GitHub launches Enterprise Cloud with data residency in Oz

GitHub has launched its Enterprise Cloud with local data residency in Australia, enabling regulated sectors to securely store their code while embracing cloud services.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Feb 2025
AI opportunities in UK public services face adoption hurdles
Data Analytics

AI opportunities in UK public services face adoption hurdles

A report from Economist Impact and SAS urges UK officials to merge culture and technology for boosted productivity, while recognising AI's transformative potential.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Feb 2025