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FedEx strengthens APAC leadership with new appointments
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Federal Express has strengthened its Asia Pacific leadership team by appointing three senior executives, aiming to enhance customer solutions and market growth.
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Financial services face ethical challenges, report reveals
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risk & compliance
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ethics
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financial services
A recent report by LRN reveals that financial services firms are grappling with ethics and compliance, highlighting a troubling gap in decision-making across leadership levels.
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AI in workplace tech: Challenges of client confidentiality
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data protection
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physical security
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risk & compliance
The integration of AI in workplace tools poses significant privacy risks, prompting businesses to reassess their compliance with client confidentiality obligations.
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From dreams to reality: My journey into IT
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Matthew Bereens reflects on his journey from a tech-obsessed child in Sydney to securing a graduate role at Orro through invaluable industry support.
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HPE expands networking options with VPC & on-premises
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uc
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
Hewlett Packard Enterprise has unveiled expanded deployment options for HPE Aruba Networking Central, enhancing data sovereignty and AI-driven network performance in Asia Pacific.
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Australian firms face rising security & travel challenges
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data privacy
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ai
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misinformation
International SOS warns that Australian businesses face escalating security threats in its 2025 Risk Outlook, with 65% globally reporting heightened risks.
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APAC consumers torn between AI benefits & privacy risks
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it training
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data privacy
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ai
A new F5 study reveals that while consumers in APAC embrace AI for productivity, they harbour serious concerns about privacy, job security, and ethical use.
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InDebted welcomes Nic Chin as the new Chief Financial Officer
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saas
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software
InDebted has appointed Nic Chin as its new Chief Financial Officer, succeeding Lachlan Heussler, to steer the company's ambitious growth plans.
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Alvin Oh joins V2 Consultancy as AI Modernisation Partner
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digital transformation
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government
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modernisation
Alvin Oh has joined V2 as an AI & Modernisation Partner, bringing over 20 years of tech experience to enhance the firm's data and AI services.
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Study reveals rising cyber threats to financial industry
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malware
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ddos
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advanced persistent threat protection
A Radware study highlights alarming trends in cyber threats to the financial sector, revealing a surge in infostealer services and sophisticated OTP bots.
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The case for Device as a Service: Smarter IT management for modern businesses
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digital transformation
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personal computing devices
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tablets & laptops
With DaaS transforming IT management in Australia, businesses are seizing the opportunity for flexible, cost-effective solutions that drive growth and efficiency.
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Selling low dollar value goods into the US could soon become more complex
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risk & compliance
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future of business
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trades
Changes to the US de minimis exemption could complicate sales for Australian exporters, with potential new taxes and paperwork looming on the horizon.
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Elsight secures AUD $7.1m deal with European drone firm
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Elsight has secured an AUD $7.1 million supply agreement with a European drone manufacturer, expanding its footprint in the defence sector amidst rising demand.
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Ripple acquires Hidden Road for USD $1.25 billion deal
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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financial institutions
Ripple has announced the acquisition of Hidden Road for USD $1.25 billion, making it the first crypto firm to manage a global multi-asset prime broker.
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Found means fixed: Reduce security debt at scale with GitHub security campaigns
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application security
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devsecops
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risk & compliance
GitHub launches security campaigns, now available for Advanced Security users, enhancing collaboration between developers and security teams to tackle security debt.
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April Patch Tuesday: Microsoft announces 121 vulnerabilities
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cybersecurity
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Microsoft has unveiled 121 vulnerabilities in its April 2025 Patch Tuesday update, marking a significant increase from last month's total.
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Genesys Cloud AI drives a rise in annual revenue in 2025
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Genesys has reported that its Genesys Cloud AI drove over 10% of new business in fiscal year 2025, with annual recurring revenue reaching USD $1.9 billion.
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Mastercard outlines plan to combat card fraud in Australia
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biometrics
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payment technologies
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mastercard
Mastercard has unveiled a five-year strategy to innovate payment methods in Australia, tackling a surge in card fraud that nearly hit $1 billion in 2024.
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Constraints drive Australian firms to private cloud solutions
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storage
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hybrid cloud
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cloud storage
As Australian businesses confront rising tariffs and fluctuating cloud costs, many are exploring private cloud solutions like Synology Drive to enhance data security and reduce dependence.
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Nintex unveils new AI features for business automation
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digital transformation
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low-code
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genai
Nintex has unveiled advanced generative AI features to enhance business automation, streamlining processes for mid-market firms and large enterprises.