Australian Stories

Elastic named Leader in Forrester Wave for security analytics 2025

Elastic has been named a Leader in Forrester Wave Security Analytics 2025, achieving top scores in 14 criteria including AI and malware protection.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Jul 2025

Data Security

One Click Group adopts ConnectID for faster, safer ID checks

One Click Group has integrated ConnectID to enable faster, safer identity checks, streamlining tax and financial services verification across Australia.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 3rd Jul 2025

Data Security

Qantas cyberattack raises concerns for 6 million customers

Qantas has revealed a cyberattack may have exposed personal data of up to 6 million customers, raising serious security concerns during peak travel.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 3rd Jul 2025

Data Security

Experts give Qantas mixed reviews on cyber breach response

A cyber attack on Qantas affecting six million customers exposes flaws in the airline's security and crisis communication amid tighter privacy laws.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Wed, 2nd Jul 2025

Data Security

Qantas breach sparks calls for stricter data security laws

Qantas has suffered a major data breach via a third-party platform, igniting demands for tougher data security laws in Australia.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Jul 2025

Data Security

Shockwaves from Qantas cyber breach being felt across Australian business

The recent Qantas cyber attack underlines the urgent need for stronger defences, highlighting growing threats to supply chains and identity across Australian businesses.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 2nd Jul 2025

Data Security

UiPath leads 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant as RPA market grows

UiPath leads Gartner's 2025 Magic Quadrant for RPA, marking seven years as a Leader amid rapid USD $3.8bn market growth and AI-driven automation advances.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 2nd Jul 2025

Data Security

AI cloud workloads face greater critical security risks

A Tenable report reveals 70% of AI cloud workloads on platforms like AWS and Azure have critical vulnerabilities, posing increased security risks.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Jul 2025

Global Stories

Data Security

Zero Trust vital in cybersecurity strategies in wake of Qantas breach

Cybersecurity experts have highlighted the continued significance of personal information to cybercriminals and the varied threats posed by data exposures.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Jul 2025

Data Security

Ventia adopts AI platform to speed up major infrastructure bids

Ventia has launched an AI platform developed with DXC Technology to cut bid writing times from days to minutes for key infrastructure contracts.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 3rd Jul 2025

Data Security

Ingram Micro launches Xvantage AI support for partners in ANZ

Ingram Micro launches Xvantage Enable AI programme in ANZ, helping partners adopt and scale AI services with tailored learning and vendor support.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Jul 2025

Data Security

GenAI adoption surges in healthcare but security hurdles remain

Nearly all healthcare organisations use GenAI, but 96% face data security and scaling challenges, risking patient privacy and infrastructure strain, finds Nutanix.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 2nd Jul 2025

Data Security

Business intelligence and data-driven decision-making in an unpredictable trade environment

Australian manufacturers are turning to business intelligence and data-driven decision-making to navigate challenges and seize opportunities in an unpredictable trade environment.

By James Robinson • 5 min read • Wed, 2nd Jul 2025

Data Security

Varonis, Microsoft deepen partnership to secure enterprise AI

Varonis and Microsoft have deepened their partnership to enhance data security and governance for enterprises adopting AI technologies like Microsoft Copilot.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Jul 2025

Data Security

Cohesity marks sixth year as Gartner Leader for data protection

Cohesity has been named a Leader for the sixth consecutive year in Gartner's 2025 Magic Quadrant for Backup and Data Protection Platforms.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 1st Jul 2025

Data Security

HCLTech partners with OpenAI to drive enterprise AI adoption

HCLTech partners with OpenAI to integrate generative AI into its platforms, aiding enterprises in sectors like finance and healthcare to adopt AI at scale securely.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Tue, 1st Jul 2025

Data Security

Confluent Cloud boosts agentic AI with enhanced data & security

Confluent Cloud unveils new features blending real-time and historical data to enhance secure, intelligent AI agents and analytics for enterprises.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Mon, 30th Jun 2025

Data Security

New secure data centre Mātai opens at RNZAF Base Auckland

The Government Communications Security Bureau has opened Mātai, a new secure data centre at RNZAF Base Auckland, enhancing New Zealand's digital infrastructure security.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Jun 2025