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AI-driven phishing attacks surge against Australian targets in 2024
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AI-driven phishing attacks targeting Australian businesses surged in 2024, with over 30 million attempts recorded, making Australia the eighth most targeted country.
Most IT leaders struggle to prove ROI from cloud spending
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Most IT leaders struggle to prove cloud ROI despite claiming FinOps maturity, with 78% admitting difficulties in consistently showcasing value from cloud spend.
Stacklet unveils AI-led cloud tools to speed up cost savings
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finops
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software engineering
Stacklet launches AI-powered tools with Jun0 and Cloud Action Center to speed up cloud cost savings and reduce resource wastage for FinOps teams.
Bundaberg leads Australia in booming small business growth
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Bundaberg leads Australia in small business growth with a 178% rise in startups last year, outpacing Sydney and other major cities.
Unbound secures USD $4 million seed to boost safe AI adoption
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firewalls
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data protection
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digital transformation
Unbound has raised USD $4 million in seed funding to support secure enterprise adoption of generative AI, focusing on data protection and cost control.
Dynatrace launches Live Debugger to simplify cloud debugging
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hyperscale
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ai
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software development
Dynatrace unveils Live Debugger, enabling developers to debug live cloud services up to 95% faster without disrupting application performance in production.
Hidden travel fees cost Aussies as banks overcharge
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fintech
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generation z
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wise
78% of Australians face hidden bank fees abroad, with traditional banks charging up to seven times more than fintech providers like Wise.
dbt Labs unveils AI tools to boost data autonomy & governance
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data analytics
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martech
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cdp
dbt Labs launches AI-powered tools like dbt Canvas and Insights, boosting data analyst autonomy while ensuring strong governance across organisations.
Salesforce to acquire Informatica for equity value of USD $8 billion
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Salesforce to acquire Informatica for USD $8 billion, enhancing AI capabilities by integrating Informatica's data services with its platform, deal to close fiscal 2027.
UKG & ServiceNow to integrate AI for seamless HR & payroll
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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hcm
UKG and ServiceNow join forces to integrate AI, streamlining HR and payroll to boost productivity and ease administrative burdens across industries.
Aussies slammed with hidden fees while using bank cards abroad
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fintech
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forex
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gen z
New research reveals 78% of Aussie travellers face hidden bank card fees abroad, with charges costing some up to AUD $4,000 annually on holidays.
Skyfire & Cequence enable secure digital access for AI agents
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data protection
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ai
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cybersecurity
Skyfire partners with Cequence Security to enable secure, compliant digital access for autonomous AI agents in the emerging AI economy.
Ipswich council partners with Workday to modernise HR systems
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Ipswich City Council teams up with Workday and Cognizant to modernise HR systems, aiming to boost efficiency and data security for 1,500 staff.
Rimini Street names new COO to drive global growth strategy
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it automation
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erp
Rimini Street appoints Vijay Kumar as COO to spearhead global growth, focusing on operational efficiency and innovative IT solutions without ERP upgrades.
Manufacturers embrace AI & automation but face key barriers in 2025
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digital transformation
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supply chain
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Manufacturers are keen on AI and automation, with 40% prioritising these for 2025, but face challenges like integration issues and skilled labour shortages.
Seventy-four percent of asset tracking projects deliver ROI
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digital transformation
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iot
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cloud services
Research reveals 74% of asset tracking projects deliver expected ROI, with vendor support and system integration key for user satisfaction in various sectors.
Opus 2 appoints Hanson-Drury to lead product, technology
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ai
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software development
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legal tech
Opus 2 appoints Tiama Hanson-Drury as Chief Product and Technology Officer to drive AI innovation and growth in its legal software offerings.
Finance leaders to boost agentic AI use for efficiency gains
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productivity
Finance leaders plan a sixfold rise in agentic AI use by 2026 to boost efficiency and accuracy amid growing economic volatility, says Wolters Kluwer survey.
Pigment , Google Cloud partner to boost AI business planning
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data analytics
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martech
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partner programmes
Pigment has partnered with Google Cloud to enhance AI-driven business planning, aiding global firms in making faster, more informed strategic decisions.
Australian digital video ads lead APAC in engagement, but risks remain
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digital entertainment
Australia leads APAC with top digital video ad engagement but faces rising ad fraud and brand safety risks, says Integral Ad Science report.