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$400b loss for 2,000 firms after 'unavoidable' cyber attacks

Wed, 12th Jun 2024
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Thousands of global firms face a staggering annual loss of USD $400 billion due to unplanned downtime, revealed in a Splunk report.
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Westcon-Comstor names Callum McGregor as COO & CFO

Fri, 7th Jun 2024
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Westcon-Comstor promotes Callum McGregor to COO and CFO roles, reflecting a strategic move to drive growth and innovation in IT, supply chain, and ESG globally.
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SAS unveils Data Maker on Snowflake Marketplace at Summit 2024

Fri, 7th Jun 2024
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At Snowflake Data Cloud Summit 2024, SAS introduced SAS Data Maker on Snowflake Marketplace, a tool to generate precise synthetic data, enhancing prediction, planning, and innovation for businesses.
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Report reveals growing interest in crypto among Australians

Wed, 5th Jun 2024
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Over a quarter of Australians are showing an interest in cryptocurrency, with 9% holding digital assets in the last year, reveals new research by Finder and Coinbase.
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NP Digital acquires SearchGuru to bolster APAC market presence

Wed, 5th Jun 2024
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NP Digital is set to acquire SearchGuru, boosting its APAC presence and enhancing service offerings. This move adds 120 marketers to NP's 270-strong team.
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Software Combined secures second New Zealand tech company

Wed, 5th Jun 2024
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Australia's Software Combined has now expanded its portfolio by acquiring Dbvisit, based in New Zealand's Auckland.
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McConnell Dowell invests in tech to enhance Melbourne projects

Tue, 4th Jun 2024
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McConnell Dowell partners with TechnologyOne to bolster Melbourne's key infrastructure projects through a GBP £45 million investment in cutting-edge SaaS technology.
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Paessler achieves ISO 9001 certification for quality excellence

Wed, 29th May 2024
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Paessler celebrates achieving ISO 9001 certification, underscoring its dedication to quality standards and customer satisfaction in IT monitoring solutions.
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Canva unveils AI-driven Magic Studio & revamped UI at event

Tue, 28th May 2024
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Canva reveals AI-powered Magic Studio, updated UI for work applications at Canva Create event in LA, marking a leap in visual communication tools.
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When it comes to AI, failing to plan is planning to fail

Thu, 23rd May 2024
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To successfully integrate AI into business strategies, meticulous planning around compatibility, performance, and uptime is crucial to avoid failure.
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Zibtek celebrates milestone of 500 successful projects delivered

Thu, 23rd May 2024
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Zibtek celebrates a major milestone, delivering 500 successful custom software projects, underscoring its client-centric approach and commitment to innovation.
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Cyber attacks impact 60% of mid-sized Australian businesses

Wed, 22nd May 2024
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A MYOB survey reveals that three in five mid-sized Australian businesses have faced cyber attacks, with the highest rates in finance and insurance sectors.
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US infrastructure crisis: a third illegally pay ransoms

Wed, 22nd May 2024
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Over a third of US critical infrastructure entities have illegally paid ransoms, facing grave legal and financial fallout, Bridewell study finds.
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Customer Catalyst launched to help tech marketers with video content

Wed, 22nd May 2024
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AZK Media launches Customer Catalyst to meet growing demand for high-quality video content, aiming to boost conversions and customer acquisition in the APAC region.
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Cynthia Hanley joins Anglicare Southern Queensland as CFO

Tue, 21st May 2024
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Anglicare Southern Queensland has named Cynthia Hanley as its new CFO. Hanley, with over 20 years' experience, aims to bolster sustainability and modern practices at the not-for-profit organisation.
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Infinigate sets ambitious goals for FY 2024-2025 expansion

Thu, 16th May 2024
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Infinigate Group unveils its strategic focus for 2024-2025, aiming to expand its cybersecurity, cloud, and networking footprint amidst growing pressures.
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Amplitude reports 9% revenue growth in Q1 2024 financials

Thu, 16th May 2024
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Amplitude sees 9% revenue boost in Q1 2024, hitting $72.6M. Notable growth includes a 37% rise in paying customers and expanding global clientele.
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BlackLine recognised as leader in I2C & R2R by ISG

Wed, 15th May 2024
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BlackLine has topped ISG's latest study in both the Invoice to Cash (I2C) and Record to Report (R2R) categories, marking a significant achievement.
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Sovos launches Indirect Tax Suite to tackle global tax complexity

Thu, 9th May 2024
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Sovos tackles the growing complexities of global tax compliance with its Indirect Tax Suite, enabling businesses to navigate differing tax laws.
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Portkey.ai & F5 launch partnership for reliable AI apps deployment

Tue, 7th May 2024
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Portkey.ai and F5 collaborate to revolutionise the delivery and management of secure artificial intelligence applications.