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Victoria lags behind in tech workforce growth, risks AI challenges
Wed, 20th Mar 2024
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Despite a 2.8% rise in employment, Victoria lags behind in tech workforce expansion compared to the national growth of 6.7%.
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Elaine Stead joins Australian fund Main Sequence for deep tech investments
Wed, 20th Mar 2024
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entrepreneur
Prominent investor Elaine Stead joins Australian deep tech fund Main Sequence, significantly bolstering its capabilities to transform research into solutions for global challenges.
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Netstar & HERE extend partnership for improved asset tracking
Wed, 20th Mar 2024
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fleet management
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digital transformation
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location tracking
Tech giants HERE Technologies and Netstar enhance strategic alliance, accelerating efficiency in asset management and navigation for commercial and heavy vehicles across the Australia-Asia-Pacific region.
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ASUS ROG Phone 8 series debuts in Australia & New Zealand
Wed, 20th Mar 2024
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ASUS unveils the all-new, redesigned ROG Phone 8 series in Australia and New Zealand that aims to redefine mobile gaming, boasting enhanced AI-powered features, high-performance components, and a design that combines sophistication and power.
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Confluent Cloud achieves 'Protected' level under Aussie IRAP assessment
Wed, 20th Mar 2024
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cloud services
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public cloud
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microsoft
Data streaming firm Confluent's cloud service has achieved the 'Protected' level ranking under Australia's IRAP, bolstering data security and compliance for government agency users.
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Australia's information security spending forecast to exceed AUD $7.3bn in 2024
Tue, 19th Mar 2024
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data protection
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cloud security
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ai
Australia's spending on information security, spurred by increased cyberattacks and regulatory obligations, is expected to surge by 11.5%, with cloud security seeing the biggest growth, hitting AU$7.3bn in 2024, according to Gartner.
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Symbio unveils eSIM tech boosting Australia's MVNO market
Tue, 19th Mar 2024
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Symbio, a subsidiary of Aussie Broadband Group, shakes up Australia's MVNO market with its latest eSIM technology, offering faster and more eco-friendly mobile connectivity options.
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Wavelink partners with Garland Technology to bolster network security
Mon, 18th Mar 2024
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firewall
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network security
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advanced persistent threat protection
Wavelink forms strategic partnership with Garland Technology to offer partners extensive range of network visibility solutions, supporting robust cybersecurity measures amid rising cyber threats.
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Google for Investing - InvestmentMarkets launches in Australia
Mon, 18th Mar 2024
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physical security
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InvestmentMarkets, dubbed as the - Google for Investing, is set to democratise fund management in Australia, offering access to diverse asset classes and investment opportunities for both retail and wholesale investors.
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Gen Z Australians show high usage of AI, reveals new report
Mon, 18th Mar 2024
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Majority of Gen Z Australians utilise Artificial Intelligence (AI), with an interest most prominent in socio-economically disadvantaged and culturally diverse groups.
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Schneider Electric announces winners of 2023 Global Alliance Excellence Awards
Fri, 15th Mar 2024
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digital transformation
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power / energy
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france
Schneider Electric honours industry standouts at the 2023 Global Alliance Excellence Awards, driving industrial digital transformation with innovative IoT solutions.
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Dell Technologies unveils new Inspiron range in Australia & New Zealand
Fri, 15th Mar 2024
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network infrastructure
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Dell Technologies unveils new Inspiron range in Australia and New Zealand, offering high-performance tech with significant multitasking capabilities, and advanced features for creators and students.
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NBN Co partners with Infinera to enhance Australia's broadband capacity
Fri, 15th Mar 2024
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broadband
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undersea cables
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Australia's national broadband provider, NBN Co, aims to boost its network capacity and high-speed delivery by integrating Infinera's GX Series platform and ICE-X intelligent coherent pluggables.
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SQREEM Technologies acquires Melbourne's Trade Indy
Fri, 15th Mar 2024
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global expansion
Singapore's SQREEM Technologies acquires Melbourne's Trade Indy, pioneering a high precision, cookie-free audience targeting .
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ASUS announces winners of 2023 Business Partner Awards
Fri, 15th Mar 2024
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ASUS reveals winners of the 2023 ASUS Business Partner Awards, recognising Australian partners for their contributions.
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Monday.com expands APJ team with key appointments
Fri, 15th Mar 2024
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productivity
Work operating system monday.com boosts APJ team with key appointments, inducting Diana Terry as Head of Solution Engineering APJ and Elian Priel as Customer Success Lead APJ.
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Australia ranks high in global malware detection rates, reveals Trend Micro
Thu, 14th Mar 2024
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malware
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ransomware
Australia ranks 8th worldwide for malicious URL and malware detections, according to cybersecurity giant Trend Micro, highlighting a worrying trend towards sophisticated cyber attacks.
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China-aligned hackers exploit religious festival to spy on global Tibetans
Thu, 14th Mar 2024
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vietnam
ESET Research uncovers a China-aligned group, Evasive Panda, exploiting the Monlam Festival to conduct global cyberespionage operations, using a new Windows backdoor called 'Nightdoor'.
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Australia's financial crime compliance costs reach $5.37bn
Thu, 14th Mar 2024
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big data
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data analytics
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bi
Financial crime compliance costs have soared, driven by increased regulations, technology costs, and ongoing battles against evolving financial crimes.
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Claroty launches healthcare cyber threat detection module in Australia
Thu, 14th Mar 2024
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Cybersecurity firm Claroty debuts advanced threat detection module in Medigate platform, enhancing digital protection for Australian healthcare providers, amid increasing cyberattacks.
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HAT Distribution & BackBox unite for ANZ network automation solutions
Thu, 14th Mar 2024
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cloud services
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HAT Distribution, a Sydney-based tech company, partners with global firm BackBox to deliver sophisticated network automation solutions across Australia and New Zealand.
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Ashling Partners extends intelligent automation services to Australia
Thu, 14th Mar 2024
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digital transformation
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it automation
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melbourne
Ashling Partners, a major intelligent automation service provider, is enlarging its footprint in the Asia Pacific region with a new Australian centre of excellence and a Melbourne office.
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Australia introduces Scam Safe Accord to combat AUD $3.1bn scam crisis
Thu, 14th Mar 2024
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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email security
Australia’s banking sector unveiled the Scam Safe Accord, a comprehensive plan that includes advanced tech tactics to combat an AUD $3.1 billion scam crisis that surged by 253% over two years.
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Cremorne Digital Hub to boost digital ecosystem with Scaleup Program
Thu, 14th Mar 2024
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investment
The Cremorne Digital Hub (CDH) unveils its first Scaleup Program cohort, following an AUD 10 million investment from the Victorian Government to boost Australia's tech industry.