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Dr Lisa Su to open CES 2026 with keynote on AI & computing

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Dr Lisa Su, AMD CEO, will deliver the opening keynote at CES 2026, discussing AI's transformative impact on technology and computing industries.
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Rimini Street tops 100 VMware deals, offering new security focus

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Rimini Street has secured over 100 VMware support deals, offering enhanced hypervisor security and cost-effective alternatives to new licensing fees.
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Blackmagic Camera ProDock brings pro production tools to iPhone

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Blackmagic Design launches Camera ProDock for iPhone 17 Pro, adding pro tools like genlock, external audio and ProRes RAW for high-end film production.
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Industry leaders urge strong strategies for post-quantum readiness

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Industry leaders stress urgent action for organisations to adopt post-quantum cryptography and enhance digital trust amid rapid quantum computing advances.
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AI-driven platforms reshape APAC contact centre landscape for 2025

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CrayonIQ’s new guide ranks 17 AI-powered contact centre platforms, highlighting hyperscalers' growing impact on APAC CX strategies for 2025.
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Workiva unveils agentic AI & automation to boost CFO efficiency

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Workiva launches new agentic AI features to automate finance and governance tasks, helping CFOs improve efficiency amid regulatory and economic challenges.
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HeterMedia boosts hybrid meetings with Sennheiser tech in Hong Kong

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HeterMedia has enhanced hybrid meetings at its new Hong Kong office with Sennheiser’s TeamConnect Ceiling 2 microphones and TC Bar M conferencing devices for clearer collaboration.
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Exabeam adds AI agent threat detection to New-Scale platform

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Exabeam has enhanced its New-Scale platform with AI agent threat detection, addressing rising insider risks as autonomous AI agents increasingly handle sensitive data.
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Pedro Diaz named Tanium's Chief Revenue Officer to boost growth

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Pedro Diaz has been appointed Tanium's Chief Revenue Officer, leading global sales and revenue to drive international growth in endpoint management solutions.
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Deakin University team wins Autodesk Cup with flexible housing design

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Deakin University's team won the Autodesk Challenge Cup with 'Solace,' a prefabricated, flexible six-storey housing design for disabled and elderly residents.
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Global spending on GenAI smartphones to hit USD $298.2 billion

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Global spending on generative AI smartphones is expected to reach USD $298.2 billion by 2025, making up 20% of total AI end-user expenditures.
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Secure Code Warrior launches free AI coding security series

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Secure Code Warrior has launched a free 12-week YouTube series to help developers tackle AI-assisted coding security challenges and reduce organisational risks.
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LogicMonitor & Brennan partner to enhance IT monitoring in Australia

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LogicMonitor and Brennan have partnered to deliver advanced IT monitoring solutions across Australia, boosting system reliability and proactive issue resolution.
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Ransomware attacks in Australia soar by 110%, says Zscaler report

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Ransomware attacks in Australia have surged 110% year-on-year, with manufacturing, healthcare, and government sectors hit hardest, says Zscaler report.
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Pureprofile offers clients free AI translation & coding tools

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Pureprofile now offers clients free AI translation and coding tools via its Hub platform, enhancing data insights without extra costs or manual effort.
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APAC AI surge exposes critical gaps in API security controls

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Over 80% of APAC firms use AI-driven APIs, but many lack strong security, risking breaches as AI adoption surges, says new F5 report.
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Mitsubishi Electric acquires Nozomi in USD $1 billion OT cyber deal

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Mitsubishi Electric is acquiring Nozomi Networks, an OT cybersecurity firm, for USD $1 billion, aiming to boost global industrial security and innovation.
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Gartner hype cycle 2025 highlights four key trends in automation

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Gartner’s 2025 Hype Cycle spotlights four automation trends-machine customers, AI agents, decision intelligence and programmable money-reshaping business.
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Cisco unveils advanced AI tools to boost Splunk Observability

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Cisco launches AI-powered upgrades to Splunk Observability, enhancing real-time insights and reliability across diverse IT environments for businesses.
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Cisco introduces AI-powered Splunk Security editions for faster threat defence

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Cisco introduces AI-powered Splunk Security editions to speed up threat detection and streamline security operations for organisations worldwide.