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Arctic Wolf doubles warranty to USD $3 million with new AI engine
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Arctic Wolf has boosted its Security Operations Warranty to USD $3 million, marking the largest industry offer for its Aurora Managed Endpoint Defence customers.
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Dropbox Dash updated with smarter search & AI tools in Australia
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Dropbox Dash introduces smarter search and AI tools in Australia, helping users find and manage workplace content across media and apps efficiently.
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Data flaws cost large Australian firms AUD $493,000 a year
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Australian firms with 1,000+ staff face average losses of AUD $493,000 yearly from data flaws, impacting AI readiness and competitive edge, says study.
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Logitech enhances ACCIONA collaboration with new video tools
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Logitech has equipped over 4,500 ACCIONA staff in Australia and New Zealand with advanced video tools to boost collaboration on major infrastructure and renewable projects.
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Australian investors lose AUD $945 million to cyber scams
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Australian investment scams have cost consumers AUD $945 million in 2024, driven by complex cybercriminal groups Reckless Rabbit and Ruthless Rabbit, says Infoblox.
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Australian leaders embrace AI agents to boost workplace output
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Microsoft's Work Trend Index reveals Australia's rise of 'Frontier Firms,' where humans and AI collaborate, reshaping productivity and workforce roles.
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WA tops economic rankings as Victoria overtakes rivals
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Western Australia tops Australia's economic rankings for the third quarter, with Victoria rising to second, driven by strong jobs and population growth.
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Experts urge strong identity measures as password risks grow
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Cyber security experts warn organisations to strengthen password and identity management as breaches rise globally, highlighting risks from both human and machine identities.
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Finder & NobleOak secure media-for-equity backing in Australia
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Finder and NobleOak secure USD $15 million from Scaleup Mediafund’s media-for-equity scheme, boosting brand reach across Australian households and demographics.
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Vietnam Airlines enhances global payments options with Adyen
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Adyen has expanded its partnership with Vietnam Airlines, enabling global acquiring to improve payment options for international travellers across key markets.
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Australia leads in high-impact cyber incidents, study finds
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A study reveals 76% of Australian firms faced high-impact cyber incidents last year, the highest among surveyed countries, exposing gaps in crisis readiness.
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Cloudflare warns of 358% surge in global DDoS attacks in 2025
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Cloudflare warns of a 358% surge in DDoS attacks in early 2025, blocking 20.5 million threats and revealing drastic changes in global cyberattack trends.
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Reolink partners with Home Assistant for local privacy upgrades
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cloud security
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smart home
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data privacy
Reolink partners with Home Assistant to offer enhanced privacy and seamless smart home integration for most cameras, excluding 4G models, via local network processing.
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Superloop Partner Program aims to boost IT channel engagement
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Superloop has unveiled its Partner Program, offering IT channel companies new tools via the Krypton portal to boost benefits and competitiveness.
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Viral vector facility selects SYSPRO Cloud ERP for compliance
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Australia’s first viral vector manufacturing firm, VVMF, adopts SYSPRO Cloud ERP to enhance operations in advancing cell and gene therapies at Westmead Precinct.
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NZ submarine cables are 'attractive espionage targets', officials warn
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network infrastructure
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Officials alert PM that submarine cables, vital for vast data transfers, are attractive espionage targets amid global concerns over their security.
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Essential Eight: Full cyber resilience through compliance
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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.
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Venues are predicting major growth in 2025 - here’s the tech that’s contributing
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Australian hospitality venues forecast ~31% growth in 2025, crediting tech like AI, personalised marketing, and contactless payments for driving efficiency and loyalty.
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Honeywell tech to boost safety & efficiency at Eneabba refinery
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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.
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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.