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How Ed Husic's proposal could encourage AI & automation investment
Robotics

How Ed Husic's proposal could encourage AI & automation investment

Australian CEOs support Ed Husic's tax cut proposal for AI and automation, eyeing reduced costs and shifts to local manufacturing as crucial benefits.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sun, 2nd Jun 2024
Australia's budget boosts cybersecurity & digital identity
Quantum Computing

Australia's budget boosts cybersecurity & digital identity

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.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sun, 2nd Jun 2024
Queensland's tech leaders gather at ACS Summit in Brisbane
Generative AI

Queensland's tech leaders gather at ACS Summit in Brisbane

The ACS Tech Summit in Brisbane spotlights Queensland's fast-growing tech sector, with projections indicating over 200,000 tech jobs by 2030.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 31st May 2024
Australian organisations must now show they can work inside of SoCI laws
Network Infrastructure

Australian organisations must now show they can work inside of SoCI laws

Australian organisations subject to SoCI laws must now prove their operational response to cyber incidents, requiring continuous compliance and readiness by August 18.

By Jason Duerden • 5 min read • Fri, 31st May 2024

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Cloudera acquires Verta to boost enterprise AI capabilities
Multi-cloud

Cloudera acquires Verta to boost enterprise AI capabilities

Cloudera has acquired the Verta Operational AI Platform to boost its AI capabilities, aligning with the surge of AI integration in ANZ businesses like Telstra and BHP.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Jun 2024
Lakshan 'Wicky' Wickramaarachchi joins BrainStorm as ERP consultant
Enterprise Resource Planning

Lakshan 'Wicky' Wickramaarachchi joins BrainStorm as ERP consultant

Lakshan Wickramaarachchi, a seasoned ERP specialist, joins BrainStorm as an ERP Consultant, poised to elevate the firm's engineering software solutions.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Jun 2024
Zero Trust study highlights rising concern over identity security
Network Infrastructure

Zero Trust study highlights rising concern over identity security

Identities top the list of priority risks for organisations' Zero Trust strategies, reveals a global study by Entrust, highlighting a shift from compliance to pre-emptive security efforts.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Jun 2024
IFS launches IFS Cloud 24R1 to enhance AI-driven operations
Space

IFS launches IFS Cloud 24R1 to enhance AI-driven operations

IFS launches IFS Cloud 24R1, enhancing operational effectiveness, profitability, and sustainability for asset and service-focused firms with advanced AI features.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Jun 2024
Tech Data acquires Orca Technology to boost IT security in ANZ
Hyperscale

Tech Data acquires Orca Technology to boost IT security in ANZ

Tech Data, a part of TD SYNNEX, has acquired Orca Technology, an IT security distributor in ANZ. The move boosts Tech Data's IT security arsenal.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Jun 2024
Freshworks appoints Andrew Phillips as new VP of Sales for ANZ
Hyperscale

Freshworks appoints Andrew Phillips as new VP of Sales for ANZ

Freshworks appoints Andrew Phillips as the new Country Manager and VP of Sales for ANZ, aiming to enhance market presence with advanced generative AI features.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Jun 2024
Bitdefender report finds Discord rife with malware & scams
Malware

Bitdefender report finds Discord rife with malware & scams

Bitdefender's report uncovers Discord as a hotbed for malware, phishing, and scams, with 50,000 dangerous links detected in six months, targeting Australia and Indonesia among others.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Jun 2024
LogRhythm appoints Rebbeca Roberts as ANZ sales manager
Firewalls

LogRhythm appoints Rebbeca Roberts as ANZ sales manager

LogRhythm names Rebbeca Roberts as Regional Sales Manager for ANZ, leveraging her 15 years of expertise to bolster customer support and drive market growth.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Mon, 3rd Jun 2024
Wavelink announces new SIEM service in partnership with Laminar
Firewalls

Wavelink announces new SIEM service in partnership with Laminar

Wavelink teams up with Laminar to launch new SIEM-as-a-Service offering, dubbed Lumenir, enhancing security operations across Australia and New Zealand.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Jun 2024
Maddie Basso appointed Yahoo Australia's Head of Commercial
Marketing Technologies

Maddie Basso appointed Yahoo Australia's Head of Commercial

Yahoo Australia has named Maddie Basso as Head of Commercial to lead its commercial strategy, emphasising growth in joint business partnerships and enhancing ad services.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Jun 2024
Paessler to host PRTG software webinars in Australia & NZ
Internet of Things

Paessler to host PRTG software webinars in Australia & NZ

Paessler is set to host free PRTG software webinars aimed at enhancing monitoring skills for users and resellers in Australia and New Zealand on 5 and 12 June.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 31st May 2024
Ingram Micro launches AWS Marketplace solutions for partners
Firewalls

Ingram Micro launches AWS Marketplace solutions for partners

Ingram Micro launches a new AWS Marketplace DSOR feature, aiming to help partners streamline sales cycles and elevate cloud solution development and selling.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 31st May 2024
Australians shift EOFY shopping focus to online deals & security
Marketing Technologies

Australians shift EOFY shopping focus to online deals & security

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.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 31st May 2024

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