Australia (Australian) stories - Page 55
Allan Breiland joins On Device Research as ANZ Research Director
Thu, 1st Feb 2024
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Accomplished research expert Allan Breiland is joining On Device Research as their ANZ Research Director, bringing over 20 years of experience to help expand the company's brand measurements in the region.
Netpoleon & Adaptive Shield unite for SaaS security boost in ANZ
Thu, 1st Feb 2024
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cybersecurity
Netpoleon and Adaptive Shield are joining forces to address surging demand for secure Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions in Australia and New Zealand, in response to a rise in data breaches.
Cognizant pioneers Amazon's Just Walk Out tech in Australian institute
Wed, 31st Jan 2024
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Cognizant pioneers Amazon's Just Walk Out technology at Canberra Institute of Technology's store, marking the tech's first educational application in the Southern Hemisphere.
Australian privacy concerns rise over Generative AI, Cisco study shows
Wed, 31st Jan 2024
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Cisco's latest Data Privacy Benchmark Study reveals growing concerns about AI privacy risks, with 27% of organisations banning GenAI applications, and trust issues hampering AI development.
Australians lose $3.1bn in 2022 to rising online scams
Wed, 31st Jan 2024
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cloud security
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phishing
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email security
Aussies lost around $3.1bn in 2022 due to online scams, warns the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission and cloud security firm Akamai.
Australian retail faces digital transformation challenges
Wed, 31st Jan 2024
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data protection
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digital transformation
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New SOTI research uncovers growing demand for digital transformation in Australia's retail section, with 93% of consumers using in-store tech.
SevenRooms acquires AI SMS marketer HeyPluto to boost offerings
Wed, 31st Jan 2024
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Hospitality software provider, SevenRooms, acquires AI SMS marketing firm, HeyPluto, to enhance client engagement, drive profits and innovate personalised marketing solutions in Australia's hospitality industry.
SmartSat & NZ Space Agency unite for space exploration growth
Wed, 31st Jan 2024
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catalyst fund
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agriculture
Australia's SmartSat and the New Zealand Space Agency unite in a landmark MoU, strategising to boost innovation, R&D, and workforce development in their local space industries.
Australians least confident in AI, reveals global Workday study
Tue, 30th Jan 2024
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Australian businesses express the highest global distrust in AI technology, with 60% showing scepticism, according to a study by cloud applications provider, Workday.
CIBC finances Actionstep's acquisition of Soluno for legal tech move
Tue, 30th Jan 2024
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saas
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financing
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digitalisation
CIBC Innovation Banking funds global legal software firm Actionstep's acquisition of Soluno, marking a pivotal investment in digitalising legal firm workflows.
Cloudwerx acquires AI consultancy Lightfold in strategic expansion
Tue, 30th Jan 2024
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Cloudwerx, acquires Australian AI consultancy, Lightfold, broadening its advanced, data-driven service offering to customers in the APAC region.
Crowdsourced funding in Australia holds steady in 2023
Tue, 30th Jan 2024
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cleantech
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software
Amidst overall funding decreases, crowdsourced funding in Australia remained steady in 2023, securing $71m for local businesses.
iDenfy partners with StackGo to enhance SME compliance solutions
Tue, 30th Jan 2024
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saas
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risk & compliance
Lithuania's iDenfy partners with StackGo to boost the Australian firm's SaaS solutions for SMEs in regulated sectors, employing Anti-Money Laundering screening for smarter compliance.
Who the backers back: Why diversity in Australian VC funding portfolios should be made public
Tue, 30th Jan 2024
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Diverse companies outperform less diverse peers, McKinsey report shows, prompting calls for Australian venture capital funds to publicly disclose diversity levels within their investment portfolios.
ASUS unveils pre-orders for innovative dual-screen Zenbook DUO in Australia
Tue, 30th Jan 2024
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personal computing devices
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mobility
ASUS announces pre-order availability for Zenbook DUO - the world's first 14 OLED two-screen laptop, set to launch in Australia on 14th February 2024.
Atturra partners with MyCISO for stronger cybersecurity in Australia
Mon, 29th Jan 2024
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skills gap
Technology provider Atturra's strategic alliance with MyCISO aims to enhance cybersecurity services in Australia's education and commercial sectors via a data-focused and scalable solution.
Orro & SentinelOne launch XDR service for Australian SMEs
Mon, 29th Jan 2024
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malware
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
Orro enhances cybersecurity for Australian SMEs with SentinelOne's AI-powered XDR service to facilitate regulatory compliance and bolster cyber resilience.
Data Privacy Day: Veritas stresses the need for robust data management
Fri, 26th Jan 2024
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ransomware
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endpoint protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
In the run-up to Data Privacy Day, Veritas Technologies' Pete Murray underlines the critical need for regulatory safeguards amid growing threats from AI-powered cyber attacks.
FedEx spreads festive cheer with Purple Tote campaign in AMEA
Fri, 26th Jan 2024
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sustainability
FedEx Express brought festive joy across the Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa, gathering over 8,000 kg of supplies during their Purple Tote Campaign, offering aid to over 30 NGOs and around 2,400 beneficiaries.
Data Privacy Day: Cloudera says to prioritise data security
Fri, 26th Jan 2024
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Data Privacy Day focus: As mistrust in data handling soars amongst Australians, Cloudera VP rallies businesses to heighten data security amid GenAI adoption.