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Sekuro & Dragos team up to fortify Australian critical infrastructure
IoT Security

Sekuro & Dragos team up to fortify Australian critical infrastructure

Cybersecurity firm Sekuro joins forces with global leader Dragos to combat growing cyber threats to Australia's critical infrastructure, offering unparalleled threat detection and system resilience.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 1st May 2024
Xero invests USD $25m in Deputy for seamless business management solution
Fintech

Xero invests USD $25m in Deputy for seamless business management solution

In a strategic partnership, small business platform Xero invests USD $25 million in shift work platform Deputy to offer comprehensive business solutions, integrating the companies' accounting, payroll, and workforce management systems.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 1st May 2024
Recognition Group launches Sovereign for defence sector support
Space

Recognition Group launches Sovereign for defence sector support

The Recognition Group unveils Sovereign, a new agency tailored to buoy defence and aerospace suppliers in Australia.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Tue, 30th Apr 2024
Central Highlands Water embraces transformation with Infor
Digital Transformation

Central Highlands Water embraces transformation with Infor

Victoria's Central Highlands Water engages Infor CloudSuite Public Sector for digitisation, predicting streamlined budgeting and reporting.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Apr 2024
Jo Mikleus joins Avenue Bank's board as independent director
Artificial Intelligence

Jo Mikleus joins Avenue Bank's board as independent director

Veteran businesswoman Jo Mikleus joins Avenue Bank, Australia's pioneer of bank guarantees, as an independent, non-executive Board director, replacing Christian Bernecker.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Tue, 30th Apr 2024
Ricoh Australia introduces 'Ricoh Spaces' for hybrid workplace efficiency
Unified Communications

Ricoh Australia introduces 'Ricoh Spaces' for hybrid workplace efficiency

RICOH Australia launches RICOH Spaces, a dynamic cloud-based platform designed to enhance hybrid work models and streamline businesses, providing analytics for informed workspace decisions.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Apr 2024
John Griffin steps in as Logicalis Australia's new CTO
Digital Transformation

John Griffin steps in as Logicalis Australia's new CTO

John Griffin joins Logicalis Australia as their new CTO, armed with a chief technology vision to drive innovation and operational efficiency in a rapidly evolving IT landscape.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Mon, 29th Apr 2024
Australian businesses fast-track Microsoft cloud adoption amid cyber threats
Firewalls

Australian businesses fast-track Microsoft cloud adoption amid cyber threats

Australian businesses are hastening their digital transformations, causing a surge in the nation's Microsoft cloud ecosystem due to factors such as cloud costs and cyber risks, states an ISG report.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Apr 2024
Australian emergency services struggle with mobile tech failures
Digital Transformation

Australian emergency services struggle with mobile tech failures

A SOTI report reveals that outdated technology within Australia's emergency services is seriously hampering response rates, with 97% experiencing mobile device failures.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Apr 2024
Australians show interest in using AI for online dating
Email Security

Australians show interest in using AI for online dating

Over 50% of Australian online daters show interest in using AI to enhance their dating experience and avoid scams, according to a Norton survey.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Apr 2024
CompliantERP tops as 2024 Australian IT Small Business Champion
Risk & Compliance

CompliantERP tops as 2024 Australian IT Small Business Champion

Brisbane's CompliantERP has been hailed as the 2024 Australian Small Business Champion in Information Technology, underscoring their dedication to innovation and excellence within the sector.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 26th Apr 2024

Global Stories

Australian stories

Dropbox unveils new features in Australia & New Zealand
Encryption

Dropbox unveils new features in Australia & New Zealand

Dropbox boosts productivity and security in Australia and New Zealand with new features including end-to-end encryption, Microsoft Teams integration and AI-powered search tool, Dropbox Dash.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Apr 2024
Aqua Security launches SaaS cloud security platform in Australia
Digital Transformation

Aqua Security launches SaaS cloud security platform in Australia

Aqua Security launches its SaaS cloud native security platform in Australia to meet surging demand and address data sovereignty, compliance and threat prevention needs amid accelerated digital transformation.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 29th Apr 2024
AI forces major operational changes in Australian businesses
Customer Experience

AI forces major operational changes in Australian businesses

Artificial intelligence (AI) is prompting 75% of Australian businesses to significantly change operational strategies within four years, a shift greater than the last 20 years, according to HubSpot.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Apr 2024
How blending ICT environments can elevate or impede your financial services merger
Fintech

How blending ICT environments can elevate or impede your financial services merger

Being strategic about the way you consolidate and integrate your respective tech stacks is critical.

By Iman Ghodosi • 4 min read • Mon, 29th Apr 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Australian stories

How to safeguard your data with DataCentre220 and UPSPS
DataCentre infrastructure

How to safeguard your data with DataCentre220 and UPSPS

DataCentre220 teams up with UPS Power Solutions to enhance data security and accessibility for organisations, countering cloud storage hurdles with advanced, reliable technology.

By Tom Raynel • 4 min read • Tue, 30th Apr 2024
Equinix commits to Singapore renewable energy deal with Sembcorp
Hyperscale

Equinix commits to Singapore renewable energy deal with Sembcorp

Digital infrastructure giant, Equinix, dives into Singapore's renewable energy market with a large-scale solar power purchase agreement in alignment with Singapore Green Plan 2030.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Apr 2024