Australia (Australian) stories - Page 6

Western Australia tops Australia's economic rankings for the third quarter, with Victoria rising to second, driven by strong jobs and population growth.

Microsoft's Work Trend Index reveals Australia's rise of 'Frontier Firms,' where humans and AI collaborate, reshaping productivity and workforce roles.

Cyber security experts warn organisations to strengthen password and identity management as breaches rise globally, highlighting risks from both human and machine identities.

Adyen has expanded its partnership with Vietnam Airlines, enabling global acquiring to improve payment options for international travellers across key markets.

Finder and NobleOak secure USD $15 million from Scaleup Mediafund’s media-for-equity scheme, boosting brand reach across Australian households and demographics.

A study reveals 76% of Australian firms faced high-impact cyber incidents last year, the highest among surveyed countries, exposing gaps in crisis readiness.

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.

Reolink partners with Home Assistant to offer enhanced privacy and seamless smart home integration for most cameras, excluding 4G models, via local network processing.

Superloop has unveiled its Partner Program, offering IT channel companies new tools via the Krypton portal to boost benefits and competitiveness.

Australia’s first viral vector manufacturing firm, VVMF, adopts SYSPRO Cloud ERP to enhance operations in advancing cell and gene therapies at Westmead Precinct.

Officials alert PM that submarine cables, vital for vast data transfers, are attractive espionage targets amid global concerns over their security.

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.

Australian hospitality venues forecast ~31% growth in 2025, crediting tech like AI, personalised marketing, and contactless payments for driving efficiency and loyalty.

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 unveils Policy Audit to boost compliance efficiency, cut costs, and reduce risks amid rising regulatory demands and system complexities.

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.

A new report reveals 56% of Gen Z Australians dislike credit cards, favouring debit cards and BNPL services amid rising financial stress and complexity.

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.

SMB manufacturers in Australia and New Zealand face a high-stakes gamble with ERP systems: success drives growth, failure risks costly disruptions.

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.