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Australia's budget boosts cybersecurity & digital identity
Sun, 2nd Jun 2024
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quantum computing
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power / energy
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cybersecurity
Australia's budget sharpens focus on data security and digital identity, earmarking AUD $288.1 million for a Digital ID platform and AUD $39.9 million for AI.
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Queensland's tech leaders gather at ACS Summit in Brisbane
Fri, 31st May 2024
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genai
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ai
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cybersecurity
The ACS Tech Summit in Brisbane spotlights Queensland's fast-growing tech sector, with projections indicating over 200,000 tech jobs by 2030.
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Australian organisations must now show they can work inside of SoCI laws
Fri, 31st May 2024
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ransomware
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datacentre infrastructure
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soc
Australian organisations subject to SoCI laws must now prove their operational response to cyber incidents, requiring continuous compliance and readiness by August 18.
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Australians shift EOFY shopping focus to online deals & security
Fri, 31st May 2024
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martech
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commerce systems
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genai
Research shows 38% of Australians plan to join EOFY sales, with 42% shopping online. The shift from tax-deductibles to electronics, and household items marks a new trend.
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AI-driven identity fraud on the rise, says Signicat report
Thu, 30th May 2024
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b2b
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financial institutions
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report
A new report by Signicat and Consult Hyperion reveals the growing threat of AI-driven identity fraud across Europe, urging financial institutions to boost their defences.
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Cristiano Ronaldo partners with Binance for new NFT collection
Thu, 30th May 2024
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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football
Binance partners with Cristiano Ronaldo for Forever Worldwide: The Road to Saudi Arabia NFT collection, offering fans exclusive perks and unique experiences.
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Persistent teams up with Zscaler for digital transformation & ESG
Thu, 30th May 2024
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digital transformation
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cloud security
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dei
Persistent Systems leverages Zscaler's AI-driven security platform to fast-track its digital transformation and strengthen sustainability and ESG initiatives.
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Pathzero number one in global carbon emissions data
Thu, 30th May 2024
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cleantech
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sustainability
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data collection
Australian start-up Pathzero has become the world’s largest private markets carbon emissions data network, covering USD $3.5 trillion in assets.
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Millions of customers urged to take action after Ticketmaster data breach
Thu, 30th May 2024
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data protection
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ransomware
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encryption
Ticketmaster has suffered a major data breach compromising the personal information of more than 500 million users.
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NSW launches first comprehensive Digital Inclusion Strategy
Thu, 30th May 2024
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uc
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healthtech
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government
NSW launches its first comprehensive Digital Inclusion Strategy to bridge the digital divide, inviting public and stakeholder feedback on the initiative.
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Data readiness identified as major hurdle to AI adoption
Thu, 30th May 2024
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martech
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cdp
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healthtech
A new Fivetran and MIT Technology Review Insights report reveals data readiness as a key barrier to AI adoption, with 60% of organisations needing better data governance.
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Newgen Software launches LumYn to transform banking AI
Thu, 30th May 2024
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cx
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martech
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data privacy
Newgen Software launches LumYn, an AI-driven hyper-personalisation platform set to transform customer engagement and profitability in the banking sector globally.
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Scandit launches ID Bolt to revolutionise online ID autofill
Thu, 30th May 2024
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cx
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martech
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data privacy
Scandit launches ID Bolt, a new tool that autofills identity forms via passport or ID photo capture, enhancing efficiency and user experience.
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The three trends supporting fintech growth in Australia
Thu, 30th May 2024
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smartphones
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data analytics
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fintech
Australia’s fintech sector, powered by innovation, technology, and government backing, has surged from AUD $250 million in 2015 to AUD $45 billion in 2023.
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Titans of Tech - Jason Hardy of Hitachi Vantara
Thu, 30th May 2024
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storage
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data analytics
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ai
Jason Hardy, Chief Technology Officer for AI at Hitachi Vantara, leverages over a decade of expertise to drive transformative AI projects and innovations.
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Ricoh Australia launches inaugural Reconciliation Action Plan
Thu, 30th May 2024
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dei
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printing
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ricoh
Ricoh Australia has unveiled its first Reconciliation Action Plan to boost awareness, employment, and opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
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Taking the next step forward in the contact centre evolution
Thu, 30th May 2024
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uc
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data analytics
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cx
Artificial intelligence is revolutionising Australian contact centres, enabling unparalleled personalisation and efficiency.
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MSP survey: cybersecurity skills shortage & technology updates lead challenges
Thu, 30th May 2024
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firewalls
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ransomware
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network security
Sophos' MSP Perspectives 2024 survey reveals that keeping up with the latest cybersecurity technologies is the top challenge for MSPs, according to 39% of respondents.
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D2L unveils add-on solution to enhance corporate learning
Thu, 30th May 2024
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edutech
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it training
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collaboration
D2L Link is launched in Australia and New Zealand, a tool for corporate learning system integration, automating tasks and enhancing data accuracy.
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First AML & Armalytix join forces to elevate AML processes
Thu, 30th May 2024
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fintech
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risk & compliance
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onboarding
First AML has partnered with Open Banking tech platform Armalytix to boost Source of Funds and Source of Wealth capabilities for large conveyancing firms.