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ACS report urges action on digital skills for AUD $134bn growth

Wed, 30th Jul 2025
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ACS urges Australia to close its digital skills gap, unlocking AUD $134bn growth and boosting jobs through a ten-point plan centred on AI and tech training.
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NTT DATA, Mistral AI partner on AI for regulated sectors

Tue, 29th Jul 2025
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NTT DATA and Mistral AI team up to develop private AI ecosystems for regulated sectors across Europe and Asia-Pacific, focusing on data privacy and ethical deployment.
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BeyondTrust boosts secure remote support for public sector compliance

Tue, 29th Jul 2025
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BeyondTrust enhances remote support with FIPS 140-2 and CJIS compliance, aiding public sector IT teams in meeting stringent security standards without VPNs.
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Fiji adopts first Pacific managed security mapped to ASD ISM

Mon, 28th Jul 2025
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Fiji now has the Pacific's first managed security service aligned with the updated Australian Signals Directorate ISM, enhancing cyberdefence for local businesses.
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Microsoft SharePoint zero-day flaw prompts urgent global response

Fri, 25th Jul 2025
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A critical zero-day flaw in Microsoft SharePoint is being actively exploited globally, prompting urgent patches to prevent unauthorised server access and data breaches.
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SharePoint zero-day flaw exploited as over 9,000 servers at risk

Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
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A zero-day flaw in Microsoft SharePoint servers puts over 9,000 systems at risk, with active exploits threatening critical data security globally.
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Kinetic IT appoints Murray Thompson to lead advisory strategy

Tue, 22nd Jul 2025
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Kinetic IT names Major General (Retired) Murray Thompson AM CSC to lead Advisory & Transformation, boosting its cyber security and digital services strategy.
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Figma to launch Australian data hosting & new governance tools

Tue, 22nd Jul 2025
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Figma will offer data residency in Australia by late 2025 and launch Governance+ security tools to boost compliance for enterprises locally.
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Managed Services Providers: Six security trends it will pay to be across in FY2026

Fri, 18th Jul 2025
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In FY2026, managed services providers must harness AI, hybrid cloud, and data-driven security to grow and meet evolving client needs in a complex landscape.
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OpenText gains top IRAP security approval for government use

Fri, 18th Jul 2025
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OpenText has achieved top-tier IRAP security approval, enabling its platforms to be widely used by Australian government agencies handling classified data.
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Aurigo launches AI platform to transform data centre planning

Wed, 16th Jul 2025
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Aurigo Software unveils AI-powered Primus platform to enhance data centre capital planning, boosting efficiency amid rising global infrastructure investment.
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Closing the gap in enterprise AI with process intelligence

Tue, 15th Jul 2025
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Process Intelligence is bridging the gap in enterprise AI by providing operational context, boosting automation and transforming businesses globally.
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Trustwave unveils phishing protection service for Microsoft users

Tue, 15th Jul 2025
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Trustwave launches Managed Phishing for Microsoft, a service enhancing phishing protection for organisations using Microsoft Office 365 and Defender for Office.
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Ben Bach appointed NSW Practice Director at HR Crowd for ANZ

Fri, 11th Jul 2025
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HR Crowd appoints Ben Bach as NSW Practice Director to strengthen regional leadership and client engagement across Australia and New Zealand.
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Over half of global companies leave email systems exposed to phishing

Wed, 9th Jul 2025
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Over half of global public companies lack full enforcement of email phishing protections, leaving them vulnerable to costly cyberattacks, research finds.
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Trend Micro invests in Pacific as regional cybersecurity surges

Wed, 9th Jul 2025
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Trend Micro boosts its Pacific Islands investment after 150% growth, aiming to triple revenue by 2027 amid rising regional cybersecurity demands.
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Ben Dawson named new Cisco APJC President as Dave West shifts role

Wed, 9th Jul 2025
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Ben Dawson has been appointed Cisco's new President for Asia Pacific, Japan, and Greater China, succeeding Dave West as the tech giant shifts leadership roles.
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Insight joins WA panel to boost government digital services

Wed, 9th Jul 2025
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Insight has joined Western Australia's Technology Infrastructure and Solutions panel to enhance government digital services with secure, scalable technology solutions.
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Vection secures AUD $4 million Italian enterprise tech deal

Mon, 7th Jul 2025
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Vection Technologies secures AUD $4 million deal with Omniacom Group to deploy AI-powered XR tech across Italian enterprise sectors over three years.
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Fujitsu appoints Jo Healey to head customer strategy in Oceania

Mon, 7th Jul 2025
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Fujitsu appoints Jo Healey as Vice President and Head of Customer for New Zealand and Australia to lead digital transformation and enhance client relations.