Australia (Australian) stories - Page 3
Superloop Partner Program aims to boost IT channel engagement
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network infrastructure
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digital transformation
Superloop has unveiled its Partner Program, offering IT channel companies new tools via the Krypton portal to boost benefits and competitiveness.
Viral vector facility selects SYSPRO Cloud ERP for compliance
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digital transformation
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erp
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quality management
Australia’s first viral vector manufacturing firm, VVMF, adopts SYSPRO Cloud ERP to enhance operations in advancing cell and gene therapies at Westmead Precinct.
NZ submarine cables are 'attractive espionage targets', officials warn
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network infrastructure
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cybersecurity
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transpower
Officials alert PM that submarine cables, vital for vast data transfers, are attractive espionage targets amid global concerns over their security.
Essential Eight: Full cyber resilience through compliance
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data protection
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ransomware
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mfa
Treat the Essential Eight as a dynamic roadmap for cyber resilience, not a box-ticking task; it cuts risk, boosts uptime, and builds trust long-term.
Venues are predicting major growth in 2025 - here’s the tech that’s contributing
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Australian hospitality venues forecast ~31% growth in 2025, crediting tech like AI, personalised marketing, and contactless payments for driving efficiency and loyalty.
Honeywell tech to boost safety & efficiency at Eneabba refinery
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robots
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cartech
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cybersecurity
Honeywell will supply technology to Iluka Resources' AUD $1.7-1.8 billion Eneabba refinery in WA to boost rare earths production and worker safety.
Qualys launches Policy Audit to slash compliance audit costs
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digital transformation
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cloud security
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risk & compliance
Qualys unveils Policy Audit to boost compliance efficiency, cut costs, and reduce risks amid rising regulatory demands and system complexities.
Fintech leaders urge action on reform to ease cost pressures
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financial literacy
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fintech australia
Over 100 fintech leaders urge Australian parties to end policy inertia and finalise reforms aimed at easing cost of living pressures and boosting the sector.
Hybrid work boosts productivity for most employees, survey finds
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digital transformation
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productivity
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recruitment
New research finds 63% of Australian employees cite hybrid work as boosting productivity, while nearly 40% of employers mandate more in-office days by 2025.
Gen Z Australians turning away from credit cards for BNPL
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afterpay
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financial literacy
A new report reveals 56% of Gen Z Australians dislike credit cards, favouring debit cards and BNPL services amid rising financial stress and complexity.
ERP success or ERP chaos: Why SMB manufacturers win or lose in implementation
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
SMB manufacturers in Australia and New Zealand face a high-stakes gamble with ERP systems: success drives growth, failure risks costly disruptions.
AI use in enterprises soars but brings surge in cyber risks
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data protection
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digital transformation
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cloud security
Enterprise AI use has surged over 3,000%, with ChatGPT dominating but also being the most-blocked app due to security concerns, says Zscaler report.
Veeam report finds 69% of firms hit by ransomware in past year
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malware
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virtualisation
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data protection
Nearly 69% of global firms, including Australian organisations, faced ransomware attacks in the past year, despite improved resilience efforts, says Veeam.
Quishing attacks rise as QR codes pose new cybersecurity risks
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malware
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digital transformation
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physical security
QR code phishing, or Quishing, is on the rise globally, with attacks up 51% as cybercriminals exploit trusted codes to steal data and spread malware.
OPSWAT partners with Sektor Cyber to boost ANZ presence
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malware
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firewalls
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endpoint protection
OPSWAT has named Sektor Cyber as its new distributor in Australia and New Zealand to boost cybersecurity solutions amid rising regulatory demands.
Australian discretionary spending rebounds as confidence grows
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economics
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airlines
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inflation
Australia's Visa Spending Momentum Index rose 2.7 points to 98.6 in March, signalling a rebound in consumer spending after two months of decline.
APJ region sees 73% surge in web & API attacks in 2024
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ddos
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data protection
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ai security
Web and API attacks in the Asia Pacific and Japan surged 73% in 2024, with 51 billion incidents linked to AI-driven cyber threats, says Akamai.
Block Earner wins Federal Court appeal against ASIC in key crypto ruling
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fintech
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asic
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regulation
The Federal Court rules in favour of Block Earner, overturning ASIC's claims and ordering the regulator to pay the fintech firm's legal costs.
Puma rolls out Workday to boost global HR & talent growth
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digital transformation
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hcm
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recruitment
PUMA has implemented Workday’s HCM solution to standardise HR processes and boost talent development across key Asia Pacific and Japan markets.
Synology launches DS925+ storage with faster speeds in ANZ
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storage
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data protection
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private cloud
Synology launches its new 4-bay DiskStation DS925+ storage device in Australia and New Zealand, boasting enhanced performance and scalable capacity for businesses.