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Tom Raynel
Managing Editor
With a passion for Politics, Sport & Technology, Tom is always finding something new to invest his time in. Whenever he is not at work, he is diving into the news or watching whatever sport he can. Now living in the city, you can find him trying out new experiences and getting to know his new surroundings.
Former TechDay team member.

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TeamViewer launches Spatial Support for Apple Vision Pro

Mon, 5th Feb 2024
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ar, vr & metaverse
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microsoft
TeamViewer unveils Spatial Support, its advanced tech solution designed to revolutionise remote assistance on Apple Vision Pro.
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Equativ partners with Seekr for AI-powered, transparent ad solutions

Mon, 5th Feb 2024
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ai
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transparency
Equativ, a global ad platform, teams up with AI firm Seekr to bring transparency to content evaluation and generation, marking a new era in the ad tech industry.
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Absolute Software offers 90-day free support amid Ivanti vulnerabilities

Mon, 5th Feb 2024
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cybersecurity
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security vulnerabilities
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ivanti
Absolute Software steps up amid Ivanti vulnerabilities, offering 90 days of free product licenses and support to potentially affected organisations for cyber resilience.
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Auvik report shows need for advanced security in tech landscape

Mon, 5th Feb 2024
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network infrastructure
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datacentre infrastructure
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wireless networks
Auvik's latest trend report highlights a surging interest in Wi-Fi 7, cloud security, and 'cloud cost' amid a complex tech landscape.
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Over 50% of businesses hit by security gaps due to under-resourced teams

Fri, 2nd Feb 2024
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ueba
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
Exabeam and IDC's report reveals that 57% of global firms faced serious cyberattacks in the past year due to security team overload and lack of automated threat detection.
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Deepfake threat to face biometrics prompts enterprise doubt by 2026

Fri, 2nd Feb 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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iam
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ai
By 2026, due to the increase in AI-driven deepfake attacks, 30% of businesses will question the authenticity of identity verification, says analyst firm, Gartner.
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SolarWinds appoints Brian Goldfarb as new Chief Marketing Officer

Wed, 31st Jan 2024
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data analytics
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siem
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public cloud
SolarWinds appoints IT industry veteran Brian Goldfarb as CMO, leveraging his two-decade experience to further company's growth and transformation phase.
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Extreme Networks launches Wi-Fi 7 AP5020 & 4000 series switches

Wed, 31st Jan 2024
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firewalls
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network security
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breach prevention
Extreme Networks enhances enterprise connectivity and security with the launch of its first Wi-Fi 7 access point, the AP5020, and the 4000 Series cloud-managed switches.
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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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supply chain
New SOTI research uncovers growing demand for digital transformation in Australia's retail section, with 93% of consumers using in-store tech.
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Delinea report highlights switch in ransomware techniques

Wed, 31st Jan 2024
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ransomware
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pam
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cybersecurity
Delinea's annual ransomware report reveals cybercriminals' shift to stealthier exfiltration methods, with mid-sized businesses being prime targets.
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Jenn McAuliffe joins SmartBear to boost enterprise sales

Wed, 31st Jan 2024
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devops
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apm
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lcnc
Jenn McAuliffe joins SmartBear, a top software development tools provider, as Senior VP of Enterprise Sales, aiming to boost major B2B growth.
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Sydney ranks fourth in interconnection bandwidth in new Equinix report

Wed, 31st Jan 2024
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uc
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
Sydney was named Asia-Pacific's fourth-largest core metro for interconnection bandwidth as per the 2024 Global Interconnection Index (GXI) report.
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New state-of-the-art IMPACT 700 and 800 headsets from EPOS

Wed, 31st Jan 2024
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uc
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headsets
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contact centre
Audio tech firm EPOS introduces IMPACT 700 and 800, two industry-leading additions to its premier enterprise headset series, tailored for multiple work environments.
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Logpoint enhances Converged SIEM for optimised threat detection

Wed, 31st Jan 2024
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semiconductors
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advanced persistent threat protection
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socs
Cybersecurity firm Logpoint bolsters the functionality of its Converged SIEM platform to optimise threat detection and case management.
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Australians least confident in AI, reveals global Workday study

Tue, 30th Jan 2024
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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ai
Australian businesses express the highest global distrust in AI technology, with 60% showing scepticism, according to a study by cloud applications provider, Workday.
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Cloudwerx acquires AI consultancy Lightfold in strategic expansion

Tue, 30th Jan 2024
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uc
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data analytics
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ai
Cloudwerx, acquires Australian AI consultancy, Lightfold, broadening its advanced, data-driven service offering to customers in the APAC region.
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Aquion partners with Trustwave to enhance cybersecurity in ANZ

Tue, 30th Jan 2024
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devops
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
Aquion, a value-added software distributor, has partnered with global cybersecurity firm Trustwave to extend sophisticated security provisions across ANZ.
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AI app accurately detects laryngeal cancer using voice data

Tue, 30th Jan 2024
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uc
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semiconductors
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5g & beyond
A revolutionary AI application uses sound data to detect laryngeal cancer with 80% accuracy, marking a breakthrough in cancer diagnosis tech.
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InfoSum partners with DIRECTV for improved data-based advertising

Tue, 30th Jan 2024
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uc
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martech
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partner programmes
InfoSum partners with DIRECTV to offer advanced advertising solutions, leveraging its data clean room tech to compare first-party data with DIRECTV's vast viewer database.
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Twilio honours AI startups pushing innovation in customer engagement

Tue, 30th Jan 2024
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data analytics
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cx
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martech
Twilio honoured innovative startups utilising Generative AI and Twilio's suites to enhance digital communication for customer experiences in its AI Startup Searchlight awards.