Australia (Australian) stories - Page 16

Australian IT leaders urge the government to enhance cybersecurity protections for businesses, with 81% calling for greater support against rising cyber threats.

A new report reveals a pivotal shift in Australian firms towards skills-based workforce management, with 93% of leaders open to hiring based on skills profiles.

Körber Supply Chain Software has rebranded as Infios, reflecting a commitment to modernising supply chain solutions in an evolving global market.

As Australia approaches 2025, businesses are shifting focus from data protection to cyber resilience, adapting to the rising threats from ransomware and evolving technologies.

Australia's largest student hackathon, Unihack, returns from 14-16 March 2025, backed by major sponsor Logitech, with an expected 600 participants.

As International Women's Day approaches, tech firms like CMTG and Fugro champion gender equality, advocating initiatives to boost female participation in the industry.

Bitdefender has joined the AWS Independent Software Vendor Accelerate Program, enhancing its cybersecurity software solutions for AWS customers worldwide.

Amazon has launched its Amazon Nova foundation models in the AWS Asia Pacific (Sydney) Region, enhancing efficiency and reducing costs for local businesses.

Elastic has unveiled the winners of its 2025 Partner Awards for Australia and New Zealand, recognising key players advancing AI innovation with Search AI.

As International Women's Day highlights the slow progress of gender diversity in tech, experts call for a re-evaluation of skillsets to foster innovation and inclusion.

Melbourne-based healthcare AI firm Heidi has raised USD $16.6 million to enhance its services, aiming to reduce clinicians' administrative burden and improve patient care.

Afterpay's Afterpay Day Unlocked: 2025 report reveals a surge in consumer interest, with 50% of customers ready to seize retail opportunities this year.

Instant, an eCommerce retention marketing platform, has secured $18 million in Series A funding, boosting its valuation to over $100 million.

Adobe Summit 2025 will showcase digital innovations in Las Vegas from March 18-20, focusing on AI-powered marketing automation and new creative tools.

A new compliance law in Australia criminalises intentional wage theft, leading Deputy to unveil the Pay Rate Builder to help businesses enhance payroll operations.

Wavelink has partnered with N-able to enhance tech offerings in Australia, boosting data protection and security solutions in the region.

As International Women's Day 2025 approaches, the tech industry faces an uphill battle with women comprising only 29% of the workforce amid a stubborn 11.9% pay gap.

The Sovereign Australian Prime Alliance has welcomed new reforms defining an Australian business for procurement as one with over 50% Aussie ownership.

As International Women's Day nears, tech leaders urge companies to enhance diversity and inclusion strategies, noting Australia’s unique opportunity for innovation.

Australian organisations face escalating cyber threats as ransomware groups adopt advanced tactics previously seen only in state-sponsored attacks.