Australia (Australian) stories - Page 19

Salesforce announces winners of 2024 ANZ Partner Awards
Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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Salesforce has unveiled the winners of its 2024 ANZ Partner of the Year Awards, highlighting exceptional contributions from partners across Australia and New Zealand.

SevenRooms launches text marketing for Aussie hospitality
Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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SevenRooms has launched Text Marketing, a service designed to boost engagement for Australian eateries through SMS and WhatsApp, harnessing a 94% open rate.

Salesforce announces USD $2.5bn AI investment in Australia
Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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Salesforce has unveiled a USD $2.5 billion investment in AI for Australia over five years, enhancing workforce skills and boosting sustainability initiatives.

Australian IT leaders struggle to identify scam emails
Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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A recent study reveals that many Australian IT leaders struggle to distinguish between legitimate and phishing emails, despite rising data breaches.

Titan of Tech - Shane Madz of BitTitan
Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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Shane Madz, APAC Sales Director at BitTitan, is revolutionising cloud migration in Asia-Pacific with innovative solutions and strategic leadership.

Telstra Health launches AI tool to reduce GP admin burden
Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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Telstra Health has unveiled Smart Scribe, an AI tool designed to streamline clinical note-taking for GPs, amid rising concerns over administrative burdens in Australia.

Social media dominates Australia's digital landscape in 2025
Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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digital marketing
A new report reveals almost 78% of Australians use social media for brand discovery, driving a 12% rise in advertising spend to USD $4.26 billion.

Women in Security Network wins global diversity award
Tue, 25th Feb 2025
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australian signals directorate
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national security
The Women in Security Mentoring Network has won the 2024 Global Award for Best Diversity Initiative, recognising its AI-driven efforts to enhance diversity in cybersecurity.

Fast food expansion in Australia defies economic challenges
Tue, 25th Feb 2025
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Australia's fast food sector flourished in 2024, adding 178 new outlets despite economic challenges, driven by major brands like KFC and Hungry Jack’s.

Zendesk to acquire Local Measure, boosting AI voice services
Tue, 25th Feb 2025
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Zendesk has unveiled plans to acquire Local Measure, an Australian provider of voice solutions, enhancing its AI-powered services by 2025.

Multi-carrier connectivity: The game changer for financial institutions
Tue, 25th Feb 2025
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In an era of increasing connectivity demands, financial institutions are turning to multi-carrier strategies to safeguard against costly network failures.

Backbase partners with MeaWallet to boost digital payments
Tue, 25th Feb 2025
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Backbase has teamed up with MeaWallet to boost digital payment services in Australia and New Zealand, aiming for enhanced security and faster deployment.

The Complex Path to Digital Sovereignty
Mon, 24th Feb 2025
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Australia faces a pivotal moment in digital sovereignty, needing to reshape control over data and AI systems to ensure they align with local values and priorities.

Adyen partners with HEYTEA for global payment expansion
Mon, 24th Feb 2025
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Adyen has partnered with HEYTEA to support its international expansion, enhancing payment solutions across the US, UK, Singapore, and Australia.

Matt Milne appointed Access4's Chief Revenue Officer
Mon, 24th Feb 2025
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Access4 has appointed Matt Milne as Chief Revenue Officer to enhance its go-to-market strategy and strengthen partner relationships from Sydney.

Email security gaps leave Asia Pacific firms vulnerable
Fri, 21st Feb 2025
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email security
Research by Proofpoint reveals only 12% of Asia Pacific firms use essential email authentication, exposing them to a surge in phishing attacks.

Cryptocurrency adoption in Australia hits record high
Fri, 21st Feb 2025
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A record 32.5% of Australians now own cryptocurrency, according to the 2025 IRCI, signalling a significant shift in the nation's digital asset landscape.

New fellowship for internet research in Australia launched
Fri, 21st Feb 2025
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auDA has teamed up with The Winston Churchill Memorial Trust to fund new fellowships that promote digital research and development in Australia.

ATech launches second round of its tech startup incubator
Fri, 21st Feb 2025
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ATech is launching the second round of its ATech Boost incubator programme, offering $100,000 in resources to support emerging tech startups until 3 April 2025.

Teleperformance launches Cloud Campus for remote security
Fri, 21st Feb 2025
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
With cyber attacks hitting Australian firms every six minutes, Teleperformance unveils Cloud Campus to bolster data security for remote workforces.