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Australia ranks 8th worldwide for malicious URL and malware detections, according to cybersecurity giant Trend Micro, highlighting a worrying trend towards sophisticated cyber attacks.

Data Cloud provider Snowflake and Mistral AI announce multi-year partnership to democratise AI, allowing users to create sophisticated applications worldwide, boosting artificial intelligence innovation.

Financial crime compliance costs have soared, driven by increased regulations, technology costs, and ongoing battles against evolving financial crimes.

'AI-nxiety' amongst tech professionals is prevalent, but generative AI presents an opportunity rather than a threat, potentially driving further innovation and efficiency within the industry.

Australian mortgage broking industry pivots towards Open Banking, with the number of brokers using NextGen's solution tripling, amid potential legislative changes.

Three small steps can enable organisations to realise significant gains from their existing tools, and to substantially improve their security posture.

James Biddle, former Global Sales and Marketing Director at ClickView, joins Flexischools as the new Head of Growth, aiming to drive significant expansion across Australian school communities.

V2 Digital bolsters its leadership with two key appointments, former Microsoft Chief Architect Shane Baldacchino as Director of Cloud, and ex-Servian Director Steve Tzortzidis helming Data and AI.

Semiconductor industry veteran Stacy Smith rejoins Intel, appointed as an independent director and member of the board's Audit and Finance Committee.

Australia’s banking sector unveiled the Scam Safe Accord, a comprehensive plan that includes advanced tech tactics to combat an AUD $3.1 billion scam crisis that surged by 253% over two years.

DoiT International gains recognition as AWS Partner in Generative AI Competency, affirming its technical proficiency and capability in executing impactful generative AI solutions.

Meet Ameya Talwalkar, the Founder and CEO of Cequence Security, who are transforming digital security with its innovative and comprehensive approach to API vulnerabilities.

Continental Tyres and Cloudera unite to build data-driven applications that proactively monitor tyre condition, aiming to minimise wear and breakdowns, while streamlining maintenance and fuel consumption.

Java vendor Azul sees stellar growth due to rising cloud costs and Oracle’s Java pricing changes, with institutions like the University of Sydney making the switch.

Over half of Australians may switch brands due to subpar digital experiences, an insight highlighted in the 2024 Publicis Sapient Digital Commerce Survey.

Workday launches its seamless payroll system in Australia, marrying payroll, HR, and financial data to automate workflows, decrease errors and ensure compliance with local regulations.

PayPal enhances payment solutions for Australian SMBs, integrating options like Apple Pay and Google Pay. This expansion aims to improve the shopping experience and retain customers.

Claroty research exposes a rise in cybersecurity vulnerabilities in Australia's healthcare sector, suggesting significant risks for hospitals and health clinics.

Brett Winterford, Okta's Regional Chief Security Officer for APAC, reveals how the Identity Cloud firm is enhancing cyber-security and strengthening digital identities.

Queensland's tech workforce has grown 21%, thrice the national average, taking total roles to over 139,000, as per the ACS Digital Pulse Report.