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SenSen lands AUD $4.6m enforcement tech deal with Calgary

Thu, 12th Sep 2024
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SenSen Networks lands a five-year contract worth AUD $4.6 million with The City of Calgary to provide advanced enforcement systems, with potential extensions to nine years.
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Oracle Database@Azure launched in Australian market

Thu, 12th Sep 2024
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microsoft
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oracle
Oracle and Microsoft launch Oracle Database@Azure in Australia's Azure East region, meeting rising demand for scalable, secure database solutions alongside strong local adoption.
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Study finds tech connectivity drives leadership in business

Thu, 12th Sep 2024
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supply chain
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risk & compliance
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ai
TeamViewer's latest research reveals that 33% of businesses with top-tier tech connectivity report industry-leading financial performance, compared to 16% with good connectivity.
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Skillsoft launches compliance suite for targeted risk training

Tue, 10th Sep 2024
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risk & compliance
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skillsoft
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percipio
Skillsoft has launched its Compliance Suite, a flexible training solution designed to enhance risk management skills and address the evolving compliance landscape.
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Matthew Bellizia named new CEO of Dubber

Tue, 10th Sep 2024
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telstra
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leadership
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computer science
Dubber appoints Matthew Bellizia as CEO, effective 10 September 2024, marking the start of an 'exciting new era' under his experienced leadership.
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Automation drives revenue, job satisfaction in MSSP sector

Mon, 9th Sep 2024
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ai
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cybersecurity
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it services
Automation is essential for revenue growth and job satisfaction in MSSPs, with 67% seeing increased profits and 87% of employees happier, finds D3.
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Half of SMEs in Australia & NZ yet to adopt AI technology

Mon, 9th Sep 2024
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physical security
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ai
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productivity
Half of SMEs in Australia and New Zealand have yet to adopt AI due to significant security concerns, a new Peninsula Group survey reveals.
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Australian financial leaders struggle with outdated data: study

Fri, 6th Sep 2024
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ai
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data classification
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financial services
A study by ActiveOps reveals 92% of Aussie financial leaders struggle with outdated data, hampering AI adoption, with 33% relying on data over two months old.
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Australians opt for digital detox as social media use declines

Thu, 5th Sep 2024
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martech
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payment technologies
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social media
Australians are cutting down on social media use, especially apps like Snapchat and TikTok, as they embrace digital detox, a new report reveals.
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Aryza acquires Axcess Consulting to expand APAC market reach

Thu, 5th Sep 2024
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fintech
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banking
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aryza group
Aryza Group has acquired Axcess Consulting in a strategic move to enhance its APAC presence and extend its loan management software solutions globally.
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Paris AI startup Steerlab raises USD $1.9 million in pre-seed round

Wed, 4th Sep 2024
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hyperscale
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cybersecurity
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sales
AI startup Steerlab secures USD $1.9m pre-seed funding to enhance its platform automating RFP responses, aiming to attract top talent and scale sales in US and Europe.
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Broadcom announces key updates to software-defined edge portfolio

Fri, 30th Aug 2024
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network infrastructure
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sd-wan
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sdn
Broadcom enhances VMware VeloCloud with Fixed Wireless Access and satellite support, aiming to boost Edge AI workload deployment.
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Palo Alto Networks reveals surge in deepfake-driven scams

Fri, 30th Aug 2024
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edutech
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firewalls
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advanced persistent threat protection
Palo Alto Networks reveals the alarming rise of AI-generated deepfake scams targeting individuals and organisations, with hundreds of implicated domains.
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Australia's tech sector grapples with severe skills shortages

Wed, 28th Aug 2024
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productivity
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engineering
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gig economy
Australia faces mounting tech sector challenges due to severe skills shortages, Hays report reveals, ranking the nation fourth globally for talent deficits.
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Australian drone tech helps Quebec tackle bushfires in 2023

Mon, 26th Aug 2024
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surveillance
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intelligence
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carbonix
Sydney-based Carbonix's drone tech aids Quebec firefighters in combating severe bushfires, targeting 'zombie fires' and improving fire detection and cost-efficiency.
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Fresha secures $31 million from J.P. Morgan for expansion

Fri, 23rd Aug 2024
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martech
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cdp
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ai
Fresha secures a $31 million venture debt facility from J.P. Morgan to fuel expansion, enhance AI capabilities, and support new market entries.
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Nexxen & The Trade Desk announce strategic data partnership

Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
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the trade desk
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nexxen
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managing director
Nexxen joins forces with The Trade Desk to bring automatic content recognition data to UK, US, Canada, and Australia, enhancing ad targeting in connected TV.
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Australian emergency services' IT vulnerability exposed by SOTI report

Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
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mdm
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ai security
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healthtech
A SOTI report unveils major IT vulnerabilities in Australia's emergency services, raising alarms after CrowdStrike's global outage affected 8.5 million devices.
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D2L acquires H5P Group, launches AI-powered D2L Lumi

Wed, 21st Aug 2024
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edutech
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e-learning
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data privacy
D2L acquires H5P Group and launches D2L Lumi, an AI-powered tool designed to enrich learning experiences and streamline educational content creation.
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Appian's new platform release enhances AI & compliance features

Tue, 20th Aug 2024
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data fabric
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lcnc
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genai
Appian's new platform version boosts enterprise AI with generative AI chatbots and enhanced compliance features, ready to transform data management and processes.